Event List

Board of Trustees Meeting

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 7:15pm - 8:15pm

Community Room at Grafton-Midview Public Library

Program Type:

Trustee Meeting

GMPL Board of Trustees meeting:

The Grafton-Midview Public Library Board of Trustees meet the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7:15 PM in the Meeting Room. Board meetings are open to the public, please call the...

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Library Branch: Grafton-Midview Public Library

Room: Community Room

Program Type: Trustee Meeting

The Grafton-Midview Public Library Board of Trustees meet the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7:15 PM in the Meeting Room. Board meetings are open to the public, please call the Library to confirm meetings if you plan on attending. Other public meetings of the Board of Trustees are posted on the Grafton-Midview Public Library homepage. Visit https://www.gmplibrary.org/board to meet the current trustees and view past meeting minutes.

Bubblemania (at the Old Grafton School)

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Off Site

Program Type:

Friends of the Library Sponsored, Science/ STEAM

Age Group:

Family Program

Step into the world of The Great Lakes Science Center's Bubblemania and learn everything there is to know about these soapy spheres! Why are they shaped the way they are, and why do they look the way they do?

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Offsite Event

Open

Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Family Program

Program Type: Friends of the Library Sponsored, Science/ STEAM

Registration Required

Event Details:

Step into the world of The Great Lakes Science Center's Bubblemania and learn everything there is to know about these soapy spheres! Why are they shaped the way they are, and why do they look the way they do?

Inspired Readers

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 11:45am - 12:45pm

Community Room at Grafton-Midview Public Library

Program Type:

Book Club

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors

Join a facilitator for a lively discussion of a different inspiring book each month. Feel free to bring your lunch.

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Library Branch: Grafton-Midview Public Library

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Book Club

Event Details:

Join a facilitator for a lively discussion of a different inspiring book each month. Feel free to bring your lunch.

Baby Storytime

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am

Community Room at Grafton-Midview Public Library

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Children

Baby Story Time:

Introduce the world of stories, songs, rhymes, and lap bounces! For babies, birth to 18 months with a caregiver.

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Library Branch: Grafton-Midview Public Library

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Storytime

Introduce the world of stories, songs, rhymes, and lap bounces! For babies, birth to 18 months with a caregiver.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs are not permitted.

Toddler Storytime

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am

Community Room at Grafton-Midview Public Library

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Children

Toddler Story Time:

Let your tot's imagination soar as we explore the wonderful world of stories together! For ages 19-35 months with a caregiver.

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Library Branch: Grafton-Midview Public Library

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Storytime

Let your tot's imagination soar as we explore the wonderful world of stories together! For ages 19-35 months with a caregiver.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs are not permitted.

Tai Chi Easy With Coach Catherine

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

Community Room at Grafton-Midview Public Library

Program Type:

Health & Wellness

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors

Join Catherine Mangan to explore the gentle art of Medical Qigong, incorporating mindful movements, breathing practices, self-applied massage, and meditation.

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Library Branch: Grafton-Midview Public Library

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Health & Wellness

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join Catherine Mangan to explore the gentle art of Medical Qigong, incorporating mindful movements, breathing practices, self-applied massage, and meditation.

Disclaimer(s)

Guaranteed Seat

Reserved seats in an event are held for 5 minutes after the event start time. After 5 minutes the Library cannot guarantee a reserved seat in an event.

Photography

There may be photography at this event. Please contact the library staff at the event if you do not want to be photographed.

Closed

All Day

Grafton-Midview Public Library

The library is closed on Sundays from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Normal Sunday hours (1:00-5:00p) resume on 9/7/2025.

Closing

Branches:

Grafton-Midview Public Library

Description:

The library is closed on Sundays from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Normal Sunday hours (1:00-5:00p) resume on 9/7/2025.

Paint & Sip for Tweens

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Community Room at Grafton-Midview Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Tweens

Tweens can unleash their creativity in this fun paint-and-sip class! Follow along to create a masterpiece while sipping something sparkly!

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Library Branch: Grafton-Midview Public Library

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Tweens

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Event Details:

Tweens can unleash their creativity in this fun paint-and-sip class! Follow along to create a masterpiece while sipping something sparkly!

Disclaimer(s)

Guaranteed Seat

Reserved seats in an event are held for 5 minutes after the event start time. After 5 minutes the Library cannot guarantee a reserved seat in an event.

Drop-in Tech Tutor (Eaton)

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Eaton Branch

Program Type:

Technology Class

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors

Stop by our Eaton branch from 2-4pm for help troubleshooting your tech with Ben. No appointment needed, just drop in!

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Library Branch: Eaton Branch

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Technology Class

Event Details:

Stop by our Eaton branch from 2-4pm for help troubleshooting your tech with Ben. No appointment needed, just drop in!

