Grafton Public Library
Upcoming Events
Unplug with Art
Create art or color beautiful patterns in a quiet space with calm music and de-stress. All materials are provided. This program is FREE to 18+ adults. No registration is required. We look forward to s...
Storytime at Willard House
Join us for a special storytime, fun activities, and see a highlighted feature of the Willard House & Clock Museum. This program is for preschoolers ages 3-5. Registration is required
Tasting Tuesday
Join us in the teen room on Tuesdays for Tasting Tuesdays! Where we try a variety of different pre-packaged snacks and see which is the best! Grades 6-12 Drop in no registration required. Tweens ages ...
Science Explorers: Toothpick Tower
Can you make a tower out of toothpicks and mini marshmallows? Come join Ms. Cyndi for a STEM experiment that is equal parts messy & fun! For children in grades K-5. Registration required.
"Not Just for Young Adults" Book Group
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. In winter months: If school is cancelled, L...
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. In winter months: If school is cancelled, L...
Wednesday Watch Party
Drop in to Watch with us! Drop in no registration required. Tweens ages 10-12 must accompanied by an adult. Ages 13-18 may attend unaccompanied.
Preschool Storytime
Preschool Storytime is a 30-minute program for children ages 3-5. Join Ms.Sarah to share stories, songs, felt board fun, and movement activities. Registration is required.
Paper Quilled Flower Heart Cards
Join us in the teen room maker space for paper quilling Valentines/Palentines Day cards. Open to teens and tweens ages 10-18. Tweens ages 10-12 must have an adult in the building. Registration Encoura...
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 ...
Monthly Book Tasting
Do you love to cook and bake? Want to connect with others who do too? Join us this February at the Grafton Public Library for our monthly gathering of food lovers and kitchen experimenters! This month...
Young Scientists
Join STEM Beginnings for a 6-week series for children, ages 3-6. Children will learn STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) concepts through hands-on activities, story time and simple experi...
Drop-In Cribbage at the Library
Come to the Community Room at the library to socialize and play cribbage. All playing levels are welcome! We have cribbage boards and extra playing cards on hand. You do not need to attend every sessi...
Fri-YAY Game Day.
Join us in the teen room on Fridays for drop in game time. Try your hand at Mario Kart on the Switch or a new game on the PS5. Build a puzzle, beat a friend at scrabble, go on an adventure or solve a ...
Friday Fun!
Drop in for a fun Friday craft project or activity! For children in grades K-5.
Lunar New Year Lantern Deocrating
Join us in the teen room maker space to decorate lanterns for Lunar New Year. It's the year of the Fire Horse! Open to teens and tweens ages 10-18. Tweens ages 10-12 must have an adult in the building...
Crayon Recycling
Join us to learn how to transform old, broken crayons into brand-new, colorful shaped crayons to make and take! All materials will be provided. Drop-in, for all ages.
Daytimers Book Group
Glow Dance Party
Join us for a rocking glow-in-the-dark dance party! Drop in, for all ages.
GPL Mystery Book Group
Kid's Crochet
Have you ever wanted to learn how to crochet? Join us for a kid's crochet program to make a scarf! For children in second grade and up (must be able to tie a knot.) Registration is required.
Sock Puppet Workshop
Join us to make your very own sock puppet! Feel free to bring a (clean) lonely sock if you have one. All other materials will be provided. For ages 5 and up. No registration required - just drop in!
Science Explorers: Straw Rockets
Come join Ms. Cyndi and learn how to make a straw rocket that can really fly! For children in grades K-5. Drop-in, no registration required.
Taylor Swift Trivia
Are you a true Swiftie? Put your knowledge to the test with our Taylor Swift trivia contest! For ages 6 and up. Registration is required.
Movie & LEGO
Join us to watch Elio (2025) and free build with our LEGOs! For all ages. No registration required -- just drop in!
Switch Saturday
Drop in and try your hand at playing some games on our Nintendo Switch, from classic Super Mario to the latest releases, and everything in between! For children ages 7 and up.
Maker Monday
Join us in the teen room maker space for our rotating Monday project. Teens and tweens ages 10-18. Tweens ages 10-12 must have an adult in the building
"Reads Well with Others" Book Group
Comic Creator Club
Learn about the characteristics of comics/graphic novels and then try drawing or writing some of your own! This program is for school aged children in grades 2-5. While creating masterpieces, please k...
Bookworms Bookclub Grades K-1
Join Ms. Kristin for a fun book discussion for kids in kindergarten and first grade! This month, we'll be reading All Right, Already! A Snowy Story by Jory John. From the award-winning creators of Goo...
Bookworms Bookclub Grades 2-3
Explore books with Ms. Kristin in a discussion just for second and third graders. This month, we're reading Amber Brown is NOT a Crayon by Paula Danziger. Even when her best friend is moving away, Amb...
Inspirational Book Group and Guided Meditation
Bookworms Bookclub Grades 4-5
Join Ms. Kristin for a fun book chat designed for young readers in fourth and fifth grade. Grab your copy of Click by Kayla Miller at the library and secure your spot below to encourage your child's ...
An Evening of Love and Listening: Prose and Poetry from the Black Perspective
The artisans of poetry and prose in the American 20th century span the gamut from personal testimonials to essays on the state of the world. In this initial glimpse into their bounteous brilliance, we...
Fakes, Forgeries and Marriages: The Pitfalls of Collecting Willard's Patent Timepiece
The Patent Timepiece or “Banjo Clock” has been in continual production since 1802 when Simon Willard received a patent for this newly designed wall timepiece. In fact, the banjo clock is probably the ...
Dungeons & Dragons: The City of Seven Hills
Welcome to the City of Seven Hills, a unique place where opportunities abound for the enterprising adventurer, both within the city and beyond! Many exciting missions await in this 5th Edition D&D gam...
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 ...
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. In winter months: If school is cancelled, L...
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. In winter months: If school is cancelled, L...
Preschool Storytime
Preschool Storytime is a 30-minute program for children ages 3-5. Join Ms.Sarah to share stories, songs, felt board fun, and movement activities. Registration is required.
Mini Decoupage Clay Pot
We will be decoupaging a small 4" terracotta/clay pot using paper napkins with Mod Podge to transform plain terracotta/clay pots into decorative planters. All materials will be provided. Ages 18+ Regi...
Gardening for Biodiversity - Library Partnership with Mass Pollinator Network
Bookworms Bookclub Grades K-1
Join Ms. Kristin for a fun book discussion for kids in kindergarten and first grade! This month, we'll be reading I Really Want To Be First! by Harriet Ziefert. Meet Really Bird, a small bird who live...
Bookworms Bookclub Grades 2-3
Explore books with Ms. Kristin in a discussion just for second and third graders. This month, we're reading The Egg Incident by Ziggy Hanaor. A JUNIOR LIBRARY GUILD GOLD STANDARD SELECTION A joyous re...
Bookworms Bookclub Grades 4-5
Join Ms. Kristin for a fun book chat designed for young readers in fourth and fifth grade. Grab your copy of Scurry by Mac Smith at the library and secure your spot below to encourage your child's re...
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 ...
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. In winter months: If school is cancelled, L...
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. In winter months: If school is cancelled, L...
Preschool Storytime
Preschool Storytime is a 30-minute program for children ages 3-5. Join Ms.Sarah to share stories, songs, felt board fun, and movement activities. Registration is required.
Child Care at Town Hall Meeting
Want to be more civically engaged but child care is a barrier? Look no further! Join Grafton Rec and Library Staff and volunteers for a night of fun at Town Meeting at Grafton High School. Featuring c...
