2 GRAFTON-MIDVIEW PUBLIC LIBRARY || MAY - AUGUST 2024 || REGISTER ONLINE AT GMPLIBRARY.ORG Programs require registration unless otherwise noted. Call, click, or visit to register. Saucy Summer Aprons with the Cricut Mondays, 5/13, 6/17, 7/22, 6 PM Join us to learn Cricut Maker basics and create a personalized apron fit for any pit master or chef! Aprons and all supplies are provided to each registered participant. Please register for only one of the three offered sessions. Tai Chi Easy for Seniors Tuesday, 5/14, 6/11, 7/9, 8/13, 10 AM 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. Level-Up Gaming and Anime Thursdays 5/16, 6/20, 7/18, 8/15, 5:45 PM Each month we'll host a unique event designed around games, anime, trivia, role playing or puzzles for an evening of fun and socializing. Each event is followed by a laid-back gathering where you can watch anime, play video games, and make new friends. Pizza and refreshments will be served. 18+ only please. FAVA Paper Sculpture BYOB Event - Friday, May 17, 6 PM - Ages 21+ Monday, July 15, 6 PM - Ages 18+ Join FAVA of Oberlin to learn about and make a paper sculpture. All supplies provided. You must be 21 or over to attend. Integrated Pest Management: What is it and How to Use it in the Home Garden Monday, May 20, 6 PM Integrated pest management is the idea of using multiple pest management methods to regulate pest and disease pressure in our fields and gardens. This talk seeks to take a deeper dive into how we manage pest populations in our home gardens and how we can implement IPM strategies to be more efficient and environmentally friendly with our pest management decisions. Always Learning at the Library Tuesdays at 10 AM 5/21, 6/4, 6/18, 6/25, 7/2, 7/16, 7/23, 7/30, 8/6, 8/20, 8/27 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! Mocktail Adventures: Inspiration for the Sober Curious Tuesday, June 18, 6 PM Molly Cheraso from Verbena Free Spirited Shoppe will offer a presentation that covers the basics of non-alcoholic drink options including traditional liquor alternatives and functional spirits, how to create balanced and delicious drinks at home, health benefits and additional resources. The program includes a demonstration and samples. Circle of Hope with Hospice of the Western Reserve 10 AM Wednesdays, 6/26, 7/3, 7/10, 7/17, 7/24, 7/31, Join Laurie Mason, LISW-S, ACHP-SW, Bereavement Coordinator for the Hospice of the Western Reserve, who will facilitate an educational, six-week grief support group for adults who have lost a loved one. Registration is required and qualifying questions are asked at registration. Library Quest: A Scavenger Hunt Adventure Monday, June 10 - Saturday, July 20 Adventure begins at your Library! Stop by anytime to participate in a special 80th Anniversary scavenger hunt. Details and clues are available at the Information Desk starting June 10th. All adults who complete the scavenger hunt will receive one ticket for Summer Reading and a mystery prize. Please see the Information Department for details. Monday, June 3 - Wednesday, July 3 Join us in celebrating "Cheers to 80 Years" by dropping off photos you've taken at Library events! Receive one Summer Reading ticket for every photo you donate to our community photo display. Photos accepted 6/3/24-7/3/24 and will be on display beginning 7/15/24 through the end of August. Please contact the Information Department for more details. ADULT PROGRAMS SCAVENGER HUNT COMMUNITY PHOTO COLLECTION Adele's Letter FROM THE DIRECTOR
GRAFTON-MIDVIEW PUBLIC LIBRARY || MAY - AUGUST 2024 || REGISTER ONLINE AT GMPLIBRARY.ORG 3 Join a facilitator for a lively discussion of a different inspiring book each month. Feel free to bring your lunch. The title is available in advance for each meeting, while supplies last. May: The Deepest Waters by Dan Walsh June: A Promise to Believe by Tracie Peterson July: Sixteen Brides by Stephanie Whitson August: His Love Endures by Beth Wiseman Inspired Readers Wednesdays, 5/8, 6/12, 7/10, 8/14, 11:30 AM TechBytes: Home Improvement Reference Source Tuesday, May 21, 6 PM 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! Book It! Monthly Book Discussion Thursdays, 5/23, 6/27, 7/25, 8/29, 6:30 PM Join us every month for a lively discussion of adventurous books this summer. Copies of the book are available to pick up from the Library approximately one month prior to the meeting. May: The Beekeeper of Aleppo by Christy Leferti June: The Ride of Her Life by Elizabeth Letts July: The Exiles by Christina Baker Kline August: The White Darkness by David Grann TechBytes: Small Business Source Friday, June 