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Lets Make Monster Bookends @ the Makerspace

Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Upper Level at Cossitt Library Branch

Open

Library Branch: Cossitt Library Branch

Room: Upper Level

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Maker Workshop

Registration Required

Event Details:

UPDATED AGE GROUP! THIS WAS ADVERTISED AS ADULT/TEEN AND IS A KID'S PROGRAM.

Granby Children's Book Festival

Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm

Off Site

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Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Children, Teens, Adults, General Interest

Program Type: Other

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Join us for a joyful celebration of stories, imagination, and creativity at the Granby Children’s Book Festival!

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Time	Sun (10/05)	Mon (10/06)	Tue (10/07)	Wed (10/08)	Thu (10/09)	Fri (10/10)	Sat (10/11)
All Day	This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "General Interest" group Salmon Brook Quilt Exhibit All Day 10/2–10/29 Adults, General Interest This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "General Interest" group Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Main Library Branch Age Group: Adults, General Interest Program Type: Other Event Details: The Lower Farmington River & Salmon Brook Quilt Project portrays 20 locations along the Farmington River and seven locations along Salmon Brook.
							Closing Cossitt Closed All Day Branches: Cossitt Library Branch Description: Due to a staffing shortage, Cossitt Library will be closed today.
9 am		This event is in the "Adults" group Fall Fitness Sampler: Yoga 9:00am–9:45am Adults Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Main Library Branch Room: Reading Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Adult Series - Meets Multiple Times, Health & Wellness Registration Required Event Details: Rise and shine for a low impact fitness experience. Enjoy a different exercise modality each week with fitness instructor Aubrey Schulz.
10 am			This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group Baby Rhyme Time 10:30am–11:00am Babies/Toddlers Open Registration Required This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Main Library Branch Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Babies/Toddlers Program Type: Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Babies and their caregivers are invited to join us for an interactive lap-sit program featuring a story, nursery rhymes, songs, and baby sign language. For ages birth to 14 months (non walkers).	This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group Mother Goose on the Loose 10:30am–11:00am Babies/Toddlers, Children Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group Waitlist Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Main Library Branch Room: Reading Room Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Children Program Type: Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Young children and their caregivers are invited to join us for an interactive program featuring nursery rhymes, stories and music activities that promote language development, visual literacy, social and emotional skills. This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Watercolor Basics 10:30am–12:00pm Teens, Adults Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Cossitt Library Branch Room: Upper Level Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Adult Series - Meets Multiple Times, Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: If you’re new to watercolor painting, have some experience with art, or are just curious to get in touch with your creative side, this workshop is for you! Douglas Williams returns to Cossitt Library for another art instruction series.	This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group Toddler Time 10:30am–11:00am Babies/Toddlers Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group Waitlist Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Main Library Branch Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Babies/Toddlers Program Type: Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Toddlers and their caregivers are invited to join us for an interactive program featuring a story, nursery rhymes, songs and sign language. For ages 15 to 24 months (walkers). Program meets Thursdays, October 9, 16 and 23.	This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group Mini Movers 10:30am–11:00am Babies/Toddlers, Children Open Registration Required This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Main Library Branch Room: Reading Room Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Children Program Type: Music and Dance Registration Required Event Details: Join us for an interactive music program featuring songs, dancing, scarves, and shaker eggs. Suitable for children ages 14 mos. - 4 yrs. This program meets Fridays, October 3, 10 and 24.	This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Cancelled Lets Make Monster Bookends @ the Makerspace 10:30am–11:30am Teens, Adults Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Cancelled Closed Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Cossitt Library Branch Room: Programming with Makerspace Technician Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Maker Equipment Training, Maker Workshop Registration Required Event Details: $5 Program fee required.
11 am							This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "General Interest" group Pumpkin Carving 11:00am–12:00pm Children, Teens, Adults, General Interest Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "General Interest" group Waitlist Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Main Library Branch Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, General Interest Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Families are invited to join us for some pumpkin carving fun on the library front lawn! Registration required.
12 pm
1 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group Something About the Author Book Discussion CANCELED 1:30pm–2:30pm Adults Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Main Library Branch Room: Fox Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Registration Required Event Details: Discussing Old God’s Time by Sebastian Barry. Set in 1990s Ireland, the novel follows a recently retired police officer, Tom, whose 1960s cold case has been reopened. The case involved two priests accused of sexually assaultin This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Nature Journaling: Delight in the Wonders All Around Us 1:30pm–2:30pm Teens Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Main Library Branch Room: Reading Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Other Registration Required Event Details: There is a whole universe in a pinecone, acorn, leaf or flower! In this mindfulness class, we will make close observations and record our findings in words and expressive drawings in our journals.		This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Introduction to Knitting 1:30pm–3:00pm Teens, Adults Open Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Cossitt Library Branch Room: Upper Level Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Adult Series - Meets Multiple Times, Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Beginning knitters and those who need a refresher will learn basic knitting skills, including casting on, binding off, knit and purl stitch, stockinette and garter knitting.
