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Summer Reading & Recreation at GMPL - Now-July 31.
Grafton-Midview Library It’s not too late to read, discover and learn with us this summer! Tiffany
The library has Summer Reading & Recreation Challenges for
The Grafton-Midview Public Library is located at 983 Main babies, children, teens and adults, so everyone can participate in These words I write are straight from my heart,
Street, in Grafton. Please contact the library if you have any the fun and win prizes. All ages are now using our new online all that she does is more than art.
questions regarding any of these great programs at (440) 926- reading log, Beanstack. Beanstack’s user-friendly interface and She cares for her family first and foremost,
3317 or visit our website at www.gmplibrary.org. Follow us on convenient mobile app allow you to participate in our Tails and she does this and more and never a boast.
social media for news and program updates. Tales summer fun from wherever you are. Create an account for She’s first to offer to bring help and food,
GMPL resumed normal hours of operation on June 1. Hours yourself or one for your whole family at gmplibrary.beanstack. when there is a need for neighborly good.
are: Monday, Tuesday & Thursday, from 9:30 a.m. - 8 p.m.; org. To learn more about Beanstack and challenge details, click Her mom taught her well of this I’ll attest,
Wednesday & Saturday, from 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Friday from on the special icon on the home page of our website. of this you can see I think she’s the best.
9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.; and Sunday from 1-5 p.m. (from Labor Day Music & Movement - Thursdays, July 1 & 8, at 10 a.m. My own child who’s now gone away,
- Memorial Day). Toddlers and high-energy preschoolers will love this program! it’s fifteen years but seems yesterday.
GMPL is closed Monday, July 5, in observance of the 4th of Learn your letters, explore numbers and interact with a great sto- God gave me another to help fill the space,
July holiday. Please use our book drop on the parking lot side of ry while you move to the music. This program will take place on a sweetheart she is and does this with grace.
the building to return items. We hope you and your family have the west lawn and driveway. Parent participation is encouraged! If she is a friend then count yourself lucky,
a safe and happy holiday. Social distancing and masks required. she’s loyal and kind, but can be quite plucky.
Free Summer Lunches Monday - Friday - Kids up to age 18 Family Storytime - Tuesday, July 6, at 10 a.m. Join us Tues-
A wife a mother a sister and more,
can enjoy a free lunch at two locations within our community. day mornings via Zoom for a virtual storytime. Explore the mys- there’s no one better to see at our door.
Kids and parents can enjoy a free program from staff librarians, tery box, sing songs and enjoy great stories. Just include your
SNAP-Ed or Sally Hennessy from the Ohio State Extension of- child’s name and your email address when you sign up to receive If she gets a lemon she makes lemonade,
fice a half-hour before lunch is served. Lunches are available at a private invitation to join. she doesn’t complain although that’s okay.
Colonial Oaks Park pavilion, at 10425 Middle Avenue, in Elyria, Animal Poetry - Tuesday, July 6, at 4 p.m. Tweens and teens If you were wondering who this girl might be,
from 12-1 p.m. or the Grafton-Midview Public Library, from in grades 5-12 can come outside with us and compose poetry. her name is none other than our Tiffany.
12:30-1:30 p.m. We will meet in the grassy area next to the library. Registration
Tails & Tales Pet Contest - Now through July 30. To cele- is required. Rain date: July 8. Love, Mom Tackett
brate our summer of Tails and Tales, we’re having one tail-wag- Who Tells Your Story Monthly Book Club - Thursday, July 8,
ging contest! Submit a photo of your pet for the chance to win at 6:30 p.m. Who Tells Your Story is an all ages book discussion
the title of the Cutest Pet! Submissions close Saturday, July 3. group where we primarily explore titles from “Own Voices” au- SENIOR OUTREACH PROGRAM
Voting begins on Monday, July 5. Our top three winners will be thors, or authors who are from a marginalized/underrepresented Sponsored by North Ridgeville Seniors, Inc. with
revealed at our Pet Parade on Saturday, July 31! Winners will group writing about their own experiences and/or writing from
get all the bragging rights and a prize. All pets are welcome to their own perspective. Author visits include Saadia Faruqi, Laura programs being held at Hinkson Hysell VFW Post
enter. Prizes include: 1st Place - A custom 16” x 24” canvas por- Shovan and Lisa Fipps! Our July selection is A Place at the Ta- 3341 Banquet Hall - 783 Huron Street in Grafton
trait of your pet from Crown & Paw; 2nd Place - Grooming gift ble, by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan. Sixth graders Sara and The Grafton/LaGrange areas are looking for Meals on Wheels
certificate valued at $50, grooming location TBD; 3rd Place - Elizabeth could not be more different. However, when the girls drivers. To become a driver, contact EMILY @ 353-0829.
One-month subscription to Bark Box or Meow Box. Box will meet in a South Asian cooking class, they form a shaky alliance
consist of a small assortment of toys and treats centered around that gradually deepens, and they plan to make the most amazing, These Programs are Available to ALL SENIORS at NO CHARGE.
a special theme. mouth-watering cross-cultural dish together to win a spot on lo- 6/22 at 2:00 pm Senior Exercise Class being
cal food shows. Although they make good cooking partners, can instructed by Debi’s Personal Training with
Now Accepting they learn to trust each other enough to become true friends? fruit and juice for participants.
Register today by calling, clicking or visiting the library.
Splatter Paint - Saturday, July 10. Get in touch with your
New Smiles! inner Jackson Pollock and try splatter painting. Sign up for one 6/29 at 2:00 pm Senior Exercise Class being
instructed by Debi’s Personal Training with fruit
Comprehensive dental care for of our five-minute appointment slots by calling the Library at and juice for participants.
(440) 926-3317: Kids and parents from 10-11 a.m.; Teens from
the whole family! 11 a.m - 12 p.m.; Adults from 12-1 p.m. Things will get messy, STARTING IN JULY WE WILL BE GOING BACK TO
so please dress appropriately. The rain date is Saturday, July 17, SIT DOWN DINNERS!
We accept most insurances with the same times. 7/1 at 2:00 pm Sign up for Senior
It’s hAPPening! GMPL’s New App is Here! - Take the Graf-
Schedule your appointment Today! ton-Midview Public Library on the go! Our new mobile app turns Dinner to be held 7/8/2021 at
your smartphone or tablet into a library at your fingertips. You 5:30pm. Two names per phone call only.
440.406.8181 can instantly tap into library resources…anytime, anywhere! • If you have questions on these programs, please contact
Features include access to our physical and digital collection,
10247 Dewhurst Rd., Elyria viewing events by date, scanning a store book by ISBN barcode the VFW’s Canteen Manager by calling 440-926-3341.
www.deakmedicaldentistry.com to see if the book is available in our collection, checking items • The VFW Hall is available for rent to use for your special
out within the app and much more. Need help downloading? Ask occasions. Call 440-926-3341 and ask for the Canteen
a Library Associate for help. Manager for additional information.

