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.

Marc Berger Concert

Posted by alliep on 07 August 25

Saturday, September 20, 2025, 12 PM

Marc Berger in Concert

Grafton Town Common, Grafton, Ma

(Rain location: Grafton Public Library Community Room)

We encourage everyone to bring a chair or blanket, as seating will be limited.

Marc’s life has been about pursuing twin passions: creating, recording, and performing his original songs, and exploring the American West. He has performed at Austin’s SXSW Music Festival and the Kerrville Folk Festival and has opened for Bob Dylan and other national acts. His antinuclear anthem, The Last One, was a staple of Richie Havens’ concerts.

Marc’s critically acclaimed album RIDE—a collection of songs centered on the romance of the West—has received national airplay and was licensed by Starbucks for worldwide in-store play.

At this special concert, Marc will perform songs from the album and share unforgettable stories about his experiences as an Easterner in remote parts of the mountain and desert West.

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

2025 READING CHALLENGE FOR JULY

Posted by alliep on 03 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 July!

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.

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!

Memorial Day Closure

Posted by alliep on 13 May 25

The Library will be CLOSED Saturday, 5/24 & Monday, 5/26 in Observance of Memorial Day.

2025 Library Closings Calendar

Posted by mcneilj on 21 January 25

12 Months 12 Books! Are you up for the challenge…? We are!

Posted by lipinskik on 03 January 25

Mass Center for the Book Challenge – 12 Months 12 Books

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

How the Challenge Works:

• Choose a book that fits the monthly challenge.
• 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.

January:  A book published or about the year you were born

February:  A book with the name of a city in the title

Click HERE for some recommendations!

Visit Mass Center for the Book for more details.