2 pm
3 pm			This event is in the "Teens" group Teen: Dungeons and Dragons 3:00pm–5:00pm Teens Open Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Main Library Branch Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Other Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a thrilling session of Dungeons & Dragons with Dungeon Master PK! Prepare to face new challenges, exciting battles, and explore deeper into the fantasy world. The adventure awaits- are you ready? Light snack provided.
4 pm			This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Laser Cutting Demo and Training 4:30pm–5:30pm Teens, Adults Open Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Cossitt Library Branch Room: Glowforge Pro Laser Cutter Training Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Maker Equipment Training Registration Required Laser Cutting Demonstration and Training Session Join us in the makerspace for a demonstration and training on the GlowForge Pro laser cutter. The Glowforge laser cutter is a versatile desktop device that uses a laser to cut, engrave, and score a variety of materials such as wood, acrylic, leather, fabric, and more. Attendees will learn how to design a file for successful engraving/cutting using Google Slides, Photopea, or the Glowforge’s native design environment and how to safely and sustainably operate the Glowforge Pro laser engraver. For more information on how you can be successful operating the Glowforge and for a list of approved materials take a look at our Getting Started Guide. Upon completion of this training, attendees will be certified to reserve and use the equipment through our Library Calendar website. ----------------- Age Requirements All patrons, 10 and up should sign up individually. Registration is required for all active and passive participants. Children under the age of 10 are not allowed in the space. Youth between 10-16 may use the space under the direct supervision of a parent/guardian who has completed a training session with the Makerspace staff. Limit one youth per Adult. Safety and use guidelines: Please follow the guidelines and sign the Patron Equipment Use Agreement and the Patron Code of Conduct while in the Makerspace. (Printed copies of the Use Agreement are available in the Makerspace) Closed-toe shoes are required in the makerspace. This training was made possible in part by the sponsorship of The Friends of the Granby Public Libraries.	This event is in the "Children" group Lets Make Monster Bookends @ the Makerspace 4:30pm–5:30pm Children Open Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Cossitt Library Branch Room: Upper Level Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Maker Workshop Registration Required Event Details: UPDATED AGE GROUP! THIS WAS ADVERTISED AS ADULT/TEEN AND IS A KID'S PROGRAM.	This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Custom Design Demo and Training 4:00pm–5:30pm Teens, Adults Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Waitlist Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Cossitt Library Branch Room: Custom Design Station - Training Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Maker Equipment Training Registration Required Custom Design Demonstration and Training Session Join us in the makerspace for a demonstration and training on sublimation and vinyl cutting, with special attention to Cricut and Brother equipment. Attendees will gain an exposure for how the Cricut cutting machine can take digital designs created in the Cricut Design Space and print/cut their project onto sticker paper, vinyl, and other soft materials. For more information on how you can be successful using the Cricut take a look at our Getting Started Guide. After this… Attendees will learn about the art of Sublimation which uses heat to transfer graphics, like the ones taken with your phone, and transfer them to ‘blanks’ such as tee shirts, puzzles, mugs, and wood. For more information on how you can be successful sublimating take a look at our Getting Started Guide. ----------------- Age Requirements All patrons, 10 and up should sign up individually. Registration is required for all active and passive participants. Children under the age of 10 are not allowed in the space. Youth between 10-16 may use the space under the direct supervision of a parent/guardian who has completed a training session with the Makerspace staff. Limit one youth per Adult. Safety and use guidelines: Please follow the guidelines and sign the Patron Equipment Use Agreement and the Patron Code of Conduct while in the Makerspace. (Printed copies of the Use Agreement are available in the Makerspace) Closed-toe shoes are required in the makerspace. This training was made possible in part by the sponsorship of The Friends of the Granby Public Libraries.
5 pm
6 pm		This event is in the "Children" group Coding Crew 6:00pm–6:30pm Children Open Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Main Library Branch Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Other, STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a hands-on, three part coding adventure using Ozobots-tiny robots with big personalities! Learn how to guide your bot through twirls, turns, and tricky challenges using hand drawn color codes.	This event is in the "Adults" group Salmon Brook and the Lower Farmington River 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Main Library Branch Room: Reading Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Other Registration Required Event Details: Join members of the Lower Farmington River and Salmon Brook Wild and Scenic Committee for an informative presentation featuring this important natural resource. Learn why the waterway is special and how it's being protected.		This event is in the "Children" group Nightfall Stories & Stretch 6:00pm–6:30pm Children Open Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Main Library Branch Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Health & Wellness, Other, Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Children are invited to join us for an independent mindfulness program featuring stories, stretches, and an interactive activity. For children ages 4-7 years old; registration required. This event is in the "Adults" group Native Pollination and DIY Seed Balls 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Main Library Branch Room: Reading Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Other Registration Required Event Details: Master Gardeners Beth Ann Loveland Sennett and Susan Grew will explain the pollination process, identify important local pollinators and the challenges they face, and offer ways to support and sustain them.

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