Song Notes Concert
Thursday, September 7th at 6:00 pm
Songs, Songwriters & their StoriesSongwriters include Hoagy Carmichael, Duke Ellington, Hank Williams, Chuck Berry, Carole King, James Taylor, Joni Mitchell, Lennon & McCartney & more. Hear the songs, and the stories behind them. Supported by a grant from the Granby Cultural Council (a local agency) and the Massachusetts Cultural council (a state agency).
A Talk with Madeleine Blais
Saturday, September 9th at 11am
Celebrate Granby's 250th Anniversary with a walk down memory laneA Talk with Madeleine Blais, Saturday, September 9th at 11am.
Come and reminisce with Madeleine Blais, author of "Uphill Walkers," a memoir of her family and growing up in Granby. We will chat about the book and share stories of growing up in Granby. Join us!
Girls Night Out Book Group
On break until September!
Are you a book lover who finds pleasure in reading and discussing books? We invite you to join the Library's "Girl's Night Out" Book Group. Join us the second Thursday of each month at 6:30pm.The group will be meeting on Thursday, September 14th at 6:30pm to discuss "America's First Daughter: A Novel" by Laura Kamoie and Stephanie Dray.
Joining a book group has great benefits. You will be encouraged to read more, explore outside genres you normally read, and make new friends. The Granby Library Book Group covers a wide range of genres which include both fiction and non-fiction titles. Group members vote on titles they want to read a few months in advance. The discussions are always very lively and entertaining. Upcoming book titles are available at the library in different formats - regular print, large print, and audio.
Looking for a great book to read? Check out our list of book group books that have been read in the past!
"In-Stitches" Knitting Group
Wednesdays at 2pm and Saturdays at 11am
Every Wednesday afternoon at 2pm, our "In-Stitches" knitting group meets for tips, instruction, good company, and lively discussion! Bring your current project or start something new with the group! New members are always welcome. The group also meets on select Saturday mornings at 11am. Check our calendar for dates.Scrabble at the Library
Tuesdays at 2:30pm
Join us at 2:30pm in the Library for a friendly game of Scrabble!Round Robin Quilt Group
Third Friday of every month at 10:30am
This group meets on the third Friday of every month.Friday, August 18th from 10:30am to 3:00pm.
Quilters Retreat Days
The 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month at 12:30pm
The Granby Free Public Library hosts a Quilters Retreat Day twice a month in our Community Room! Anyone wishing to join is more than welcome! Bring your project, sewing machine and whatever you will need to work. A few experienced quilters will be there to offer help!Upcoming dates:
August 9th and 23rd