Gimp String Fun
Wednesday, February 22nd at 11am
Kids in Grades 3 and up, join local artist Carol Pineo for Gimp String Fun during February Vacation Week! Create a keychain lanyard using gimp string and colors you choose.*Please pre-register
Granby Free Public Library Children's Room Newsletter
Paper copies of our Children's Room Newsletter are available in the lobby of the library. If you'd like to be added to the GFPL Children's Room Newsletter email list, please email Janice McArdle at janicemcardlegpl@gmail.com.Download the December/January 2022 Newsletter Here
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CFCE Playgroup
Every Wednesday and Friday at 10:30amAges birth - 5 (older siblings welcome)
New SATURDAY Playgroup!
To be held on the third Saturday of each month at 10:30am
March 18th
*No playgroup on February 18th
Parents and grandparents - join Miss Marti for a free playgroup where you and your child can play and enjoy an activity, stories and songs! Don't wear your best - we get messy and have fun.
Made possible with funding from a Coordinated Family and Community Engagement (CFCE) grant from the MA Department of Early Education and Care, administered by the Collaborative for Educational Services.
*There will be no playgroup on February 22nd and 24th, and April 19th and 21st.
*There is no Playgroup when Granby schools are closed.
Read to a Dog! Reading Buddies
Thursdays from 3:30pm - 5pm
Upcoming dates:February 9th and 23rd
Children in Kindergarten & up ~ Sign up to reserve a 20 minute spot to read to Gwen, the sweetest greyhound, she loves to be read to!
To pre-register, stop in or call the library during open library hours. 413-467-3320
Book Club Bookworms
A Book Group for Ages 8-12
Friday, March 3rd at 3:15pmRead "Love, Ruby Lavender" by Deborah Wiles, then join us for an icebreaker, book chat, a craft and goodies! Add your name to our sign up list for updates and join us!
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten
Make sure your child is as ready as they can be for one of the biggest moments of their little life - starting school. Read them 1,000 books before kindergarten & keep track with this nation-wide program.The 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program in a nutshell:
1. When you enroll your child you will receive a folder that contains your first 100 books chart. For every book read, cross off one circle on your chart.
2. When you have read 100 books to your child, bring the completed chart to the library. Your child will get his or her name on our Wall of Fame (great photo op!), a sticker and a new chart for the next 100 books.
3. After every 100 books, make sure to pick up your sticker and the next chart.
4. When your child reaches 1,000 books, he or she will receive a book and a Certificate of Achievement.
5. Finished all the steps? Congratulations! You did it! You gave your children a priceless gift - the readiness to read!
Every child in your family can participate, from infant to Kindergarten!
Does reading 1,000 books seem totally overwhelming? We promise, it's not as hard as you think! 3 books per day for 1 year = 1,095 books . 1 book per day for 3 years = 1,095 books.
You can:
Read the same book over and over and over
Read in any language
Storytimes count too!
It's simple, fun and we'll help you get there!
Scholastic Teachables
The Granby Library has Scholastic Teachables for you to use for free from any device! Tons of printables, lessons and more for students through grade 6. You do not need to have a Granby library card (other communities welcome). Go to the following link: https://digital.scholastic. com/site/launch/tcb?ucn= 600019968
On Teachables:
Username – granbypl
Password – granbypl
*You must go though our link – the picture on our library Children’s tab/ page*
Help Navigating
There are a couple of great YouTube videos that walk you through Scholastic Teachables. These videos help you navigate Teachables for it’s full potential and show you how to reach your specific needs.
Search YouTube for:
eResources Review: Scholastic Teachables
Volusia Reads: Scholastic Teachables Tutorial
Remember to use OUR library link, username & password (no library card needed).
Username – granbypl
Password – granbypl
*You must go though our link – the picture on our library Children’s tab/ page*
Help Navigating
There are a couple of great YouTube videos that walk you through Scholastic Teachables. These videos help you navigate Teachables for it’s full potential and show you how to reach your specific needs.
Search YouTube for:
eResources Review: Scholastic Teachables
Volusia Reads: Scholastic Teachables Tutorial
Remember to use OUR library link, username & password (no library card needed).