In this Newsletter: Expansion Update, Learning Resources and more!
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Construction Update
Municipal construction has been deemed essential by the Governor, and our on site team is able to maintain social distancing, less than 10 people gathered, and other orders put forth by the Commonwealth. CTA's COVID-19 response, daily reports, and safety audit are available upon request. The site has been set up to execute the approved dewatering plan, and excavation has begun. The Select Board approved $837,251.87
in change orders in March for the removable of unsuitable soil and dewatering.
Upcoming Library Planning & Building Committee Meetings:
Monday April 6, 2020, 6:00pm
Via Zoom
Monday May 4, 2020, 6:00pm
Location TBA
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We remain to assist with expired or blocked cards and digital resources. We can even schedule a meeting via Zoom for a lesson in downloading eBooks. Whether you want a recommendation for what to read next, or need reference, research, homework, or information and referral assistance, we are here to help. We continue to check our phone and email/FB messages daily, including over the weekend.
Check our website for a
list of resources for students
and for
self-quarantined adults
, and watch our
Facebook EVENTS page
for an ongoing lineup of passive (DIY) and LIVE programming. Many thanks to our staff, working safely from home, who are posting to social media, creating resource lists and booklists, working on their professional development, responding to patron requests, and beginning to plan an online summer reading program.
A reminder: please keep all library items at home - the due dates are extended, renewals are automatic, and no fines will be charged while we are closed to the public. We are not accepting book donations at this time. Stay home, stay safe, wash hands, and we look forward to seeing you all in person soon!
Beth Gallaway, Library Director
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We've compiled a
list of resources for students to stay busy and learn at home: virtual storytimes, books, virtual tours, learning websites and more!
Check back frequently as we are always updating the page with new resources.
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Digital eBooks, eAudio, and eMagazines
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Streaming digital media collection of books, audiobooks, movies, tv shows, comics, music and more
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Pairs classic video storybooks with nonfiction books from Scholastic
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K-6 children's eBook database
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Access knowledgeable, vetted K-12 tutors in a variety of subjects 2-9pm daily, for free
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Art classes and music lessons for guitar, cello, flute, piano, voice and more
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Personalized language learning via website or app - over 100 languages available
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Learn about animals, plants, music, science, sports and more
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Day-by-day projects to keep kids reading, thinking, and growing
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Interactive books, educational games, and learning activities for grades PreK-2
use code SCHOOL4374
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Language arts, math, science and social studies curriculum for grades 2-6
use code SCHOOL4374
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7,000 ebooks for grades K-6
use code SCHOOL4374
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Winter Reading Program Update
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Thank you to everyone who participated in the year's winter reading program. Staff are not allowed in the building, we are unable to finalize the House Cup standings.
Rest assured that once we reopen, we will announce the House Cup winner. Participants will have a month after we reopen to the public to pick up their badges.
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Looking for a way to stay busy at home? Try our Spring Bingo boards: pink is designed for teens and adults, yellow is designed for kids and families.
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See all of our upcoming LIVE and PASSIVE PROGRAM events:
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See what's happening around town:
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Friends of the Grafton Public Library
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Next Friends Board Meetings
Tuesday April 7rth 7:30 pm Board Meeting
via Zoom
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Have a recommendation on ebooks the Library should purchase?
Need reference, research, reader's advisory or information and referral help?
Have questions?
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