Teens: Take the Teen Patio Games Survey!

Posted by bethg on 03 May 23

Thanks to the generosity of the Capital Campaign and a donor who covered the cost of the Teen Patio, including furniture and gaming tables, we are in a position to buy some tabletops for outdoor gameplay. What should we buy? Teens ages 12-18 are invited to vote for their favorite choice!

Take the survey now!

Free Comic Book Day 2023

Posted by karad on 01 May 23

After you’ve stopped by the library for the Free Comic Book Day giveaways and activities, keep the celebration going with these comics-loving titles!

Kids

• Bill the Boy Wonder: The Secret Co-Creator of Batman by Marc Tyler Nobleman
• Marvel Black Panther: The Ultimate Guide by Stephen Wiacek
• Not Your Sidekick by C.B. Lee (Read now on OverDrive)
• A Parent’s Guide to the Best Kids’ Comics: Choosing Titles Your Children Will Love by Scott Robins (Read now on OverDrive)
• Superman: The Man of Tomorrow by Daniel Wallace
• What is the story of Batman? by Michael Burgan

Teens

• Batman Character Encyclopedia by Matthew K. Manning
• Comics Will Break Your Heart by Faith Erin Hicks
• DC Comics Cover Art by Nick Jones
• DC Comics Encyclopedia: The Definitive Guide to the Characters of the DC Universe by Matthew K. Manning
• DC Comics Year by Year: A Visual Chronicle by Daniel Wallace
• How to Paint Characters the Marvel Studios Way by The Artists of Marvel Studios Visual Development
• The League of Regrettable Sidekicks: Heroic Helpers and Malicious Minions from Comic Book History by Jon Morris
• The League of Regrettable Superheroes: Half-Baked Heroes from Comic Book History by Jon Morris
• Marvel Encyclopedia by Tom DeFalco
• Marvel: The Hip-Hop Covers edited by Axel Alonso, Chris Robinson & Rickey Purdin
• Marvel Year by Year: A Visual History by DK Publishing, Inc.
• The Spectacular Sisterhood of Superwomen: Awesome Female Characters from Comic Book History by Hope Nicholson
• Super Graphic: A Visual Guide to the Comic Book Universe by Tim Leong
• Verona Comics by Jennifer Dugan

Fiction

• The Amazing Absorbing Boy by Rabindranath Maharaj – *On order*
• The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay by Michael Chabon (Listen now or read now on OverDrive)
• A Hundred Thousand Worlds by Bob Proehl – *On order* (Request a copy through interlibrary loan)
• Secret Identity by Alex Segura – *On order* (Request a copy through interlibrary loan)

Comics About Comics

• 75 Years of DC Comics: The Art of Modern Mythmaking by Paul Levitz
• 80 Years of Batman: The Deluxe Edition by Detective Comics
• Aquaman: A Celebration of 75 Years by Various
• The Art of Charlie Chan Hock Chye by Sonny Liew
• Batgirl: A Celebration of 50 Years by Various
• Catwoman: A Celebration of 75 Years by Various
• Comics: A Global History, 1968 to the Present by Dan Mazur
• DC Comics Covergirls by Louise Simonson
• The Love and Rockets Companion : 30 years (and counting) by Marc Sobel and Kristy Valenti
• Marvel Cinematic Universe Guidebook: The Good, the Bad, the Guardians by Mike O’Sullivan
• The Marvel Vault: A Visual History by Roy Thomas
• The Other History of the DC Universe by John Ridley
• PS Magazine: The Best of the Preventive Maintenance Monthly by Will Eisner
• Wonder Woman: 80 Years of the Amazon Warrior by Various

And more!

