In this Newsletter: Expansion Update, Upcoming Programs, Features of the Month, Friends
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Construction Update
Library Renovation and Expansion plans were approved by the Conservation Commission and by the Historic District Commission. Plans need to be approved by the MA Historical Commission, the Building Department, and Fire Marshall. We are in process of applying for a variance for ADA compliance from the MA Architectural Access Board.
A more complete hazardous materials survey is scheduled for the 35 Grafton Common Building for July.
The Town has received a partial, advance grant disbursement of $460,000 from the Commonwealth of MA.
Next Building Committee Meetings
Monday Aug 5, 6 pm, Municipal Center, Room B
Monday Aug 19, 6 pm, Municipal Center, Room B
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What's Happening in August
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The Library's Summer Program is still going strong! Stop by our temporary location (53 North Main St., North Grafton) daily for a ticket to win one of our end of summer prizes (winners will be chosen in 3 age groups: adults, teens & kids)! Pick up a Summer Program Calendar and start tracking with Read to Bead!
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Tuesday, August 6
5-8 pm
LOCATION: Grafton Police Station, 28 Providence Rd.
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Museum of Science Rocket Workshop
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Thursday, August 15
2 pm
3:30 pm
5 pm
This free program is open to all ages: children, teens, and adults.
Please register
for this program.
LOCATION: Grafton Memorial Municipal Center, 30 Providence Road, ROOM D
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Sunday, August 25 6-8 pm
This program is for all ages and registration is not required.
LOCATION: Willard House and Clock Museum, 11 Willard St.
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Monthly Book Clubs for Adults
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NEW!
Writing, Publishing, Marketing & Social Networking Workshop Series
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Lisa Shea has published over 350 fiction and non-fiction works on Amazon. She runs two writing groups and has years of experience helping those interested in writing along every stage from starting through getting it live in paperback and ebook form. She is skilled in how to market online in a variety of ways.
Lisa is offering four two-hour workshops that guide participants through every step of the process. From overcoming writer's block to creating that first-page hook to laying out the book, she'll explain each step. Attendee receive free copies of her 16 books on these topics.
The first two sessions on writing and publishing (offered in July) are geared toward writers. The remaining two on marketing and social networking (offered in August) assist projects of all types. Attendees can choose which to attend.
Please
REGISTER
for your session(s) of choice.
LOCATION: GPL Temporary Location: 53 North Main Street, North Grafton
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Saturday, August 3 11 am - 12 pm
Please register for this program.
LOCATION: GPL Temporary Location: 53 North Main Street, North Grafton
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Saturday, August 3 from 2-4 pm
No registration necessary
LOCATION: GPL Temporary Location: 53 North Main Street, North Grafton
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Thursday, August 8 from 6:30-8pm
LOCATION: Apple Tree Arts,
One Grafton Common
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Fridays August 2, 9
3-4:30 pm
This program is open to adults and teens entering grades 6-12.
Sign up is not required.
LOCATION:
GPL Temporary Location: 53 North Main Street, North Grafton
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Demogorgons and Zenomorphs: The Horror That Influenced Stranger Things
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Thursday, August 1
7-8:30 pm
This program is open to adults and teens entering grades 6-12.
Registration opens July 18.
LOCATION:
Grafton Memorial Municipal Center, 30 Providence Road, ROOM D
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Teen Events (Grades 6-12)
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Mondays
August 5
1:30-4:30 pm
LOCATION: GPL Temporary Location: 53 North Main Street, North Grafton
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Friday
August 2 1-2:30 pm
Please register for this program.
LOCATION: GPL Temporary Location: 53 North Main Street, North Grafton
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Saturday
August 10 2:30 pm
Please register for this program.
LOCATION: GPL Temporary Location: 53 North Main Street, North Grafton
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Tuesday
August 6 3:00 pm
Please register for this program.
LOCATION: GPL Temporary Location: 53 North Main Street, North Grafton
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Wednesday
August 7 6:30 pm
LOCATION: GPL Temporary Location: 53 North Main Street, North Grafton
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Tuesday
August 13 2:30 pm
Please register for this program.
LOCATION: GPL Temporary Location: 53 North Main Street, North Grafton
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Tween Events (Grades 3-5)
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Mondays 2:45 pm
August 5
(individual weekly sessions)
Please register for this program.
LOCATION:
UniBank,
89 Worcester Street, North Grafton
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Friday
August 2 3-4:30 pm
Please register for this program.
