The Reads Well with Others Book Group meets to discuss The Clockwork Dynasty by Daniel H. Wilson.

Description: A young anthropologist specializing in ancient technology makes the astonishing discovery that a race of human-life machines has been hiding among people for untold centuries.

Copies are available to check out at the Library.

The Inspirational Book Group will meet to discuss This is Your Brain on Music by Daniel J. Levitin.

Description: Explores the relationship between the mind and music by drawing on recent findings in the fields of neuroscience and evolutionary psychology to discuss such topics as the sources of musical tastes and the brain's responses to music.

Copies will be available for check out at the Library.

The Grafton Public Library Board of Trustees generally meets the last Wednesday of each month in Conference Room A on the first floor of the Grafton Memorial Municipal Center unless otherwise posted. Meetings are recorded for future broadcast on Grafton Community Television (GCTV). Meetings can also be viewed via the GCTV Video on Demand feature on their website. Meetings are open to the public.

Minutes and agendas, and a link to watch televised meetings on demand, can be found at https://www.grafton-ma.gov/board-library-trustees-grafton-public-library-0

Calling all Master Builders in grades K-5! Come and play with our huge collection of LEGO bricks. What will you create today?

Please note our unattended child policy: under age 7, parent must remain in proximity; ages 8-12, parent must remain in building; 13+ may be unattended. Thank you for your cooperation! For further details please read our Unattended Child Policy.

This year, the nation celebrates the 200th birthday of Frederick Douglass. Commemorate the life and legacy of this distinguished 19th century statesman, civil rights advocate and journalist, and especially his fierce determination to address the contradictions of American society. Celebrate Douglass's commitment to equal justice, particularly as they relate to race, gender and immigration. The Unitarian Universalist Society of Grafton & Upton (UUSGU) is sponsoring and leading Reading Frederick Douglas Together: a public reading of his famous Fourth of July address, "What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?"

The event will be held on July 5, 2018 on Grafton Common beginning at 5:30 pm. (Rain location; Apple Tree Arts, 1 Grafton Common) Those attending the event are encouraged to bring a picnic. Event organizers will provide lemonade, water, and desserts.

5:30 – A music program will be presented by the Blackstone Valley Chorus, with singers from Apple Tree Arts and UUSGU.

6:00 – Reading of the Frederick Douglass speech.

6:45 – Follow-up discussion lead by Donna Maria Cameron. The reading will be followed by a discussion group(s) to explore the meaning and relevance of Douglass’ words to each of us today, particularly as they relate to race, gender, and immigration.

This program is produced in partnership with the Friends of the Grafton Public Library, Grafton Historical Society, and Apple Tree Arts. It is funded in part by Mass Humanities, which receives support from the Massachusetts Cultural Council and is an affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities. 

Volunteers to assist with the event are needed; contact Suzanne Maas to volunteer.

This event is appropriate for teens and adults.

Earn 2 tickets for the Grafton Public Library Summer Reading Program Libraries Rock! by attending. Listening to the reading counts towards the Read to Bead Program!

Silly Science @ UniBank is a 45 minute storytime program for children ages 3-5 years. Join us for a STEM-themed storytime that features math and science concepts.

Registration is required for this program.

Please note our unattended child policy: under age 7, parent must remain in proximity; ages 8-12, parent must remain in building; 13+ may be unattended. Thank you for your cooperation! For further details please read our Unattended Child Policy.

STEM Kids @ UniBank is a 45 minute program for children in grades K-2. Join us for a STEM-themed activity that is sure to spark your children's interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math.

Registration is required for this program.

Please note our unattended child policy: under age 7, parent must remain in proximity; ages 8-12, parent must remain in building; 13+ may be unattended. Thank you for your cooperation! For further details please read our Unattended Child Policy.

Based on the New York best seller, this tells the incredibly inspiring and heartwarming story of August Pullman, a boy with facial differences who enters fifth grade, attending a mainstream elementary school for the first time.

Snacks will be served. 

Rated PG. Runtime 113 minutes.

Please note our unattended child policy: under age 7, parent must remain in proximity; ages 8-12, parent must remain in building; 13+ may be unattended. Thank you for your cooperation! For further details please read our Unattended Child Policy.

The Library Planning and Building Commitee meets on the first Monday of each month unless otherwise scheduled.

The Committee was established by Town Meeting Vote on October 17, 2011. Members of the Committee are appointed by the Town Moderator.

