In this Newsletter: Expansion Update, Upcoming Programs, Features of the Month, High Demand Holds, Friends, and More!
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Comparing tile samples to roof
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Construction Update
Construction site work paused in February while we formulated a plan for soil excavation and groundwater remediation. Behind the scenes work continue: steel began fabrication, brick was selected, requests for information were answered, a subcommittee for interiors was formed, and the Clerk of the Works and Architect met with the Historic District Commission for approval and recommendation on roof tile, window aluminum, paint, and trims. A full building permit was approved. The Capital Campaign continued work on their publicity materials.
Upcoming Library Planning & Building Committee Meetings:
Monday March 2, 2020, 6:00pm
Grafton Memorial Municipal Center, Room B
30 Providence Road, Grafton MA
Monday April 6, 2020, 6:00pm
Grafton Memorial Municipal Center, Room B
30 Providence Road, Grafton MA
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Ken Best, DRA (principal architect), presents paint samples
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Tile Samples - which one complements the current slate roof, which has weathered to a mix of grey, black, purple and green? Light is better for LEED, but dark might be better for Historical purposes.
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Window. For discussion - same trim inside and out? (We vote yes...)
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Long Range Plan 2021-2025
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The Grafton Public Library seeks Grafton residents, business owners, and community leaders to volunteer to serve on a diverse planning committee that will assist in setting Library service priorities for the next five years (2021-2025) for the Grafton Public Library. Participants MUST attend two focus group meetings, scheduled for 6:30-9:30pm at the Library (53 N. Main Street, North Grafton MA) on Tuesday March 10 and May 12. The successful candidate has a strong working knowledge of the Grafton community, and may or may not be a current Library user.
The meetings will be facilitated by Library Consultant. Meetings will include defining a vision for the community served by the Library, brainstorming, and conducting analysis of the Library’s Strengths, Opportunities, Aspirations and Results. The feedback gathered will be used to develop a Long Range Plan for 2021-2025. Meeting attendance at both meetings is mandatory for planning committee members. Refreshments will be provided.
A Long Range Plan, or strategic plan, is a written document that provides goals, measurable objectives and specific activities for Library staff to carry out. Strategic planning isn’t new for Grafton; it is a routine part of running a successful Library, and considered to be a standard of best practices in library management. A Long Range Plan spanning five years is required by the
MA Board of Library Commissioners
(MBLC) for any library that wishes to apply for—or keep—grant funding. The Library is currently in the middle of MA Public Library Construction Program Grant for Library renovation and expansion, and must create a plan and update an action plan (and remain eligible for
State Aid
) to keep this grant.
The Long Range Plan is reviewed annually at an autumn meeting of the Grafton Public Library Board of Trustees, and the Library Director submit an updated a plan of action for the Library to the MBLC each December.
As the current Long Range Plan expires in December 2020, it’s time to see where we are going, next! Anyone can review the current Long Range Plan and Activity Plan online at
www.graftonlibrary.org/lrp
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Can’t commit? Bored by meetings? You can still provide valuable input! A Library Satisfaction Survey will be forthcoming on the Library website in April 2020.
If you are interested in participating in the strategic planning process and joining the Long Range Plan committee, please contact Beth Gallaway, Library Director, to get an information packet, at
gallawayb@graftonlibrary.org
or 508-839-4649.
A few documents of interest:
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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 March
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Saturday, March 7
Sessions at:
10 am
10:45 am
11:30 am
1 pm
1:45 pm
Registration begins Feb. 22
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, March 14
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, March 12
6:30-8 pm
LOCATION: Apple Tree Arts,
One Grafton Common
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Steve Adams, Suffrage Balladeer
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Tuesday, March 10
7:30-8:30 pm
LOCATION: Grafton Historical Society,
71 Main Street
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Community Read Book Discussion
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Monday, March 23
7-9 pm
LOCATION: Grafton Historical Society,
71 Main Street, South Grafton
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Remember the Ladies with Felt Roses
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Saturday, March 28
3 pm
LOCATION:
GPL Temporary Location: 53 North Main Street, North Grafton
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Teen Events (Grades 6-12)
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Friday, March 27
5-9 pm
Drop-in program
LOCATION: GPL Temporary Location: 53 North Main Street, North Grafton
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Wednesday, March 18
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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Library Babies
Birth to Walking
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Thursdays at 10:15 am
March 5
March 12
March 19
March 26
Drop-in program
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
March 4
March 11
March 18
March 25
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
New session begins March 2
Registration required
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
New session begins March 3
Registration required.
