Granby Library Association

Supporting Granby Libraries Since 1869

Purpose

GLA works to ensure the long-term health of Granby's libraries. By carefully and responsibly managing its funds, for more than 150 years, the GLA has become a pillar of support, funding signifcant improvements and programs that do not fit into existing budgets and are not covered by grants.

Members

Joan Russell, President
Kathie Regan, Vice President
Sue Miltenberger, Secretary
Cathy Browning, Treasurer

GLA supported projects

Patio Furniture

Children's Room Desk

Large Print Bookshelves

Summer Intern

Donate

We welcome all donations, large or small, one-time or ongoing. Click the "donate" button in the menu bar above or mail your tax-deductible check made out to Granby Library Association to;

Granby Library Association

PO Box 124

Granby, CT

06035

GLA History

Founded in 1869 by the alumni of the pre-existing Granby Literary Association, the Granby Library Association (GLA) was created as a public stock corporation and a new structure was built to house the subscription library. Three years later, the use of the second-floor hall was offered to The Congregational Society of Salmon Brook (the precursor of the South Congregational Church). With financial support from the family of Laura Dibble Bunce a new library was constructed in her honor in 1877. Following a fire in 1917 that destroyed the Library and Church, a new church, library, and community building were built.

In 1966, the Town mandated that one board should govern the library system in Granby resulting in the formation of the Granby Library Board. Later, in the early eighties, the GLA ceded control of the library to the Granby Library Board and sold its building to the Town of Granby. Only the control of the monies entrusted to it over the past 113 years was retained by the GLA.

The Granby Library Association (GLA) serves as the central fundraising partner for the library’s capital campaign, acting as the official vessel for receiving, managing, and stewarding all private donations. As a dedicated nonprofit organization, GLA provides the financial infrastructure and oversight necessary to ensure that contributions are handled responsibly, transparently, and in alignment with the campaign’s goals. By channeling all fundraising efforts through GLA, donors can give with confidence, knowing their support is directly advancing the vision for an enhanced, modern library facility. This structure also allows the library to focus on planning and community engagement, while GLA and the Capital Campaign lead the coordination of fundraising initiatives, donor recognition, and long-term philanthropic support essential to bringing the library project to fruition.

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