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There’s always something happening at the Granby Public Library. With programs ranging from storytimes and teen activities to author talks, hands-on workshops and special events, the library provides welcoming opportunities for the community to learn, connect and be inspired. Registration is required for library programs.
This year, Friends of the Granby Public Libraries (FOGPL) 43rd annual Used Book Sale will be held at Holcomb Farm, 113 Simsbury Road, West Granby. Preview Night is on Friday, July 24, 5–8 p.m. with a $10 entrance fee. The regular sale is on Saturday, July 25, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Last chance sale is on Sunday, July 26, 11 a.m.–2:30 p.m. with $10 per bag or donation.
The 56th Annual Granby Race Road Race once again proved why it stands as one of Connecticut’s most cherished and historic running traditions. Drawing an impressive 445 runners from 10 states and 51 Connecticut towns, the event brought together athletes of all levels for a day defined by community spirit, competition, and scenic beauty.
Summer at the YMCA is a favorite time of year. It’s a season filled with sunshine, laughter, new friendships and opportunities for families to come together and make lasting memories. From outdoor fitness classes and summer camp to water safety education and community events, there is something for everyone at the Y this summer.
For 81 years, the Salmon Brook Historical Society has been preserving and celebrating the rich history of Granby, while educating the public about the importance of protecting the town’s historic buildings, landmarks and cultural heritage for future generations. At its recent Annual Meeting, SBHS President Howard Berg announced an exciting initiative by the Board of Directors to preserve Granby’s historic character for future generations.
Granby has had town parades and celebrations since the dedication of the Civil War Monument in 1868. At that time, we celebrated the end of the Civil War while remembering those men who had died. For many years, those somber observances were known as Decoration Day. Today, we know it as Memorial Day.
The Salmon Brook Historical Society partnered with the Town of Granby to install two new interpretive signs commemorating historic New Haven and Northampton Canal sites in Granby. The signs will help residents and visitors to rediscover an important chapter of Granby’s early history.
GLT hosts Crag Mountain ridgeline hike, Beaver believers hike: Learning to live with nature’s engineers, Wildflower hike showcases spring ephemerals in bloom, and Ben Goldfarb impresses
More than 100 Granby Land Trust (GLT) volunteers spread out across Granby during Earth Day Weekend to remove a record-setting 4,220 pounds of roadside trash from more than 50 miles of roadway and parking lots during the GLT’s fourth annual Earth Day Roadside Cleanup.