Article 6. Grafton Public Library Planning and Building Committee To see if the Town will vote to form a Grafton Public Library Planning and Building Committee, authorized and directed to oversee to completion the renovation and expansion of the Grafton Public Library, including overseeing, with final approval by the Board of Selectmen, the payment of all charges incurred by the Town in the course of the project, or take any other action relative thereto.

Minutes and agendas can be found online at https://www.grafton-ma.gov/library-planning-building-committee

The Not Just For Young Adults Book Group will meet to discuss This Lullaby by Sarah Dessen.

Description: Raised by a mother who's had five husbands, eighteen-year-old Remy believes in short-term, no-commitment relationships until she meets Dexter, a rock band musician.

Copies will be available for checkout from the Library.

Don't want to give up your weekly storytime routine just because it's summer? You don't have to! Join us for a weekly Summer Storytime. Designed for our littlest patrons (babies and toddlers), this program will have all of your favorite storytime staples - bubbles, songs and stories - with a special summer twist. Join us at 9:30, before the Library opens. No registration required.

Please note our unattended child policy: under age 7, parent must remain in proximity; ages 8-12, parent must remain in building; 13+ may be unattended. Thank you for your cooperation! For further details please read our Unattended Child Policy.

Join us and build your very own LEGO octopus.

Lottery registration for this event will be open June 1- June 11.

This free program is for tweens in grades 3-5. All supplies will be provided.

Brought to you by the Friends of the Grafton Public Library.

Join us for a special storytime, fun activities, and see a highlighted feature of the Willard House Clock Museum. 

This program is for preschoolers ages 3-5 and registration is required.

Please note our unattended child policy: under age 7, parent must remain in proximity; ages 8-12, parent must remain in building; 13+ may be unattended. Thank you for your cooperation! For further details please read our Unattended Child Policy.

Want to try an instrument that is fun and easy to play? Join musician and teacher Julie Stepanek as she shows the fundamentals of ukulele playing. You'll learn how to tune, strum and read chords. After a short lesson, you'll be able to play some fun and easy songs. No experience necessary. Bring your own ukulele or borrow one of hers.

Calling all Master Builders in grades K-5! Come and play with our huge collection of LEGO bricks. What will you create today?

Please note our unattended child policy: under age 7, parent must remain in proximity; ages 8-12, parent must remain in building; 13+ may be unattended. Thank you for your cooperation! For further details please read our Unattended Child Policy.

Welcome to Grafton Ukulele Musicians (GUM), a partnership between Apple Tree Arts and Grafton Public Library.  We meet the second Thursday of every month. All levels are welcome and there is no fee. GUM meets on the third floor of Apple Tree Arts, One Grafton Common.

Bring your ukulele and your singing voice to participate in this jam session lead by Miss Jan Barlow from Apple Tree Arts. Participants suggest the music and come together to play once a month. The Library provides copies of The Daily Ukulele on loan for use in the session.

Don't have a ukulele? You can borrow a ukulele, as well!

Brush up on your strumming skills or learn new chords with the Ukulele Course online at ArtistWorks, for free! A library card is required to access.

Here are some of the songs GUM worked on last month and will do again this month: This Land Is Your Land

If you have any questions, please feel free to email Jan Barlow at missjanbarlow@gmail.com

Based on the New York best seller, this tells the incredibly inspiring and heartwarming story of August Pullman, a boy with facial differences who enters fifith grade, attending a mainstream elementary school for the first time.

Rated PG. Runtime 113 minutes.

Snacks will be served.

This movie night is for teens in grades 6-12 ONLY. If teens wish to watch this movie with their family or younger siblings they should attend Family Movie Night on Monday, July 9th at 6:30 in the Children's Room.

Bring a picnic lunch and join us at 11am on Fridays as we share songs with Mr. Bill of Apple Tree Arts!

If it’s raining meet us at the Grafton Public Library, 35 Grafton Common, Grafton, MA!

Libraries ROCK! Join us as we create one of a kind rock art this summer. 

This free program is for tweens in grades 3-5. All supplies will be provided.

Take some time to relax and color your stress away. We have dozens of designs to choose from and something for everyone. Our selection includes basic coloring to intricate designs - even color by number.

This free program is for adults and teens in grades 6-12. All supplies will be provided.

It wouldn't be summer without a Mr. Kim Concert on the Common! Come and listen to one of Grafton's favorite musicians at this family-friendly concert. We recommend that you bring lawn chairs or a picnic blanket, or even a picnic dinner!

Rain Location: Municipal Center Gym, 30 Providence Rd.

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 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.

