Name: A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words!
Start: 2025-02-17T18:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-02-17T19:30:00-05:00
Location: Grafton-Midview Public Library

A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words!

Monday, February 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Community Room at Grafton-Midview Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Special Program, Technology Class

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors

Event Details:

Words, words, words! Learn how to add captions and words to your pictures for a time-capsule effect, comic strip, meme, or inspirational message for emails, social media, and print...

Open

Required

Open

Library Branch: Grafton-Midview Public Library

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Special Program, Technology Class

Required

Seats Remaining: 5

Event Details:

Words, words, words! Learn how to add captions and words to your pictures for a time-capsule effect, comic strip, meme, or inspirational message for emails, social media, and print. Registration Required.

Nightscapes

Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:15pm

Community Room at Grafton-Midview Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Children

Event Details:

We'll explore the differences between nightscapes, cityscapes and landscapes, look at examples, and create our own artwork.

Open

Required

Open

Library Branch: Grafton-Midview Public Library

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Required

Seats Remaining: 14

Event Details:

We'll explore the differences between nightscapes, cityscapes and landscapes, look at examples, and create our own artwork.

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.

Cellphone Photography with Amy

Monday, March 3, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Community Room at Grafton-Midview Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Special Program, Technology Class

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors

Event Details:

Learn with Amy how to take your cellphone pictures to the next level! Topics will include adjusting the focus, exposure, and flash settings right from your camera app! Learn how to...

Open

Required

Open

Library Branch: Grafton-Midview Public Library

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Special Program, Technology Class

Required

Seats Remaining: 5

Event Details:

Learn with Amy how to take your cellphone pictures to the next level! Topics will include adjusting the focus, exposure, and flash settings right from your camera app!

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.

Paper Cricut Creations

Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am

Community Room at Grafton-Midview Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Technology Class

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors

Event Details:

Learn to make original and creative paper crafts using the Cricut Maker. All supplies will be provided. Please register for only one session.

Waitlist

Required

Waitlist

Library Branch: Grafton-Midview Public Library

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Technology Class

Required

Seats Remaining: 0

Event Details:

Learn to make original and creative paper crafts using the Cricut Maker. All supplies will be provided. Please register for only one session.

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.

Paper Cricut Creations

Thursday, March 6, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Community Room at Grafton-Midview Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Technology Class

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors

Event Details:

Learn to make original and creative paper crafts using the Cricut Maker. All supplies will be provided. Please register for only one session.

Waitlist

Required

Waitlist

Library Branch: Grafton-Midview Public Library

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Technology Class

Required

Seats Remaining: 0

Event Details:

Learn to make original and creative paper crafts using the Cricut Maker. All supplies will be provided. Please register for only one session.

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.

Watercolor Basics with Mary Jo

Saturday, March 22, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm

Community Room at Grafton-Midview Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Friends of the Library Sponsored, Special Program

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors

Event Details:

Let your inner artist shine by learning the fundamentals of watercolor pencils and special effects from artist and instructor Mary Jo Clark. All skill levels are welcome. All suppl...

Waitlist

Required

Waitlist

Library Branch: Grafton-Midview Public Library

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Friends of the Library Sponsored, Special Program

Required

Seats Remaining: 0

Event Details:

Let your inner artist shine by learning the fundamentals of watercolor pencils and special effects from artist and instructor Mary Jo Clark. All skill levels are welcome. All supplies provided. Registration Required.

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 Restoration with Amy

Monday, March 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Community Room at Grafton-Midview Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Special Program, Technology Class

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors

Event Details:

Learn from Amy how to restore and digitize an old photograph so that you can share it and print it. We will use our photo scanner and photo editing software to teach you how to pre...

Open

Required

Open

Library Branch: Grafton-Midview Public Library

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Special Program, Technology Class

Required

Seats Remaining: 7

Event Details:

Learn from Amy how to restore and digitize an old photograph so that you can share it and print it. We will use our photo scanner and photo editing software to teach you how to preserve and print your photographs. Registration Required.

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.

Wild About Trains!

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Community Room at Grafton-Midview Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Science/ STEAM

Age Group:

Children

Event Details:

All aboard! We're making our own wearable trains and taking them for a ride on the rails. Join us for train-tastic fun! Registration required for ages 2-8.

Open

Required

Open

Library Branch: Grafton-Midview Public Library

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Science/ STEAM

Required

Seats Remaining: 12

Event Details:

All aboard! We're making our own wearable trains and taking them for a ride on the rails. Join us for train-tastic fun! Registration required for ages 2-8.

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.

Book Boxes

Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Community Room at Grafton-Midview Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Teens

Event Details:

Repurpose a book into a storage box with a yardstick and decoupage.

Open

Required

Open

Library Branch: Grafton-Midview Public Library

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Required

Seats Remaining: 10

Event Details:

Repurpose a book into a storage box with a yardstick and decoupage.

Indoor Photography with Amy

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Community Room at Grafton-Midview Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Special Program, Technology Class

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors

Event Details:

In this session, Amy will teach you a basic understanding of taking photographs indoors and how to account for low light, cramped spaces, and less-than-perfect settings. You will a...

Open

Required

Open

Library Branch: Grafton-Midview Public Library

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Special Program, Technology Class

Required

Seats Remaining: 5

Event Details:

In this session, Amy will teach you a basic understanding of taking photographs indoors and how to account for low light, cramped spaces, and less-than-perfect settings.

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.

Outdoor Photography with Amy

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Community Room at Grafton-Midview Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Special Program, Technology Class

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors

Event Details:

Celebrate the warmth of Spring! Learn how to take amazing landscape and wildlife photos as our world blooms after a long winter nap. Registration Required

Open

Required

Open

Library Branch: Grafton-Midview Public Library

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Special Program, Technology Class

Required

Seats Remaining: 5

Event Details:

Celebrate the warmth of Spring! Learn how to take amazing landscape and wildlife photos as our world blooms after a long winter nap. Registration Required

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 in observance of Easter.

Closing

Branches:

Grafton-Midview Public Library

Description:

The library is closed in observance of Easter.

Mother's Day Art Workshop

All Day

Childrens Area at Grafton-Midview Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Children

Event Details:

Attention Dads! Bring your child to the Children's Department to create a special piece of artwork for Mom! For ages 0-5.

Library Branch: Grafton-Midview Public Library

Room: Childrens Area

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Attention Dads! Bring your child to the Children's Department to create a special piece of artwork for Mom! For ages 0-5.

Bug Jars

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:15pm

Community Room at Grafton-Midview Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Children

Event Details:

Let's make two types of bug jars! Stretch your imagination and join in the fun!

Open

Required

Open

Library Branch: Grafton-Midview Public Library

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Required

Seats Remaining: 8

Event Details:

Let's make two types of bug jars! Stretch your imagination and join in the fun!

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

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.

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