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Contact Us
860.844.5275
GranbyLibrary@granby-ct.gov
Library staff are available to provide assistance by telephone and email Monday-Saturday each week. Please reach out if you would like to make an appointment for curbside pickup or if you need information, technology help, or for assistance using our online catalog.
Library Hours
MAIN BRANCH:
Monday, Wednesday & Thursday: 10 AM - 8 PM
Tuesday: 10 AM – 6 PM
Friday & Saturday: 10 AM – 2 PM
COSSITT BRANCH:
Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday: 3 PM - 7 PM
Cossitt Library will Closing for the winter on November 2nd
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Follow us on Facebook and Instagram to get updates on the
Cossitt Transformation!
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Throughout October we'll be unveiling our new Library of Things! Stop by each week to see what new "Thing" gets added to the collection. | |
Granby Library Association | |
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The GLA, (Granby Library Association) as a private non-profit organization, has provided funds for chairs and the libraries moving shelves (2022) which make it easier to create temporary space for many of our library programs!
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Millennials Read
Wed, October 4
6:30-7:30
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, Simsbury, and Granby libraries and open to all. We hope to see you there.
October’s program will be at
Thomas Hooker Brewery
Participants will be responsible for their own food and drink purchases. If special accommodations are required, please contact the library at least one week prior to the event.
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SciFi Book Club
Wed, Sep 27
6:00-7:00
The book club will read & discuss Dead Silence, a Sci-Fi thriller/horror novel, by S.A. Barnes. The novel follows a small salvage ship crew who find and explore a luxury space-liner that vanished on its maiden voyage. A ghost ship. A salvage crew. Unspeakable horrors. Leading the discussion is Jim Gorman. Registration is requested.
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Something About the Author Book Club
The book club will read & discuss the novel Pachinko by Min Jin Lee. A story of love, sacrifice, ambition, and loyalty. The story begins in the early 1900s where Sunja, the adored daughter of a crippled fisherman, falls for a wealthy stranger near her home. When she discovers she is pregnant & her lover is married, she accepts an offer of marriage from a kind minister & moves to Japan, which sets off a dramatic saga that will resonate down through the generations. Leading the discussion is John Rusnock. Registration is requested.
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Traditional New England Cider Making | |
Thursday, October 5
6:30-7:30 PM
The beverage we know today as apple cider is not the same cider produced in the 18th and 19th centuries. Learn why, and hear about the mills, machinery, and products of New England’s cider making tradition from historian Dennis D. Picard. Space is limited, register early. Then look for a confirmation email from Engaged Patrons. If your computer's security settings are strong, the email may be found in your Spam/Junk folder. Sponsored by The Friends of the Granby Public Libraries and Salmon Brook Historical Society.
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Crafter's Cafe: Ginkgo Branch
Wednesday, October 11
6:00-7:30
We’re celebrating one of the oldest living tree species in nature with paper artist Sue Canavan. Learn to make a realistic-looking crepe paper ginkgo branch. All materials provided. Adults are invited to register to attend.
Space is limited, register early. Then look for a confirmation email from Engaged Patrons. If your computer's security settings are strong, the email may be found in your Spam/Junk folder.
Sponsored by The Friends of the Granby Public Libraries.
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Monday Movie Matinee
Monday, October 16, 1:30 - 3:30 PM
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Lifestyle Medicine
Thursday, October 12
6:30-7:30
Dementia is growing exponentially worldwide. Preventing or slowing cognitive decline through lifestyle changes is key to preserving brain health. Learn more about a holistic approach to wellness from Kathleen Olchowski, RN. This is the second lecture in the Lifestyle Medicine program series. Register to attend.
Space is limited, register early. Then look for a confirmation email from Engaged Patrons. If your computer's security settings are strong, the email may be found in your Spam/Junk folder. Sponsored by The Friends of the Granby Public Libraries.
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Stop the Bleed
Saturday, October 21
10:00-12:00 PM
Learn to take life-saving measures in an emergency situation. Kate Coupe, Granby Ambulance
Association Chief of Service, and other medical professionals bring a national awareness campaign to
Granby. Adults and teens are invited to register for this important training. There is no fee.
Space is limited, register early. Then look for a confirmation email from Engaged Patrons. If your computer's security settings are strong, the email may be found in your Spam/Junk folder.
Sponsored by Granby Public Library and Granby Ambulance Association.