How to Prepare to Donate Blood:

• Make sure you are well hydrated at the time of your donation. Try and limit the amount of caffeinated beverages you consume prior to giving blood.
• Do not donate on an empty stomach. Eat a good meal at least three hours prior to giving blood.
• Get a good nights rest prior to coming in to donate.
• If in the past your hemoglobin has been low, you can raise it by eating iron rich food. For a list of food rich in iron click here.
• Remember to bring a photo ID with you when you come to donate.

For further eligibility requirements click here.

Walkins are welcome, appointments are preferred. Schedule an appointment now!

Come and play Super Smash Bros on our WiiU. We'll also have our new Nintendo Switch out for you to try. Feel free to bring your own nerdy items (like Magic The Gathering cards) or play one of our dozens of board games.

This free program is for teens in grades 6-12. Sign up is not required.

Silly Science @ UniBank is a 45 minute storytime program for children ages 3-5 years. Join us for a STEM-themed storytime that features math and science concepts.

Registration is required for this program.

Please note our unattended child policy: under age 7, parent must remain in proximity; ages 8-12, parent must remain in building; 13+ may be unattended. Thank you for your cooperation! For further details please read our Unattended Child Policy.

STEM Kids @ UniBank is a 45 minute program for children in grades K-2. Join us for a STEM-themed activity that is sure to spark your children's interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math.

Registration is required for this program.

Please note our unattended child policy: under age 7, parent must remain in proximity; ages 8-12, parent must remain in building; 13+ may be unattended. Thank you for your cooperation! For further details please read our Unattended Child Policy.

Getting little ones to wash their hands isn't always an easy task. That's sure to change after they create their own rubber duckie soap. This workshop is designed for grades K-5. Each participant will make their own soapy creation using glycerin based soap and adding colors, glitter and scents. The process does not involve traditional soap making techniques, so there is no lye exposure. Once the cocoction has cooled slightly, we will add cosmetic grade glitter, colors, essential oil (optional), choose from a variety of rubber duckies to embed and decorate the tops with white soap curls, creating waves. At the end of the workshop each participant will take their handmade soap home, it can be unmolded the following day and used right away.

Since the soap can get hot, a parent or guardian must be present for children under the age of 10 to lend a helping hand.

This workshop is designed for teens in grades 6-12. Each participant will make their own soapy creation using glycerin based soap and adding colors, glitter and scents. The process does not involve traditional soap making techniques, so there is no lye exposure. Once the cocoction has cooled slightly, we will add cosmetic grade glitter, colors, essential oil (optional), choose from a variety of rubber duckies to embed and decorate the tops with white soap curls, creating waves. At the end of the workshop each participant will take their handmade soap home, it can be unmolded the following day and used right away.

Despite his family's baffling generations-old ban on music, Miguel dreams of becoming an accomplished musician like his idol, Ernesto de la Cruz. Desperate to prove his talent, Miguel finds himself in the stunning and colorful Land of the Dead following a mysterious chain of events.

Rated PG. Runtime 105 minutes.

Snacks will be served. 

Please note our unattended child policy: under age 7, parent must remain in proximity; ages 8-12, parent must remain in building; 13+ may be unattended. Thank you for your cooperation! For further details please read our Unattended Child Policy.

This workshop is designed for adults ages 18 and older. Each participant will make their own soapy creation using glycerin based soap and adding colors, glitter and scents. The process does not involve traditional soap making techniques, so there is no lye exposure. Once the cocoction has cooled slightly, we will add cosmetic grade glitter, colors, essential oil (optional), choose from a variety of rubber duckies to embed and decorate the tops with white soap curls, creating waves. At the end of the workshop each participant will take their handmade soap home, it can be unmolded the following day and used right away.

Don't want to give up your weekly storytime routine just because it's summer? You don't have to! Join us for a weekly Summer Storytime. Designed for our littlest patrons (babies and toddlers), this program will have all of your favorite storytime staples - bubbles, songs and stories - with a special summer twist. Join us at 9:30, before the Library opens. No registration required.

Please note our unattended child policy: under age 7, parent must remain in proximity; ages 8-12, parent must remain in building; 13+ may be unattended. Thank you for your cooperation! For further details please read our Unattended Child Policy.

The Daytimers Book Group will meet to discuss A Note Yet Unsung by Tamera Alexander.

Description: Despite her training as a master violinist, Rebekah Carrington was denied entry into the Nashville Philharmonic by a young conductor Nathaniel Whitcomb, who bowed to public opinion. Now, with a reluctant muse and a recurring pain in his head, he needs her help to finish his symphony.

Copies will be available for check out at the Library.

Join us and build your very own LEGO hedgehog.

Lottery registration for this event will be open June 1- June 11.

