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Have we met?
“Is that him?” I sometimes hear people say, “Is that the new director?”
A number of times recently, people have approached me, both in the library and around town, to say ‘hello’ or to inquire about something pertaining to the library – and I am thrilled about that! I am passionate about librarianship, and about our wonderful library in particular, and I am also an Aries (which my daughters tell me is why, wherever I go, I always seem to find myself engaged in a conversation). If you have questions about the library or our resources or just want to say hello – I would love to have a chat. You can often find me behind the big window with all the beautiful fish on it.
But I am not the only new addition to the library. We have recently welcomed a new reference librarian to our staff, Sarah Leveille. While Sarah may not be a new face, she had been working in the library as a temporary employee, she is in a new role. Besides working at the library, Sarah is currently working on her Master of Library and Information Science degree as well. Feel free to bring her any challenging reference questions you might have or just to say ‘hello’ – perhaps both.
Tom O'Connell
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Holiday & New Operating Hours | |
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Saturday, August 31 - CLOSED - Labor Day Weekend
Monday, September 2 - CLOSED - Labor Day
New Hours began on Wednesday, May 1.
Monday - Thursday: 9 AM - 8 PM
Friday: 9 AM - 6 PM
Saturday: 9 AM - 2 PM
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While there continue to be some frustrations regarding the library building, there are also some exciting new additions to the grounds as well as a reopening.
The Children’s Room does remain closed as we await the delivery of the new replacement carpet squares. This continues to be a frustrating situation for library staff and patrons, but we want to ensure that when the room reopens it has been done the right way.
But that doesn’t mean there is no good news about Children’s Room, the Children’s Programming Room has re-opened and a number of our children’s activities are taking place there. Be sure to check the GPL Calendar of Events to keep up to date on all library activities.
Just outside our Children’s Programing Room is our patio, which has some wonderful, inviting seating where you can spend some relaxing time in our garden, which is blooming away. While you are in the garden, you may also notice some new additions, musical additions. Feel free to make some music on our new toadstools, butterflies, and a particularly tall tree.
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The Art of Racing in the Rain
By Garth Stein
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Enzo knows he is different from other dogs: a philosopher with a nearly human soul (and an obsession with opposable thumbs), he has educated himself by watching television and by listening closely to the words of his master, Denny Swift, an up-and-coming race car driver. On the night before his death, Enzo takes stock of his life, recalling all that he and his family have been through, hoping, in his next life, to return as a human.
Request a book, a large-print book, and a CD Audiobook, an e-book, or an e-audio or a DVD from the new catalog.
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The Borrower Services and Reference staff invite you to
check out an item from our curated staircase displays in
Room 201 - Large Print/New Books.
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Have you heard?...Hoopla is back!
Borrow and enjoy audiobooks, eBooks, comics, movies, TV, magazines, or music everywhere you have a screen-your computer, your phone, your car, even your TV. All you need is a library card. Hoopla syncs across all your devices, so you can stream titles immediately or whenever you’re in the mood. Most titles can also be downloaded to your phone or tablet. Hoopla offers more content, in more places, than any other digital library platform and it’s all FREE thanks to your public library! Titles may vary based on library catalog. You are allowed to check out 6 items each month on your library card.
If you had a Hoopla account previously through the Grafton Public Library your old login will not be valid. Click on this link to Register for your new account: https://www.hoopladigital.com/register
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Summer Reading Program
Read, Renew, Repeat!
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Pick up your Summer Reading packets and tracking forms in Borrower Services, the Children's Room or the Young Adult Room. Read to Bead began on June 17th. | |
See all of our upcoming events, including Children & Teens: | |
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See what is happening
around town:
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Stargazing Event
at the Willard House | |
Friday, Aug 9
7 - 9 PM
More info
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Book Discussion:
Not Just for Young Adults Book Group
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Tuesday, Aug 13
6:30 - 7:30 PM
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Book Discussion:
Daytimers' Book Group
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Tuesday, Aug 20
1:30 - 2:30 PM
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Book Discussion: Mystery Book Group | |
Tuesday, Aug 20
6:30 - 7:30 PM
More Info
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Saturday Afternoon Knitting, etc. | |
Saturday, Aug 24
11:30 - 1:30 PM
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Book Discussion:
Reads Well With Others Group
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Monday, Aug 26
6:30 - 7:30 PM
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Book Discussion: Inspirational Book Group | |
Tuesday, Aug 27
6:30 - 7:30 PM
More info
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Board of Library Trustees | |
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The next Friends Corner Book Sale is Saturday, August 24 from 10 AM - 3 PM and Sunday, August 25 from 12 - 2 PM. Book donations will be accepted in the Library's Community Room beginning August 12 through August 23. Friends' gifts are available for purchase at the library.
Members can check the Friend's Facebook page for scheduled meetings.
https://www.facebook.com/GPLFriends
Join or renew your membership at www.friendsgpl.org/join. Questions? Please contact info@friendsgpl.org.
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Have recommendations of ebooks the Library should purchase?
Need reference, research, reader's advisory or information
and referral help?
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