In this Newsletter: Groundbreaking Announcement, Upcoming Programs, Features of the Month, High Demand Holds, Friends
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Construction Update
While we await our building permit, site work is underway by CTA Construction! A perimeter fence has been installed,
trees are cleared, stumps removed or ground down. Trailers are installed. Utilities have been safely capped. Wetlands replication has begun, and soil testing, oil tank removal, and lift decomission is being scheduled.
Upcoming Library Planning & Building Committee Meetings:
Monday December 2, 6:00pm
Grafton Memorial Municipal Center, Room B
30 Providence Road, Grafton MA
Monday January 6, 2020, 6:00pm
Grafton Memorial Municipal Center, Room B
30 Providence Road, Grafton MA
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NEW - Winter Reading Program!
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This year we have a special treat for you: a Winter Reading Program with a Harry Potter theme! Harry Potter fans, book lovers, witches, wizards and muggles of all ages: children, teens, and adults - all are invited to participate. (You don't have to have read the Harry Potter books to participate and enjoy this event!)
The 2020 Winter Reading Program will begin December 1, 2019 and continue through March 31, 2020.
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What's Happening in December
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Grafton Celebrates the Holidays
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Sunday, December 8
12-4 pm
LOCATION: GPL Temporary Location: 53 North Main Street, North Grafton
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Saturday, December 14
Sessions at:
10 am
10:45 am
11:30 am
1 pm
1:45 pm
Registration begins Nov. 30
LOCATION: GPL Temporary Location: 53 North Main Street, North Grafton
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Monthly Book Clubs for Adults
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Saturday Afternoon Knitters
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Saturday, December 7
2-4 pm
LOCATION: GPL Temporary Location: 53 North Main Street, North Grafton
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G.U.M.
(Grafton Ukulele Musicians) Monthly Jam
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Thursday, December 12
6:30-8pm
LOCATION: Apple Tree Arts,
One Grafton Common
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Teen Events (Grades 6-12)
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Friday, December 22
5-9pm
Drop-in program.
LOCATION: GPL Temporary Location: 53 North Main Street, North Grafton
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Tuesday, December 17
3-4pm
Sign up suggested but not required.
LOCATION: GPL Temporary Location: 53 North Main Street, North Grafton
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Children's & Tweens Events
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Afternoon Movie: Dora and the Lost City of Gold
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Monday, December 23
1-3pm
Drop in event
LOCATION: GPL Temporary Location: 53 North Main Street, North Grafton
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Afternoon Movie Double Feature
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Thursday, December 26
1pm - Aladdin
6pm - The Lion King
Drop in event
LOCATION: GPL Temporary Location: 53 North Main Street, North Grafton
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Silly Science @ Unibank
Ages 3-5
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Mondays at 10:15 am
Next session begins January 6
Registration for the next session begins Dec. 23
LOCATION:
Unibank, 89 Worcester Street
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Preschool Storytime
Ages 3-5
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Tuesdays at 9 and 10:15 am
Next session begins January 7
Registration for this session begins Dec. 23
LOCATION:
GPL Temporary Location 53 North Main Street, North Grafton
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Toddler Time
Walking to 3 Years
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Wednesdays at 9 and 10:15 am
December 4
December 11
Drop-in program
LOCATION:
GPL Temporary Location 53 North Main Street, North Grafton
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Library Babies
Birth to Walking
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Thursdays at 10:15 am
December 5
December 12
Drop-in program
LOCATION:
GPL Temporary Location 53 North Main Street, North Grafton
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Thursday, December 12
6:15pm
Drop-in program
LOCATION:
GPL Temporary Location 53 North Main Street, North Grafton
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Bookworms Book Club
Kindergarten
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Monday, December 2
6pm
Please register for this program
LOCATION:
GPL Temporary Location 53 North Main Street, North Grafton
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Bookworms Book Club
Grades 1 & 2
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Monday, December 9
6pm
Registration begins Nov. 25
LOCATION:
GPL Temporary Location 53 North Main Street, North Grafton
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Bookworms Book Club
Grades 3-5
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Monday, December 16
6 pm
Registration begins Dec. 2
LOCATION:
GPL Temporary Location 53 North Main Street, North Grafton
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Friday, December 13
10:30am
Registration begins Nov. 30
*You must call the Children's Room at 508-839-4649 to register*
LOCATION:
GPL Temporary Location 53 North Main Street, North Grafton
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Saturday STEM Kids
Grades K-2
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Saturday, December 7
10:30am
Registration begins Nov. 23
LOCATION:
GPL Temporary Location 53 North Main Street, North Grafton
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Saturday STEAM Kids
Grades 3-5
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Saturday, December 7
1:30pm
Registration begins Nov. 23
LOCATION:
GPL Temporary Location 53 North Main Street, North Grafton
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LEGO Brick Builders
Preschoolers-Grade 5
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Tuesdays from 4-6pm
December 3
December 10
Drop-in program.
LOCATION:
GPL Temporary Location 53 North Main Street, North Grafton
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Friday, December 27
10am-2pm
Monday, December 30
10am-2pm
Drop-in program.
LOCATION:
GPL Temporary Location 53 North Main Street, North Grafton
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See all of our upcoming events:
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See what's happening around town:
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*NEW* Museum Pass:
Massachusetts State Police Museum & Learning Center
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The MSPMLC is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the history and traditions of the nation's first State Police agency.
LIBRARY PASS
: Admits 2 adults. Children under age 16 are always free. Pass does not cover program fees.
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New Feature!
Suggestion Forms
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Have a suggestion of items to purchase for the Library or a service we can offer? Stop by the Library and fill out a suggestion form or complete our
online version so that we can better serve you!
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What's better than digital access to movies, books, music and more? INSTANT access with NO waiting times! If you haven't tried
Hoopla
- see what you're missing out on.
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With winter right around the corner be sure to check our website, social media, or call the Library if there is inclement weather to see if the Library has delayed opening or is closed.
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Friends of the Grafton Public Library
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Friends Table at the Library during GCTH
Please visit the Friends table to renew your membership (or pruchase one as a gift for someone!), buy a canvas library tote, or to order Cards for a Cause (there is a special seasonal assortment!).
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Next Friends Board Meetings
Tuesday January 14th 7:30 pm Board Meeting
Grafton Memorial Municipal Center Room D 30 Providence Road Grafton MA
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Have a recommendation on what the Library should purchase?
Want to sign up for a program?
Have questions?
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