This free program is for teens in grades 6-12. All supplies will be provided.

Brought to you by the Friends of the Grafton Public Library.

Join us and build your very own LEGO hedgehog.

Lottery registration for this event will be open June 1- June 11.

This free program is for adults. All supplies will be provided.

Brought to you by the Friends of the Grafton Public Library.

The GPL Mystery Book Group will meet to discuss Swing: A Mystery  by Rupert Holmes.

Description: Jazz musician Ray Sherwood, playing at the 1940 World Fair, becomes involved in the investigation into the death of a mysterious Frenchwoman, who had previously propositioned him.

Copies will be available for check out at the Library.

Join us for a special storytime, fun activities, and see a highlighted feature of the Willard House Clock Museum. 

This program is for preschoolers ages 3-5 and registration is required.

Please note our unattended child policy: under age 7, parent must remain in proximity; ages 8-12, parent must remain in building; 13+ may be unattended. Thank you for your cooperation! For further details please read our Unattended Child Policy.

Use your imagination or one our of templates to create a perler bead masterpiece. Then we'll add magnets to the back so that you can decorate your locker or fridge.

This free program is for teens in grades 6-12. All supplies will be provided.

Join award-winning storyteller and singer Diane Edgecomb, who will play on the theme title of "Libraries Rock." ROCK SOLID! explores the world under our feet with animated tales from Fossils to Soil Creatures. Don't miss out on the fun as the whole audience helps solve the Mystery of the Missing Duck Bill Dinosaur Eggs. In more underground fun, we meet up with Mr. Pillbug, Sir Centipede, and a fast talking earthworm.

This program is for all ages and registration is required. Please sign up each member of your party separately.

Please note our unattended child policy: under age 7, parent must remain in proximity; ages 8-12, parent must remain in building; 13+ may be unattended. Thank you for your cooperation! For further details please read our Unattended Child Policy. 

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Calling all Master Builders in grades K-5! Come and play with our huge collection of LEGO bricks. What will you create today?

Please note our unattended child policy: under age 7, parent must remain in proximity; ages 8-12, parent must remain in building; 13+ may be unattended. Thank you for your cooperation! For further details please read our Unattended Child Policy.

Despite his family's baffling generations-old ban on music, Miguel dreams of becoming an accomplished musician like his idol, Ernesto de la Cruz. Desperate to prove his talent, Miguel finds himself in the stunning and colorful Land of the Dead following a mysterious chain of events.

Rated PG. Runtime 105 minutes.

Snacks will be served.

This movie night is for teens in grades 6-12 ONLY. If teens wish to watch this movie with their family or younger siblings they should attend Family Movie Night on Monday, July 16th at 6:30 in the Children's Room.

Bring a picnic lunch and join us at 11am on Fridays as we share songs with Mr. Bill of Apple Tree Arts!

If it’s raining meet us at the Grafton Public Library, 35 Grafton Common, Grafton, MA!

Use your imagination or one of our templates to create a perler bead masterpiece. Then we'll add magnets to the back so that you can decorate your locker or fridge.

This free program is for tweens in grades 3-5. All supplies will be provided.

Take some time to relax and color your stress away. We have dozens of designs to choose from and something for everyone. Our selection includes basic coloring to intricate designs - even color by number.

This free program is for adults and teens in grades 6-12. All supplies will be provided.

Join us for another night of D&D. Pizza and snacks will be served. 

*If there are not enough DMs by 5:30pm, we will cancel the event.*

This free program is for teens in grades 6-12. Sign up is not required.

Worcester State Professor, Dr. Pam Hollander, who has been teaching college students for over 20 years, will share tips about how to get "college ready."  This interactive workshop is open to any high school student, but is particularly relevant for those who plan to attend college soon.

Whether you are an experienced knitter or just want to learn – join us at the library for an afternoon of knitting. Experienced knitters are encouraged to bring their current projects. Have extra needles or yarn?

Donate to our Give and Take Box to clear out your stash or find a special yarn.

Games! Music! Food!  Henna!

Join the Grafton Public Library and the Grafton Recreation Department for a town wide summer celebration!

Meet your town's youth groups & organizations and enjoy an afternoon of activities for all ages!

Stop by this free family event to enjoy games, activities, and music plus visit booths from your local youth groups including girl scouts, boy scouts, football and cheer, lacrosse and more. A henna artist will be on hand to give you a free breath-taking temporary henna tattoo.

Food will also be available for purchase.

Silly Science @ UniBank is a 45 minute storytime program for children ages 3-5 years. Join us for a STEM-themed storytime that features math and science concepts.