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The Films of Alfred Hitchcock
A VIRTUAL PROGRAM
Wed, October 18
6:30-7:30 PM
Alfred Hitchcock is probably the most famous film director who ever lived. For five decades, first in England, then in Hollywood, he made fifty-four films, including classics such as The Thirty-Nine Steps, Rebecca, Notorious, Rear Window, North by Northwest, Vertigo, and Psycho. Through dozens of film clips, Brian G. Rose examines the extraordinary creativity of the iconic filmmaker and “Master of suspense.”
Register to receive the Zoom link. Look for a confirmation email from Engaged Patrons. If your computer's security settings are strong the email may be found in your Spam/Junk folder.
Sponsored by The Friends of the Granby Public Libraries.
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Passion for Papercraft:
Autumn Paper Sculpture
Monday, October 23 1:00-2:30
Create colorful paper sculptures that capture the beauty of the harvest season. Adults are invited to attend a workshop inspired by the founder of David Stark Design and Production. We’ll make a variety of seasonal sculptures with simple materials. All materials provided. Register to attend.
Space is limited, register early. Then look for a confirmation email from Engaged Patrons. If your computer's security settings are strong, the email may be found in your Spam/Junk folder.
Sponsored by The Friends of the Granby Public Libraries.
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Friends of Holcomb Farm Celebrate 30 Years!
Thursday, October 26
6:30-7:30PM
Share in the excitement as the Friends of Holcomb Farm celebrate 30 years as stewards of this 300+ acreWest Granby gem. Learn the history of the farm and all it offers today, from Community Supported Agriculture and Fresh Access programs to the Holcomb Farm Tree Trail and other recreational trails
abutting the nearby Granby Land Trust and Mclean Game Refuge properties. View highlights of Holcomb Farm on display at Granby Public Library through the month of October.
Space is limited, register early. Then look for a confirmation email from Engaged Patrons. If your computer's security settings are strong, the email may be found in your Spam/Junk folder.
Sponsored by Granby Public Library and The Friends of Holcomb Farm.
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Aaron Draper Shattuck
Granby Artist and Inventor
Sunday, October 29
2:00-3:00 PM
THIS PROGRAM IS BEING HELD IN THE SENIOR/YOUTH CENTER COMMUNITY ROOM
David Kimball, Stagecoach Gallery, offers a fascinating glimpse into the life and work of Granby’s own
Aaron Draper Shattuck. Be sure to see the display of original artwork on loan from private collections.
Space is limited, register early. Then look for a confirmation email from Engaged Patrons. If your computer's security settings are strong, the email may be found in your Spam/Junk folder.
Sponsored by The Friends of the Granby Public Libraries, Granby Artists Association, and Salmon Brook Historical Society.
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TEEN MONDAYS: Felted Pumpkins
Monday, October 23, 4:00-6:00
It’s pumpkin time! Learn how to needle felt wool and create your own felted pumpkin to take home! Experienced Fiber Artist Angelina Fleury will walk you through the magical process of transforming wool into 3D objects using a barbed needle. All materials included. Space is limited. Pizza will be provided from 4pm - 4:30 PM. For grades 6 - 12. Registration required.
Sponsored by The Friends of the Granby Public Libraries.
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ANNOUNCING GPL's NEW
TEEN ADVISORY BOARD!
Monday, October 30
6:00-7:00 PM
PIZZA SERVED
Grades 7-12
Come be a part of our new Teen Advisory Board! Join TAB for a fun and exciting way to help plan teen library programs, tell us what kind of books, movies and music teens want and gain experience and credit towards community service hours. TAB members also get to volunteer at the library!
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Nightfall Stories
and Stretch
Thursdays- 6:00-6:30
Children are invited to join us for an independent mindfulness program featuring stories, stretches, and an interactive activity.
For ages 4 to 7 years.
Program meets Thursdays, September 14, 21 & 28. Registration required.
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Mini Movers
Fridays- 10:30-11:00 AM
Little ones and a caregiver are invited to join us for a fun interactive program featuring songs, dancing, scarves, and shaker activities. Recommended for children ages 14 months - 4 years
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Baby Rhyme Time
Tuesdays 10:30-11:00
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 18 months. Meets in the Children's Program room; Registration required.
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Mother Goose on the Loose
Wednesdays, 10:30-11:00
Preschool children and their caregivers are invited to join us for an interactive program featuring nursery rhymes, stories and music activities that promote language skills, visual literacy, and social emotional development. Registration is required.
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MOVEABLE MUMMY
Monday, October 16 6:00-7:00
Celebrate the Halloween season by creating your very own spook-tastic, miniature mummy figure that can be arranged into various poses for display. Registration required.
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Tuesday, October 31 10:30-11:00
Join us for a fun Halloween parade and trick or treating around the library!
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Hope to see you at the Library! | |
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