Events this week

Stuffie Sleepover This link opens in a new window

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to sleep at the library? Well, now your favorite stuffed animal can find out! Drop them off in the Children’s Room on January 14 and return to pick them up by January 17 - they’ll have lots of fun adventures to tell you about! For all ages.

From:
9:00 AM Wednesday, January 14, 2026
To:
7:00 PM Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Audiences:
Preschool (Age 3-5), School Aged (Grades K-5)
Categories:
Children's Programs, Preschool (ages 3.5-5), School Age (Grades K-5)

Toddler Time This link opens in a new window

Toddler Time is a 30-minute program for children who are walking-3 years old. We will share stories, sing songs, and enjoy a variety of movement activities.

In winter months:

If school is cancelled, Library programs are cancelled.

If school is delayed, morning programs are cancelled and afternoon programs may be cancelled; please check our website for more information.

If school is released early due to weather conditions, afternoon programs are cancelled.

If the municipal center cancels evening programs and meetings, Library programs are cancelled.

From:
9:30 AM Wednesday, January 14, 2026
To:
10:00 AM Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Location:
Community Room A&B
Audiences:
Toddlers (Walking-Age 3)
Categories:
Children's Programs > Storytimes, Toddlers (Ages 1-3)
Toddler Time

Toddler Time This link opens in a new window

Toddler Time is a 30-minute program for children who are walking-3 years old. We will share stories, sing songs, and enjoy a variety of movement activities.

In winter months:

If school is cancelled, Library programs are cancelled.

If school is delayed, morning programs are cancelled and afternoon programs may be cancelled; please check our website for more information.

If school is released early due to weather conditions, afternoon programs are cancelled.

If the municipal center cancels evening programs and meetings, Library programs are cancelled.

From:
10:30 AM Wednesday, January 14, 2026
To:
11:00 AM Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Audiences:
Toddlers (Walking-Age 3)
Categories:
Children's Programs > Storytimes, Toddlers (Ages 1-3)

Wednesday Watch Party This link opens in a new window

Drop in to Watch with us!

Drop in no registration required. Tweens ages 10-12 must accompanied by an adult. Ages 13-18 may attend unaccompanied. 

From:
2:00 PM Wednesday, January 14, 2026
To:
6:00 PM Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Location:
Maker Space
Audiences:
Teen (Age 13-18), Tween (Age 10-12)
Categories:
Teen Room- Wednesday Watch Party

PJ Storytime This link opens in a new window

Wind down for the evening with our cozy, PJ storytime! Feel free to bring along a stuffed animal to join us for some sleepy stories.

This program is for children ages 0-5. No registration required - drop in!

From:
6:00 PM Wednesday, January 14, 2026
To:
7:00 PM Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Presenter:
Hannah Hicks
Location:
Children's Program Room
Audiences:
Preschool (Age 3-5), School Aged (Grades K-5), Young Children (Age 0-5)
Categories:
Children's Programs, Children's Programs > Storytimes

Young Scientists This link opens in a new window

Join STEM Beginnings for a 6-week series for children, ages 3-6. Children will learn STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) concepts through hands-on activities, story time and simple experiments. Please register with YFCP directly. Grafton Public Library will not be registering attendees for this class.

From:
10:30 AM Friday, January 16, 2026
To:
11:30 AM Friday, January 16, 2026
Presenter:
YFCP
Location:
Children's Program Room
Categories:
Children's Programs, Children's Programs > STEM, School Age (Grades K-5)
Registration:
Registration is required for this event. This link opens in a new window
Young Scientists

Drop-In Cribbage at the Library This link opens in a new window

Come to the Community Room at the library to socialize and play cribbageAll playing levels are welcome!

We have cribbage boards and extra playing cards on hand.

You do not need to attend every session, but the more you play, the better you’ll get. Cribbage is mostly played by two people, but three people and four people (in teams of two) can also play.

We are excited that the Blackstone Valley Library Cribbage Tournaments are continuing in 2026 and encourage cribbage players sign up and participate!

From:
1:00 PM Friday, January 16, 2026
To:
2:30 PM Friday, January 16, 2026
Location:
Community Room A&B
Audiences:
Adult 18+
Categories:
Adult Program
Drop-In Cribbage at the Library

Fri-YAY Game Day. This link opens in a new window

Join us in the teen room on Fridays for drop in game time. Try your hand at Mario Kart on the Switch or a new game on the PS5. Build a puzzle, beat a friend at scrabble, go on an adventure or solve a mystery with our with variety of board games! Drop in. Teens and Tweens ages 10-18. Tweens 10-12 must have an adult in the building. 

From:
2:00 PM Friday, January 16, 2026
To:
6:00 PM Friday, January 16, 2026
Location:
Maker Space (TEEN/TWEEN)
Audiences:
Teen (Age 13-18), Tween (Age 10-12)
Categories:
Teen Room- Friday Fri-YAY
Fri-YAY Game Day.

Friday Fun! This link opens in a new window

Drop in for a fun Friday craft project or activity! For children in grades K-5.

From:
3:00 PM Friday, January 16, 2026
To:
4:30 PM Friday, January 16, 2026
Location:
Children's Program Room
Audiences:
School Aged (Grades K-5)
Categories:
Children's Programs, School Age (Grades K-5)
Friday Fun!