14, 2 PM TECHBYTES What's It Worth? Antique Adventures Monday, June 24, 12 PM Join Gregg Mazurek and his wife Laurel from Collectors Gallery for an exciting and educational Antiques Appraisal Fair where you can explore the worth of your cherished heirlooms, collectibles, and antiques. Whether you've inherited pieces from generations past or stumbled upon hidden gems in your attic, you will leave knowing what your treasures are worth. Bring 1-2 antiques and other collectibles. Please no gems. Call Gregg Mazurek with any questions about items you want to bring: 440-315-9103. You MUST be registered for a timeslot. Please call the Library at 440-926-3317 beginning May 15th to register. Don't miss this unique opportunity to delve into the world of antiques and uncover hidden treasures. Ohio Legal Forms Friday, July 19, 10:30 AM The Air Laboratory of the World: Cleveland Air Races Tuesday, July 16, 6 PM The Western Reserve Historical Society presents a program on the Cleveland Air Races. Cleveland hosted the National Air Races from 1929-49, an extraordinary spectacle meant to showcase new developments in aviation technology. In this program, hear stories of the different races that occurred, the bold and brave pilots who performed death-defying stunts, and the benefits for the city of Cleveland and its new municipal airport. Heritage Quest Online Tuesday, August 20, 6 PM Call the Library for more information. BOOK CLUBS Vintage Recipes from Grafton Thursday, August 8, 6 PM Join Tami Mullins with our new Charlie Cart as she demonstrates vintage recipes from Grafton as well as from northern Ohio. We'll work together to bring the past back to the present in the tasting. All of the recipes come from local cookbooks including the Grafton Village Fire Department Family Favorites, A Culinary History of the Great Black Swamp by Nathan Crook, Home Cooking is a Family Fair compiled by our own Friends of GMPL, and Tasting Ohio by Sarah Bir.
Tuesday Thursday Wednesday Friday Saturday Wednesday Thursday Sunday Monday Sunday Monday Saturday Friday 18 19 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 27 28 29 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 21 22 20 23 24 29 4 20 21 26 25 26 27 22 24 25 Friends Meeting 6:30 PM 28 23 Tuesday Community Photo Collection Begins Today Through 7/3 SUMMER READING BEGINS Family Story Time 11 AM 30 31 30 Inspired Readers 11:30 AM Intergalactic Mayhem: May the 4th Be With You 10 AM - 2 PM Homeschool Year End Celebration 1 PM Saucy Summer Aprons with the Cricut 6 PM Tai Chi Easy for Seniors 10 AM Board Meeting 7:15 PM Level-Up Gaming and Anime 5:45 AM FAVA BYOB Paper Sculpture 6 PM Integrated Pest Management: What it is and How to Use it in the Home Garden 6 PM Always Learning at the Library 10 AM TechBytes Home Improvement Reference Center 6 PM Book It! Monthly Book Discussion 6:30 PM Memorial Day Library Closed Pet Rock Adoption Agency 10 AM - 4 PM Sidewalk Adventure in Chalk 10 AM Always Learning at the Library 10 AM Friends Meeting 6:30 PM MUSH with Noggin the Sled Dog 2 PM Baby Story Time 10 AM Cryptozoology Fact or Fiction 6 PM Library Quest: A Scavenger Hunt Adventure today through 7/20 Family Story Time 11 AM Open Maker Space 4 PM Tai Chi Easy for Seniors 10 AM Board Meeting 7:15 PM Inspired Readers 11:30 AM Baby Story Time 10 AM The Art of Henna 6 PM Open Maker Space 10 AM TechBytes: Small Business Source 2 PM Family Story Time 11 AM Saucy Summer Aprons with the Cricut 6 PM Always Learning at the Library 10 AM Mocktail Adventures 6 PM Adventure Juggler 2 PM Baby Story Time 10 AM Video Game & Anime Day 3:30 PM Level-up Gaming and Anime 5:45 PM Family Story Time 11 AM What's It Worth? Antique Adventures 12 - 7:45 PM Always Learning at the Library 10 AM Circle of Hope with Hospice of the Western Reserve 10 AM Ballooning: The Ultimate Adventure 6:30 PM Baby Story Time 10 AM Monet's Masterpieces 3:30 PM Book It! Monthly Book Discussion 6:30 PM Tummy Time Art Fourth of July 10 AM Library Closed on Sundays until Labor Day Homeschool Year End Celebration 1 PM
