In this Newsletter: Note from the Director, Expansion Update, Reading Challenges, January Events, Learning Resources & Databases, High Demand Holds and more |
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What a year 2020 has been! We wish to thank you for your continued patronage as we reinvented library services in a temp facility while navigating a pandemic.
As a holiday gift to you, we are extending our six month trial of Freegal, a digital music database. Set up a free account with your Grafton library card and stream up to three hours of music a day. Download three songs a week to keep!
What's your New Year's Resolution? Why not resolve to check out a Library database?
- Test drive curbside pickup! Give us a call at 508-839-4649 and we'll pack up a bag of books for you.
- Read outside your favorite genre - visit Wowbrary or Book Page for suggestions, 24/7.
- Try Pronunciator to learn a new language.
- Try ArtistWorks to learn a new instrument.
- Use Teachables to keep student skills sharp over the break.
- Use Ancentry to research your family tree.
Especially for students:
- Test drive MA Driving Tests to prep for your driving exam
- Take advantage of Tutor.com for homework help, college essay review, or resume review
Switch up your media diet!
- Try Hoopla for movies, television and audio
- Try ComicsPlus for graphic novels and comics books
- Check out OverDrive's magazine collection
Beth Gallaway,
Library Director
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Concrete for the staircase has been poured, the ramp connecting the old and new building is getting installed, drywall is going up, finishes are being selected and our estimated substantial completion date is (still!) June 8, 2021.
Check out construction photos in albums on our Facebook Page:
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Upcoming Library Planning & Building Committee Meetings:
Library Planning and Building Committee
Monday January 3, 2021 6 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting:
Meeting ID: 817 5988 1407
Passcode: 430234
Dial: (646) 558-8656
Library Planning and Building Committee Interiors Subcommittee
Wednesday December 30, 2020
6 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 885 6729 5352
Passcode: 006367
Dial (929) 205 6099 US (New York)
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Beanstack Reading Challenges |
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Grab and Go Star Wars Reads Packets |
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Early Childhood Music Class with Apple Tree Arts |
New videos each week, register to receive the password. |
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6 week virtual series for ages 3-6
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Videos available until Feb 28
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Preschool Storytime (At Home) |
Videos available until Feb 28
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Grab and Go Lightsaber Bookmark Craft |
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Virtual Book Discussion: Not Just for Young Adults Book Group |
Monday, Jan 11
7:30-8:30 PM
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Bookworms Virtual Book Club |
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Virtual Book Discussion: Daytimers' Book Group |
Tuesday, Jan 19
1:30-2:30 PM
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Virtual Book Discussion: GPL Mystery Book Group |
Tuesday, Jan 19
7:30-8:30 PM
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Sign up begins Jan 9
Kit Pick Up: Jan 23 from 10 AM - 12 PM
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Virtual Book Discussion: Reads Well With Others Book Group |
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Virtual Book Discussion: Reads Well With Others Book Group |
Monday, Jan 25
7:30-8:30 PM
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Virtual Book Discussion: Inspirational Book Group |
Tuesday, Jan 26
7:30-8:30 PM
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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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Most Checked Out Items in 2020 |
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Our Favorite Home Learning Resources |
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NEW! - Scholastic Teachables |
Scholastic Teachables is a digital collection of worksheets, lesson plans, learning games, and more for grades Pre-K to 8! Formerly known as Scholastic Printables, Teachables offers printable activities for any subject: math, science, reading comprehension, STEM, writing, and beyond. Download printable lesson plans, reading passages, games and puzzles, clip art, bulletin board ideas, and skills sheets for kids in any grade. |
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Free Tutoring from Tutor.com |
Get free 1-on-1 live, virtual tutoring from tutor.com. Access knowledgeable, vetted K-12 tutors in a variety of academic subjects from 2-9 pm daily!
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Pairs classic video storybooks with nonfiction books from Scholastic |
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Art classes and music lessons for guitar, cello, flute, piano, voice and more |
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Personalized language learning via website or app - over 100 languages available |
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Get streaming music and free downloads
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With your Grafton Public Library card you can now access 20,000 comics, graphic novels and manga, with no holds or wait time! Your LibraryPass includes popular titles for all age ranges and interests, like Avatar: The Last Airbender, Big Nate, Bone, How to Draw Manga, Kirby, March, My Little Pony, Stranger Things, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, from publishers like Disney, TokyoPop and Dark Horse. Log in with your library card barcode and PIN to access 24/7. Download the app through iTunes or Google Play and start reading now!
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This resource for teens provides introductory information on the full range of topics (including COVID-19) that may be interesting or important to teens, including health and wellness, finances, education, voting, driving, substance use/abuse, sex and sexuality, and more.
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Virtual Program: Boggle
Try out this board game at home! |
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Virtual Program: Family Tabletopics
Try out this board game at home! |
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Virtual Program: Guess in 10 Animal Planet
Try out this board game at home! |
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Virtual Program: Guess in 10 Cities
Try out this board game at home! |
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Virtual Program: Guess in 10 Sports
Try out this board game at home! |
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Virtual Program: Haikubes
Try out this board game at home! |
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Virtual Program: Monikers
Try out this board game at home! |
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Virtual Program: On a Scale of One to T-Rex
Try out this board game at home! |
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Virtual Program: Paint Chip Poetry
Try out this board game at home! |
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Virtual Program: Pictopia Disney
Try out this board game at home! |
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Virtual Program: Pictopia Harry Potter
Try out this board game at home! |
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Virtual Program: Pictopia Star Wars
Try out this board game at home! |
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Virtual Program: Rememory
Try out this board game at home! |
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Virtual Program: Scattergories Categories
Try out this board game at home! |
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Virtual Program: StoryCubes
Try out this board game at home! |
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Virtual Program: Tall Tales
Try out this board game at home! |
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Virtual Program: The Game of Things
Try out this board game at home! |
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Virtual Program: The Storymatic
Try out this board game at home! |
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Virtual Program: Wits & Wagers Family
Try out this board game at home! |
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Virtual Program: Writing Prompts
Try out these writing prompts at home! |
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Friends of the Grafton Public Library |
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FRIENDS UPDATE
Next Friends Board Meeting: TBD
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Have a recommendation on ebooks the Library should purchase?
Need reference, research, reader's advisory or information and referral help?
Have questions?
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