LOCATION: GPL Temporary Location: 53 North Main Street, North Grafton
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Saturday
August 10 1:00 pm
Please register for this program.
LOCATION: GPL Temporary Location: 53 North Main Street, North Grafton
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Tuesday
August 6 1:00 pm
Please register for this program.
LOCATION: GPL Temporary Location: 53 North Main Street, North Grafton
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Tuesday
August 13 1:00 pm
Please register for this program.
LOCATION: GPL Temporary Location: 53 North Main Street, North Grafton
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Children's & Tweens Events
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Mondays
August 5 10:15 am
(individual weekly sessions)
Please register for this program.
LOCATION:
UniBank,
89 Worcester Street, North Grafton
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Mondays
August 5 1:15 pm
(individual weekly sessions)
Please register for this program.
LOCATION:
UniBank,
89 Worcester Street, North Grafton
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Monday
August 5 6:00 pm
Please register for this program.
LOCATION:
GPL Temporary Location 53 North Main Street, North Grafton
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Monday
August 12 6:00 pm
Please register for this program.
LOCATION:
GPL Temporary Location 53 North Main Street, North Grafton
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Monday
August 19 6:00 pm
Please register for this program.
LOCATION:
GPL Temporary Location 53 North Main Street, North Grafton
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Tuesdays 9:30 am
August 6
Drop-in program
LOCATION:
GPL Temporary Location 53 North Main Street, North Grafton
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Wednesdays 10:15 am
August 7
(individual weekly sessions)
Please register for this program.
LOCATION:
Willard House & Clock Museum, 11 Willard St. North Grafton
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Thursdays 3:30 pm
August 1, 8
(individual weekly sessions)
Drop in program.
LOCATION:
GPL Temporary Location: 53 North Main Street, North Grafton
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Thursdays 6:15 pm
August 1, 8
(individual weekly sessions)
Drop in program.
LOCATION:
GPL Temporary Location: 53 North Main Street, North Grafton
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Summer Songs in the Park
All Ages
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Friday
11 am
August 2 - Perry Hill Park, 3 Perry St., N. Grafton
August 9 - Riverview Park, 176 Providence Rd., S. Grafton
(individual weekly sessions)
Drop in program.
RAIN LOCATION:
GPL Temporary Location: 53 North Main Street, North Grafton
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Creative Commons Junior
Grades K-5
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Friday
August 9 from 1-2:30 pm
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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Museum Pass:
Willard House & Clock Museum
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Over 80 Willard clocks are exhibited in the birthplace and original workshop of the Willard clockmakers, along with family portraits, furnishings, and other Willard family heirlooms.
LIBRARY PASS
: Free admission for up to 2 adults.
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New Feature!
Auto-Renewal
starts July 1
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Starting July 1, C/W Mars will roll out a new feature: Auto-Renewal!
Patrons with email addresses in their records will be notified by email when an auto-renewal attempt is made. The email will list all items due on that date, whether the item was renewed, and if it wasn't, the reason why.
If a patron doesn’t have an email address on their record, auto-renewals will still occur. The patron just won’t receive notification that the auto-renewal occurred.
Auto-renewals help save patrons, (and staff), time, energy, and in some cases, stress. Beginning this summer, you will have one less thing to worry about!
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New Database:
Driving Tests
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Provides access to photographs, manuscripts, books, audio recordings, and other materials of historical interest that have been digitized and made available by members of Digital Commonwealth, a statewide consortium of libraries, museums, archives, and historical societies from across Massachusetts.
Stop by the Library to use this database or
access it from home with your Library card.
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Library of Things:
Trivial Pursuit: The World of Harry Potter - Ultimate Edition
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Test your ultimate trivia knowledge of Harry Potter with 1800 questions in a variety of wizarding categories
You can check out the Harry Potter Trivial Pursuit game for 3 weeks.
Place a hold now!
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Friends of the Grafton Public Library
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Annual Meeting
The Friends elected a slate of officers; changes included Stacie Herbert, Marketing. Watch for news about an Usborne greeting card Fundraiser this summer - 30 assorted high quality greeting cards for $30!
Next Friends Board Meetings
Tuesday August 20 7:30 pm : Fundraising Committee Meeting
Grafton Memorial Municipal Center Room D 30 Providence Road Grafton MA
Tuesday September 3 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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