CHILDREN'S ROOM
NOVEMBER NEWSLETTER
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It’s Dinovember and we’re celebrating all month long.
Stop in and view our dinosaur decorations, play in our dinosaur-themed sensory table and attend one of our special dino programs!
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October isn't over just yet. Don't forget this week's programs: |
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Saturday, October 29th
10:30am - 12:30pm
Goats and Giggles
Join us in the library parking lot to feed and cuddle with curious and playful baby goats.
All-ages. Please note-only a handful of people will be allowed to enter the goat pen at a time.
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Monday, October 31st
10:00am-8:50pm
Trick or Treat at the Library
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All day! Celebrate the spookiest holiday by stopping by the Grafton Public Library to pick up special Halloween treats! Visit each desk for a unique treat.
Treats will be allergen free and some coordinate with our October theme of mental health awareness.
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It’s international games month. Stop by the library to pick up a board game, or a video game! |
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October was a busy month in the Children's Room. What was your favorite in-room feature?
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The Halloween decorations
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Monthly Mission: Jack O'Lantern faces
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Voting for Grafton's dog tag
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Science Nook: Frank the skeleton
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Have you met Jack? Watch him all month as he decomposes and turns into something new! |
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Help us plan future programs!
Take this survey to help us plan future programs for adults, teens, and kids.
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We are delighted to see so many students who want to use the Library after school, but must remind parents of our Unattended Child Policy:
- youth ages 0-7 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian at all times;
- youth ages 8-12 must be accompanied by parent/guardian remaining in the Library;
- youth ages 13+ may be unaccompanied, provided your child is able to use Library independently and follow the Library's Code of Conduct.
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We're celebrating Dinovember in our Science Nook and as part of our monthly mission. Come in and check out what's new! |
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Monday, November 7th
at 10:30am
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Music and Movement with Apple Tree Arts
Join Ms. Kayla for a fun-filled music and movement program for preschoolers ages 2 and up. Siblings are welcome! Parental participation is encouraged.
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Fridays @10:30am
November 4th and 18th
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Young Scientists
Join STEM Beginnings for a 6-week series for children, ages 3-6. Children will learn STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) concepts through hands-on activities, story time and simple experiments.
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The “Young Scientists” series is sponsored by the YMCA Family & Community Partnership (YFCP), a Massachusetts Coordinated Family & Community Engagement (CFCE) Grant program funded by the Department of Early Education & Care and awarded to the YMCA of Central Massachusetts. |
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Wednesday, November 9th
@ 3:30pm
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Once Upon A Storytime
Join us for a special storytime, fun activities, and see a highlighted feature of the Willard House & Clock Museum.
This program is for preschoolers ages 3-5 and registration is required.
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Saturday, November 12th and Friday, November 18th
@3:00-5:00pm
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Sewing Club
Tweens in grades 5-8 can make a special holiday project. Please register for only one session.
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Tuesday, November 15th-Babies
Wednesday, November 16th-Toddlers
Thursday, November 17th-Preschool
10:00-11:00am
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Has going to the library on storytime days become part of your routine? Though storytime is on hiatus, the library is still open! Come by and meet up with friends, play, or choose from a selection of specially curated favorite read-aloud books.
Storytime resumes the last week of November.
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Tuesday, November 15th
@4:30pm
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Comic Creator Club
Learn about the characteristics of comics/graphic novels and then try drawing or writing some of you own.
This program is for school aged children entering grades 2-5.
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Thursday, November 17th
5:30-7:00pm
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Autumn Art
Drop in and create some seasonal art with pinecones.
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Wednesday, November 23rd
2:30-4:30pm
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Afternoon Movie
We're getting into the holiday spirit with a special seasonal movie. The movie will be rated PG or G.
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Thursday @ 3:30pm
December 1st
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Lego Brick Builders
What can you create with the Library's HUGE collection of Lego?
This drop-in program is for school aged children in grades K-5.
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It’s Dinovember in the children’s room.
Join us for special dinosaur themed events and activities all month long!