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Friday Saturday Thursday Wednesday Sunday Monday Tuesday 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 27 27 1 2 23 24 25 26 5 29 30 Library Closed 28 31 28 29 31 1 ALWAYS Learning at the Library 10 AM 30 Wild, Weird and Creepy 10 AM Always Learning at the Library 10 AM Friends Meeting 6:30 PM Circle of Hope with Hospice of the Western Reserve 10 AM Family Story Time 11 AM Avocado Program for You 2 PM Tai Chi Easy for Seniors 10 AM Board Meeting 7:15 PM Circle of Hope with Hospice of the Western Reserve 10 AM Inspired Readers 11:30 AM Baby Story Time 10 AM Greek Mythology Escape Room 3:30 PM Open Maker Space 2 PM Aquatic Escape: Seahorses & Seadragons 10 AM FAVA Paper Sculpture BYOB 6 PM Always Learning at the Library 10 AM Gravi-Tea Lights Planets 3:30 PM The Air Laboratory of the World: Cleveland's Air Races 6 PM Circle of Hope with Hospice of the Western Reserve 10 AM Baby Story Time 10 AM Video Game and Anime Day 3:30 PM Level-Up Gaming and Anime 5:45 PM TechBytes: Ohio Legal Forms 10:30 AM SUMMER READING ENDS Dragon Training Academy 11:00 AM Saucy Summer Aprons with the Cricut 6 PM Always Learning at the Library 10 AM Circle of Hope with Hospice of the Western Reserve 10 AM Book It! Monthly Book Discussion 6:30 PM Baby & Toddler Olympics 10 AM Dancing Through the Decades 5 PM Always Learning at the Library 10 AM Circle of Hope with Hospice of the Western Reserve 10 AM Transition to College 12 PM Always Learning at the Library 10 AM Friends Meeting 6:30 PM Open Maker Space 10 AM Tai Chi Easy for Seniors 10 AM Board Meeting 7 PM Inspired Readers 11:30 AM Level-Up Gaming and Anime 5:45 PM ALWAYS Learning at the Library 10 AM TechBytes: Heritage Quest Online 6 PM Visit at us at the Lorain County Fair Open Maker Space 4 PM Book It! Monthly Book Discussion 6:30 PM Transition to College 12 PM Vintage Recipes from Grafton 6 PM ATTENTION PROGRAM ATTENDEES - GMPL reserves the right to take photos of participants enrolled in programs or those attending a GMPL event. These photos are to be used strictly by GMPL for the purpose of advertising in future brochures, fliers, our website and social media. We will also make an announcement at the beginning of a children's program when photos are being taken. Those not wishing their child photographed, please raise your hand. That way the photographer knows not to include you or your child. Thank you.
6 GRAFTON-MIDVIEW PUBLIC LIBRARY || MAY - AUGUST 2024 || REGISTER ONLINE AT GMPLIBRARY.ORG FUN PROGRAMS FOR KIDS Pet Rock Adoption Agency Saturday, June 1 10 AM - 4 PM Welcome to our Pet Rock Adoption Program. Discover the joy of bringing home your rock friends and watch as they become cherished members of your family. Every rock possesses its distinct personality, just waiting to be revealed. With our program, you'll receive everything you need to care for your new pet rock, from a cozy bed to a personalized adoption certificate. Join us in celebrating the simple pleasures of friendship and the endless possibilities of pet ownership. Baby and Toddler Olympics Friday, July 26, 10 AM We’re celebrating the 2024 Paris Olympics with our own Baby & Toddler Olympics! Children ages 0-2 will hear a story and participate in Olympic themed activities. Registration begins June 26. Homeschoolers who have been to more than one homeschool session this school year, join us for a celebration of all your hard work and accomplishments! Homeschool Year End Celebration Monday, May 13, 1 PM Wednesday, May 15, 1 PM Tummy Time Art-Fourth of July Friday, June 28, 10 AM Make Fourth of July art with your baby! We'll try to stay clean, but please dress for a mess. Registration for ages birth to 18 months begins May 31. Wild, Weird, and Creepy Monday, July 1, 10 AM Why are so many people afraid of certain animals, such as sharks and snakes? Where do these reputations come from, and how do they affect these creatures? Ask questions and interact with our Aquarium Educator. We'll determine if these animals are as scary as they seem. Avocado Program for You Monday, July 8, 2 PM In this interactive program, kids will learn all about avocados, from their history to their health benefits. They'll discover how to make their own guacamole and get their hands dirty as they learn how to grow their very own avocado tree to take home and nurture. Aquatic Escape: Seahorses & Seadragons Monday, July 15, 10 AM Experience the pages of your books come to life as we explore faraway oceans and learn about some amazing species along the way. Today we will concentrate on Seahorses and Seadragons! This program is live and interactive, so we can ask our own questions along the way! Family Story Time Mondays, 6/3, 6/10, 6/17, 6/24, 7/8, 11 AM Join us for a family story time where we will journey through enchanting tales and adventures with songs, rhymes, and fun! Baby Story Time Thursdays, 6/6, 6/13, 6/20, 6/27, 7/11, 7/18, 10 AM Introduce the world of stories, songs, rhymes, and lap bounces! For babies, birth to 18 months with a caregiver. Programs require registration unless otherwise noted. STORY TIME PROGRAMS Story Time Programs do not require registration.