Registration is required for this program.

Please note our unattended child policy: under age 7, parent must remain in proximity; ages 8-12, parent must remain in building; 13+ may be unattended. Thank you for your cooperation! For further details please read our Unattended Child Policy.

STEM Kids @ UniBank is a 45 minute program for children in grades K-2. Join us for a STEM-themed activity that is sure to spark your children's interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math.

Registration is required for this program.

Please note our unattended child policy: under age 7, parent must remain in proximity; ages 8-12, parent must remain in building; 13+ may be unattended. Thank you for your cooperation! For further details please read our Unattended Child Policy.

The young Master Builder Lloyd, aka the Green Ninja, along with his friends, are all secret ninja warriors. Led by Master Wu, who is wise-craking as he is wise, they must defeat evil warlord Garmadon, who also happens to be Lloyd's dad.

Rated PG. Runtime 101 minutes.

Snacks will be served. 

Please note our unattended child policy: under age 7, parent must remain in proximity; ages 8-12, parent must remain in building; 13+ may be unattended. Thank you for your cooperation! For further details please read our Unattended Child Policy.

Don't want to give up your weekly storytime routine just because it's summer? You don't have to! Join us for a weekly Summer Storytime. Designed for our littlest patrons (babies and toddlers), this program will have all of your favorite storytime staples - bubbles, songs and stories - with a special summer twist. Join us at 9:30, before the Library opens. No registration required.

Please note our unattended child policy: under age 7, parent must remain in proximity; ages 8-12, parent must remain in building; 13+ may be unattended. Thank you for your cooperation! For further details please read our Unattended Child Policy.

Join us and build your very own LEGO parrot.

Lottery registration for this event will be open June 1- June 11.

This free program is for tweens in grades 3-5. All supplies will be provided.

Brought to you by the Friends of the Grafton Public Library.

Join us and build your very own LEGO parrot.

Lottery registration for this event will be open June 1- June 11.

This free program is for teens in grades 6-12. All supplies will be provided.

Brought to you by the Friends of the Grafton Public Library.

Join us and build your very own LEGO parrot.

Lottery registration for this event will be open June 1- June 11.

This free program is for adults. All supplies will be provided.

Brought to you by the Friends of the Grafton Public Library.

Join librarian and con panelist Sarah Hodge-Wetherbe and learn about Hunting the Forest Spirit: Mythology and Anime.

Anime is full of mythological themes from Miyazaki's films to Princess Tutu. In this workshop, we explore its mytholofical roots, examinging both Japanese myth, and world myth cycles. Come see how a new art form spins ancient stories.

Join librarian and con panelist Sarah Hodge-Wetherbe and learn about Anime 101: Isn't Otaku a Kind of Sushi?

Can you tell a Pokemon from a Digimon? Do you know the differences between a sub and a dub? Do you hear words like "Baka" and scramble for a dictionary? Well you aren't alone. This workshop is for you! Japanese Anime is a big part of American pop culture now, and many people are trying to catch up. In Anime 101 we cover the basics of Anime from it's birth in Japan to it's popularity here in America.

Join us for a special storytime, fun activities, and see a highlighted feature of the Willard House Clock Museum. 

This program is for preschoolers ages 3-5 and registration is required.

Please note our unattended child policy: under age 7, parent must remain in proximity; ages 8-12, parent must remain in building; 13+ may be unattended. Thank you for your cooperation! For further details please read our Unattended Child Policy.

Wallets, beach bags, pencil cases, and more! Anything can be made from duct tape if you put your mind to it!

This free program is for teens in grades 6-12. All supplies will be provided.

The Grafton Public Library Board of Trustees generally meets the last Wednesday of each month in Conference Room A on the first floor of the Grafton Memorial Municipal Center unless otherwise posted. Meetings are recorded for future broadcast on Grafton Community Television (GCTV). Meetings can also be viewed via the GCTV Video on Demand feature on their website. Meetings are open to the public.

Minutes and agendas, and a link to watch televised meetings on demand, can be found at https://www.grafton-ma.gov/board-library-trustees-grafton-public-library-0

Calling all Master Builders in grades K-5! Come and play with our huge collection of LEGO bricks. What will you create today?

Please note our unattended child policy: under age 7, parent must remain in proximity; ages 8-12, parent must remain in building; 13+ may be unattended. Thank you for your cooperation! For further details please read our Unattended Child Policy.

T'Challa, after the death of his father, the King of Wakanda, returns home to the isolated, technologically advanced African nation to succeed to the throne and take his rightful place as king.

Rated PG-13. Runtime 134 minutes.

