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Grafton-Midview Public Library

The Library is closed on Sundays from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend.

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The Library is closed on Sundays from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend.

Wild, Weird, & Creepy

Monday, July 1, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Childrens Area at Grafton-Midview Public Library
Program Type:
Special Program
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Why are so many people afraid of certain animals such as sharks and snakes? Where do these reputations come from and how do they affect these creatures? During this Aquarium advent...

Required
Library Branch: Grafton-Midview Public Library
Room: Childrens Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Special Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Why are so many people afraid of certain animals such as sharks and snakes? Where do these reputations come from and how do they affect these creatures?

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.

Senior Citizens smiling

Always Learning at the Library

Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Community Room at Grafton-Midview Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
ALWAYS Learning at the Library:

Join the Library and Grafton's own Always Best Care Senior Services for a weekly educational program, fun games, and included FREE lunch. Come and meet other seniors, socialize, an...

Event Details:

Leah Finegold from City Fresh provides information about her organization and healthy, seasonal eating. 

Library Branch: Grafton-Midview Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join the Library and Grafton's own Always Best Care Senior Services 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!

Leah Finegold from City Fresh provides information about her organization and healthy, seasonal eating. 

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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Friends of the Library Meeting

Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Grafton-Midview Public Library
Program Type:
Friends of the Library Meeting
Friends of the Library meeting:

The GMPL regular monthly Friends meetings on the first Tuesday evening of the month are always open to the public.  If you are interested in joining the Friends of the Library...

Library Branch: Grafton-Midview Public Library
Room: Community Room
Program Type: Friends of the Library Meeting

The GMPL regular monthly Friends meetings on the first Tuesday evening of the month are always open to the public.  If you are interested in joining the Friends of the Library, visit their site at https://www.gmplibrary.org/friends or pick up an application at the Customer Service Desk in the Library.

The Friends of the Grafton Midview Public Library is a 501C3, non-profit organization of area residents.

Our purpose is to promote interest in the Grafton-Midview Public Library and to improve and expand their services to our community.  Friends provide financial and volunteer help and actively participate in Library functions.

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Circle of Hope With Hospice of the Western Reserve

Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Room at Grafton-Midview Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Join Laurie Mason, LISW-S, ACHP-SW, Bereavement Coordinator for the Hospice of the Western Reserve, who will facilitate an educational, six-week grief support group for adults who ...

Required
Library Branch: Grafton-Midview Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Join Laurie Mason, LISW-S, ACHP-SW, Bereavement Coordinator for the Hospice of the Western Reserve, who will facilitate an educational, six-week grief support group for adults who have lost a loved one.

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 weekend through Labor Day weekend.

Closing
Branches:
Grafton-Midview Public Library
Description:

The Library is closed on Sundays from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend.

Family Story Time

Monday, July 8, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Community Room at Grafton-Midview Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join us for a family story time where we will journey through enchanting tales and adventures with songs, rhymes, and fun! 

Library Branch: Grafton-Midview Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for a family story time where we will journey through enchanting tales and adventures with songs, rhymes, and fun! 

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 will not be permitted.

Avocado Program for You!

Monday, July 8, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Community Room at Grafton-Midview Public Library
Program Type:
Special Program
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

In this interactive program, kids will learn all about avocados, from their history to their health benefits. They'll discover how to make their own guacamole and get their hands d...

Required
Library Branch: Grafton-Midview Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Special Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

In this interactive program, kids will learn all about avocados, from their history to their health benefits.

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.

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Tai Chi Easy For Seniors

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Room at Grafton-Midview Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Seniors
Event Details:

Join Annamarie Pamphilis to explore the gentle art of Tai Chi, incorporating mindful movements, breathing practices, self-applied massage, and meditation. Generously sponsored by A...

Required
Library Branch: Grafton-Midview Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Join Annamarie Pamphilis to explore the gentle art of Tai Chi, incorporating mindful movements, breathing practices, self-applied massage, and meditation. Generously sponsored by ABC Grafton.  

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.

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Board of Trustees Meeting

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 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...

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. 

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Circle of Hope With Hospice of the Western Reserve

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Room at Grafton-Midview Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Join Laurie Mason, LISW-S, ACHP-SW, Bereavement Coordinator for the Hospice of the Western Reserve, who will facilitate an educational, six-week grief support group for adults who ...

Required
Library Branch: Grafton-Midview Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Join Laurie Mason, LISW-S, ACHP-SW, Bereavement Coordinator for the Hospice of the Western Reserve, who will facilitate an educational, six-week grief support group for adults who have lost a loved one.

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.

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Inspired Readers

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:45pm
Community Room at Grafton-Midview Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Inspired Readers:

Join a facilitator for a lively discussion of a different inspiring book each month. Feel free to bring your lunch.The title for each meeting will be available in the library in ad...

Event Details:

May: The Deepest Waters by Dan WalshJune: A Promise to Believe by Tracie PetersonJuly: Sixteen Brides by Stephanie WhitsonAugust: His Love Endures by Beth Wisem...

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.

The title for each meeting will be available in the library in advance of the meeting, while supplies last. Call the library at 440-926-3317 for more information or to place a book on hold.

