Please join us in celebrating Senior Library Associate Marilyn Wilcox, who will be retiring on June 30 after nearly 19 years of service in the Children’s Room at the Grafton Public Library. We will be honoring her with a reception on Friday June 30 from 10am-12noon at the Grafton Public Library, 35 Grafton Common, and the community is invited to attend.
Miss Marilyn staffed the children’s room service desk, navigated two library moves and several library renovations with grace and patience. She did a LOT of meticulous shelving and shelf-reading, helped with programs and displays, provided storytime, and served as volunteer coordinator. Miss Marilyn has provided a warm, welcoming presence to families, fostered compassion and kindness towards co-workers, and delivered excellence in connecting the right person with the right book at the right time. She was awarded a level II Paralibrarian Certificate from the MA Library Association in May 2022.
We wish her well and she will be greatly missed! We will both celebrate our joy in the next chapter of her life, and drown our sorrows in her leaving, with cake! Please RSVP via the event on our Facebook Page or directly to Beth Schreiber at 508-839-4649 x1836 or by email at schreiberb@graftonlibrary.org.
Due to decreasing COVID-19 case counts in Grafton, we are able to reduce our Children’s Room “Masks Required” mandate to “Masks Recommended.” Masks can be provided if needed.
Computers, manipulatives, and in-person programming for school-age children is now available, as well.
The remainder of the Library remains Mask Optional.
Looking to read a book to complete a badge? Try one of these:
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Grafton Public Schools Summer Reading Lists and Passport to Learning
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Frequently Asked Questions
When does the summer program start?
You can track your reading on Beanstack from June 1 – September 3. Most of our events for this program will be held between July 5 and August 13. See our Event Calendar for details.
Why should I sign up for Beanstack?
Beanstack is a website and app that allows you to track your reading and participate in fun reading challenges all year long including the summer reading program, winter reading program, 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten and more. By signing up for our summer reading program you’ll earn a discount coupon to Davis Farmland. (Limit one per person.) Physical Davis Farmland coupons can be picked up in the Children’s Room. You must bring the physical coupon with you to Davis Farmland to receive the discount.
Do I need to create an account for each of my children with separate login information for each?
No, Beanstack allows families to register together.
Do I have to log my reading?
No, if you want to complete just the activity badges you can just complete those.
Do I have to complete activities?
No, if you want to just log your time spent reading you can do just that.
What age group is the summer program for?
All ages can participate from birth through 109 years (if you’re older than 109 you can lie about your age 😉
What programs are you offering this summer?
Visit our Event Calendar. There you’ll find all the details on our programs offered this summer.
Do I need to register to attend a program?
Some programs do require pre-registration to participate. If a program requires registration there will be a link on our Event Calendar. Sign ups usually begin 2 weeks before the event.
Will you have the Davis Farmland discount coupons available this year?
Yes. In order to be eligible to receive a discount coupon you MUST register for the Summer Program on Beanstack. You can pick up your coupon pass in the Children’s Room. Use must bring the physical copy of the coupon with you to Davis Farmland.
I’m a parent/caregiver and I read to/with my child or I helped them complete an activity. Can I log that for myself?
Yes!
I’m having trouble. Can you help?
Yes! Email us at info@graftonlibrary.org or reach out to us on social media and we will help you.
Sponsors: The 2022 MA Statewide Summer Reading Program is sponsored by:
