In this Newsletter: Expansion Update, Upcoming Programs, Features of the Month, High Demand Holds, Friends
OCTOBER NEWSLETTER
Expansion Update
Construction Update
The Town of Grafton has signed a letter of intent with CTA Construction and is in contract negotiations, with a groundbreaking to be scheduled for the first week of November!

Next Building Committee Meetings
Oct 7, 6pm Municipal Center
Oct 21, 6pm, GHS (if needed, to sign bills, before Town Meeting)
What's Happening in October
Adult Events
Monthly Book Clubs for Adults
Semi-Annual Town Meeting
Monday, October 21
7-11 pm

LOCATION: Grafton High School, 24 Providence Road
Adult Diamond Painting
Tuesday, October 29
6:30-8:30 pm

Registration begins Oct. 15

LOCATION: GPL Temporary Location: 53 North Main Street, North Grafton 
Adult & Teen Events
Saturday Afternoon Knitters
Saturday, October 12
2-4 pm

LOCATION: GPL Temporary Location: 53 North Main Street, North Grafton  
G.U.M.
(Grafton Ukulele Musicians) Monthly Jam
Thursday, October 10
6:30-8pm

LOCATION: Apple Tree Arts,
One Grafton Common
Teen Events (Grades 6-12)
Dungeons & Dragons
Friday, October 25
5-9pm

LOCATION: GPL Temporary Location: 53 North Main Street, North Grafton 
Teen Movie Night: Hocus Pocus
Thursday, October 10
6:30pm
No sign up required.

LOCATION: GPL Temporary Location: 53 North Main Street, North Grafton 
Children's & Tweens Events
Toddler Time
Walking to 3 Years
Wednesdays at 9 and 10:15 am
October 2
October 9
October 16
October 23
Drop-in program

LOCATION: GPL Temporary Location 53 North Main Street, North Grafton 
Library Babies
Birth to Walking
Thursdays at 10:15 am
October 3
October 10
October 17
October 24
Drop-in program

LOCATION: GPL Temporary Location 53 North Main Street, North Grafton 
Once Upon a Storytime
Ages 3-5
Wednesday, October 2
1:30pm

Registration begins Sept. 18

LOCATION: Willard House & Clock Museum, 11 Willard Street
PJ Storytime
All Ages
Thursday, October 3
6:15pm
Drop-in program

LOCATION: GPL Temporary Location 53 North Main Street, North Grafton 
Bookworms Book Club
Kindergarten
Monday, October 7
6pm

Registration begins Sept. 23

LOCATION: GPL Temporary Location 53 North Main Street, North Grafton 
Bookworms Book Club
Grades 1 & 2
Monday, October 28
5:30pm

Registration begins Oct. 14

LOCATION: GPL Temporary Location 53 North Main Street, North Grafton 
Bookworms Book Club
Grades 3-5
Monday, October 28
6:30pm

Registration begins Oct. 14

LOCATION: GPL Temporary Location 53 North Main Street, North Grafton 
Friday Fun with Mr. Kim
Friday, October 11
10:45am

Registration begins Sept. 27

LOCATION: GPL Temporary Location 53 North Main Street, North Grafton 
Saturday STEM Kids
Grades K-2
Saturday, October 12
11:30am

Registration begins Sept. 28

LOCATION: GPL Temporary Location 53 North Main Street, North Grafton 
Saturday STEAM Kids
Grades 3-5
Saturday, October 12
1:30pm

Registration begins Sept. 28

LOCATION: GPL Temporary Location 53 North Main Street, North Grafton 
Storytime at the Grafton Historical Society
Ages 3-5
Wednesday, October 16
1:30pm

Registration begins Oct. 2

LOCATION: Grafton Historical Society, 71 Main St, South Grafton
Friendly Trick or Treat
Ages 0-6
Thursday, October 31
3-4:30pm

LOCATION: Grafton Common
Trick or Treat
All Ages
Thursday, October 31
5-8:30pm

LOCATION: Grafton Common
See all of our upcoming events:
See what's happening around town:
Closings & Delays
Features of the Month
Museum Pass:
Museum of Science
Explore the world of science and astronomy, great exhibits and more at the Museum of Science.

The world's most famous tank engine is making a temporary stop at the Museum of Science! Explore the sights and sounds of the Island of Sodor with Thomas and his friends in a family-friendly adventure designed for young learners ages 2 to 7 (and their grownups).

LIBRARY PASS : Admits up to 4 guests at $10 each. (Adults reg. $28, Seniors (60+), reg $24, Children 3-11 reg $23, 2 and under free)

New Feature!
WOWbrary!
Do you want to stay up-to-date with everything the Library has to off?

Sign up for Wowbrary - a new feature we offer - that sends you one email every Wednesday with the newest books, movies, music, and more that have been added to our collection.
Database:
Tutor.com
Tutor.com is not just for students. If you are on the hunt for a job, Tutor.com can help you! Job searchers have access to resume/cover letter review, job search help, and interview prep - all FREE with your Library card. Connect with a Career Coach online daily from 2-9pm.

Stop by the Library to use this database or access it from home with your Library card.
Burbio: Event Calendar
Stay organized this summer with Burbio! Find calendars for local schools, libraries, community events and businesses - all in one place.

You can event sync events with your personal calendar like Google or iCal.

Try it today and add the Grafton Library's events to your feed.
High Demand Holds
BOOKS

  1. Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens
  2. Summer of '69 by Elin Hilderbrand
  3. A Better Man: A Chief Inspector Gamache Novel by Louise Penny
  4. Educated: A Memoir by Tara Westover
  5. Chances Are by Richard Russo
  6. City of Girls by Elizabeth Gilbert
  7. The Testaments by Margaret Atwood
  8. The Institute by Stephen King
  9. The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead
  10. One Good Deed by David Baldacci
Friends of the Grafton Public Library
Next Friends Board Meetings

Tuesday October 1 7:30 pm Board Meeting
Grafton Memorial Municipal Center Room D 30 Providence Road Grafton MA
Tuesday October 22 7:30 pm Fundraising Meeting
Grafton Memorial Municipal Center Room D 30 Providence Road Grafton MA


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