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Pet Food Drive
The Library is pleased to welcome back Toto the Tornado Kitten to Grafton. The hero cat and his human, Jonathan will be visiting Grafton on Friday, July 29th at 10:30 am. They have visited us over half a dozen times!
In honor of our favorite feline friend, the Grafton Public Library will be collecting pet food and supplies for the Grafton Food Bank in July and August. Bring your donations of new, unopened dog, cat or small animal food, litter or supplies to the Library. Items of particular need are dry cat food and canned dog food. There will be a collection box in the lobby.
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Tween & Teen Movie Nights - Thursday nights at 6:30 pm
July 7 - Ghostbusters: Afterlife (PG-13)
July 14 - Turning Red (PG)
July 21 - Dear Evan Hansen (PG-13)
July 28 - Spider-Man: No Way Home (PG-13)
August 4 - Cruella (PG-13)
August 11 - Onward (PG)
Sign up not required.
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Ultimate Animal Adventures - Saturday, July 9 from 10:30 am - 12 pm
This 90 minute program brings two expert animal handlers from Animal Adventures in Bolton with 10 animal ambassadors.
Animals you might see include:
- American Alligator (Go Grafton Gators!)
- Ring Tailed Lemur
- Eurasian Eagle Owl
- Boa Constrictor
- Mountain Coati
- North American Porcupine
- Bush Baby
- Armadillo
- Red Kangaroo
- Fennec Fox
(Note that animals are subject to change based on their health and willingness to travel the day of the program.)
Come learn, see, and maybe even touch, some of these animals up close.
This program is for all ages: kids, teens, and adults. Sign up is required and begins June 20.
This program is supported in part by a grant from the Grafton Cultural Council, a local agency, which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.
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Summer Sewing Camp - 3 Part Series:
Saturday, July 9 from 2-4 pm
Saturday, July 23 from 2-4 pm
Saturday, August 6 from 2-4 pm
Join us for this program series where you will learn quilting basics and create your own quilted board game. No experience required and all supplies provided.
This program is for kids and tweens entering grades 5-8. Registration is required and begins on June 25 for the first session.
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Summer Tie Dye
Tuesday, July 12 from 2-3 pm and Tuesday, August 9 from 2-3 pm
Create your own unique shirt with tie dye. We'll have the dye, you supply your own shirt or other white cotton item (tote bag, bandana, etc.). We'll have a variety of dye colors and show you different techniques you can do. At the end of the session you'll take home your dyed item and an instruction sheet for finishing the process. Dye may get on your clothing, so please dress accordingly.
All supplies BUT the item to dye will be provided. You can bring up to two items to dye per registered teen.
This free program is for tweens and teens entering grades 6-12. Registration is required and begins two weeks prior to the event.
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The Finest Hours Movie Night - Tuesday, July 12 from 6:30-8:30 pm
In anticipation of our author visit from Michael Tougias - join us for a screening of the movie based on his book written with Casey Sherman - The Finest Hours: The True Story of the U.S. Coast Guard's Most Daring Sea Rescue.
This movie is rated PG-13 and has a runtime of 117 minutes.
Registration for this program is optional.
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Mike Tougias Author Visit - Wednesday, July 13 from 7-8 pm
Join is for a special night with author Michael Tougias. He'll be talking about his book The Finest Hours: The True Story of the U.S. Coast Guard's Most Daring Sea Rescue (written with Casey Sherman).
On February 18, 1852, an astonishing maritime event began when a ferocious nor'easter split in half a 500-foot long oil tanker, the Pendleton, approximately one mile off the coast of Cape Cod, Massachusetts. Incredibly, just twenty miles away, a second oil tanker, the Fort Mercer, also split in half. On both fractured tankers men were trapped on the severed bows and sterns, and all four sections were sinking in 60-foot seas. Thus begin a life and death drama of survival, heroism, and a series of tragic mistakes. Of the 84 seaman aboard the tankers, 70 would be rescued and 14 would lose their lives. The rescue that followed is considered the Coast Guard's greatest small boat rescue.
The author will also discuss the making of the movie, working with screenwriters, and will share some humorous stories about the actors and his cameo in the movie.
Sign up is required for this program and begins on June 29.
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Zine Workshop - Saturday, July 16 from 1-3 pm
Learn about the history of zines and then create your own!
From political activism, fan comics, to punk rock and Star Trek, you can make a zine about almost anything!
All skill levels welcome for this guided instructional workshop with comic artist and author, Cathy G. Johnson. All materials will be provided. Finished zines can be copied and put on display.
To learn more about Cathy's work please visit: https://comicarted.com
This free program is for ages 10-18. Registration is required and begins July 2.
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Disappointing National Parks - Tuesday, July 19 from 3:30-4:30 pm
Wouldn't you hate to travel all the way to Alaska's Denali National Park and you "didn't even see a butterfly"?
In this program for tweens and teens, we will find some hilarious comments from real travel reviews of national parks or other famous landmarks. We'll then put together our art pairing these quotes with beautiful scenic photos.
This free program is for tweens and teens entering grades 6-12. Sign up is required and begins July 5.
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Summer Pictionary - Wednesday, July 27 from 3-4 pm
Come play this fun classic game with a camping and summer twist. Draw an image from the card and see who can guess it first.
This session is for tween and teens entering grades 6-12. Sign up is required and begins July 13.
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Save the Date! Blades Visits July 30 at 1pm | | | |
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Summer Rock Games - Tuesday, August 2 from 2-3 pm
Create your own custom playing pieces for Checkers, Tic-tac-toe, and more using rocks and paint!
This program is for tweens and teens entering grades 6-12. Registration is required and begins July 19.
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Returning to the Moon - and What Comes Next - Wednesday, August 10 from 7-8 pm
2022 marks the 50th anniversary of the final Apollo missions to the Moon. And as we look back on the last crewed missions beyond the Earth, we look forward to the beginning of a new series of missions (called Artemis) that will take us back to the Lunar surface as we prepare to send a new generation of astronauts on missions to other planets in the solar system. Join JPL/NASA Solar System Ambassador M.J. Johnson for a discussion of the state of crewed missions to space. Afterwards, stick around for telescopic views of Saturn, the Moon, and more! (Weather permitting.)
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.
Sign up is required and begins July 27.
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