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The Library will be closed on Saturday, May 26th in honor of Memorial Day.
Upcoming Library Building Fund Fundraising Efforts:
Strawberry Social!
Strawberry shortcake served with whipped cream or ice cream. Made with Granby grown strawberries!
Where: Chuch of Christ Parish Hall, Route 202, Granby
When: Sunday, June 17th
Cost: Adults are $5, Children age 4-11 are $3, Children age 3 and under are FREE
Tickets available at the Granby Library or by calling 413-467-3320 or 413-467-3226
Proceeds to benefit the Granby Library Building Fund
Music and Entertainment by Dave Colucci
Strawberries provided by Sapowsky Farms
Ice cream provided by Maple Valley Creamery
Sponsored by the Friends of the Granby Library
"Yarn Bombing" - Saturday, June 9th, 10:30 am to 1:30 pm
In honor of International "Yarn Bombing" Day, the Granby Library grounds will be filled with yarn and unique knit graffiti. Stop by to vote for the most original design and the opportunity to purchase a one-of-a-kind creation!
Columbus Day Martha's Vineyard Weekend Raffle
Enter to win a Columbus Day Weekend Getaway on Martha's Vineyard for a $5 raffle ticket donation. The getaway package includes car ferry tickets and accommodations in an Edgartown home that sleeps up to 6. Drawing June 19th. *Winner must be 21 or older.
Granby Garden Tour - Sunday, June 24th
Stroll several lush gardens in Granby. Enjoy nature and be inspired! More information to come.
Jurassic Egg Encounter - July 2nd through August 26th
Last year, locals found fancy flamingos throughout town; this year's treasure hunt will be a Jurassic Egg Encounter. For a $5 entry fee per person, help us track the creatures that roamed Granby millions of years ago. Family fee of $5 includes one player pack. Purchase additional player packs for $1 (Each child may want their own).
Dino Dinner - Friday, September 14th at the Church of Christ Parish Hall
The Great Dinosaur Festival Fun continues on Saturday. More details to come!
Author & Apples, Sleuths in the Orchard - Coming in fall.
Pick up a copy of "One Bad Apple" by Sheila Connolly, a mystery set in Granby, and join us for an event with the author, including local genealogy and apples of course!
*Tickets to the above events will be available at the Library.
Share Your Videogames!
The library is accepting donations of used Xbox, Wii, and Playstation videogames to help us start a collection. Share your games with the community and borrow others! It's a great way to save on videogames. Come check it out!
Wireless Internet Access
The Granby Library offers free wireless internet access to all library patrons with their own wireless capable device! For more information please stop by the library!
Playaways
Do you like listening to audiobooks? Try out our new collection of Playaways; digital audiobooks in their own self-playing unit! Headphones and AAA batteries are needed. Ask about them today!