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FOGPLis accepting donations for the 34th annual used book sale

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By Kathleen MackThe Friends of Granby Public Library (FOGPL) will gladly accept your “gently loved” books, CDs, DVDs, puzzles, games, toys and other book-related items for the 34th Annual FOGPL Used-Book Sale. From June 6 – August 13, all items may be dropped off at three convenient locations: Granby Public Library, Farmington Valley YMCA and Geisslers’s Supermarket. Please note that if you are bringing your items to the YMCA, Granby Public Library or Geissler’s Supermarket, do […]

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GMMS student spells her way to the top will represent Connecticut at National Spelling Bee

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Dwaritha Ramesh, 8th Grade student at GMMS, will represent Connecticut at the Scripps National Spelling Bee in National Harbor, MD in May. Submitted photoDwaritha Ramesh, an eighth-grade student at Granby Memorial Middle School, bested 62 other students from around the state Saturday, March 12 to win the Connecticut Spelling Bee at Quinnipiac University.Ramesh, 14,will represent Connecticut at the 2016 Scripps National Spelling Bee in National Harbor, Maryland in May. The Quinnipiac Univers […]

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Poetry reading and workshop on race at South Church

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By Laura Mazza-DixonFirst Congregational Church and the South Congregational Church announce Words That Matter: Courageous Conversations on Race, a poetry reading and workshop to be led by poet Kate Rushin on Sunday, May 1, at 4 p.m.The invitation follows several months of study and discussion within South Church and First Church about the role of race in American life today. The wider community of poets and concerned members of the public are invited to this event.Kate Rushin, author of The Bla […]

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Granby Library Association’s special gift to the children’s department

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By Kelly MarszyckiLast year, Joan Beatson, children’s librarian, and Kelly Marszycki, director of libraries, decided it was time to explore some options for a new circulation desk in the children’s room. After researching other public libraries that had recently installed new circulation desks, they presented the project to the GLA Board in the early spring. At the June board meeting, the GLA gave the library the go-ahead to select the best company and design. Final design details we […]

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Granby Public Library

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Granby Public Library15 North Granby Road, Granby; 860-844-5275 (Main Desk); 860-844-5284 (Children’s)Monday, Wednesday, Thursday: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.Tuesday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.Friday, Saturday: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.Sunday, November to March: 1 – 4 p.m.Cossitt Public Library388 North Granby Road, North Granby; 860-653-8958 (Main Desk)Tuesday, Thursday: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. and 3 – 8 p.m.Saturday: 12 – 5 p.m.Holiday HoursBoth libraries will close early, at 4 p.m […]

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​Book Discussion Groups – East Granby Public Library

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Join the East Granby Public Library’s Morning or Evening Book Discussion Group!The Morning Group meets the 1st Monday of the month, at 10am.The Evening Group meets the 3rd Wednesday of the month, at 7pm.Come share your thoughts on the current book, make new friends, enjoy free coffee! Drop-ins always welcome!*Large Print/CD/Ebooks available on request*Morning Book Group Dates and Titles for 2016:Distribution Date – Title – Discussion DateNov 14 – The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nigh […]

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​October

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Orange pumpkins, leaves of red, and gold, cool mornings, theHunter moon,Month of color, month of Beauty, month of joy!Exuberant October we welcome you! You call us outdoors to be with you, and to store yourWarmth within us for too soon, we know, colder days will come.We will feel sadness at your passing, but we will have hopeand faith, for once again, the trees have set their budsfor spring…Bernadette Gentry 2015 […]

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​Kelly Lane School and Schlimpoon

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By Judy Siegel“Kelly Lane Kids are the best in the world,” is something I have always said. I was lucky enough to spend twenty years of my life teaching third and fourth grade at my ‘home away from home.” During those years, my rhyming stories featuring a secret friend, Schlimpoon, were an integral part of my classroom.She was pink, green, and yellow,Certainly not a fellowBecause of the sandals she was wearingAnd the sunglasses through which she was staring!Some of my stu […]

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Local author’s book illuminates cultural awareness for special needs individuals

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In her newly published book, Set Apart: A Mother’s Steps to Peace, available through Westbow Press, local author Martha Griffin-Weis speaks for the special needs population.  By illuminating the need for cultural awareness, with a light hearted, storytelling style.  Ms. Griffin-Weis creates an entertaining and engaging story for anyone who has ever known and loved a special needs individual. Some Granby landmarks are mentioned in this heartwarming and inspirational real-life page […]

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Library News

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Granby Public Library Monday, Wednesday, Thursday: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Tuesday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Friday, Saturday: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Cossitt Public Library Tuesday, Thursday: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. and 3 – 8 p.m. Saturday: 12 – 5 p.m. Holiday Closing: Both libraries will be closed Sept. 5 through 7 for the Labor Day weekend. Find us online Town of Granby (www.granby-ct.gov); also, use the links to join us on our blogs, Facebook page and Pinterest boards. Phon […]