CHILDREN'S TEEN PROGRAMS
PROGRAMS Mindful Maddie

Family Storytime June virtual escape room available
Tuesdays, June 22, 29, July 6, 10 AM on our website 24/7

Music & Movement Field Day Fun
Thursdays, June 24, July 1, 10 AM July virtual escape room available

Nature Play: Worm races on our website 24/7
Tuesday, June 29, 2 PM YA Book Bundles
Monday, June 28, 12 PM
Summer Reading & ADULT PROGRAMS Wreck This Journal Club

Recreation Program Monthly Book Discussion Tuesday, June 22, 4 PM
Thursday, June 24, 6:30 PM

Nature Hike with
These programs take place between the Metro Parks Tails & Tales Pet Contest
June 21 and July 3. Most programs are Friday, June 25, 10 AM
“in-person.” Registration is required Now through July 30
for most programs and seating is To celebrate our summer of Tails and Tales,
limited. Call, click, or visit the Library Free Summer Lunches we're having one tail-wagging contest!
to register. Through July 30 Submit a photo of your pet for the chance to
win the title of the Cutest Pet! Voting starts
Kids ages 18 & under eat FREE Monday - Friday July 5 and our three winners will be revealed at
Lunches available at: our Pet Parade! Winners will get all the
Colonial Oaks Pavilion 12 - 1 PM bragging rights and a prize. All pets are
Grafton-Midview Public Library 12:30 - 1:30 PM welcome to enter. Visit the Library's
A fun program begins one-half hour homepage for more information on photo
before lunch. submissions and prizes.

Library Hours

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
9:30 AM - 8 PM
Wednesday & Saturday
9:30 AM - 5 PM
Friday
9:30 AM - 6 PM
Sunday
1 - 5 PM
Closed Memorial Day
through Labor Day
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