Wednesday, July 26 10:15 – 11:15 am
Join us for a special storytime, fun activities, and see a highlighted feature of the Willard House Clock Museum!
Ages 3 and up, siblings welcome. Please REGISTER for this program.
Attendees of this program will earn 3 tickets for our end of summer raffle.
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Grafton Public Library
Receives Grant Award
Contact: Dana M. Wilson
danawilson586@gmail.com
508-244-1400
Grafton Public Library Awarded $7.4 million Construction Grant from MBLC
Grafton, MA, July 13, 2017. . . The Grafton Public Library was awarded a Provisional Construction Grant of $7,435,041 at the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC) board meeting on Thursday, July 13 at the Needham Public Library. The MBLC voted to award General Provisional Grants for a total of $172,155,146 to the thirty-three communities on the MBLC Massachusetts Public Library Construction Program Wait List.
“I am thrilled that we will be able to give the Grafton community the library it deserves and expects to receive based upon the continued large increase in circulation of materials and patron visits to the library,” said Beth Gallaway, Grafton Public Library director. “I’m so proud to be part of this important and huge project,” she added.
The Library under the direction of Ms. Gallaway and the Board of Library Trustees applied for the state grant in January to help defray the costs to expand and renovate the circa-1927 building located on the Grafton Common. Grafton citizens overwhelming approved the design and funding for an expanded modern library of just under 26,000 square feet with an estimated cost of $16.6 million this past May at the annual town meeting and election.
“It was a strong application candidate pool with all libraries receiving grants–no applicant was asked to reapply,” Gallaway said. “Grafton’s application was well received, with the Library being awarded almost a million dollars more than we expected and being listed as number 16 in the wait list. We are positioned well to move forward with the construction project, since we already have secured funding approval from the town. Our position in the wait list may move up since state funding is contingent upon the libraries receiving funding approval from their towns,” she added.
The MBLC awarded nine communities Provisional Construction Grants for FY18 at the board meeting and
placed 24 communities on a wait list to receive grants as funding becomes available. 100 percent
of the construction projects are expected to be funded, pending local approval.
The Grafton Public Library Capital Campaign, a 501 (c) 3 organization, recently began fundraising to support the renovation and improvement of the Grafton Public Library. The group has received $260,000 in pledges since May. The organization is seeking individuals who would like to join the group and become involved in fundraising. Please contact Dana Wilson at 508-244-1400 or danawilson586@gmail.com.
The Massachusetts Public Library Construction Program (MPLCP) has been continuously funded through state bond authorizations since 1987. The MPCLP provides financial and technical assistances to municipalities for planning, design, improvement and expansion of public library facilities.
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The Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners is a state agency established in 1890 that supports, improves and promotes library service throughout Massachusetts. State regulations 605 CMR 6.00 govern the agency.
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No commentsBuild a Better YOU! Monday, July 17 at 7:00 pm
Judy Palken, MNS, RD, LDN is a registered dietitian from Northborough, MA.
She will give a talk entitled A Move Toward Healthier Eating, incorporating fine art images to teach about simple dietary changes to reduce inflammation, promote overall health, and feel your best!
Please REGISTER for this program.
Attendees of this program will earn 3 tickets for our end of summer raffle.
Have you seen the Adult coloring books with all those patterned images that already look like completed art work. Why buy someone else’s art work when you can create your own art using the Zentangle® Method.
Zentangle ® is a mindful art form that uses repetitive patterns to create beautiful works of art. And you can do it! It is also a great way to relax, and increase your concentration skills. Learn the history, theory and method of Zentangle, while creating your own artworks with Certified Zentangle Teacher, Terry Hathaway.
Adult program is Monday, July 17 at 10:30 am. Please register HERE.
Teen program is Monday, July 17 at 1:00 pm. Please register HERE.
Location: Grafton Memorial Municipal Center, 30 Providence Road, ROOM D
Attendees of this program will earn 3 tickets for our end of summer raffle.