• All of the Marvels: A Journey to the Ends of the Biggest Story Ever Told by Douglas Wolk (Listen now or read now on OverDrive)
• Comics Confidential: Thirteen Graphic Novelists Talk Story, Craft, and Life Outside the Box by Leonard S. Marcus
• DC: Women of Action by Shea Fontana
• Divas, Dames & Daredevils: Lost Heroines of Golden Age Comics by Mike Madrid (Read now on OverDrive)
• Flapper Queens: Women Cartoonists of the Jazz Age by Trina Robbins
• Jews and American Comics: An Illustrated History of an American Art Form by Paul M. Buhle
• How to Go Steady: Timeless Dating Advice, Wisdom, and Lessons from Vintage Romance Comics by Jacque Nodell
• Mail-Order Mysteries: Real Stuff from Old Comic Book Ads by Kirk Demarais (Request a copy through interlibrary loan)
• Manga for the Beginner Chibis: Everything You Need to Start Drawing the Super-Cute Characters of Japanese Comics by Christopher Hart (Read now on OverDrive)
• Manga for Dummies by Kensuke Okabayashi
• The Many Lives of Catwoman: The Felonious History of a Feline Fatale by Tim Hanley
• Marvel Comics: The Untold Story by Sean Howe (Read now on OverDrive)
• A Marvelous Life: The Amazing Story of Stan Lee by Danny Fingeroth (Listen now or read now on OverDrive)
• The Secret History of Wonder Woman by Jill Lepore (Listen now or read now on OverDrive)
• Slugfest: Inside the Epic, 50-year Battle between Marvel and DC by Reed Tucker (Listen on CD audiobook)
• Investigating Lois Lane: The Turbulent History of the Daily Planet’s Ace Reporter by Tim Hanley
• Peanuts – A Golden Celebration: The Art and Story of The World’s Best-Loved Comic Strip by Charles M. Schulz
• Superheroes! Capes, Cowls, and the Creation of Comic Book Culture by Laurence Maslon (Read now on OverDrive)
• Superman: The High-Flying History of America’s Most Enduring Hero by Larry Tye (Read now on OverDrive)
• Super-Villains: The Complete Visual History by Daniel Wallace
• The Ten-Cent Plague: The Great Comic-Book Scare and How It Changed America by David Hajdu (Request a copy through interlibrary loan)
• Why Comics? From Underground to Everywhere by Hillary L. Chute
• Wonder Woman: Ambassador of Truth by Signe Bergstrom

Teen Room Rules and Procedure

Posted by cushera on 11 October 22

Teen Room Rules

• Earbuds or headphones must be used. No sound coming from electronic devices.
• Respectful language only. No profanity, disrespectful, or unsafe language.
• Remain in the Teen Room. No in and out.
• Noise must be kept at a conversational level.
• Clean up your area before leaving, throwing trash away.

Three Strikes

1. Verbal warning/strike
2. Repeated warning — may be non-verbal
3. You will be asked to leave library property within 2 minutes*

*Groups may be asked to leave if individual members of the group are not following the rules.

When You Can Return

If you are asked to leave for a minor violation, you may return the next day with a clean slate.

Repeated violations may result in a longer suspension from the library.

Immediate Removal

You will be asked to leave IMMEDIATELY if any of the following occurs:

• Picking up, hitting, kicking, chasing another person or taking another person’s property
• Entering a staff area, cabinets, or drawers without permission; misuse of supplies
• Unsafe or destructive behaviors such as vandalism or damage to equipment, furniture, walls, or other library property
• Disrespect to library staff

When You Can Return

If you are asked to leave immediately for unsafe or disrespectful behavior, you may return:

• 1st removal — the next day
• 2nd removal — one week
• 3rd removal — one month

A meeting with the Library Director or manager, and/or a parent meeting may be required to return.

If you return and are on Library property, the Grafton Police Department will be notified and you will be served with a No Trespass Order.

Teen Room Behavior Contract

Beginning 10/11/22, all teens requesting use of the teen room will be asked to sign the Teen Room Behavior Contract, which outlines the rules of the Teen Room and consequences for not following them. This will only need to be completed once and a note will be added on your library card account.