This Is Gonna Hurt with Author Brandon Weis

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Off Site

Program Type:

Author Event, Health & Wellness, Special Program, Sports

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors

Have you ever thought about hiking across the country? What about doing it 3 times in one year?

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Registration Required

Offsite Event

Open

Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Author Event, Health & Wellness, Special Program, Sports

Registration Required

Event Details:

Have you ever thought about hiking across the country? What about doing it 3 times in one year?

Disclaimer(s)

Guaranteed Seat

Reserved seats in an event are held for 5 minutes after the event start time. After 5 minutes the Library cannot guarantee a reserved seat in an event.

Photography

There may be photography at this event. Please contact the library staff at the event if you do not want to be photographed.

Lifelong Learning at the Library

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

Community Room at Grafton-Midview Public Library

Program Type:

Health & Wellness, Special Program

Age Group:

Seniors

Lifelong Learning at the Library:

Join the Library for a weekly educational program, fun games, and included FREE lunch. Come and meet other seniors, socialize, and learn about all the great assistance available in...

7/1/25: Crafting with Tami (requires separate registration) Join our very own Tami Mullins as she guides you through a simple frugal craft.

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Library Branch: Grafton-Midview Public Library

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Seniors

Program Type: Health & Wellness, Special Program

Event Details:

Join the Library for a weekly educational program, fun games, and included FREE lunch. Come and meet other seniors, socialize, and learn about all the great assistance available in your own community on a variety of topics! Lunches provided through a generous grant from Lorain County Office on Aging.

7/1/25: Crafting with Tami (requires separate registration) Join our very own Tami Mullins as she guides you through a simple frugal craft.

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Photography

There may be photography at this event. Please contact the library staff at the event if you do not want to be photographed.

Kitchen Confidence for Young Adults

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:15pm

Community Room at Grafton-Midview Public Library

Program Type:

Cooking

Age Group:

Teens

Learn to cook new recipes on the Charlie Cart with the Kitchen Confidence for Young Adults Cooking Class. We will be exploring nutrition facts with my plate and how to learn valuable cooking skills.

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Registration Required

Open

Library Branch: Grafton-Midview Public Library

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Cooking

Registration Required

Event Details:

Learn to cook new recipes on the Charlie Cart with the Kitchen Confidence for Young Adults Cooking Class. We will be exploring nutrition facts with my plate and how to learn valuable cooking skills.

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Guaranteed Seat

Reserved seats in an event are held for 5 minutes after the event start time. After 5 minutes the Library cannot guarantee a reserved seat in an event.

Photography

There may be photography at this event. Please contact the library staff at the event if you do not want to be photographed.

Adult Cookbook Club

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 5:45pm - 6:45pm

Community Room at Grafton-Midview Public Library

Program Type:

Book Club, Cooking

Age Group:

Adults

Select a recipe from one of the "The Pioneer Woman Cooks" cookbooks available, then at the Customer Service Desk: Register with your selected dish to avoid duplicates.

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Register Now

Registration Required

Open

Library Branch: Grafton-Midview Public Library

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Club, Cooking

Registration Required

Event Details:

Select a recipe from one of the "The Pioneer Woman Cooks" cookbooks available, then at the Customer Service Desk: Register with your selected dish to avoid duplicates.

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Guaranteed Seat

Reserved seats in an event are held for 5 minutes after the event start time. After 5 minutes the Library cannot guarantee a reserved seat in an event.

Photography

There may be photography at this event. Please contact the library staff at the event if you do not want to be photographed.

Sublime Cricut Mugs

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm

Community Room at Grafton-Midview Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Technology Class

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors

Join us to learn the Cricut Maker and sublimation basics to make a beautiful, dishwasher safe mug for enjoying all your delicious daily beverages!

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Full

Library Branch: Grafton-Midview Public Library

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Technology Class

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join us to learn the Cricut Maker and sublimation basics to make a beautiful, dishwasher safe mug for enjoying all your delicious daily beverages!

Disclaimer(s)

Guaranteed Seat

Reserved seats in an event are held for 5 minutes after the event start time. After 5 minutes the Library cannot guarantee a reserved seat in an event.

Photography

There may be photography at this event. Please contact the library staff at the event if you do not want to be photographed.

Lunch & Learn in Eaton

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 12:30pm - 2:30pm

Off Site

Program Type:

Special Program

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors

Join the Library at North Eaton Christian Church in Eaton Township for a monthly educational program and included FREE lunch.

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Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Special Program

Event Details:

Join the Library at North Eaton Christian Church in Eaton Township for a monthly educational program and included FREE lunch.

Moving Forward with Hope

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

Community Room at Grafton-Midview Public Library

Program Type:

Health & Wellness, Special Program

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors

Share your loss of a spouse, parent, adult child, or sibling with others who are experiencing similar grief.

