In this Newsletter: Expansion Update, Upcoming Programs, Top Items from 2019, Features of the Month, High Demand Holds, Friends, and More!
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Construction Update
January brought soil and groundwater testing, interior demolition such as rug removal from the Main Reading Room and Children's Room, and additional site preparation. Photos and video are on our Facebook page:
Upcoming Library Planning & Building Committee Meetings:
Monday February 3, 2020, 6:00pm
Grafton Memorial Municipal Center, Room B
30 Providence Road, Grafton MA
Monday March 2, 2020, 6:00pm
Grafton Memorial Municipal Center, Room B
30 Providence Road, Grafton MA
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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 continue through March 31, 2020.
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What's Happening in February
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Tuesday, February 18
10:15 am-4:40 pm
Drop-in program
LOCATION: GPL Temporary Location: 53 North Main Street, North Grafton
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Saturday, February 22
Sessions at:
10 am
10:45 am
11:30 am
1 pm
1:45 pm
Registration begins Feb. 8
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, February 1
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, February 13
6:30-8 pm
LOCATION: Apple Tree Arts,
One Grafton Common
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Teen Events (Grades 6-12)
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Friday, February 14
5-9 pm
Drop-in program
LOCATION: GPL Temporary Location: 53 North Main Street, North Grafton
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Teen Crafternoon: Llama Plushie
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Wednesday, February 19
2:30-4 pm
Sign up begins Feb. 5
LOCATION: GPL Temporary Location: 53 North Main Street, North Grafton
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Thursday, February 20
7-8 pm
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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Mondays from 10:15 am-12 pm
January 27
February 3
February 10
Drop-in program
LOCATION: GPL Temporary Location: 53 North Main Street, North Grafton
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Creature Sleepover and Storytime
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Wednesday, January 29
1pm
Drop-in program
LOCATION: GPL Temporary Location: 53 North Main Street, North Grafton
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Young Scientists @ Unibank
Ages 3-5
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Mondays at 10:15 am
Next session begins March 2
Registration for the next session begins Feb. 18
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 March 3
Registration for this session begins Feb. 19
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
February 5
February 12
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
February 6
February 13
Drop-in program
LOCATION:
GPL Temporary Location 53 North Main Street, North Grafton
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Thursday, February 13
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, February 3
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, February 24
6 pm
Registration begins Feb. 10
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, February 24
6:45pm
Registration begins Feb. 10
LOCATION:
GPL Temporary Location 53 North Main Street, North Grafton
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Friday, February 14
10:30am
Registration begins Jan. 31
*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, February 1
10:30am
Registration begins Jan. 18
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, February 1
1:30pm
Registration begins Jan. 18
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
February 4
February 11
Drop-in program
LOCATION:
GPL Temporary Location 53 North Main Street, North Grafton
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Wednesday, February 19
10 am - 2 pm
Drop-in program
LOCATION:
GPL Temporary Location 53 North Main Street, North Grafton
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Harry Potter Movie Double Feature
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Friday February 21
10:15 am - Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (PG)
1 pm - Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (PG)
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 England Aquarium
- Museum of Science
- Children's Museum
- Ecotarium
- Mass Parks Pass
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FYI: You'll now need your library card number and pin/password to login to
Overdrive.
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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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Next Friends Board Meetings
Tuesday February 4th 7:30pm 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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