Snacks will be served.

This movie night is for teens in grades 6-12 ONLY. 

Bring a picnic lunch and join us at 11am on Fridays as we share songs with Mr. Bill of Apple Tree Arts!

If it’s raining meet us at the Grafton Public Library, 35 Grafton Common, Grafton, MA!

CONTACT: Children's Room 508-839-4649 
LOCATION: Norcross Park, 18 North Street, No. Grafton

Wallets, beach bags, pencil cases, and more! Anything can be made from duct tape if you put your mind to it!

This free program is for tweens in grades 3-5. All supplies will be provided.

Take some time to relax and color your stress away. We have dozens of designs to choose from and something for everyone. Our selection includes basic coloring to intricate designs - even color by number.

This free program is for adults and teens in grades 6-12. All supplies will be provided.

Get moving with NERF Games! We will play organized games like capture the flag, defend the castle, and the all-time-favorite, Zombies! NERF Blasters and goggles will be provided.

This free program is for teens in grades 6-12.

Silly Science @ UniBank is a 45 minute storytime program for children ages 3-5 years. Join us for a STEM-themed storytime that features math and science concepts.

Registration is required for this program.

Please note our unattended child policy: under age 7, parent must remain in proximity; ages 8-12, parent must remain in building; 13+ may be unattended. Thank you for your cooperation! For further details please read our Unattended Child Policy.

STEM Kids @ UniBank is a 45 minute program for children in grades K-2. Join us for a STEM-themed activity that is sure to spark your children's interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math.

Registration is required for this program.

Please note our unattended child policy: under age 7, parent must remain in proximity; ages 8-12, parent must remain in building; 13+ may be unattended. Thank you for your cooperation! For further details please read our Unattended Child Policy.

While searching for the perfect present for his beloved Aunt Lucy's hundredth birthday, Paddington sees a unique pop-up book in Mr. Gruber's antique shop, and embarks upon a series of odd jobs to buy it. But when the book is stolen, it's up to Paddington and the Browns to unmask the thief.

Rated PG. Runtime 103 minutes.

Snacks will be served. 

Please note our unattended child policy: under age 7, parent must remain in proximity; ages 8-12, parent must remain in building; 13+ may be unattended. Thank you for your cooperation! For further details please read our Unattended Child Policy.

The Reads Well with Others Book Group meets to discuss The Music Shop by Rachel Joyce.

Description: The owner of a 1988 music shop in a down-at-heel suburban community uses his talent for connecting customers to the music they seek and resists a chance at an intimate relationship with a beautiful young woman who hides a mysterious agenda and compels him to confront painful elements from his path.

Copies of the book are available for check out from the Library.

Don't want to give up your weekly storytime routine just because it's summer? You don't have to! Join us for a weekly Summer Storytime. Designed for our littlest patrons (babies and toddlers), this program will have all of your favorite storytime staples - bubbles, songs and stories - with a special summer twist. Join us at 9:30, before the Library opens. No registration required.

Please note our unattended child policy: under age 7, parent must remain in proximity; ages 8-12, parent must remain in building; 13+ may be unattended. Thank you for your cooperation! For further details please read our Unattended Child Policy.

Join us and build your very own LEGO raccoon.

Lottery registration for this event will be open June 1- June 11.

This free program is for tweens in grades 3-5. All supplies will be provided.

Brought to you by the Friends of the Grafton Public Library.

Join us and build your very own LEGO raccoon.

Lottery registration for this event will be open June 1- June 11.

This free program is for teens in grades 6-12. All supplies will be provided.

Brought to you by the Friends of the Grafton Public Library.

Join us and build your very own LEGO raccoon.

Lottery registration for this event will be open June 1- June 11.

This free program is for adults. All supplies will be provided.

Brought to you by the Friends of the Grafton Public Library.

Find out why hawks, owls, eagles, and falcons are considered birds of prey and discover their diversity while meeting live birds of prey native to Massachusetts. We'll share some tips to help you see these birds more often where you live. There are many more out there than you might think!

This free program is for all ages - children, teens and adults.

The Inspiration Book Group meets to discuss The Cellist of Sarajevo by Steven Galloway.

Description: While a cellist plays at the side of a mortar attack to commemorate the deaths of twenty-two friends and neighbors, a woman sniper secretly protects the life of the cellist as her army becomes increasingly threatening.

Copies of the book are available for check out from the Library.

Join us for a special storytime, fun activities, and see a highlighted feature of the Willard House Clock Museum. 

This program is for preschoolers ages 3-5 and registration is required.

