The Grafton Public Library endeavors to create a welcoming environment at the Library, both inside the building and in the parking lot and library grounds. Visitors are invited to park in the Library's parking lot.

Use of the Library parking lot and grounds must conform to applicable laws, regulations and the Library's Code of Conduct. Per the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners and in compliance with the Massachusetts Public Library Construction Program (MPLCP) grant, the Grafton Public Library's parking lot and grounds are intended solely for the use of Library visitors; during closed hours, parking lot use is limited to Library-related business such as after-hours meetings and events, returning material, and Wi-Fi use.

I. Free Parking

  1. Parking is reserved solely for Library visitors and employees during Library hours of operation and Library events.
  2. Parking on the premises for non-affiliated events is allowed only with permission from the Library Director or their designee.
  3. Overnight parking is prohibited.
  4. Parking is permitted within lined spaces only.
  5. Parking in handicapped spaces is permitted only with a valid plate or placard. If handicapped parking is full, staff will make reasonable accommodations to get Library materials and resources to and from patrons.
  6. Parking is not permitted in the striped spaces adjacent to the handicapped space.
  7. Parking at electric vehicle charging stations is limited to electric vehicles — see the Electric Vehicle Charging section below.
  8. Grafton Public Library is not liable for any damage or theft caused to any person, property, bicycle, vehicle, or contents thereof, while parked in the Grafton Public Library parking lot.
  9. All moving vehicle accidents occurring on Library property must be reported immediately to the Grafton Police Department and staff must complete an Incident Report.
  10. A parking lot attendant may be designated to oversee Library parking during Library/Town events.
  11. Non-library visitors may be directed to free public municipal parking around the Common.
  12. Staff will contact authorities if/when a violation of local, state or federal law occurs.
  13. Violators may be towed at the owner's expense.
  14. Repeat offenders may receive no-trespass warnings.

II. Electric Vehicle Charging

  1. The Library provides four (4) electric vehicle charging stations for use by Library visitors. The charging stations are managed by AmpUp. The Library's Parking Policy applies to all vehicles and visitors using the Electric Vehicle Charging Stations.
  2. Charging stations are reserved for electric vehicles only.
  3. Charging stations are available on a first-come, first-served basis. The Library may limit use to a reservations-only basis as needed in the future.
  4. Payment may be made via a smartphone — download the AmpUp app to your Apple or Android device and scan the QR code at the 35 Grafton Common location.
  5. An hourly fee will be charged; please scan the QR code on the charging station for the current rates.
  6. One (1) hour after a car is fully charged, if a vehicle remains on site, plugged in, not charging and preventing other users from charging, an additional fee will be assessed; please scan the QR code on the charging station for the current rates.
  7. When all charging stations are occupied and a vehicle is not being charged and is taking up space, there is a full occupancy surcharge; please scan the QR code on the charging station for the current rates.
  8. Any fees collected will be deposited to a Town General Fund.
  9. Visitor information is opt-in and collected by AmpUp and provided to the Grafton Public Library. For maximum anonymity, we recommend using your Apple or Android account to set up your AmpUp account.

Should any patron be dissatisfied with the reasonable accommodations offered, they may follow the appeals process as outlined on the library's website, https://graftonlibrary.org.

Approved by Board of Library Trustees August 28, 2019
Revised: July 28, 2021; March 22, 2023