GRANBY PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM
860-844-5275
Main Library Hours
Monday–Thursday: 10 a.m.–7 p.m.
Friday–Saturday: 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
F.H. Cossitt Library Branch Hours
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday: 1–6 p.m.
Saturdays, April 12 and 26: 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
The Granby Public Library will be closed on Memorial Day, May 26.
Registration is required for library programs unless indicated. To register visit granby-ct.gov/Library, and click on “Register for a Program” or call the library at 860-844-5275. To learn more about upcoming programs, sign up for the library’s monthly eNewsletter. For the most updated information on dates and programs, refer to the library’s online calendar.
GPL= Granby Main Branch FHC= Cossitt Branch
Calling all library fans—fun volunteer opportunity!
The Friends of the Granby Public Library are looking for enthusiastic volunteers and new board members to help support the library’s programs, services, and community events, especially the upcoming used book sale (July 25–27.) If you’re passionate about libraries and want to make a difference, this is a great opportunity to get involved. Whether you have a few hours to spare or are interested in a leadership role, we’d love to hear from you.
To learn more or to volunteer, please contact the Friends at friends.gpl@gmail.com or stop by the library for details.
Children’s Programs at GPL
Weekly Storytime/Music Programs
Check the library calendar to confirm weekly storytime dates. Some weekly storytime classes are subject to change.
Baby Rhyme Time: Tuesdays, May 6, 13 and 27; 10:30–11 a.m. For ages: birth to 14 months. Babies and their caregivers are invited to an interactive lap-sit program featuring a story, nursery rhymes, songs and baby sign language.
Toddler Time: Thursdays, May 8, 22 and 29; 10:30–11 a.m. For ages: 15–24 months. Toddlers and their caregivers are invited to an interactive program featuring a story, nursery rhymes, songs and sign language.
Nightfall Stories and Stretch: Thursdays, May 8, 22 and 29; 6–6:30 p.m. For ages: 4–7 years . Children are invited to join us for an independent mindfulness program featuring stories, stretches, and an interactive activity.
Mini Movers: Fridays, May 9 and 23; 10:30 a.m.–11 p.m. For ages: 15 months–4 years. Children are invited to an interactive music program featuring songs, dancing, scarves and egg shaker activities.
Teen Programs at GPL
Teen Tuesdays, Dungeons & Dragons: Tuesday, May 4; 3–5 p.m. For grades 6–12. 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. Sponsored by The Friends of the Granby Public Libraries.
Adult Programs
Crafters Café, Wild Roses: Thursday, May 1; 6–7:30 p.m. GPL Reading Room. Make life-like crepe paper wild rose blossoms with Susan Canavan, a Rhode Island School of Design graduate, graphic designer and art educator. Participants will learn to use hand-cut crepe paper and wire to create intricately detailed flowers. All materials provided; $5 fee to participate. Sponsored by The Friends of the Granby Public Libraries.
Sound Energy Healing: Tuesday, May 6; 5:30–6:45 p.m. GPL Reading Room. Sound healing is an ancient practice and has been shown to reduce stress, enhance mental clarity and promote emotional balance. Wellness practitioner Julia Nadolny, M Ed., uses crystal bowls, tuning forks and a gong to affect a profound sense of relaxation. Nadolny will explain the healing techniques and guide participants on a path to wellness using the energy of vibration and resonance. There is no fee. Sponsored by The Friends of the Granby Public Libraries.
Kinetic Ukes Spring Sing: Saturday, May 10; 1–2 p.m. GPL Patio and Lawn. Music director Jim Lenn leads the Kinetic Ukes and the audience in a celebration of spring. The much-loved Connecticut ukulele ensemble delivers a good-time vibe with timeless songs from the 50s, 60s and 70s. Wear your floral shirt, bring a lawn chair, and sing along. Lyric sheets will be provided. We’ll enjoy the performance on the patio and lawn adjacent to the main library. Weather issues move the performance inside. Sponsored by The Friends of the Granby Public Libraries.
Monday Movie Matinee, Conclave: Monday, May 12; 1:30–3:30 p.m. GPL Fox Meeting Room. Join us to view Conclave, a thought-provoking drama that delivers edge-of-your-seat suspense from venerable actor Ralph Fiennes. In 2025 the film garnered numerous award nominations and subsequently received recognition from the Academy Awards, Screen Actors Guild, Golden Globe Awards, Critics Choice Movie Awards, and others. The film was adapted from a 2016 novel of the same name by Robert Harris and follows a fictional 72-hour period during a papal conclave where cardinals gather to elect a new Pope. The story, directed by Edward Berger, explores the politics and secrecy surrounding the conclave process and is a riveting drama with a final twist. Rated PG; run time 120 minutes. Complimentary snacks provided. Sponsored by The Friends of the Granby Public Libraries.