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Tuesday November 8, 2022 2:00pm |
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We’re kicking off Dinovember with a special storytime with Ms. Cyndi and a dyno-riffic guest. |
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Tuesday November 8, 2022 AND Thursday, November 10th
5:30-7:00pm
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Dinovember continues with a prehistoric art project with Ms. Stacie. Drop-in. Craft materials will be available from 5:30-7:00pm. |
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Saturday, November 26th
3:00pm
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Dinovember stomps on!
Hatch dino eggs with us. Grades 3-5.
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Join Ms. Kristin for a book discussion for kids! Registration is required. |
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Kindergarten through first grade meets at 5:45pm.
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Duffy, will be available for pick-up at the library.
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Shurtliff will be available for pick-up at the library.
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November 29th
December 6th, 13th, 20th
at 9:15am
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Library Babies
Library Babies is a 20-minute program for our very youngest visitors, ages birth-walking+ Join us as we read stories, sing songs, recite favorite nursery rhymes, and interact with the babies using bounces and finger plays.
Because the 9:15am program takes place before the library opens to the public, please enter through the children’s program room door on the left side of the library. There will be directional signage posted outside the library on storytime days. Please arrive on time for these programs. Due to their short run time, we cannot allow any latecomers to enter after the program has begun.
This is a drop-in program; registration is not required.
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November 30th
December 7th, 14th, 21st
at 9:15am AND 10:30am
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NEW!
We are now offering two sessions of Toddler Time!
Registration is required for both programs.
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Toddler Time
Toddler Time is a 30-minute program for children who are walking-age 3 years. We will share stories, sing songs, enjoy movement activities, and recite rhymes and finger plays together.
Because the 9:15am program takes place before the library opens to the public, please enter through the children’s program room door on the left side of the library. There will be directional signage posted outside the library on storytime days. Please arrive on time for these programs. Due to their short run time, we cannot allow any latecomers to enter after the program has begun.
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December 8th, 15th, and 20th
at 9:15am
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Preschool Storytime
Preschool Storytime is a 45-minute program for children ages 3-5. Join Ms.Sarah to share stories, songs, felt board fun, and movement activities.
Because the 9:15am program takes place before the library opens to the public, please enter through the children’s program room door on the left side of the library. There will be directional signage posted outside the library on storytime days. Please arrive on time for these programs. Due to their short run time, we cannot allow any latecomers to enter after the program has begun.
Registration is required.
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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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This cozy, comfy ode to the universal feeling of being at home, a place you want to return to again and again, celebrates all kinds of homes—and all kinds of families.
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From the creator of The Box Turtle comes a clever and stunningly illustrated bedtime story about doing (and building!) whatever it takes to reach for the stars.
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Remaining one last night inside his shell, a little chick slowly and shyly emerges bit by bit while having his first encounters with the bright outside world, in an immersive tale by a leading Belgian children’s author and illustrator.
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Have you heard of our Library of Things? We have over a hundred board games, puzzles and kits available to check out. Look for the white binder next to the video game section. It has a listing of all of our items and their availability.
In addition to board and card games, our collection of try-before-you-buy includes equipment, tools, musical instruments, technology items, and hobby supplies. You can borrow a sewing machine, a telescope, a metal detector, a line leveler, gardening tools, a multimeter for vehicle diagnostics, cake pans, a Go-Pro camera, ukuleles, a digital projector, a 360 degree camera for remote meetings, and more! New additions for fall 2022 with a self-care theme include a Zen rock garden kit, therapy cards, and a photo therapy lamp.
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24/7 DIGITAL BRANCH: ONLINE RESOURCES |
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Log in with your library card number and PIN. HINT: your PIN is usually the last 4 digits of your primary phone number. Call us at 508-839-4649 or email us at graftonlibrary.ma@gmail.com if you need your pin reset.
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POPULAR COMICS PLUS TITLES |
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With Comics Plus, you have unlimited access to thousands of digital comics, graphic novels, and magna from a variety of publishers.
Every title is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Sign in with your library card. #readallthecomics
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Download the Libby App to download books to your phone, tabletop computer. Thousands of ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, and more - hand-selected by your public library - are available for free. From NYT best-sellers to classics, you're sure to find something great to read! |
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