In this Newsletter: Groundbreaking Announcement, Upcoming Programs, Features of the Month, High Demand Holds, Friends
DECEMBER NEWSLETTER
Expansion Update
Construction Update

Thanks to all who attending the groundbreaking on Wednesday November 6! Articles, video and photos have been compiled on the library website.

While we await our building permit, site work is underway by CTA Construction! A perimeter fence has been installed, trees are cleared, stumps removed or ground down. Trailers are installed. Utilities have been safely capped. Wetlands replication has begun, and soil testing, oil tank removal, and lift decomission is being scheduled.

For project updates, including construction schedules, meeting minutes, MBLC reports and soon! photos, please visit www.graftonlibrary.org/thetimeisnow.


Upcoming Library Planning & Building Committee Meetings:
Monday December 2, 6:00pm
Grafton Memorial Municipal Center, Room B
30 Providence Road, Grafton MA

Monday January 6, 2020, 6:00pm
Grafton Memorial Municipal Center, Room B
30 Providence Road, Grafton MA
NEW - Winter Reading Program!
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 begin December 1, 2019 and continue through March 31, 2020.
What's Happening in December
All Ages Events
Grafton Celebrates the Holidays
Sunday, December 8
12-4 pm

LOCATION: GPL Temporary Location: 53 North Main Street, North Grafton  
Mandrakes Workshop
Saturday, December 14
Sessions at:
10 am
10:45 am
11:30 am
1 pm
1:45 pm

Registration begins Nov. 30
LOCATION: GPL Temporary Location: 53 North Main Street, North Grafton  
Adult Events
Monthly Book Clubs for Adults
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Adult & Teen Events
Saturday Afternoon Knitters
Saturday, December 7
2-4 pm

LOCATION: GPL Temporary Location: 53 North Main Street, North Grafton  
G.U.M.
(Grafton Ukulele Musicians) Monthly Jam
Thursday, December 12
6:30-8pm

LOCATION: Apple Tree Arts,
One Grafton Common
Teen Events (Grades 6-12)
Dungeons & Dragons
Friday, December 22
5-9pm
Drop-in program.

LOCATION: GPL Temporary Location: 53 North Main Street, North Grafton 
Check It Out Book Group
Tuesday, December 17
3-4pm
Sign up suggested but not required.

LOCATION: GPL Temporary Location: 53 North Main Street, North Grafton 
Children's & Tweens Events
Afternoon Movie: Dora and the Lost City of Gold
Monday, December 23
1-3pm
Drop in event

LOCATION: GPL Temporary Location: 53 North Main Street, North Grafton 
Afternoon Movie Double Feature
Thursday, December 26
1pm - Aladdin
6pm - The Lion King
Drop in event

LOCATION: GPL Temporary Location: 53 North Main Street, North Grafton 
Silly Science @ Unibank
Ages 3-5
Mondays at 10:15 am
Next session begins January 6

Registration for the next session begins Dec. 23

LOCATION: Unibank, 89 Worcester Street
Preschool Storytime
Ages 3-5
Tuesdays at 9 and 10:15 am
Next session begins January 7

Registration for this session begins Dec. 23

LOCATION: GPL Temporary Location 53 North Main Street, North Grafton 
Toddler Time
Walking to 3 Years
Wednesdays at 9 and 10:15 am
December 4
December 11

Drop-in program

LOCATION: GPL Temporary Location 53 North Main Street, North Grafton 
Library Babies
Birth to Walking
Thursdays at 10:15 am
December 5
December 12

Drop-in program

LOCATION: GPL Temporary Location 53 North Main Street, North Grafton 
PJ Storytime
All Ages
Thursday, December 12
6:15pm
Drop-in program

LOCATION: GPL Temporary Location 53 North Main Street, North Grafton 
Bookworms Book Club
Kindergarten
Monday, December 2
6pm

Please register for this program

LOCATION: GPL Temporary Location 53 North Main Street, North Grafton 
Bookworms Book Club
Grades 1 & 2
Monday, December 9
6pm

Registration begins Nov. 25

LOCATION: GPL Temporary Location 53 North Main Street, North Grafton 
Bookworms Book Club
Grades 3-5
Monday, December 16
6 pm

Registration begins Dec. 2

LOCATION: GPL Temporary Location 53 North Main Street, North Grafton 
Friday Fun with Mr. Kim
Friday, December 13
10:30am

Registration begins Nov. 30

*You must call the Children's Room at 508-839-4649 to register*

LOCATION: GPL Temporary Location 53 North Main Street, North Grafton 
Saturday STEM Kids
Grades K-2
Saturday, December 7
10:30am

Registration begins Nov. 23

LOCATION: GPL Temporary Location 53 North Main Street, North Grafton 
Saturday STEAM Kids
Grades 3-5
Saturday, December 7
1:30pm

Registration begins Nov. 23

LOCATION: GPL Temporary Location 53 North Main Street, North Grafton 
LEGO Brick Builders
Preschoolers-Grade 5
Tuesdays from 4-6pm
December 3
December 10
Drop-in program.

LOCATION: GPL Temporary Location 53 North Main Street, North Grafton 
LEGO Open Play
Friday, December 27
10am-2pm

Monday, December 30
10am-2pm

Drop-in program.

LOCATION: GPL Temporary Location 53 North Main Street, North Grafton 
See all of our upcoming events:
See what's happening around town:
Closings & Delays
Features of the Month
*NEW* Museum Pass:
Massachusetts State Police Museum & Learning Center
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.

New Feature!
Suggestion Forms
Have a suggestion of items to purchase for the Library or a service we can offer? Stop by the Library and fill out a suggestion form or complete our online version so that we can better serve you!
Database:
Hoopla
What's better than digital access to movies, books, music and more? INSTANT access with NO waiting times! If you haven't tried Hoopla - see what you're missing out on.
Reminder!
With winter right around the corner 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.
High Demand Holds
BOOKS

  1. The Dutch House: A Novel by Ann Patchett
  2. Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens
  3. Olive, Again by Elizabeth Strout
  4. The Guardians by John Grisham
  5. The Giver of Stars by Jojo Moyes
  6. The Night Fire by Michael Connelly
  7. Blue Moon: A Jack Reacher Novel by Lee Child
  8. A Minute to Midnight by David Baldacci
  9. Twisted Twenty-Six by Janet Evanovich
  10. What Happens in Paradise by Elin Hilderbrand
Friends of the Grafton Public Library
Friends Table at the Library during GCTH
Please visit the Friends table to renew your membership (or pruchase one as a gift for someone!), buy a canvas library tote, or to order Cards for a Cause (there is a special seasonal assortment!).
Next Friends Board Meetings

Tuesday January 14th 7:30 pm Board Meeting
Grafton Memorial Municipal Center Room D 30 Providence Road Grafton MA

Have a recommendation on what the Library should purchase?

Want to sign up for a program?

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