LOCATION:
GPL Temporary Location 53 North Main Street, North Grafton
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Friday, March 20
10:30am
Registration begins Mar. 6
*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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Wednesday, March 4
1:30-2pm
Sign up required
LOCATION:
GPL Temporary Location 53 North Main Street, North Grafton
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School Age (Grades K-5) Events
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Read Across America Day
Ooblek Exploration
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Wednesday, January 29
6-6:30pm
LOCATION: GPL Temporary Location: 53 North Main Street, North Grafton
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Bookworms Book Club
Kindergarten
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Monday, March 9
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, March 16
6 pm
Registration begins Mar. 2
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, March 24
6:45 pm
Registration begins Mar. 16
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, March 14
10:30 am
Registration begins Feb. 29
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, March 14
1:30pm
Registration begins Feb. 29
LOCATION:
GPL Temporary Location 53 North Main Street, North Grafton
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Math Exploration
Grades K & 1
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Tuesday, March 3
4-4:30pm
Drop-in program
LOCATION:
GPL Temporary Location 53 North Main Street, North Grafton
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Math Exploration
Grades 2 & 3
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Tuesday, March 10
4-4:30 pm
Drop-in program
LOCATION:
GPL Temporary Location 53 North Main Street, North Grafton
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Math Exploration
Grades 4 & 5
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Tuesday, March 17
4-4:30 pm
Drop-in program
LOCATION:
GPL Temporary Location 53 North Main Street, North Grafton
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Thursdays from 4-8 pm
March 5
March 12
March 19
March 26
Drop-in program
LOCATION:
GPL Temporary Location 53 North Main Street, North Grafton
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Friday, March 6
3:30-4:30pm
Drop-in program
LOCATION:
GPL Temporary Location 53 North Main Street, North Grafton
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Wednesday, March 11
6-6:30pm
Drop-in program
LOCATION:
GPL Temporary Location 53 North Main Street, North Grafton
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LEGO Brick Builders
Preschoolers-Grade 5
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Fridays from 3-4:30 pm
March 13
March 20
March 27
Drop-in program
LOCATION:
GPL Temporary Location 53 North Main Street, North Grafton
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Wednesday, March 25
Two sessions:
1-2 pm OR 3-4 pm
Drop-in program
LOCATION:
GPL Temporary Location 53 North Main Street, North Grafton
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Wednesday, March 21
9:30 am
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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Museum Pass:
Mystic Aquarium
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The mission of the Mystic Aquarium is to inspire people to care for and protect our ocean planet through conservation, education and research.
LIBRARY PASS
: $4 off per person for up to four people.
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BookFlix is an online literacy resource that pairs interactive, fictional video storybooks with related nonfiction eBooks.
BookFlix engages young students, reinforces reading skills, and introduces early readers to a world of knowledge and exploration.
Great for beginning readers, struggling readers, and enthusiastic readers!
Access for FREE with your library card and PIN - if you don't know your pin, please call 508-830-4640 during business hours and we can help you rest it.
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FYI: You'll now need your library card number and pin/password to login to
Overdrive.
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We have one delayed opening scheduled for March:
Fri March 13 the Library will open to the public at 1pm, following a Long Range Planning session for Library staff.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 March 3rd 7:30 pm Board Meeting
Public Welcome
Grafton Memorial Municipal Center Room D 30 Providence Road Grafton MA
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The annual Friends of the Grafton Public Library will be holding their annual egg hunt on April 11.
Tickets will be available starting March 28.
Stay tuned for more details!
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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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