Week Calendar

Name: Identifying Scams and Frauds: An Overview of Common Trends and How to Protect Yourself
Start: 2025-01-09T18:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-01-09T19:30:00-05:00
Location: Grafton-Midview Public Library

Featured Events

Identifying Scams and Frauds: An Overview of Common Trends and How to Protect Yourself

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Open

Library Branch: Grafton-Midview Public Library

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Financial & Legal, Special Program

Required

Seats Remaining: 27

Event Details:

An FBI Supervisory Special Agent will review the current cybercrime environment and give tips on how best to protect yourself and your identity online.

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.

Slow Flow Yoga With Crescent Moon Yoga

Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

Open

Library Branch: Grafton-Midview Public Library

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Friends of the Library Sponsored, Health & Wellness

Required

Seats Remaining: 4

Event Details:

Welcome to Slow Flow Yoga! Bring your own yoga mat or beach towel for a calming one-hour session of Slow Flow Yoga with Jill. In this class, you will focus on breathing & moving with the breath.

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.

Dry January Mocktails with Verbena Free Spirited

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Open

Library Branch: Grafton-Midview Public Library

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Friends of the Library Sponsored, Health & Wellness, Special Program

Required

Seats Remaining: 23

Event Details:

Molly Cheraso from Verbena Free Spirited Shoppe discusses "Dry January" with an assortment of mocktail options for the winter months. Sponsored by Read Between the Wines.

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.

Chair Yoga with Karen Jaynes

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

Open

Library Branch: Grafton-Midview Public Library

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Friends of the Library Sponsored, Health & Wellness

Required

Seats Remaining: 17

Event Details:

Keep yourself limber and agile as you head into the New Year with Chair Yoga by Karen Jaynes! Practice mindfulness and guided breathing while combining the movements of yoga. Registration required. Sponsored by Read Between the Wines.

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.

Watercolor Basics with Mary Jo

Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm

View Details

Closed

Library Branch: Grafton-Midview Public Library

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

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

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.

Forensic Genealogy: The New Frontier

Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Open

Library Branch: Grafton-Midview Public Library

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Friends of the Library Sponsored, Genealogy

Required

Seats Remaining: 31

Event Details:

Forensic genealogy is a new buzz-word these days. But what exactly is forensic genealogy? How is it applied? Who needs a forensic genealogist and why?

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.

Murder on the Tracks... An After Dark Murder Mystery Show

Friday, February 28, 2025 at 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Waitlist

Library Branch: Grafton-Midview Public Library

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Friends of the Library Sponsored, Special Program

Required

Seats Remaining: 0

Event Details:

Murder, mystery, and trains! The Candlelight Mystery Players will take you through an exciting whodunnit on the Grafton Express. Dinner will be provided. BYOB. Must be 21 or over. Generously sponsored by Read Between the Wines.

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.

Paper Cricut Creations

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

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

Open

Library Branch: Grafton-Midview Public Library

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Technology Class

Required

Seats Remaining: 1

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.

Filters

On narrow displays, the weekly calendar is wider than the screen. You can side-scroll within this table to view events and reservations for the whole week.

