July and August Teen Events
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Dungeons & Dragons
Monday, July 8, 15, 22, 29 and August 5 from 1:30-4:30pm
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Come play the popular RPG - D&D at the Library. Snacks will be provided.
This free program is for teens entering grades 6-12. No sign up required.
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Teen Crafternoon: Galaxy Yoga Mats
Tuesday, July 9 from 3-4pm
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We'll take an ordinary yoga mat and paint an out of this world design.
This free program is for teens entering in grades 6-12. Sign up is required. All supplies will be provided.
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Celebrating 50 Years Since the First Moon Landing
Wednesday, July 10 from 7-8pm
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Join us for a presentation that will review some of the trivia, local connections and the drama surrounding NASA's fledgling efforts, and the race to the moon. We'll also discuss some of the science that came out of these missions. Then, we'll review some of NASA's current efforts to explore another tantalizing rocky terrestrial body - Mars - and how efforts to return to the Moon afford a prelude to manned missions to the Red Planet.
Weather permitting, attendees will even have an opportunity to step outside and view the moon for themselves through a telescope.
This presentation will be given by M.J. Johnson, a NASA Solar System Ambassador. This discussion does not require a technical background, is open to all ages, and should be accessible to broad audiences with an interest in space exploration.
Event Location: Grafton Municipal Center, 30 Providence Road, Room D
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Creative Commons
Friday, July 12, 19, 26 and August 2, 9 from 3-4:30pm
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Need time and space to be creative? Join us at the Library for an afternoon to relax and create. Work on your craft projects, color, draw, write, plan and more with others. We will have a selection of basic supplies including: paper, glue, markers, colored pencils, stickers and more. Participants are encouraged to bring their own materials and projects.
This free program is open to adults and teens entering grades 6-12. Sign up is not required.
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Teen Program: Galaxy Cookies
Saturday, July 13 from 2:30-3:30pm
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Learn how to create a galaxy on the top of a cookie.
This free program is for teens entering in grades 6-12. Sign up is required. All supplies will be provided.
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Teen Crafternoon: Galaxy Gear
Tuesday, July 16 from 3-4pm
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Turn a plain t-shirt, article of clothing, tote bag, or pillowcase into something cosmic.
This free program is for teens entering in grades 6-12.
Sign up is required.
Participants will be given one pillowcase but are encouraged to bring up to TWO of their own items. Items can include: shirts, totes, socks or other small cloth items to transform. Darker colors prefered.
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Teen Movie Night: Ralph Breaks the Internet
Wednesday, July 16 from 6:30-8:30pm
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In Disney's Ralph Breaks the Internet, Ralph and Vanellope risk it all be traveling to the world wide web - which may not survive Ralph's wrecking. Snacks will be served. Rated PG.
This free program is only for teens entering into grades 6-12. Teens interested in seeing the movie with younger siblings should attend the Family Movie Night showing of Ralph Breaks the Internet on Tuesday, July 9 at 6:30pm.
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Teen Program: Perler Planets
Friday, July 19 from 1-2:30pm
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A returning favorite - perler beads! Participants will get a chance to create their own planet, alien, or anything else with these fuse beads.
This free program is for teens entering in grades 6-12. Sign up is required. All supplies will be provided.
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Fun in the Sun
Saturday, July 20 from 4-7pm
Nelson Park
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Free family fun! Enjoy games, music, food, and more. Be sure to stop by the Library's booth and say hi!
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Teen Crafternoon: Constellation Art
Tuesday, July 23 from 3-4pm
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Create a piece of art of your favorite constellation - or come up with your own constellation.
This free program is for teens entering in grades 6-12. Sign up required. All supplies will be provided.
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A Tour of Tufts Wildlife Clinic
Tuesday, July 23 from 5:30-6:30pm
50 Willard Road
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Have you ever wondered where wild animals go when they are sick or injured? Tufts Wildlife Clinic is the place where nearly all of New England's wild species can go when they need to be seen by a doctor. Come visit the clinic and get a virtual tour: you can meet our patients, see what is done behind the scenes, and learn how you can help wildlife right in your own backyard!
This free program is open to all ages: children, teens and adults. Sign up is required.
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Teen Movie Night: Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
Wednesday, July 24 from 6:30-8:30pm
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Into the Spider-Verse introduces Brooklyn teen Miles Morales, and the limitless possibilities of the Spider-Verse, where more than one can wear the mask. Snacks will be served.