Teen Room Sign In Procedure (updated Friday October 14)

In order to ensure a safe, positive and inclusive space for all tween and teens we are limiting the number of patrons visiting the Teen Room to 22 people. Rooms further are limited by number of chairs (no more than 16 in the gaming room, 16 in the maker space, or 19 in perimeter seating at any one time). There is no congregating in ways that block doors or emergency exits, access to stacks, or life/safety equipment.

Visitors ages 13-17 must sign into the Teen Room to use the space, including the Gaming Room, Maker Space and open seating and browsing. Tutoring Rooms may be reserved on EK Rooms.

Name, grades, address, and phone/email are required to sign in.

Unattended Child Policy

Please note that all tweens and teens must also comply with the Library’s Unattended Child Policy:

• 0-7 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian at all times;
• 8-12 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian remaining in the Library;
• 13+ may be unaccompanied, provided child is able to use Library independently and follow the Library’s Code of Conduct.

Library Lovers Month

Posted by mcneilj on 05 February 21

Here in Massachusetts, we LOVE our Libraries. Massachusetts Libraries play a vital role in ensuring all residents have equal access to information. Libraries are meeting places, community centers, and resources for everyone. During our busy everyday lives, we don’t always get a chance to let our libraries know how much we care about them. And we rarely take the time to share that with our state legislators.

What do you love about the Grafton Public Library ? What critical service does it provide to you or your family? Let us know by uploading a photo or video valentine and we’ll share it with the library community and with the state and local officials.

Spring Bingo

Posted by acusher on 25 March 20

Looking for something to do while you’re staying at home? Try our Stay-at-Home Bingo! Whether you complete a few activities, get a bingo, or go for them all – use these activities to help pass the time. Our pink bingo board is for teens and adults and our yellow board is for kids and families.

Links to additional resources to help you complete prompts are after the bingo boards.

Spring Bingo Resources for Adults

• Read a book available through overdrive/libby
• Write a poem
• Read a magazine
• Learn a new language on Pronunciator
• Practice self care
• Watch a video on Hoopla
• Try Novelist to find your next read
• Play a board game
• Do an exercise video or program
• Attend a virtual zoo or aquarium session
• Listen to music
• Read a poem – check out the Library’s facebook page in April for poems!
• Look up your family history on Heritage Quest

Spring Bingo Resources for Kids

• Watch an author storytime of your choice
• Complete a puzzle
• Help cook or bake in the kitchen
• Attend a Mo Willems virtual art class
• Complete a game or activity on Bookflix
• Watch a video on Hoopla
• Have a dance party with Laurie Berkner
• Listen to Olaf (Josh Gad) read a story
• Read a pair of books on Bookflix
• Redesign a book cover – pick a book that you’ve read and draw a completely different cover for it
• Play a board game
• Attend a virtual museum or art exhibit
• Create your own story walk for your family – create and draw a multi-page story, post pages in order around your house and encourage your family to read your story
• Read a book available on Hoopla
• Do a Kids InfoBit Scavenger Hunt
• Attend a virtual writers workshop with Kate DiCamillo
• Attend a virtual zoo or aquarium session
• Attend a Jarret K virtual art class

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Posted by bethg on 08 January 20

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D&D Cancelled for Friday 12/20

Posted by bethg on 20 December 19

Tonight’s event has been cancelled. Please join us January 17!

New Database: Driving Tests

Posted by bethg on 06 September 19

Practice Exams: Driving Tests

Prepare for your driver’s license exam, or give yourself a refresher with Driving Tests! Customized for Massachusetts, Driving Tests contains 14 car practice tests, 9 motorcycle practice tests, 27 CDL (commercial driver’s license) practice tests, 3 online driver’s manuals (car, motorcycle, CDL) and an FAQ section with detailed answers to over 100 questions.

2019 Summer Reading Program Calendar of Events is now available!

Posted by bethg on 28 May 19

Please visit our Summer Reading Program page for the program details for A Universe of Stories, an all-ages summer library program!

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Travel Back in Time to meet Abby Kelley Foster

Posted by switham on 28 February 19