Time	Sun (3/31)	Mon (4/01)	Tue (4/02)	Wed (4/03)	Thu (4/04)	Fri (4/05)	Sat (4/06)
All Day	Request Solar Eclipse Glasses 03/21/2024 @ 9:30am - 04/01/2024 @ 8:00pm Special Program Closed Required Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Grafton-Midview Public Library Room: No Space Program Type: Special Program Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will cross North America, passing over Mexico, the United States, and Canada. On this date, people within a 124-mile-wide band in the State of Ohio will experience a total solar eclipse.
	Closing Closed All Day Branches: Grafton-Midview Public Library Description: The library is closed in observance of Easter.
9 am						This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. AARP Tax Aide Program 9:00am - 4:00pm Adults, Seniors Financial & Legal This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Grafton-Midview Public Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Financial & Legal AARP Tax-Aide volunteers assist patrons with no-cost tax preparation. AARP volunteers will help everyone but specialize in helping seniors. Appointments are required and made by phone ONLY (no in-person or online appointments). Call the library on or after January 17 at 440-926-3317. These appointments will take place at Grafton Midview Public Library in the Community Room.
10 am			This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Always Learning at the Library 10:00am - 11:30am Adults, Seniors Health & Wellness This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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! 4/2/24: Melissa Knapp and Jim Jablonski, Civil War Historian , and Author "The Story Behind Ridgelawn Cemetery's Civil War Monument" 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.		This event is in the "Children" group. Baby Story Time 10:00am - 10:30am Children Storytime This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.
11 am		This event is in the "Children" group. Preschool Story Time 11:00am - 11:30am Children Storytime This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.			This event is in the "Children" group. Toddler Story Time 11:00am - 11:30am Children Storytime This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.
12 pm
1 pm		This event is in the "Children" group. Homeschool Series Monday Session 1:00pm - 2:00pm Children Homeschool Closed Required This event is in the "Children" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Grafton-Midview Public Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Homeschool Required Seats Remaining: 4 Event Details: This program is geared toward homeschoolers in grades 2-6. Signing up for this class will reserve your spot for all MONDAY programs in the series— Additional dates for this session: 1/22,29, 2/12,19,26, 3/4,11,18, 4/1,15,22. 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.		This event is in the "Children" group. Homeschool Series Wednesday Session 1:00pm - 2:00pm Children Homeschool Closed Required This event is in the "Children" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Grafton-Midview Public Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Homeschool Required Seats Remaining: 3 Event Details: This program is geared toward homeschoolers in grades 2-6. 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.			This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Chair Yoga With Crescent Moon Yoga 1:30pm - 2:30pm Adults, Seniors Health & Wellness Closed Required This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Grafton-Midview Public Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Health & Wellness Required Seats Remaining: 6 Event Details: 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) 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.
2 pm
3 pm		This event is in the "Tweens" group. Cancelled Tween Cafe: The Mystery Box 3:30pm - 4:45pm Tweens Video Games/ Other Games Required This event is in the "Tweens" group. Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Grafton-Midview Public Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Tweens Program Type: Video Games/ Other Games Event Details: What is in The Mystery Box? Using only your hands as a guide, you will have to guess what wacky item is being shrouded in The Mystery Box. 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.			This event is in the "Teens" group. Teen Hangout: Video Game & Anime Day 3:30pm - 5:00pm Teens Anime & Manga, Video Games/ Other Games Closed Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Grafton-Midview Public Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Anime & Manga, Video Games/ Other Games Required Seats Remaining: 20 Event Details: We're going to have DOUBLE the fun with Video Games and Manga! TWO-GETHER! 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.
4 pm			This event is in the "Children" group. Cancelled Stellar Starry Creations 4:00pm - 5:00pm Children Arts & Crafts Required This event is in the "Children" group. Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Grafton-Midview Public Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Join us for an astronomical journey where imagination takes flight and young minds craft celestial formations! 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.
5 pm
6 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Fundamentals of Photography with Amy 6:00pm - 7:30pm Adults, Seniors Special Program, Technology Class Closed Required This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Grafton-Midview Public Library Room: No Space Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Special Program, Technology Class Required Seats Remaining: 5 Event Details: Join Amy for individual classes focusing on different aspects of photography each of which will provide you with an assortment of tools for this engaging and rewarding hobby. Students do not need to attend each class but are welcome to do so. Week 1 on 4/2/24: The Fundamentals of Photography Week 2 on 4/9/24: Cell Phone Photography Week 3 on 4/16/24: Indoor Photography Week 4 on 4/23/24: Outdoor Photography 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. Friends of the Library Meeting 6:30pm - 7:30pm Friends of the Library Meeting Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.		This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Quilting: From Art to Zentangle and Everything in Between 6:00pm - 7:30pm Adults, Seniors Arts & Crafts Closed Required This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Grafton-Midview Public Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts Required Seats Remaining: 5 Event Details: Come observe a presentation and demonstration about quilting from Chris Yoo, the current President of the Lorain County Piecemakers Quilt Guild. 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.

Week Calendar

Featured Events

Disclaimer(s)

Photography

Disclaimer(s)

Guaranteed Seat

Photography

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

Guaranteed Seat

Disclaimer(s)

Guaranteed Seat

Disclaimer(s)

Guaranteed Seat

Photography

Disclaimer(s)

Guaranteed Seat

Photography

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

Guaranteed Seat

Photography

Disclaimer(s)

Guaranteed Seat

Photography

Disclaimer(s)

Guaranteed Seat

Photography

Primary tabs

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

Photography

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

Guaranteed Seat

Photography

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

Guaranteed Seat

Photography

Disclaimer(s)

Guaranteed Seat

Photography

Disclaimer(s)

Photography

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

Photography

Disclaimer(s)

Photography

Disclaimer(s)

Guaranteed Seat

Photography

Disclaimer(s)

Guaranteed Seat

Photography