Please note our unattended child policy: under age 7, parent must remain in proximity; ages 8-12, parent must remain in building; 13+ may be unattended. Thank you for your cooperation! For further details please read our Unattended Child Policy.

Learn how to carve and make your own stampers.

FYI: We will be using sharp carving tools.

This free program is for teens in grades 6-12. All supplies will be provided.

Come and meet the Grafton Public Library's favorite cat and author: Toto and Jonathan Hall! In June 2011, Brimfield, MA was hit by a tornado. Author Jonathan will read Toto's story and then you'll get a chance to meet the famous cat! Books will be available for purchase and signing from the author.

This program is for all ages and registration is not required.

Please note our unattended child policy: under age 7, parent must remain in proximity; ages 8-12, parent must remain in building; 13+ may be unattended. Thank you for your cooperation! For further details please read our Unattended Child Policy.

Equal parts bizarre and beautiful, Marimo moss balls are an easy to take care of plant. In this workshop you'll put together your own little home for your marimos and learn just how easy they are to take care of (basically change their water twice a month and keep them out of direct sunlight).

This free program is for tweens in grades 3-5. All supplies will be provided.

Equal parts bizarre and beautiful, Marimo moss balls are an easy to take care of plant. In this workshop you'll put together your own little home for your marimos and learn just how easy they are to take care of (basically change their water twice a month and keep them out of direct sunlight).

This free program is for teens in grades 6-12. All supplies will be provided.

Calling all Master Builders in grades K-5! Come and play with our huge collection of LEGO bricks. What will you create today?

Please note our unattended child policy: under age 7, parent must remain in proximity; ages 8-12, parent must remain in building; 13+ may be unattended. Thank you for your cooperation! For further details please read our Unattended Child Policy.

It opens in 1926 as Newt Scamander has just completed a global excursion to find and document an extraordinary array of magical creatures. Arriving in New York for a brief stopover, he might have come and gone without incident, were in not for a No-Maj (American for Muggle) named Jacob, a misplaced magical case, and the escape of some of Newt's fantastic beasts, which could spell trouble for both the wizarding and No-Maj worlds.

Rated PG-13. Runtime 133 minutes.

Snacks will be served.

This movie night is for teens in grades 6-12 ONLY. 

Bring a picnic lunch and join us at 11am on Fridays as we share songs with Mr. Bill of Apple Tree Arts!

Join us and STEM Beginnings as we engineer Spaghetti Towers using spaghetti and marshmallows!

This free program is for tweens in grades 3-5. All supplies will be provided.

Take some time to relax and color your stress away. We have dozens of designs to choose from and something for everyone. Our selection includes basic coloring to intricate designs - even color by number.

This free program is for adults and teens in grades 6-12. All supplies will be provided.

Silly Science @ UniBank is a 45 minute storytime program for children ages 3-5 years. Join us for a STEM-themed storytime that features math and science concepts.

Registration is required for this program.

Please note our unattended child policy: under age 7, parent must remain in proximity; ages 8-12, parent must remain in building; 13+ may be unattended. Thank you for your cooperation! For further details please read our Unattended Child Policy.

STEM Kids @ UniBank is a 45 minute program for children in grades K-2. Join us for a STEM-themed activity that is sure to spark your children's interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math.

Registration is required for this program.

Please note our unattended child policy: under age 7, parent must remain in proximity; ages 8-12, parent must remain in building; 13+ may be unattended. Thank you for your cooperation! For further details please read our Unattended Child Policy.

Learn Stage Presence & Mic Techniques in this "Own the Room" Workshop

Knowing how to walk on and off stage, stand, introduce yourself and bow are essential to a professional performance. This workshop is fun, safe and easy. Come with the ability to introduce yourself. Leave with the simple, practical skills to blow the room away the next time you present yourself in front of ANY audience from 1-1,000. This is not a singing or speech workshop, rather a singer, performer, or speaker's bag of tricks for poise, presence and power. Gain confidence and poise in front of a group.

This free program is for teens in grades 6-12.

Learn Stage Presence & Mic Techniques in this "Own the Room" Workshop

Knowing how to walk on and off stage, stand, introduce yourself and bow are essential to a professional performance. This workshop is fun, safe and easy. Come with the ability to introduce yourself. Leave with the simple, practical skills to blow the room away the next time you present yourself in front of ANY audience from 1-1,000. This is not a singing or speech workshop, rather a singer, performer, or speaker's bag of tricks for poise, presence and power. Gain confidence and poise in front of a group.

This free program is for adults ages 18 and up.

After the disappearance of her scientist father, three peculiar beings send Meg, her brother, and her friend to space in order to find him.

