Thanksgiving Closing Dates

Posted by alliep on 10 November 25

We will close on Wednesday, November 26 at 5 p.m. and will be closed Thursday, November 27 through Sunday, November 30.
We will reopen on Monday, December 1 at 9 a.m.

November’s Reading Challenge

Posted by alliep on 28 October 25

12 Months 12 Books

The Grafton Public Library is participating in the Massachusetts Center for the Book Reading Challenge.

This Month’s Challenge

Choose a cookbook or book about food. Click here for some book recommendations for the month of November!

How the Challenge Works

• Choose a book that fits the monthly challenge from our display or ask one of our staff members for assistance.
• If you would like assistance in choosing a book, consider asking a GPL staff member for a recommendation.
• After you read, fill out this form to tell the Mass Center for the Book about what you read.
• Dedicated readers will be invited to a year-end celebration hosted by the Massachusetts Center for the Book.

October’s Reading Challenge

Posted by alliep on 26 September 25

12 Months 12 Books

The Grafton Public Library is participating in the Massachusetts Center for the Book Reading Challenge.

This Month’s Challenge

Choose a book published by a Massachusetts Press. Click here for some book recommendations for the month of October!

How the Challenge Works

• Choose a book that fits the monthly challenge from our display or ask one of our staff members for assistance.
• If you would like assistance in choosing a book, consider asking a GPL staff member for a recommendation.
• After you read, fill out this form to tell the Mass Center for the Book about what you read.
• Dedicated readers will be invited to a year-end celebration hosted by the Massachusetts Center for the Book.

Community Puzzle table

Posted by shenoys on 02 September 25

A Space to Create, Connect, and Relax

We’re excited to introduce the Community Puzzle table at the library starting Sep 1st. It is set up on the 2nd floor in the Large Print Room.  Stop by, add a piece, take a break, and enjoy the quiet. New puzzles coming after each one is complete! We will be posting a photo of the completed puzzle on our social media!

Our patrons have been busy puzzling! 🧩
Stop by the Community Puzzle Table and help with the next one — everyone’s welcome to add a few pieces!

September Reading Challenge

Posted by alliep on 28 August 25

12 Months 12 Books

The Grafton Public Library is participating in the Massachusetts Center for the Book Reading Challenge.

This Month’s Challenge

Choose a book told in non-chronological order. Click here for some book recommendations for the month of September!

How the Challenge Works

• Choose a book that fits the monthly challenge from our display or ask one of our staff members for assistance.
• If you would like assistance in choosing a book, consider asking a GPL staff member for a recommendation.
• After you read, fill out this form to tell the Mass Center for the Book about what you read.
• Dedicated readers will be invited to a year-end celebration hosted by the Massachusetts Center for the Book.

Labor Day Weekend Closure

Posted by alliep on 23 August 25

The Library will be closed Labor Day Weekend, Saturday, August 30 – Monday, September 1.  We will reopen at 9 AM on Tuesday, September 2.

2025 August Reading Challenge

Posted by alliep on 29 July 25

12 Months 12 Books

The Grafton Public Library is participating in the Massachusetts Center for the Book Reading Challenge.

This Month’s Challenge

Choose a book with a first sentence of eight words or less. Click here for some book recommendations for the month of August!

How the Challenge Works

• Choose a book that fits the monthly challenge from our display or ask one of our staff members for assistance.
• If you would like assistance in choosing a book, consider asking a GPL staff member for a recommendation.
• After you read, fill out this form to tell the Mass Center for the Book about what you read.
• Dedicated readers will be invited to a year-end celebration hosted by the Massachusetts Center for the Book.

Friends Back to School Book Sale

Posted by alliep on 17 July 25

Support the Friends of the Grafton Public Library and stock up on some great items! Browse a selection of gently used books, games, DVDs and more.

ATTENTION TEACHERS! We are offering 50% off ALL books so you can stock up on everything your classroom needs this school year. We are also again offering a bag sale on Sunday – fill a bag for $5.00!

Prices range from $0.50 – $2.00/book. Special pricing for collections. Payment accepted via cash, credit card, or check.

Donations of all gently used books, DVDs, CDs, games & complete puzzles will be accepted before the book sale begins. Please no textbooks or heavily damaged items. Ask front desk staff where to drop off your items upon arrival.

To learn more please visit us at FACEBOOK.COM/GPLFRIENDS

Accepting Donations for August 2025

Posted by alliep on 15 July 25

GAME ON! Adult Board Game Night

Posted by shenoys on 11 June 25

Come hang out and play board games at the Grafton Public Library!

Join us for an evening of board games. We have board games here that you can borrow or feel free to bring a board game to play with others.

Join us on June 30th from 5:30 – 7:30 PM, so mark your calendars now!  Registration Required!