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Integrated Pest Management, what is it and how to use it in the home garden

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Special Program
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Grafton-Midview Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Special Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Integrated pest management is the idea of using multiple pest management methods to regulate pest and disease pressure in our fields and gardens.

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.

Always Learning at the Library

10:00am - 11:30am
Health & Wellness
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!

Mark Valencic presents Birds of NE Ohio via Zoom. Did you know that more than 50 species of birds travel hundreds, even thousands, of miles each spring just to raise a family in NE Ohio?

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.

TechBytes: Home Improvement Reference Source

6:00pm - 6:30pm
Technology Class
Library Branch: Grafton-Midview Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Technology Class
Event Details:

Join one of the Library's Information Desk staff as they go through the basics of how to search individual library databases. No registration is required, just drop in!

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 It! Monthly Book Discussion

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Book Club
Library Branch: Grafton-Midview Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join us every month for a lively discussion of a chosen book. 

Copies of the book are available to pick up from the library approximately one month prior to the meeting.  Please call the library at 440-926-3317 with questions or to check on book availability.

May’s title is The Beekeeper of Aleppo by Christy Lefteri – the unforgettable love story of a mother blinded by loss and her husband who insists on their survival as they undertake the Syrian refugee trail to Europe.

Closed

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Grafton-Midview Public Library
Description:

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

Closed

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Grafton-Midview Public Library
Description:

The library is closed in observance of Memorial Day.

Pet Rock Adoption Agency

10:00am - 4:00pm
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Grafton-Midview Public Library
Room: Childrens Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Welcome to our Pet Rock Adoption Program, where companionship comes in all shapes and sizes! Discover the joy of bringing home your very own rock friend and watch as they become a cherished member of your family.

Sidewalk Adventure in Chalk

10:00am - 4:00pm
Arts & Crafts
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Grafton-Midview Public Library
Room: No Space
Age Group: Family Program
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 22
Event Details:

Transform your assigned sidewalk square into a vibrant adventure of your choosing, as we turn the walkway into a collective masterpiece of imagination and color. Unleash your creativity and take the lead in this interactive and artistic event.

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 weekend through Labor Day weekend.

Community Photo Collection

All Day 6/3 - 7/3
History
Library Branch: Grafton-Midview Public Library
Room: No Space
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: History
Event Details:

Join us in celebrating Cheers to 80 Years by dropping off photos you've taken at library events! Receive 1 Summer Reading ticket for every photo you donate to our community photo display up to 5 total tickets.

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.

Family Story Time

11:00am - 11:30am
Storytime
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.

Always Learning at the Library

10:00am - 11:30am
Health & Wellness
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.

Friends of the Library Meeting

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Friends of the Library Meeting
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.

MUSH, with Noggin, the Sled Dog

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Special Program
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Grafton-Midview Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Special Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Discover the exhilarating world of sled dog racing with three-time Iditarod participant Karen Land and her Alaskan husky, Noggin.

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.

Baby Story Time

10:00am - 10:30am
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 will not be permitted.

Cryptozoology: Fact or Fiction?

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Author Event
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Grafton-Midview Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Author Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

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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.

Closed

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Grafton-Midview Public Library
Description:

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

Library Quest: A Scavenger Hunt Adventure

All Day 6/10 - 7/20
Special Program
Library Branch: Grafton-Midview Public Library
Room: No Space
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Special Program
Event Details:

Adventure begins at your library! Stop by anytime between 6/10/24-7/20/24 to participate in a special 80th Anniversary scavenger hunt. Details and clues are available at the Information Desk starting 6/10/24.

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.

Family Story Time

11:00am - 11:30am
Storytime
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.

Open Makerspace

4:00pm - 7:00pm
Makerspace
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)

Tai Chi Easy For Seniors

10:00am - 11:00am
Health & Wellness
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Grafton-Midview Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
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.

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. 

Inspired Readers

11:30am - 12:45pm
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.

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.

Baby Story Time

10:00am - 10:30am
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 will not be permitted.