This free program is only for teens entering into grades 6-12. Teens interested in seeing the movie with younger siblings should attend the Family Movie Night showing of Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse on Tuesday, July 23 at 6:30pm.
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Boston Children's Hospital Bloodmobile
Saturday, July 27 from 10-3pm
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Stop by the Library and hop on the Boston Children's Hospital Bloodmobile. A short 30-minute whole blood donation can help as many as 4 children.
To donate you must be in good health and weigh at least 110 lbs. In MA, 16 year olds may donate blood but are required to have a consent form signed by a parent or legal guardian prior to donating. Print a bring a copy of this
form if you need it. If you are 17 and older, you just need to bring a form of photo ID with you.
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Teen Crafternoon: Galaxy Boxes and More
Tuesday, July 30 from 3-4pm
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Transform an ordinary box into something out of this world.
This free program is for teens entering in grades 6-12. Sign up is required. All supplies will be provided.
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Teen Movie Night: How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World
Wednesday, July 31 from 6:30-8:30pm
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When the appearance of a Light Fury dragon coincides with the darkest threat they have faced, Hiccup and Toothless must journey into a hidden world to discover their destinies. Snacks will be served.
This free program is only for teens entering into grades 6-12. No sign up required.
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Demogorgons and Zenomorphs: The Horror that Influenced Stranger Things
Thursday, August 1 from 7-8:30pm
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Netflix's hit horror/fantasy series owes a lot to the creators that came before it. From 80's horror films, to classic horror fiction, this presentation examines what inspired the chills in "Stranger Things."
This free program is open to adults and teens entering grades 6-12. Sign up is required.
This program will be at the Grafton Municipal Center, 30 Providence Road in Room D.
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Teen Crafternoon: Galaxy Lanterns
Friday, August 2 from 1-2:30pm
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Light up the night with a lantern - create your own planet or galaxy.
This free program is for teens entering in grades 6-12. Sign up is required. All supplies will be provided.
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Teen Crafternoon: Galaxy Memo Boards
Tuesday, August 6 from 3-4pm
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Design an out of this world memo board that's both magnetic and dry erase.
This free program is for teens entering grades 6-12. Sign up is required. All supplies will be provided.
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Teen Movie Night: Captain Marvel
Wednesday, August 7 from 6:30-8:30pm
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Captain Marvel takes you on a spectacular adventure from the 90s, tracing the path of Carol Danvers as she becomes one of the universe's most powerful heroes. When a galactic war reaches Earth, she meets young agent Nick Fury at the center of a maelstrom, leading to her ultimate destiny as an Avenger! Snacks will be available.
This free program is only for teens entering grades 6-12. No sign up required.
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Teen Crafternoon: Taste of the Universe
Saturday, August 10 from 2:30-3:30pm
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Sample candy and snacks from around the world and even space!
This free program is for teens entering grades 6-12. Sign up required. Not all food labels will be in English. Teens with food allergies are discouraged from attending.
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Teen Program: DIY Stationary Supplies
Tuesday, August 13 from 2:30-3:30pm
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Get ready for back to school by making your own stationary supplies. Project choices include: feltie paper clips, duck tape pouches and pens and more.
This free program is for teens entering grades 6-12. Sign up is required. All supplies will be provided.
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Museum of Science Rocket Workshop
Thursday, August 15 - Sessions at 2pm, 3:30pm, and 5pm
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Create an air rocket that launches across the room and engineer a way for a payload to return safely to Earth. This hands-on workshop explores the science behind rockets and space exploration. Use your imagination to plan, build, and test your own design.
This program is appropriate for adults, teens, and children (entering Kindergarten and above). Sign up is required.
This program will be at the Grafton Municipal Center, 30 Providence Road, in the Gym.
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Stargazing Program
Sunday, August 25 from 6-8pm
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A stargazing event with the Alrich Astronomical Society and Willard House and Clock Museum. More details to come!
This program will be at the Willard House & Clock Museum, 11 Willard St.
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Don't forget to earn tickets towards our end of summer prizes!
1 eTicket for each day you visit the Library
2 eTickets for each food item you donate to the Grafton Food Bank (Max of 20 tickets/10 items per person)
3 eTickets for each Library program you attend
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by Jason Reynolds and Brendan Kiely
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by Jennifer Richard Jacobson
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by Shaun David Hutchinson
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New Library of Things Items
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by Morgan Lev Edward Holleb
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by Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark
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by Paul Dawson and Brian Sheldon
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