Early Reading Skills Workshop
Friday, June 14th at 10:45am
Talking, singing, playing and reading with your child all build early reading skills. Join us to learn how you can do more of these activities with your child and how these and other everyday interactions with your child provide preparation for reading.During Playgroup, free babysitting available. Drop in!
Summer Reading Program - A Universe of Stories
June 14 - August 9
Join the Summer Reading Program and earn incentives this summer!Weekly Galactic Guess Quests
Guesses and Planets start before weekly programs. Stop in to see all 8!
Galactic Guess QuestsJune 11 - August 3
How many items are in the jars? Each week guess how many out of this world items are in the jar. The closest guess wins the jar!
Planet of the Week
June 11 - August 3
Each week submit an interesting fact about the planet of the week on a Planet of the Week Fact Slip. The person whose fact is chosen wins the planet & a small prize.
Solar System Week
July 9 - 13
Planet of the week - JupiterGuess Quest - Dwarf Planets
A Universe of Solar System Fun - Wednesday, July 10th at 11am
See a short video: Planets of the Solar System. Make a planet magnet, moon rocks, plate planet and a galaxy balloon.
Astronauts & Rockets
July 16 - 20
Planet of the week - SaturnGuess Quest - Saturn's Rings
A Universe of Astronaut & Rocket Fun! Wednesday, July 17th at 11am
See a short video: A Tour of the International Space Station. Together help build a library model Space Station. Create 2 types of rockets that will blast off! Design an astronaut suit and helmet & taste some astronaut ice cream.
Star Week
July 23 - 27
Planet of the Week - UranusGalactic Guess Quest - Milky Way
A Universe of Starry Fun - Wednesday, July 24th at 11am
See a short video: Constellations. Make constellation viewers, an edible constellation, wishing star and galaxy bottle.
Star Wars Symposium
Saturday, July 27th at 11am
Join Star Wars enthusiast Peter Struzziero for a fun filled showcase of Star Wars trivia, show & tell, Name that Character, Star Wars History and much more! Please come in costume if you wish.Pre-registration is required for this event.
Aliens Week
July 30 - August 3
Planet of the week - NeptuneGalactic Guess Quest - Flying saucers
A Universe of Alien Fun - Wednesday, July 31st at 11am
See a short video: Are Aliens Real? Dream up your own alien & flying saucer, disguise yourself as an alien with an alien mask or headband.
Rock & Roller Skating Party at Interskate 91 in Hadley - Thursday, August 1st from 5-8pm
Skating fun and raffles! Ask for your free ticket.
Rock & Mineral Hound Club
Saturdays July 6 and August 3 at 10:30am
Ages 8-12 *Pre-registration required for each date.Learn how to identify and catalog rocks and minerals. Take home new minerals each time.
Train Table
Please help!
New wooden Thomas trains are needed for our library train table. Feed our dinosaur banks for the cause! Donations of Thomas & Friends Wooden Railway engines & vehicles are also welcome this holiday season!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!
Playgroup
Every Wednesday and Friday 10:30am - 12:30pm For ages birth - 5 years
There will be NO Playgroup when Granby schools or the library is closed.Play, Learn and Connect at Granby Library’s Playgroups
Playgroups provide times where moms and dads, grandparents, caregivers, children and babies can meet in a relaxed and friendly environment. The Granby Library Playgroup meets every Wednesday and Friday at the Granby Library between 10:30am. and 12 noon, is organized and run by the Collaborative for Education. Children have the opportunity to have fun, make new friends and develop many new skills through informal play. Parents and caregivers have a chance to spend quality time with their children while developing relationships with other families. The library’s Playgroup Facilitator, Marti Wiechman, is an excellent resource for parenting skills and techniques.
How it works - Playgroup takes place in the Children’s Program Room at the Granby Library. Families with children from birth to age 5 (and siblings) are welcome to drop in to Playgroup anytime. Playgroup Schedule: Free play time (including a special weekly activity) takes place from 10:30am. to 11:30am, a healthy snack is served at 11:30am, a circle time and story concludes Playgroup at 11:45am. There is no Playgroup when Granby Schools or the library is closed. Join us!
Book Club Bookworms
On break - Have a great summer!
A book club for ages 8-12.September 6th meeting - Charlotte's Web
*Copies of the books are available at the library.
Registering for Events
Please stop in to the Library or call during open library hours to pre-register for events.
Library phone: 413-467-3320Library hours:
T, W, F 10:30am - 5:30pm
Thurs 1-8pm
Sat 10:30am - 1:30pm
Seeking Reach-Out Readers
Would you like to be a guest reader at a Granby Preschool on behalf of the Granby Library? You are invited to volunteer! Reach Out Readers is Granby Library’s early literacy program that arranges for a volunteer reader to provide a story time for children in a Granby Childcare Center. To become a volunteer we require you to complete a volunteer application/volunteer guidelines packet, a CORI background check and volunteer orientation. We put together books for you. Storytimes may include books, songs, a fingerplay or felt board fun. Our readers are usually needed on a weekly or bi-weekly basis.If you are interested in becoming a Reach Out Readers please contact: Janice McArdle, Youth Service Librarian, Granby Free Public Library by email janicemcardlegpl@gmail.com or telephone 413- 467-3320 during open library hours.
ABC Mouse at the Library
New!!
Children's Resources
Recommended by Library Staff
Children's Room Wish List
- New toys, games, puzzles, craft sets, etc for use as prizes or for library use.- Children's books (new or used)
- Small toys & trinkets (McDonald's toys, party favors, etc.)
- Wrapped candies and bagged candies
- Craft supplies: markers, white glue, glue sticks, construction paper, feathers, etc.)