Conservation Conversation, Insect Insights with Connor Hogan: Thursday, May 22, 6:30–7:30 p.m. GPL Reading Room. Discover the health of the local landscape when you meet its tiniest inhabitants. Insects represent more than half of all animal species and are the most diverse group of animals. Gain an understanding of how they impact our world when forest ecologist Connor Hogan shares information about the latest insect inventory at McLean Game Refuge. Sponsored by Granby Conservation Commission, Granby Land Trust, and Granby Public Library.
Composting In Your Backyard: Thursday, May 29, 6:30–7:30 p.m. GPL Reading Room. Learn recommended composting practices from master gardeners with UConn’s College of Agriculture, Hartford County Extension Service. Leaves and grass clippings are required to be recycled in Connecticut, and composting and grasscycling are great ways to comply. There will be opportunity for questions and answers, as well as resources to take home.
Seed Library: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 1–6 p.m. and Saturday, May 10 and 24, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. FHC Upper Level. Get gardening! Browse the seed library in Cossitt’s repurposed card catalog to select free seeds. Choose from vegetable, fruit, flower, and herb seeds offered by Burpee, High Mowing, Hudson Valley Seed Company, John Scheepers, True Leaf Market and others. Be sure to peruse the library’s extensive collection of gardening books for added inspiration. Sponsored by The Friends of the Granby Public Libraries.
Makerspace Programs at Cossitt
Give your creative ideas life. Visit the Cossitt’s makerspace and learn to use the 3D printer, laser cutter, sewing and embroidery machines, sublimation printer, vinyl cutter, mug and bottle presses, and all manner of digitizing equipment. Registration required. Find more information on the library web page.
3D Printing: Tuesdays, May 13, 27; 4:30–5:30 p.m. Choose a date. Learn how to find 3D print files and then use Bambu Labs 3D Printers to print them. Adults, Teens 16+, youth ages 10 and up with an adult.
Digitizing: Thursdays, May 1, 15, 29; 1:30–2:30 p.m. Choose a date. Learn how to digitize analog media such as 8mm slides, VHS tapes, and records. Adults, Teens 16+, youth ages 10 and up with an adult.
Custom Designing: Thursdays, May 8, 22; 4–5:30 p.m. Choose a date. Learn how to use the Cricut cutting devices, heat transfer presses, and the Brother Sublimation printer to create personalized designs for stick-ons, iron-ons, and papers. Adults, Teens 16+, youth ages 10 and up with an adult.
Laser Cutting: Tuesdays, May 6, 20, 4:30–5:30 p.m. Choose a date. Learn how to use the Glowforge Pro laser engraving machine to engrave, score and cut a variety of materials including wood, acrylic and leather. Adults, Teens 16+, youth ages 10 and up with an adult.
Let’s Make Stickers: Saturday, May 10, 10:30 a.m.–12 p,m. or Saturday, May 26, 12:30–2 p.m. FHC Makerspace Lower Level. Make Your Own custom stickers. Become certified to use the Cossitt Makerspace’s Cricut Maker and Maker 3 cutter and make some great stickers. $5 fee to participate. Adults, teens 16+.
Digital Discovery Series, Video Editing Basics: Wednesday, May 14, 1:30–2:30 p.m. or 4:30–5:30 p.m. FHC Makerspace Lower Level. Learn the basics of video editing by using the Windows-compatible software OpenShot. Adults, Teens 16+.
Hooked On Stitches, Knit and Crochet Group: Saturday, May 24, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. FHC Upper Level. Get hooked on stitches! Knitters and crocheters are invited to a monthly meet-up to work on individual projects. All skill levels are invited. Adults, Teens 16+.
Book Clubs
Books for book discussions are available at the library, online and through curbside pickup. Register online or call the library to reserve your seat.
Millenials Read: Wednesday, May 7, 6:30–8 p.m. at The Bear’s Den. 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, it is a partnership between Bloomfield, Granby and Simsbury libraries and open to all. Participants will be responsible for their own food and drink purchases. This month we meet at The Bear’s Den, 18R Hartford Avenue, Granby, with the goal of eating outside. Since there is limited seating inside and our group has been expanding, if there is inclement weather, we may choose to move locations in Granby and will email you this update. Optional, to be decided the night of the event: Every Wednesday is Trivia Night.
Something About The Author: Monday, May 5, 1:30–2:30 p.m. at GPL. Discussing Desert Queen by Janet Wallach. This is the story of Gertrude Bell, who explored, mapped and excavated the Arab world throughout the early twentieth century. Bell played a major role in creating the modern Middle East after World War I ended and was, at that time, considered the most powerful woman in the British Empire. John Rusnock leads the discussion.
Sci/Fi Fantasy Book Club: Wednesday, May 28, 6–7 p.m. at GPL. Discussing The Midnight Library by Matt Haig. This is the story of Nora, a depressed woman in her 30s, who, on the day she decides to die, finds herself in a library full of lives she could have lived. What if, instead of having to live your one life one day at a time, you could sample every life you could possibly have? Would you be happier? Would you find “the one”—the life in which everything fits? Jim Gorman leads the discussion.
