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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

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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

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

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Slow Flow Yoga With Crescent Moon Yoga

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

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Library Branch: Grafton-Midview Public Library

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

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

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Seats Remaining: 4

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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.

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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.

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We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

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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.

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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

Open

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: 3

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.

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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?

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

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

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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

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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.

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Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

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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.

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Paper Cricut Creations

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

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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.

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Paper Cricut Creations

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

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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.

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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.

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All Day	This event is in the "All Ages" group. Christmas Around the World Holly Jolly Gingerbread Competition All Day 10/18 - 11/24 All Ages Arts & Crafts, Special Program This event is in the "All Ages" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.
	This event is in the "All Ages" group. Remembering our Military Members Tree Display All Day 11/1 - 1/6 All Ages Special Program This event is in the "All Ages" group. Library Branch: Grafton-Midview Public Library Room: No Space Age Group: All Ages Program Type: 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.
	This event is in the "All Ages" group. Holly Jolly Gingerbread Competition Open Voting All Day 11/17 - 11/24 All Ages Arts & Crafts, Special Program This event is in the "All Ages" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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!
10 am			This event is in the "Seniors" group. Lifelong Learning at the Library 10:00am - 12:00pm Seniors Special Program 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: Seniors Program Type: 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. Paul Adams, Lorain County Free Clinic		This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Moving Forward with Hope 10:00am - 12:00pm Adults, Seniors Arts & Crafts, Special Program, Video Games/ Other Games 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: 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.	This event is in the "All Ages" group. Open Makerspace 10:00am - 12:00pm All Ages Makerspace This event is in the "All Ages" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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)
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.
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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: 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.		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: 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.
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3 pm					This event is in the "Tweens" group. Coding with Miss Sally & VEX IQ Robotics 3:30pm - 5:00pm Tweens Science/ STEAM Closed Required This event is in the "Tweens" 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: Tweens Program Type: Science/ STEAM Required Seats Remaining: 1 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.
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5 pm			This event is in the "Children" group. Cancelled Fun with Paper Mache: A Beginner's Guide for Kids NEW TIME 5:00pm - 5:45pm 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: Get ready to dress for a mess as we dive into an amazing paper mache project using flour paste. This is a two-part series, so be sure to plan to attend both sessions. 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.		This event is in the "Adults" group. Level-Up Gaming and Anime 5:30pm - 7:30pm Adults Anime & Manga, Video Games/ Other Games Closed Required This event is in the "Adults" 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 Program Type: Anime & Manga, Video Games/ Other Games 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.
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 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: Community Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Technology Class Required Seats Remaining: 6 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.			Book It! Monthly Book Discussion 6:30pm - 7:30pm Book Club Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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

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