Sci-Fi and Fantasy Book Club
Thursday, March 5th at 5:00pm
“A book club for all who enjoy reading tales of the paranormal, the extraterrestrial, the magical, and the fantastical!” Join our discussions on the first Thursday of every month! Copies of the books are available at the Library.
- March 5th: Of Monsters and Mainframes by Barbara Truelove
- April 2nd: Foundryside by Robert Jackson Bennett
- May 7th: Elder Race by Adrian Tchaikovsky
Book Group
Thursday, March 12th at 6pm
The Group will be reading Dream Count by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. Copies of the book are available at the library now!
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.
Upcoming Book Group Titles:
- March – Dream Count by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
- April – All the Little Bird Hearts by Viktoria Llyod-Barlow
- May – Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid
- June – The Midnight Library by Matt Haig
Tabletop Games Club
Saturday, March 21st from 10:30am to 1:30pm
The Granby Library Tabletop Games Club invites players of all ages 8 and up to gather and enjoy a variety of board, card, dice, tile, and other in-person tabletop games in a welcoming, social environment. This club fosters a sense of community by offering a fun and interactive space for people to connect, develop new friendships, and strengthen inter-community relationships through friendly competition and teamwork. Whether you’re a seasoned strategist or a casual gamer, the club provides an opportunity to explore new games, engage with fellow enthusiasts, and contribute to the library’s role as a “third place”—a comfortable and inclusive space beyond home and work where connections flourish.
Friends of the Library Book Sale
March 3rd – 31st
The Friends of the Granby Free Public Library are changing things up with a Book Sale during the month of March 2026! This sale will take the place of the Spring Book Sale that is typically held during the month of May.
The Friends will be accepting donations of hardcover and paperback books, DVDs, music CDs, playable video games, and audiobooks in good condition acceptable for resale. The Library does not accept donations of: Textbooks, encyclopedias, Reader’s Digest books, or books with smoke, mold, mildew, or water damage. Donations are accepted at the Library during open hours. Please do not leave donated books outside the library or in our book return. Donations accepted until February 25th. Thank you for your support!
Needle Felting Class
Saturday, April 4th from 10:30am to 1:30pm
Come explore the exciting world of needle felting! You can learn and practice new skills while making a cute polar bear. Join fiber artist, Tracy Kochanski, as she helps you develop your needle felting skills. In this workshop, you will learn how to choose wool, use proper needle technique and how to sculpt and attach basic shapes to create the various elements of the polar bear. Explore form, texture and detailed in a relaxed atmosphere while working with an array of wool. All materials provided. All experience levels welcome.
Ages 12 and up. Space is limited, so pre-registration is required. Call the Library to sign up! 413-467-3320
*This class is sponsored by the Granby Cultural Council and Mass Cultural Council
In Stitches Knitting Group
Wednesdays at 2pm
Bring your latest project and join us for conversation, tips and tricks with master knitter, Jeanne Crosby.
Wednesdays at 2pm
Drop-in and De-Stress
Community Puzzle Table: The Library has an on-going community puzzle table in the Great Hall. Stop in anytime to help put a few pieces together.
Community Coloring Table: There is a table dedicated to coloring with books and a community coloring page to add to. Stop by and de-stress with us any time the library is open!