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Nightfall Stories & Stretch

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Children's Program Room at Main Library Branch

Open

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.

Mini Movers

Friday, February 27, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am

Reading Room at Main Library Branch

Open

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, February 20 & 27.

Two knitting needles with red yarn pulled into a heart shape.

Knit and Crochet

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

Upper Level at Cossitt Library Branch

Open

Library Branch: Cossitt Library Branch

Room: Upper Level

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Adult Series - Meets Multiple Times

Registration Required

Event Details:

Some say life would be better if they could knit and read at the same time. As a close second, how about knitting in a cozy late Victorian era library?

Granby Volunteer Fair

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

Off Site

Open

Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Other

Registration Required

Event Details:

Granby is proud to be a true “Can Do” town! Join us when the community comes together to celebrate the many volunteer organizations at the annual Volunteer Fair.

America250: Colonial Crafting

Monday, March 2, 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:

Come learn the art of making potpourri and pomanders, crafts that were popular in Colonial America. We will be making an orange clove pomander. Registration required.

Unearthing the Forgotten History of Fire and Flowers

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Reading Room at Main Library Branch

Open

Library Branch: Main Library Branch

Room: Reading Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Other

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join us to understand the deep, crucial connection between fire and a native wildflower meadow.

Blue paper quilled flower and green leaves

Passion for Papercraft: Intro to Quilling

Friday, March 6, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm

Reading Room at Main Library Branch

Open

Library Branch: Main Library Branch

Room: Reading Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Event Details:

Try your hand at quilling, the ages-old art form that uses colorful strips of paper to create multidimensional delicate designs. Learn to coil and shape the thin strips of paper to create a unique piece of paper art.

The Web They Wove: Women and Their Wardrobes During New England's Revolution

Sunday, March 8, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Reading Room at Main Library Branch

Open

Library Branch: Main Library Branch

Room: Reading Room

Age Group: Adults, General Interest

Program Type: Other

Registration Required

Event Details:

The Dirty Blue Shirts share stories of New England women who waged war on multiple fronts during the Revolutionary era, with emphasis on what they were wearing as their worlds were turned upside down.

Movie Matinee

Monday, March 9, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Reading Room at Main Library Branch

Open

Library Branch: Main Library Branch

Room: Reading Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Movie

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join us for an entertaining movie experience at the library. Whether you're a movie buff or just looking for a pleasant way to spend an afternoon, the Monday Movie Matinee is a perfect opportunity to view a feature film for free.

Laser Engraved Wooden Spoons and Spatulas

Monthly Makes: Laser Engraved Spatulas

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Glowforge Pro Laser Cutter Training at Cossitt Library Branch

Waitlist

Library Branch: Cossitt Library Branch

Room: Glowforge Pro Laser Cutter Training

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Maker Equipment Training, Maker Workshop

Registration Required

Event Details:

Learn how to use the laser engraver to design and make a custom engraved wooden spatula, perfect for flipping, stirring, and adding a personal touch to your cooking routine!

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Time	Mon (3/02)	Tue (3/03)	Wed (3/04)	Thu (3/05)	Fri (3/06)	Sat (3/07)
All Day						Closing Cossitt Closed All Day Branches: Cossitt Library Branch
10 am				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, March 5, 19 & 26.	This event is in the "Adults" group Passion for Papercraft: Intro to Quilling 10:30am–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: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Try your hand at quilling, the ages-old art form that uses colorful strips of paper to create multidimensional delicate designs. Learn to coil and shape the thin strips of paper to create a unique piece of paper art.
11 am
12 pm
1 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group Something About the Author Book Discussion 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 author Jamie Ford. An American author & is best known for his debut novel, Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet. The novel spent 130 weeks on the NYT Bestseller List.		This event is in the "General Interest" group Women's History Month Kickoff: Exploring Women's Stories in America 250- LIVE VIRTUAL EVENT hosted by Ancestry.com 1:00pm–2:00pm General Interest Virtual Event This event is in the "General Interest" group Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Main Library Branch Room: Virtual- Zoom Link Provided Age Group: General Interest Program Type: Other Event Details: THIS IS A LIVE, VIRTUAL EVENT HOSTED BY ANCESTRY.COM. A LINK WILL BE SENT TO YOU FOLLOWING REGISTRATION.	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.
2 pm
3 pm			This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Fiber Arts Club 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: Arts & Crafts, Other 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.
4 pm	This event is in the "Children" group America250: Colonial Crafting 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: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Come learn the art of making potpourri and pomanders, crafts that were popular in Colonial America. We will be making an orange clove pomander. Registration required.	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			This event is in the "General Interest" group Paper Collage Quilts: LIVE, Virtual Event hosted by Creativebug 5:00pm–6:00pm General Interest Virtual Event This event is in the "General Interest" group Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Main Library Branch Room: Virtual- Zoom Link Provided Age Group: General Interest Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Maker Workshop Event Details: Join Constance Moore live for an inspiring look at the vibrant work of Rosie Lee Tompkins and her use of color. Then, channel that energy as you create your own colorful paper collage quilt, exploring bold combinations and playful design.
6 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group Unearthing the Forgotten History of Fire and Flowers 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 us to understand the deep, crucial connection between fire and a native wildflower meadow.	This event is in the "Adults" group March Millennials Read- Simsbury Kyoto 6:30pm–8:00pm Adults Open Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Registration Required Event Details: At this no-stress book discussion, join readers in their 20s, 30s, and 40s to talk about current book picks. You do not need to be reading anything to participate. A partnership between Bloomfield, Granby, and Simsbury libraries and open to all.

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