Children’s Room Events: February 2025

Posted by hannahh on 03 February 25

Need something to do with your little ones this month, or over February school vacation? Check out our list of Children’s Room programs for the month of February! For more information, or to register for a specific program, please visit our events calendar.

Children’s Room Events: January 27 – February 1, 2025

Posted by hannahh on 27 January 25

Monday, January 27

Library Babies: Library Babies is 20-minute program tailored for our tiniest visitors, ages birth to walking. Join us for an engaging experience where we read stories, sing songs, recite familiar nursery rhymes, and interact with the little ones through bounces and finger plays. Parents and caregivers are not just spectators – they play a crucial role in creating a community of support and friendship. This drop-in program provides a wonderful opportunity to meet fellow parents, forge lifelong friendships, and witness the joy of early literacy together. Meets at 9:30 AM. No registration required.

Tuesday, January 28

Arts & Crafts: Drop in and unleash your creativity with seasonal art in this engaging program designed for Grades K-5! Visit the Children’s Room from 5:30-7:00 pm to explore your artistic talents and make something special. No registration required.

Wednesday, January 29

Toddler Time: Toddler Time is a 30-minute program for children who are walking-3 years old. We will share stories, sing songs, and enjoy a variety of movement activities from 9:30-10 AM! No registration required.

DIY Cloud Dough: Drop in to this creative program to make your own cloud dough from 1-3 PM! For ages 5 and up. No registration required.

Thursday, January 30

Preschool Storytime: Preschool Storytime is a 45-minute program for children ages 3-5. Join Ms. Sarah to share stories, songs, felt board fun, and movement activities from 9:30-10 AM! Registration is required.

Friday, January 31

Friday Fun: Drop in for a fun Friday craft project or activity between 3-4:30 PM! For children in grades K-5.

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Recap: Maddie Frost Author Visit

Posted by hannahh on 27 January 25

Our author visit with local illustrator Maddie Frost last Saturday was an absolute blast! Special thanks to Maddie Frost for making our event magical, and thank you to everyone who came to check it out!

Morning Storytimes Cancelled This Week

Posted by hannahh on 21 January 25

Wow, it is cold outside! Due to the freezing temperatures outside and the fact that the heat in our program and Community rooms is under maintenance, we are cancelling morning storytime programs this week, January 20-25, 2025. Hopefully our repaired heating system will be up and running soon! We apologize for the inconvenience.

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.