GRANBY PUBLIC LIBRARY
860-844-5275
Main Branch Hours
Monday–Thursday: 10 a.m.–7 p.m.
Friday and Saturday: 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
F.H. Cossitt Library Branch Hours
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday: 1–6 p.m.
Second and fourth Saturday: 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Registration is required for all library programs unless noted. 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
FOGPL= Friends of the Granby Public Libraries
FHC= Cossitt Branch
SBHS= Salmon Brook Historical Society
SEED LIBRARY at FHC!
The Seed Library is now open for the season. Community members are invited to “borrow” free vegetable, herb and flower seeds to grow at home. No gardening experience required—just plant, grow and enjoy. Stop by the library to get started and help cultivate a healthier, more sustainable community.
BOOK CLUBS
Something About The Author: Monday, March 2, 1:30–2:30 p.m. Discussing author Jamie Ford.
Millennials Read Bookish Club: Wednesday, March 4, 6:30–8 p.m. Meeting at Kyoto in Simsbury.
Celebrity Reads Book Club: Saturday, March 14, 1:30–2:30 p.m. Discussing Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy.
Sci-Fi Fantasy Book Club: Wednesday, March 25, 6–7 p.m. Discussing The Man in the High Castle by Philip K. Dick.
CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS
Baby Rhyme Time: Birth to 14 months, Tuesdays, March 10, 17, 24; 10:30–11 a.m.
Toddler Time: 15–24 months, Thursdays, March 12, 19, 26; 10:30–11 a.m.
Mother Goose on the Loose: 2 years, Wednesdays, March 11, 18, 25; 10:15–10:45 a.m.
Tales Together: 3 and 4 years, Wednesdays, March 11, 18, 25; 11–11:30 a.m.
Nightfall Stories and Stretch: 4–7 years, Thursdays, March 12, 19, 26; 6–6:30 p.m.
Mini Movers: 15 months to 4 years, Friday, March 20; 10:30–11 a.m.
SCHOOL AGE PROGRAMS at GPL
AMERICA250, Colonial Crafting-Orange Clove Pomander: Monday, March 2; 4:30–5 p.m., Grades: 3–5.
Hands-On Innovators, Spaghetti Marshmallow Challenge: Monday, March 9; 4:30–5 p.m., Grades 3–5.
Mixing Masters, Snickerdoodle Cookies: Monday, March 23; 4:15–5 p.m., Grades 2–5.
Monday Makers: Monday, March 30; 4:30–5 p.m., Grades K–4.
Animal Explorers, Panda Bear: Tuesday, March 10; 4:30–5 p.m., Grades K–2.
Shamrock Shenanigans: Tuesday, March 17; 4:30–5 p.m., Grades K–2.
Young Explorers, Paper Chain Challenge: Tuesday, March 24; 4:30–5 p.m., Grades K–2.
AMERICA250, Grandma’s Quilt Craft: Tuesday, March 31; 4:30–5 p.m., Grades K–2.
TEEN PROGRAMS at GPL
Fiber Arts Club: Wednesdays, March 4, 18; 3–4:30 p.m., Grades 6–12.
Dungeons & Dragons: Tuesdays, March 17, 24; 3–5 p.m., Grades 6–12.
MAKERSPACE PROGRAMS at FHC
Monthly Makes, Laser Engraved Spatulas: Tuesday, March 10, 4–5:30 p.m. or Saturday, March 28, 10:30 a.m.–12 p.m. $5 materials fee.
Sew Simple, Fabric Luggage Tags: Saturday, March 14, 10–11:30 a.m. or Wednesday, March 25, 1:30–3 p.m. $5 materials fee.
Writing for Wellness: Saturday, March 14, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Reflection and writing prompts to promote better health.
Knit and Crochet: Saturday, March 28, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. All skill levels welcome.
Makerspace Equipment Training at FHC
Hands on workshops; no fee.
3D Printing: Tuesdays, March 3, 17, 31, 4:30–5:30 p.m., and by appointment.
Laser Cutting: Tuesday, March 24, 4:30–5:30 p.m., and by appointment.
Digitizing: Thursdays, March 5 and 19, 1:30–2:30 p.m. and by appointment.
Custom Designing: Thursday, March 26, 4:30 –5:30 p.m. and by appointment.
ADULT PROGRAMS at GPL
Unearthing the Forgotten History of Fire and Flowers: Tuesday, March 3, 6:30–7:30 p.m. A lecture about the connection between fire and a biodiverse native wildflower meadow. Free.
Passion for Papercraft, Intro to Quilling: Friday, March 6, 10:30 a.m.–12 p.m. Free.
AMERICA 250, The Web They Wove–Women and Their Wardrobes During New England’s Revolution: Sunday, March 8, 2–3:30 p.m. A timely presentation by costumed historians wearing reproduction clothing. Free.
Welcome Wags With Emmie: Monday, March 9, 1–2 p.m. Four-footed, furry friendliness. Free.
Movie Matinee, Roofman: Monday, March 9, 1:30–3:30 p.m. Starring Channing Tatum, Kirsten Dunst, Peter Dinklage. Free.
Rocks and Minerals: Tuesday, March 10, 6:30–7:30 p.m. Tales of field collecting and samples from around the world. Free.
Kitchen Adventure, Egg-Straordinary Eats: Thursday, March 19, 5–6 p.m. Cooking tips and samples featuring the incredible edible egg. Free.
Crafters Café, Basket Making: Tuesday, March 24, 4–7 p.m. $5 fee.
Collecting Antique Bottles: Thursday, March 26, 6:30–7:30 p.m. Evaluating antique bottles and establishing provenance. Free.