May: The Deepest Waters by Dan Walsh

June: A Promise to Believe by Tracie Peterson

July: Sixteen Brides by Stephanie Whitson

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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Ballooning: The Ultimate Adventure RAIN DATE

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Special Program
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

(RAIN DATE) Join us at Willow Park for an epic summer adventure for all ages as we learn about the magic of hot air ballooning from locals Greg and Sherry Miller of Endeavour Hot A...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Special Program
Event Details:

(RAIN DATE) Join us at Willow Park for an epic summer adventure for all ages as we learn about the magic of hot air ballooning from locals Greg and Sherry Miller of Endeavour Hot Air Balloon.

Baby Story Time

Baby Story Time

Thursday, July 11, 2024 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.

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 will not be permitted.

Greek Mythology Escape Room

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Community Room at Grafton-Midview Public Library
Program Type:
Special Program
Age Group:
Tweens
Event Details:

Embark on an epic adventure into the realm of ancient Greek mythology with our thrilling children's escape room experience. Gather your bravest heroes and dive headfirst into the h...

Required
Library Branch: Grafton-Midview Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Special Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Embark on an epic adventure into the realm of ancient Greek mythology with our thrilling children's escape room experience.

Open Makerspace

Friday, July 12, 2024 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room at Grafton-Midview Public Library
Program Type:
Makerspace
Age Group:
All Ages
Makerspace:

GMPL offers a selection of equipment listed below in our open Makerspace times.  Equipment is available on a first-come, first-serve basis.  Users must provide their own ...

Library Branch: Grafton-Midview Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Makerspace

GMPL offers a selection of equipment listed below in our open Makerspace times.  Equipment is available on a first-come, first-serve basis.  Users must provide their own materials for most equipment.  All users must take a brief tutorial for the equipment being used and further support may be available upon request.

  • Cricut Maker
  • Epson Expression 11000XL Flatbed Scanner
  • Button Maker
  • Accu-cut Die Cutter
  • Laminator (user charge per foot of material)

Closed

All Day
Grafton-Midview Public Library

The Library is closed on Sundays from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend.

Closing
Branches:
Grafton-Midview Public Library
Description:

The Library is closed on Sundays from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend.

Aquatic Escape: Seahorses & Seadragons

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Childrens Area at Grafton-Midview Public Library
Program Type:
Special Program
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Experience the pages of your books come to life as we explore faraway oceans and learn about some amazing species along the way. Today we will concentrate on Seahorses and Seadrago...

Required
Library Branch: Grafton-Midview Public Library
Room: Childrens Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Special Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Experience the pages of your books come to life as we explore faraway oceans and learn about some amazing species along the way. Today we will concentrate on Seahorses and Seadragons!

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.

torn paper landscape

FAVA Paper Sculpture

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Grafton-Midview Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Join FAVA of Oberlin to learn about and make a paper sculpture. All supplies provided.

Required
Library Branch: Grafton-Midview Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Join FAVA of Oberlin to learn about and make a paper sculpture. All supplies provided.

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.

Senior Citizens smiling

Always Learning at the Library

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Community Room at Grafton-Midview Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
ALWAYS Learning at the Library:

Join the Library and Grafton's own Always Best Care Senior Services for a weekly educational program, fun games, and included FREE lunch. Come and meet other seniors, socialize, an...

Library Branch: Grafton-Midview Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness

Join the Library and Grafton's own Always Best Care Senior Services 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!

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.

Gravi-Tea Light Planets

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teen Zone at Grafton-Midview Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Who would have guessed that tea lights, acrylic paint, and ping pong balls could create a craft that is out of this world! 

Required
Library Branch: Grafton-Midview Public Library
Room: Teen Zone
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Who would have guessed that tea lights, acrylic paint, and ping pong balls could create a craft that is out of this world! 

Disclaimer(s)

Photography

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

Cleveland Air Races WRHS Adult Summer Reading Adventure

The Air Laboratory of the World: Cleveland's Air Races

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at Grafton-Midview Public Library
Program Type:
History
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

The Western Reserve Historical Society presents a program on the Cleveland's Air Races. Cleveland hosted the National Air Races from 1929-49, an extraordinary spectacle meant to sh...

Required
Library Branch: Grafton-Midview Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: History
Required
Seats Remaining: 35
Event Details:

The Western Reserve Historical Society presents a program on the Cleveland's Air Races. Cleveland hosted the National Air Races from 1929-49, an extraordinary spectacle meant to showcase new developments in aviation technology.

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Circle of Hope With Hospice of the Western Reserve

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Room at Grafton-Midview Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Join Laurie Mason, LISW-S, ACHP-SW, Bereavement Coordinator for the Hospice of the Western Reserve, who will facilitate an educational, six-week grief support group for adults who ...

Required
Library Branch: Grafton-Midview Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Join Laurie Mason, LISW-S, ACHP-SW, Bereavement Coordinator for the Hospice of the Western Reserve, who will facilitate an educational, six-week grief support group for adults who have lost a loved one.

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.

Baby Story Time

Baby Story Time

Thursday, July 18, 2024 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.

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 will not be permitted.