In this Newsletter: Expansion Update, Upcoming Programs, Features of the Month, Friends
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Construction Update
The Library Expansion and Renovation Project has gone out to bid at $12.8 million. The project posted for 30 days with subcontractor bids due August 19 and general contractor bids due August 28. Five contractors submitted bids ranged from $10.5-12.6 million. Building committee will August 29 to review bids, and will make a recommendation to the Select Board to contract with a general contractor. It is anticipated it might take the construction team a few weeks to mobilize; a groundbreaking will be scheduled for this fall. The Library remains open the same hours with the same services in temporary quarters at 53 N. Main Street, North Grafton, in the former St. Andrews church facility.
Next Building Committee Meetings
TBA
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Whether or not you or your family participated in our summer reading program, please take this short survey so that we can better serve you in the future!
One participant will win a $25 gift card!
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What's Happening in September
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Celebrate the most valuable card in your wallet this September- your Library card!
- Did you know that everyone can get a Library card - even babies? Stop by today to make sure everyone in your family has their own card!
- Have you lost your card? During the month of September we waive the $1 replacement card fee, so come get a new one!
- Want to know how valuable your Library card is? Try the Library Calculator: http://www.ilovelibraries.org/what-libraries-do/calculator and share your results with us on Facebook!
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Monthly Book Clubs for Adults
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Saturday Afternoon Knitters
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Saturday
September 12 from 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
September 12 from 6:30-8pm
LOCATION: Apple Tree Arts,
One Grafton Common
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Teen Events (Grades 6-12)
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Friday
September 13 from 5-9pm
LOCATION: GPL Temporary Location: 53 North Main Street, North Grafton
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Saturday
September 7 1-3 pm
No sign up required.
LOCATION: GPL Temporary Location: 53 North Main Street, North Grafton
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Teen Crafternoon: Diamond Painting
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Saturday
September 21 1-3pm
Sign up begins September 7.
LOCATION: GPL Temporary Location: 53 North Main Street, North Grafton
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Children's & Tweens Events
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Silly Science @ UniBank
Ages 3-5
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5 Week Session starting
Monday, Sept 16
10:15 am
Registration begins Sept 3.
LOCATION:
UniBank,
89 Worcester Street, North Grafton
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6 Week Session starts
Tuesday, Sept 17
9am & 10:15am Sessions
Registration begins Sept 3.
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
September 18
September 25
Drop-in program
LOCATION:
GPL Temporary Location 53 North Main Street, North Grafton
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Library Babies
Birth to Walking
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Thursdays at 10:15 am
September 19
September 26
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:
Tower Hill Botanic Garden
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The Worcester County Horticultural Society operates Tower Hill Botanic Garden as its headquarters on 132 acres in Boylston, MA. Here you can stroll through formal gardens, the woodlands, and explore the arboretum.
LIBRARY PASS
: Admits 2 guests at half price. (Adults reg. $15, Seniors (65+), reg $10, Children 6-18 reg $5, 5 and under free)
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New Feature!
Self Check Out
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Have you tried our new self check out machines? They are great way to check out a stack of books all at once!
See a staff member if you would like a little walk-through in person.
*Please note, items from other libraries, such as materials on hold and display items, will still need to be checked out with a staff member.*
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New Database:
Teen Resource Center
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Provides introductory information on the full range of topics that may be interesting or important to teens, including health and wellness, finances, education, voting, driving, substance use/abuse, sex and sexuality and more
Stop by the Library to use this database or
access it from home with your Library card.
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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.
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Friends of the Grafton Public Library
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Next Friends Board Meetings
Tuesday September 3 7:30 pm Board Meeting
Grafton Memorial Municipal Center Room D 30 Providence Road Grafton MA
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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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