GRAFTON-MIDVIEW PUBLIC LIBRARY || MAY - AUGUST 2024 || REGISTER ONLINE AT GMPLIBRARY.ORG 7 TWEENS & TEENS Intergalactic Mayhem: May the 4th Be With You Saturday, May 4, 10 AM Join us on May 4th for an epic Star Wars celebration that transcends galaxies! Immerse yourself in the Force and bring the whole family for a day filled with exciting activities, special guests, and intergalactic fun. Our event, "Intergalactic Mayhem," promises an unforgettable experience for fans of all ages. Sidewalk Adventure in Chalk Saturday, June 1, 10 AM 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. Bring your chalk or use ours! Weather permitting. Rain date: June 22. Cryptozoology: Fact or Fiction Thursday, June 6, 6 PM Dr. Brian Parsons, author of Handbook for the Amateur Cryptozoologist, will present a program discussing the study of cryptozoology while also discussing cryptids such as Bigfoot, the Loch Ness Monster, and even some that are local to Ohio. The Art of Henna Thursday, June 13, 6 PM Henna by Sadhana will be coming in to demonstrate the beautiful art of henna. Adventure Juggler Wednesday, June 19, 2 PM Embark on a whimsical juggling journey, uncovering hilariously odd surprises with balls, clubs, and juggling birds. Join this laughter-filled, audience-engaging creative adventure! Video Game and Anime Day Thursday, 6/20, 7/18, 3:30 PM Since it is cottagecore week, we will still be doing our Video Game and Anime day, but with a cozy twist! Gravi-tea Light Planets Tuesday, July 16, 3:30 PM Who would have guessed that tea lights, acrylic paint, and ping pong balls could create a craft that is out of this world! Transition to College Wednesday, July 31 and Thursday, August 1, 12 - 4 PM Dragon Training Academy Saturday, July 20, 11 AM Watch as inventor & time traveler Brock Barnabas visits the present time to recruit some adventurous kids to travel back to Medieval times. They train to help deal with an overpopulation of dragons! Kids are trained to defend against and tame dragons using Brock's amazing science-based inventions and techniques. These two, 4-hour session courses for high school seniors is taught by College Now instructors. This course is designed to prepare intended college students for success in higher education. We will discuss the differences between high school and college academics, study skills, support services, and how to navigate the college environment. Students must attend both sessions. FAMILY PROGRAMS Dancing Through the Decades Monday, July 29, 5 PM Get ready to dance as we journey from the swinging sixties to the funky seventies, the vibrant eighties, and beyond. Join us for a whirlwind tour of music and movement through the decades. 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. TEENS ONLY ALL AGES MUSH, with Noggin, the Sled Dog Wednesday, June 5, 2 PM - Family, All Ages Join Karen Land, a three-time Iditarod participant, and her Alaskan husky, Noggin, as they tell us of their experience steering a loaded sled through challenging terrains and the care and keeping of Alaskan huskies. Don't miss this opportunity to hear Land's insights on her adventures in the 1000-mile Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race and other races across the US and Canada. Ballooning: The Ultimate Adventure - All Ages Wednesday, June 26, 6:30 PM Join us at Willow Park for an epic summer adventure for all ages as we learn about the magic of hot air ballooning from locals Greg and Sherry Miller of Endeavour Hot Air Balloon. Explore and take photos in the balloon basket, find out how hot air balloons are built and named, and hear stories of Greg and Sherry's cross-country adventures in their beautiful new balloon, Phoenix. At dusk, weather and wind permitting, be amazed as they inflate their balloon! We will also be playing games and providing crafts. All ages are welcome. Rain date will be Wednesday, July 10, 2024. TWEENS ONLY Monet's Masterpieces Thursday, June 27, 3:30 PM Explore Claude Monet's world with "Monet's Masterpieces!" Dive into the whimsical landscapes of Monet's imagination, uncovering the magic in his brushstrokes. Young artists will engage in interactive storytelling and hands-on activities, crafting an impressionistic masterpiece inspired by Monet's iconic works. Greek Mythology Escape Room Thursday, July 11, 3:30 PM Embark on an epic adventure into the realm of ancient Greek mythology. Gather your bravest heroes and dive headfirst into the heart of myth and legend as you journey through a labyrinth of challenges and puzzles inspired by the tales of gods, goddesses, and mythical creatures. BECAUSE LEARNING STARTS BEFORE KINDERGARTEN - LIBRARIES TRANSFORM
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