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Tai chi

Tai Chi Easy With Coach Catherine

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

Brandon Weis

This Is Gonna Hurt with Author Brandon Weis

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

Lunch and Learn Eaton

Lunch & Learn in Eaton

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

Seniors exercising

Strength and Stability for Seniors

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

Serene yoga image

Chair Yoga with Karen Jaynes

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Register Now
Library Branch: Grafton-Midview Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Keep yourself limber and agile with Chair Yoga by Karen Jaynes! Practice mindfulness and guided breathing while combining the movements of yoga. Registration required. 

Seniors exercising

Strength and Stability for Seniors

Monday, August 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Register Now
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!

Serene yoga image

Chair Yoga with Karen Jaynes

Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Register Now
Library Branch: Grafton-Midview Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Keep yourself limber and agile with Chair Yoga by Karen Jaynes! Practice mindfulness and guided breathing while combining the movements of yoga. Registration required. 

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Board of Trustees Meeting

7:15pm–8:15pm
Trustee Meeting
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)

10:00am–11:00am
Family Program
Friends of the Library Sponsored, Science/ STEAM
Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
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

11:45am–12:45pm
Adults, Seniors
Book Club
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

10:00am–10:30am
Children
Storytime
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

11:00am–11:30am
Children
Storytime
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

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Health & Wellness
Waitlist
Registration Required
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
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

2:00pm–3:00pm
Tweens
Arts & Crafts
Waitlist
Registration Required
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)

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Technology Class
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

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Author Event, Health & Wellness, Special Program, Sports
Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
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

10:00am–12:00pm
Seniors
Health & Wellness, Special Program
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

4:15pm–5:15pm
Teens
Cooking
Open
Registration Required
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

5:45pm–6:45pm
Adults
Book Club, Cooking
Open
Registration Required
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

11:00am–12:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Arts & Crafts, Technology Class
Full
Registration Required
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

12:30pm–2:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Special Program
Offsite Event
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

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Health & Wellness, Special Program
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

2:30pm–4:30pm
Teens
Video Games/ Other Games
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

5:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Anime & Manga, Video Games/ Other Games
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!

10:00am–5:00pm
Children
Arts & Crafts
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
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

11:00am–11:30am
Children
Storytime
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

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Health & Wellness
Waitlist
Registration Required
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

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Special Program, Technology Class
Open
Registration Required
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

10:00am–12:00pm
Seniors
Health & Wellness, Special Program
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.