Rated PG. Runtime 109 minutes.

Snacks will be served. 

Please note our unattended child policy: under age 7, parent must remain in proximity; ages 8-12, parent must remain in building; 13+ may be unattended. Thank you for your cooperation! For further details please read our Unattended Child Policy.

The Library Planning and Building Commitee meets on the first Monday of each month unless otherwise scheduled.

The Committee was established by Town Meeting Vote on October 17, 2011. Members of the Committee are appointed by the Town Moderator.

Article 6. Grafton Public Library Planning and Building Committee To see if the Town will vote to form a Grafton Public Library Planning and Building Committee, authorized and directed to oversee to completion the renovation and expansion of the Grafton Public Library, including overseeing, with final approval by the Board of Selectmen, the payment of all charges incurred by the Town in the course of the project, or take any other action relative thereto.

Minutes and agendas can be found online at https://www.grafton-ma.gov/library-planning-building-committee

Don't want to give up your weekly storytime routine just because it's summer? You don't have to! Join us for a weekly Summer Storytime. Designed for our littlest patrons (babies and toddlers), this program will have all of your favorite storytime staples - bubbles, songs and stories - with a special summer twist. Join us at 9:30, before the Library opens. No registration required.

Please note our unattended child policy: under age 7, parent must remain in proximity; ages 8-12, parent must remain in building; 13+ may be unattended. Thank you for your cooperation! For further details please read our Unattended Child Policy.

Join us and build your very own LEGO raccoon.

Lottery registration for this event will be open June 1- June 11.

This free program is for tweens in grades 3-5. All supplies will be provided.

Brought to you by the Friends of the Grafton Public Library.

Join us and build your very own LEGO raccoon.

Lottery registration for this event will be open June 1- June 11.

This free program is for teens in grades 6-12. All supplies will be provided.

Brought to you by the Friends of the Grafton Public Library.

Join us and build your very own LEGO raccoon.

Lottery registration for this event will be open June 1- June 11.

This free program is for adults. All supplies will be provided.

Brought to you by the Friends of the Grafton Public Library.

Join us for a special storytime, fun activities, and see a highlighted feature of the Willard House Clock Museum. 

This program is for preschoolers ages 3-5 and registration is required.

Please note our unattended child policy: under age 7, parent must remain in proximity; ages 8-12, parent must remain in building; 13+ may be unattended. Thank you for your cooperation! For further details please read our Unattended Child Policy.

See what our Cricut machine can do! We'll have a bunch of different mini book designs ready for you to assemble and decorate as you wish. Mini books can be turned into photo albums, scrapbooks, journals, or anything you want.

This free program is for teens in grades 6-12. Supplies will be provided but you are welcome to bring your own (including photos).

Calling all Master Builders in grades K-5! Come and play with our huge collection of LEGO bricks. What will you create today?

Please note our unattended child policy: under age 7, parent must remain in proximity; ages 8-12, parent must remain in building; 13+ may be unattended. Thank you for your cooperation! For further details please read our Unattended Child Policy.

Welcome to Grafton Ukulele Musicians (GUM), a partnership between Apple Tree Arts and Grafton Public Library.  We meet the second Thursday of every month. All levels are welcome and there is no fee. GUM meets on the third floor of Apple Tree Arts, One Grafton Common.

Bring your ukulele and your singing voice to participate in this jam session lead by Miss Jan Barlow from Apple Tree Arts. Participants suggest the music and come together to play once a month. The Library provides copies of The Daily Ukulele on loan for use in the session.

Don't have a ukulele? You can borrow a ukulele, as well!

Brush up on your strumming skills or learn new chords with the Ukulele Course online at ArtistWorks, for free! A library card is required to access.

Here are some of the songs GUM worked on last month and will do again this month: This Land Is Your Land

If you have any questions, please feel free to email Jan Barlow at missjanbarlow@gmail.com

After the disappearance of her scientist father, three peculiar beings send Meg, her brother and her friend to space in order to find him.

Rated PG. Runtime 109 minutes.

Snacks will be served.

This movie night is for teens in grades 6-12 ONLY. If teens wish to watch this movie with their family or younger siblings they should attend Family Movie Night on Monday, August 6th at 6:30 in the Children's Room.

Bring a picnic lunch and join us at 11am on Fridays as we share songs with Mr. Bill of Apple Tree Arts!

Join us as we make one of a kind garden art and decorations. Need a new bird feeder, sun catcher, or garden markers? You will find everything you need to make your outdoor space one of a kind!

This free program is for tweens in grades 3-5. All supplies will be provided.