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Christmas Around the World Holly Jolly Gingerbread Competition

All Day 10/18 - 11/24
All Ages
Arts & Crafts, Special Program
Library Branch: Grafton-Midview Public Library
Room: No Space
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Special Program
Event Details:

GMPL is participating in a county-wide library gingerbread competition sponsored by Christmas Around the World. Bring your any shape, any size "around-the-world" themed gingerbread creation to the library between November 10-14.

Remembering our Military Members Tree Display

All Day 11/1 - 1/6
All Ages
Arts & Crafts, History, Special Program
Library Branch: Grafton-Midview Public Library
Room: No Space
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, History, Special Program
Event Details:

Stop by beginning November 1 - January 6 to view our special Military Members tree. If you created an ornament, you may pick it up on or after January 6, 2025.

Holly Jolly Gingerbread Competition Open Voting

All Day 11/17 - 11/24
All Ages
Arts & Crafts, Special Program
Library Branch: Grafton-Midview Public Library
Room: No Space
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Special Program
Event Details:

GMPL is participating in a county-wide library gingerbread competition sponsored by Christmas Around the World and YOU will decide our best local gingerbread artist!

Moving Forward with Hope

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Arts & Crafts, Special Program, Video Games/ Other Games
Library Branch: Grafton-Midview Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Special Program, Video Games/ Other Games
Event Details:

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

Coding with Miss Sally & VEX IQ Robotics

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Tweens
Science/ STEAM
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Grafton-Midview Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Science/ STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Learn to build highly functional robots with Miss Sally and VEX IQ Robotics based on plastic, snap-together pieces. 

Participants should be able to attend all program dates as each session will build upon the next.

Level-Up Gaming and Anime

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Anime & Manga, Video Games/ Other Games
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Grafton-Midview Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Anime & Manga, Video Games/ Other Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 29
Event Details:

Each month we'll host a unique event designed around games, anime, trivia, role playing 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.

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.

Book It! Monthly Book Discussion

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Book Club
Library Branch: Grafton-Midview Public Library
Room: New Book Area
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.

November’s title is The Color of Water by James McBride – Interspersed throughout his mother's compelling narrative, McBride shares candid recollections of his own experiences as a mixed-race child of poverty, his flir

Open Makerspace

10:00am - 12:00pm
All Ages
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)

Fundamentals of Photography With Amy

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Technology Class
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Grafton-Midview Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Join experienced photographer and library staff member Amy to learn the basics of photography, both indoors and outdoors! Amy will cover different facets of using your camera, whether it’s a traditional camera or a smartphone.

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
Special Program
Library Branch: Grafton-Midview Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Special Program

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.

Closed

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

The Library is closed in observance of Thanksgiving.

Chair Yoga With Crescent Moon Yoga - After Thanksgiving Special

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Health & Wellness
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Grafton-Midview Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Take a break from the holiday rush and spend an hour relaxing and rejuvenating. Join Jill Maiorca of Crescent Moon Yoga for a one-hour session of chair-supported yoga to take care of yourself physically and mentally.

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.

Preschool Story Time

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.

Homeschool Series - Monday Session

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children
Homeschool
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Grafton-Midview Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Homeschool
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

This program is geared toward homeschoolers in grades 2-6. Younger or older grades may attend but please keep in mind content may be too difficult or really easy depending on the age of the child.

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.

Fundamentals of Photography With Amy

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Technology Class
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Grafton-Midview Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Join experienced photographer and library staff member Amy to learn the basics of photography, both indoors and outdoors! Amy will cover different facets of using your camera, whether it’s a traditional camera or a smartphone.

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
Special Program
Library Branch: Grafton-Midview Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Special Program

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.

Elf School NEW TIME

4:15pm - 5:30pm
Children
Arts & Crafts
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Grafton-Midview Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Enroll in Elf School! Kids will craft ornaments and make holiday decorations and other elfish things while enjoying milk and cookies. Get ready for a festive and fun-filled time!

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.

Chair Yoga with Karen Jaynes

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Friends of the Library Sponsored, Health & Wellness
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Grafton-Midview Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Friends of the Library Sponsored, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Join Karen Jaynes for one-hour sessions of chair-supported yoga in September, October, and December. Karen will combine the movements and postures of yoga with active daily living practices to create a holistic movement experience.

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.

Homeschool Series - Wednesday Session

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children
Homeschool
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Grafton-Midview Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Homeschool
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

This program is geared toward homeschoolers in grades 2-6. Younger or older grades may attend but please keep in mind content may be too difficult or really easy depending on the age of the child.

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.

Baby Story Time

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 Story Time

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.

Coding with Miss Sally & VEX IQ Robotics

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Tweens
Science/ STEAM
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Grafton-Midview Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Science/ STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Learn to build highly functional robots with Miss Sally and VEX IQ Robotics based on plastic, snap-together pieces. 

Participants should be able to attend all program dates as each session will build upon the next.

Old Fashioned Christmas

9:30am - 8:00pm
Special Program
Library Branch: Grafton-Midview Public Library
Room: Community Room
Program Type: Special Program