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Library Branch: Grafton-Midview Public Library

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Health & Wellness, Special Program

Event Details:

Share your loss of a spouse, parent, adult child, or sibling with others who are experiencing similar grief.

Bites & Bytes

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Community Room at Grafton-Midview Public Library

Program Type:

Video Games/ Other Games

Age Group:

Teens

Enjoy gaming and sample delicious treats from different countries in each session. Come for the games, stay for the flavors!

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Library Branch: Grafton-Midview Public Library

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Video Games/ Other Games

Event Details:

Enjoy gaming and sample delicious treats from different countries in each session. Come for the games, stay for the flavors!

Level-Up Gaming and Anime

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Community Room at Grafton-Midview Public Library

Program Type:

Anime & Manga, Video Games/ Other Games

Age Group:

Adults

Each month, we'll host a unique event designed around games, anime, trivia, roleplaying, or puzzles for an evening of fun and socializing.

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Library Branch: Grafton-Midview Public Library

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Anime & Manga, Video Games/ Other Games

Event Details:

Each month, we'll host a unique event designed around games, anime, trivia, roleplaying, or puzzles for an evening of fun and socializing.

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Perler Extravaganza!

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 5:00pm

Childrens Area at Grafton-Midview Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Children

Join us at the library for a fun and creative Perler Bead crafting session! Patrons can design and fuse colorful beads into unique shapes, characters, and patterns.

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Library Branch: Grafton-Midview Public Library

Room: Childrens Area

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Join us at the library for a fun and creative Perler Bead crafting session! Patrons can design and fuse colorful beads into unique shapes, characters, and patterns.

Closed

All Day

Grafton-Midview Public Library

The library is closed on Sundays from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Normal Sunday hours (1:00-5:00p) resume on 9/7/2025.

Closing

Branches:

Grafton-Midview Public Library

Description:

The library is closed on Sundays from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Normal Sunday hours (1:00-5:00p) resume on 9/7/2025.

Preschool Storytime

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am

Community Room at Grafton-Midview Public Library

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Children

Preschool Story Time:

Join us for a magical journey through enchanting tales and adventures with songs, rhymes, and fun! For ages 3-5 with a caregiver.

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Library Branch: Grafton-Midview Public Library

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Storytime

Join us for a magical journey through enchanting tales and adventures with songs, rhymes, and fun! For ages 3-5 with a caregiver.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs are not permitted.

Strength and Stability for Seniors

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Community Room at Grafton-Midview Public Library

Program Type:

Health & Wellness

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors

This course will address functional fitness for adults to help increase independence, improve quality of life, and improve muscle mass and resilience for longevity. We will work on balance, gait, strength, and power while having fun!

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Registration Required

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Library Branch: Grafton-Midview Public Library

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Health & Wellness

Registration Required

Event Details:

This course will address functional fitness for adults to help increase independence, improve quality of life, and improve muscle mass and resilience for longevity. We will work on balance, gait, strength, and power while having fun!

Disclaimer(s)

Guaranteed Seat

Reserved seats in an event are held for 5 minutes after the event start time. After 5 minutes the Library cannot guarantee a reserved seat in an event.

Photography

There may be photography at this event. Please contact the library staff at the event if you do not want to be photographed.

Photo Storage and Organization

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Community Room at Grafton-Midview Public Library

Program Type:

Special Program, Technology Class

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors

Join Amy as she explains and demonstrates the different options available for organizing and storing your photographs.

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Register Now

Registration Required

Open

Library Branch: Grafton-Midview Public Library

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Special Program, Technology Class

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join Amy as she explains and demonstrates the different options available for organizing and storing your photographs.

Disclaimer(s)

Guaranteed Seat

Reserved seats in an event are held for 5 minutes after the event start time. After 5 minutes the Library cannot guarantee a reserved seat in an event.

Photography

There may be photography at this event. Please contact the library staff at the event if you do not want to be photographed.

Lifelong Learning at the Library

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

Community Room at Grafton-Midview Public Library

Program Type:

Health & Wellness, Special Program

Age Group:

Seniors

Lifelong Learning at the Library:

Join the Library for a weekly educational program, fun games, and included FREE lunch. Come and meet other seniors, socialize, and learn about all the great assistance available in...

7/1/25: Crafting with Tami (requires separate registration) Join our very own Tami Mullins as she guides you through a simple frugal craft.

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Library Branch: Grafton-Midview Public Library

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Seniors

Program Type: Health & Wellness, Special Program

Event Details:

Join the Library for a weekly educational program, fun games, and included FREE lunch. Come and meet other seniors, socialize, and learn about all the great assistance available in your own community on a variety of topics! Lunches provided through a generous grant from Lorain County Office on Aging.

7/1/25: Crafting with Tami (requires separate registration) Join our very own Tami Mullins as she guides you through a simple frugal craft.

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Photography

There may be photography at this event. Please contact the library staff at the event if you do not want to be photographed.

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