Library Events

Enjoy the classic MGM romantic musical comedy that was deemed "culturally and historically significant" by the Library of Congress and selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry. The entertaining film is a who’s who of talented performers and includes Judy Garland’s debut of a now famous holiday song. Register to save a seat and treat.

 

Babies, toddlers, 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. Registration required. Program meets Tuesdays, December 5, 12, 19.

Young children and their caregivers are invited to join us for an interactive program featuring nursery rhymes, stories, and music activities that promote language development, visual literacy, social and emotional skills. For children ages 18 mos. to 4 yrs. Registration required. Program meets Wednesdays, December 6, 13, 20. 

Enjoy a selection of holiday songs popular in Victorian England and American in the late 1800s. Learn the origin of the music from historians Rick Spencer and Dawn Indermuehle. Sing along!

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.

Children are invited to join us for an independent mindfulness program featuring stories, stretches, and an interactive activity. For ages 4 to 7 years. Registration required. Program meets Thursdays, December 7, 14, 21. 

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 old. Registration required. Program meets Fridays, December 8, 15.

Babies, toddlers, 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. Registration required. Program meets Tuesdays, December 5, 12, 19.

Young children and their caregivers are invited to join us for an interactive program featuring nursery rhymes, stories, and music activities that promote language development, visual literacy, social and emotional skills. For children ages 18 mos. to 4 yrs. Registration required. Program meets Wednesdays, December 6, 13, 20. 

Join Miss Lori after school at the library for an exciting new art program! Together you will explore, discover and experiment with a variety of art materials. For grades 4 through 5. Registration required.  Sponsored by The Friends of the Granby Public Libraries.

Children are invited to join us for an independent mindfulness program featuring stories, stretches, and an interactive activity. For ages 4 to 7 years. Registration required. Program meets Thursdays, December 7, 14, 21. 

Want to foster your child's interest in STEM, while igniting their creative spark at the same time? Buildwave is a creative building program that feels like a video game! Over the course of the workshop students create with over a dozen different building materials, including Lego®, PlusPlus®, and custom-made Buildwave materials. The workshop is structured like a video game, with an audiovisual setup featuring animations and music that guide students through the different building waves. As your child creates with wave after wave of new objects, they build creative confidence, become better collaborators, and encounter design and engineering fundamentals in a unique and memorable context. Sponsored by Friends of Granby Public Libraries.

The book club will read & discuss Jade City, a fantasy novel by Fonda Lee, which won the World Fantasy Award in 2018.   Clan rivalry, loyalty, betrayal, and revenge are set in an Asian fantasy world ruled by two powerful clans whose leaders use a special form of jade magic.  When an assassination attempt is made and a turf war seems imminent, a single act of violence may decide the two clans’ magic. Leading the discussion is Jim Gorman.  Registration is requested.

The book club will discuss The Last Russian Doll by Kristen Loesch. A haunting, epic novel about betrayal, revenge, truth, love, loyalty, reconciliation, and redemption that follows three generations of Russian women, from the 1917 revolution to the last days of the Soviet Union.  Books available at Granby Public Library. Leading the discussion is John Rusnock.  Registration is requested. 

The Oscar-winning film portrays the friendship and respect that develops between a tough guy from the Bronx and world class African-American pianist during a challenging performance tour in the summer of 1962. Register to save a seat and treat. 
 

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.

Babies, toddlers, 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. Registration required. Program meets Tuesdays, January 9, 16, 23, 30.

Young children and their caregivers are invited to join us for an interactive program featuring nursery rhymes, stories, and music activities that promote language development, visual literacy, social and emotional skills. For children ages 18 mos. to 4 yrs. Registration required. Program meets Wednesdays, January 10, 17, 24. 

Join Miss Lori on the first Wednesday of the month for this new arts and craft program! For grades 2 through 3. Registration required.  Sponsored by The Friends of the Granby Public Libraries.

Are you an expert in a niche topic or passionate about something that you could talk about for hours? Your voice deserves to be heard! Adults and older teens are invited to learn from podcasting duo Sean and Carrie. Find guidance on show structure basics and get tips on selecting appropriate equipment, developing social media outreach, and more. Confidently start your own podcast in 2024!

Register to receive the Zoom program link. 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.

Certified instructors with Granby Ambulance Association offer life-saving skills for adults and teens. Practice techniques after watching demonstrations, receive timely feedback, and take away printed course materials for future reference. No fee; registration required. 
 

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.

Babies, toddlers, 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. Registration required. Program meets Tuesdays, January 9, 16, 23, 30.