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Build a Better World this summer with the “Martha Stewart Of Green Cleaning”, Leslie Reichert. She is a cleaning expert that uses her sparkling personality, great sense of humor and contagious passion to encourage her fans and followers to think differently about their cleaning products. Leslie Reichert is known as a Green Cleaning Coach and she is changing the world – “one spray bottle at a time”. She is a national lecturer, a frequent home keeping expert on Martha Stewart Living Radio, Kmart’s Cleaning Expert and author of the book: The Joy Of Green Cleaning- a handbook for DIY cleaners.
Using a cooking show format, Leslie will demonstrate how to mix up your own cleaners and will give participants samples to take home and try.
She has been published in Real Simple, This Old House, Fit Magazine, Shape Magazine, Woman’s Day, Woman’s World, Better Homes and Gardens, Ladies Home Journal, USA Today, Huffington Post and many more.
Please REGISTER for this program.
Attendees of this program will earn 3 tickets for our end of summer raffle.
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Cosplay! What is it? How do I do it? How do I hone my craft? The art of cosplay, or costume play, combines all the best features of costume creation, acting prowess, and your favorite characters from all walks of entertainment! Join Mink the Satyr, a local cosplayer for an afternoon of costume how-to, demonstrations, and tips and tricks that can be done on a dime in time for your next cosplay meetup!
This free program is for teens in grades 6-12. Sign up is required. Registration will begin on Wednesday, June 28.
Attendees of this program will earn 3 tickets for our end of summer raffle.
Location: Grafton Memorial Municipal Center, 30 Providence Road, ROOM D
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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 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. Each 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 .
Walk-ins are welcome, appointments are preferred. Sign up here for your appointment now.
Attendees of this program will earn 3 tickets for our end of summer raffle.
Jerome Wheelock, born on June 20, 1834, donated money to the town of Grafton to build a public library. Celebrate his 183rd birthday with us with games and cake on the Common! Join us for a free party with field day games, raffles, face painting, snow cones, and a bounce house! Bring a picnic lunch or plan to purchase food from our vendors; birthday cake and lemonade will be provided!Come join in the fun at the free 90th anniversary celebration of the Grafton Public Library filled with family friendly activities like field day games, musical performances with Mr. Kim and Miss Jan from Apple Tree Arts, delicious refreshments and raffle prizes on June 24, 11:00 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the Grafton Common.
The event is hosted by the Grafton Public Library, Friends of the Library and the Trustees at the Grafton Common to commemorate the 1927 opening of the library and the birthday of Jerome Wheelock, the Grafton resident who provided the funding for the library. The public is welcomed.
During the event, Mr. Wheelock will stroll through the Common and talk a bit about his steam valve inventions and vision for the Library. In 1902, he bequeathed $100,000 for the town to build a library. Oscar Thayer, a well-known architect designed the colonial Georgian style building that was completed in 1927. Mr. Wheelock’s only request in return for his generous donation was to have a statue of him placed on the Common. Party goers may visit this heroic statue at the far end of the Common.
The Grafton Public Library will be CLOSED Monday, July 3 & Tuesday July 4 in observation of the Independence Day holiday. No items are due on July 3 or 4. Museum Passes for July 3 & 4 may be picked up Friday, June 30 & Saturday July 1.
The Library will reopen at 10:00 AM on Wednesday July 5
Please visit our digital branch online to read a newspaper, check out an eBook, learn a new language, and more!
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Naturalist John Root will present a powerpoint program featuring photographs and recordings of our region’s songbirds. The role of song in these birds’ lives as well as their diet, social behavior, and other adaptations for survival will be discussed. Participants will also learn how to provide an attractive habitat for songbirds. Questions and comments are welcome throughout the presentation.
Bluebird boxes and perennials for edible landscaping and attracting wildlife will be for sale after the program. Please register online or call 508-839-4649 to sign up.
This program is supported in part by a grant from the Grafton Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.
Attendees of this program will earn 3 tickets for our end of summer raffle.
Mon-Thu 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Fri-Sat 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Closed Sundays
Email:Email us at info@graftonlibrary.org
Phone:Call us at 508-839-4649