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Colonial Clay and Stitch

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm

Children's Program Room at Main Library Branch

Open

Library Branch: Main Library Branch

Room: Children's Program Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Event Details:

Participants will engage in two historically integrated crafts. The first session kids will use clay to make their own unique buttons. This program meets for two sessions.

Fiber Arts Club: Cross Stitch

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Children's Program Room at Main Library Branch

Open

Library Branch: Main Library Branch

Room: Children's Program Room

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join our monthly Teen: Fiber Arts Club and explore a new craft each session! This month, join us for a simple introduction to cross stitch and turn thread into fun, pixel-like-art featuring animal and nature patterns.

Design and Align: A 2026 Personal Vision Board

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:30pm

Upper Level at Cossitt Library Branch

Waitlist

Library Branch: Cossitt Library Branch

Room: Upper Level

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness

Registration Required

Event Details:

Create a clear picture of the life you’re ready to enjoy in 2026.

Tales Together

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am

Reading Room at Main Library Branch

Open

Library Branch: Main Library Branch

Room: Reading Room

Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Children

Program Type: Storytime

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join us for a fun and engaging storytime featuring lively stories, interactive flannel board activities, music and movement, and an occasional simple craft, or hands-on activity that supports early literacy and a love of books.

Tales Together

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am

Reading Room at Main Library Branch

Open

Library Branch: Main Library Branch

Room: Reading Room

Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Children

Program Type: Storytime

Registration Required

Event Details:

Makin' Mosaics: Glass Mosaic Trays

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Programming with Makerspace Technician at Cossitt Library Branch

Open

Library Branch: Cossitt Library Branch

Room: Programming with Makerspace Technician

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Maker Workshop

Registration Required

Event Details:

Work with the Makerspace Technician to design and craft your very own custom glass mosaic tray!

Tales Together

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am

Reading Room at Main Library Branch

Open

Library Branch: Main Library Branch

Room: Reading Room

Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Children

Program Type: Storytime

Registration Required

Event Details:

Makin' Mosaics: Glass Mosaic Trays

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Programming with Makerspace Technician at Cossitt Library Branch

Open

Library Branch: Cossitt Library Branch

Room: Programming with Makerspace Technician

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Maker Workshop

Registration Required

Event Details:

Work with the Makerspace Technician to design and craft your very own custom glass mosaic tray!

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Time	Tue (1/20)	Wed (1/21)	Thu (1/22)	Fri (1/23)	Sat (1/24)
10 am	This event is in the "Adults" group Ken Burns' The American Revolution 10:15am–12:15pm 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: Movie Registration Required Event Details: Join us to watch the highly acclaimed six part, 12-hour, PBS documentary series exploring the birth of American democracy. The series explores America’s founding and the era’s inspiring ideology, brutal reality and ongoing relevance. 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 Mother Goose on the Loose 10:15am–10:45am 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: Reading Room Age Group: Babies/Toddlers 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 "Adults" group Sketchbook Basics 10:30am–12:00pm Adults Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Cossitt Library Branch Room: Upper Level Age Group: Adults Program Type: Adult Series - Meets Multiple Times, Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Artist Doug Williams instructs beginners and advanced beginners in various sketching techniques. Learn to simplify what you see, create value scales, practice lines/shapes, and gain an understanding of shading and perspective.	This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group Toddler 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: 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, January 8, 15 & 22.	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, January 16, 23 & 30.	This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Knit & Crochet 10:00am–12:00pm 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: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: We get it! Your yarn stash totally counts as insulation during the winter. But if you're looking to turn those fibers into something else, consider attending the monthly Knit and Crochet meetup at F. H. Cossitt Library.
11 am		This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group Tales Together 11:00am–11:30am 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: Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a fun and engaging storytime featuring lively stories, interactive flannel board activities, music and movement, and an occasional simple craft, or hands-on activity that supports early literacy and a love of books.			This event is in the "Adults" group Native Plant Propagation 11:00am–12:00pm 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: Learn methods to sow native plants in winter and create a mini greenhouse to take home. There is no fee for the hands-on germination workshop with Master Gardeners Beth Ann Loveland Sennett and Deb Pike. All Materials are provided.
12 pm
1 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group Makin' Mosaics: Glass Mosaic Trays 1:30pm–3:30pm Adults Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Cossitt Library Branch Room: Programming with Makerspace Technician Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Maker Workshop Registration Required Event Details: Work with the Makerspace Technician to design and craft your very own custom glass mosaic tray!	This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Digitizing Demo and Training 1:30pm–2:30pm 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: Digitizing Station Training Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Maker Equipment Training Registration Required Digitizing Demo and Training Join us in the makerspace for a demonstration and training on a variety of equipment that converts old technology into new, digital formats. The components include vinyl, cassette tapes, VHS, DVD, CD, slides, photos and 8 mm film. For more information on how you can be successful Digitizing your media and see what formats we can digitize 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 "Adults" group Social Security: Making the Most of Your Benefits 1:00pm–2:00pm 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: Financial Adviser Susan Allen shares insights and strategies to help you make the most of your Social Security benefits.
2 pm
3 pm
4 pm	This event is in the "Children" group Krispie Pop Creations 4:30pm–5:00pm 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, STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Children are invited to join us for a fun library program where they will make their own delicious rice krispie treats, shape them, and decorate them on a stick. This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group 3D Printing 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: Bambu Lab P1S 3D Printer Training Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Maker Equipment Training Registration Required 3D Printing Demonstration and Training Join us in the makerspace for a demonstration and training on how to design for and use the Bambu 3D Printer. Attendees will gain an introductory exposure to how to find a 3d file (STL) on sites like Thingiverse and design their own files with software like Tinkercad. Following this attendees will then learn how to use the Bambu P1S 3d printers to print basic projects. For more information on how you can be successful designing and printing in 3D 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.
5 pm
6 pm			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.

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