Granby Library Children's Room Page

06/10/2026

Join us at the library for a fun & musical balloon storytime!

Brie's Balloons will be here at 10:30 on Thursday, June 25th performing a tribute to Eric Carle. There will be stories, games, crafts and the best part, balloons!

This program is geared toward children 3-6. Children will go home with their very own Eric Carle themed balloon animal. Supplies are limited so please sign up at the library or call 413-467-3320!

06/07/2026

Mark your calendars for a VERY SPECIAL day at the library!

Local Legend Brie's Balloons will be here for TWO programs on Thursday, June 25th.

At 10:30, bring your littles for a Tribute to Eric Carle Balloon Twisting Storytime. Come for stories, games, an art activity and, of course, BALLOONS! This program is geared towards kids from 3-6.

At 2 pm, she will be BACK to teach kids 5+ (with an adult) how to make their very own balloon animals!

Sign up for both programs at the library or call 413-467-3320 to save your spot!

06/05/2026

Check out our June Newsletter!

Summer Reading is almost here - sign-ups begin June 23rd!

Brie's Balloons will be here to two programs on the 25th!

10:30 for littles: Balloon Twisting Storytime

2 - 3 for kids 5+ with adult: Balloon Twisting Workshop

05/29/2026

Join us for the last Family Game Time of the school year! Come by on Wednesday, June 3rd from 4-5 to try something new, challenge yourself, and have fun!

05/27/2026

So many new books in the kids and teen rooms!

See what's new this week at the Granby Free Public Library at:

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There are one new bestseller, eighteen new children's books, and nine other new books.

The new bestseller this week is "The Book Witch."

05/22/2026

Does your child really want a pet but you're not sure if they're ready for the responsibility?

Bring them to the library next 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟴𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝘁 𝟰𝗽𝗺 to learn about basic pet healthcare from real scientist and children's book author Jennifer Welborn. She has worked with moose, coyotes, bobcats, and bald eagles and is ready to teach your kids about how to take care of animals!

Bring a stuffed animal to practice on and get ready to learn!

05/19/2026

We recently surveyed Granby kids about what their idea of a DREAM LIBRARY would be. We got so many great ideas, here are just a few.

We've concluded that we need 100% more magical creatures and also that we should be on a boat!

05/14/2026

𝗗𝗿. 𝗥𝗼𝘀𝗶𝗲’𝘀 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗻𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗹𝘀: 𝗛𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀-𝗢𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺
𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗸𝗶𝗱𝘀 𝟲-𝟭𝟮 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗹𝗱

Local author Jennifer Welborn (author of Dr. Rosie Helps the Animals) will be at Granby Free Public Library on May 28th at 4 pm for a hands-on workshop. This workshop will teach participants about natural treatments used to help animals. Participants will make their own hot/cold compresses, a working stethoscope, and aloe lotion. They will also learn how veterinarians stitch up cuts and use real veterinary instruments to take the vitals of a certified therapy dog.

Children will receive mini vet kits and treatment sheets. Jennifer and Rozillia will demonstrate how to use the kit and sheet to diagnose and treat a stuffed animal.

𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗹𝘀. Mini stuffed animals will be provided for those who do not have any.

05/11/2026

🐝Reminder that Nature Time with Ranger Tasha is TOMORROW!!

Join us for a story time and learn all about pollinators! Discover why pollinators are so important and how they help our world bloom 🌼

📅 𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟮
⏰ 𝟭𝟬:𝟰𝟱

Perfect for curious kids and families. Come get buzzing with us! 🐝✨