Daytimers' Book Group This link opens in a new window

From:
1:30 PM Tuesday, January 20, 2026
To:
2:30 PM Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Location:
Group Study - Room 228 (for up to 6 people)
Audiences:
Adult 18+
Categories:
Book Club
Registration:
Registration is required for this event. This link opens in a new window
Daytimers' Book Group

Tasting Tuesday This link opens in a new window

Join us in the teen room on Tuesdays for Tasting Tuesdays! Where we try a variety of different pre-packaged snacks and see which is the best! Grades 6-12 Drop in no registration required. Tweens ages 10-12 must accompanied by an adult 

From:
3:00 PM Tuesday, January 20, 2026
To:
7:00 PM Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Location:
Maker Space
Audiences:
Teen (Age 13-18), Tween (Age 10-12)
Categories:
Teen Room- Tasting Tuesday

Comic Creator Club This link opens in a new window

Learn about the characteristics of comics/graphic novels and then try drawing or writing some of your own!

This program is for school aged children in grades 2-5.

While creating masterpieces, please keep in mind the Library's Unattended Child Policy: children aged 0-7 must always be accompanied by a parent/guardian; those aged 8-12 should have a parent/guardian in the Library; and those 13 and older may enjoy the program unaccompanied, provided they can use the Library independently and adhere to the Library's Code of Conduct. 

From:
4:00 PM Tuesday, January 20, 2026
To:
5:00 PM Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Location:
Children's Program Room
Audiences:
School Aged (Grades K-5)
Categories:
Children's Programs > Crafts
Registration:
Registration is required for this event. This link opens in a new window
Comic Creator Club

Bookworms Bookclub Grades K-1 This link opens in a new window

Join Ms. Kristin for a fun book discussion for kids in kindergarten and first grade! This month, we'll be reading Escargot! Don't forget to pick up your copy of the book at the library.

Escargot is an adorable French snail who only wants two things: 1) To be your favorite animal, and 2) To eat the delicious salad at the end of this book. Except this delicious salad has a carrot in it. And Escargot hates carrots. But when he finally tries one―with a little help from you!―he realizes that it’s not so bad after all.

From New York Times–bestselling author Dashka Slater and former Pixar animator Sydney Hanson, Escargot is an irresistibly sweet and charming story about a snail who might be a picky eater but definitely wants to be your new best friend. This hilarious and interactive addition to the award-winning Escargot series is the ideal read aloud for story time and animal lovers alike.

Want to encourage your child's love for reading? Sign up below.

From:
5:30 PM Tuesday, January 20, 2026
To:
6:00 PM Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Location:
Children's Program Room
Audiences:
School Aged (Grades K-5)
Categories:
Book Club, Children's Programs, Children's Programs > Book Clubs, School Age (Grades K-5)
Registration:
Registration is required for this event. This link opens in a new window
Bookworms Bookclub Grades K-1

Introduction to Double Knitting This link opens in a new window

This is not a beginners class.  You will need to know the basics of knitting to attend. 

Double knitting allows you to knit two layers of fabric at the same time, using two different color of yarn. You will create reversing color patterns by switching yarns between the front and back layers of the fabric. We will be knitting double knit pot holders in the 2 classes.  

Materials not provided.  

Materials needed to attend the class are as follows

1. Cotton Yarn  in 2 contrasting colors
2. Size 7 -  Knitting needles

From:
6:00 PM Tuesday, January 20, 2026
To:
7:30 PM Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Location:
Community Room A
Audiences:
Adult 18+
Categories:
Adult Program
Registration:
Registration is required for this event. This link opens in a new window
Introduction to Double Knitting

Bookworms Bookclub Grades 2-3 This link opens in a new window

Explore books with Ms. Kristin in a discussion just for second and third graders. This month, we're reading Comics Squad: Lunch! Get your own copy of the book at the library and help foster your child's love of reading. Register now!

Calling all kidz! Do you like comics? Do you like laughing till milk comes out of your nose?! Look no further—do we have the book for you! All your favorite comic characters are right here in one book, including the Peanuts gang, Babymouse, and Lunch Lady. This all-star tribute to classic Sunday comics includes eight sidesplitting, action-packed stories about every kid’s favorite subject—LUNCH!
 
Lunchtime can be fun, wild, yummy, or complete chaos! And in this second collection of comics, it is definitely hilarious.

From:
6:15 PM Tuesday, January 20, 2026
To:
6:45 PM Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Location:
Children's Program Room
Audiences:
School Aged (Grades K-5)
Categories:
Book Club, Children's Programs, Children's Programs > Book Clubs, School Age (Grades K-5)
Registration:
Registration is required for this event. This link opens in a new window
Bookworms Bookclub Grades 2-3

GPL Mystery Book Group This link opens in a new window

From:
6:30 PM Tuesday, January 20, 2026
To:
7:30 PM Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Location:
Conference Room - Room 219 (for up to 10 people)
Audiences:
Adult 18+
Categories:
Book Club
Registration:
Registration is required for this event. This link opens in a new window
GPL Mystery Book Group

Bookworms Bookclub Grades 4-5 This link opens in a new window

Join Ms. Kristin for a fun book chat designed for young readers in fourth and fifth grade. Grab your copy of LO AND BEHOLD at the library and secure your spot below to encourage your child's reading journey.

Can a virtual reality headset help change the way twelve-year-old Addie looks at things?

Introducing an unforgettable graphic novel about connection, friendship, and the wonder all around us from New York Times bestselling author Wendy Mass and debut illustrator Gabi Mendez.

When you’re named after a 250-year-old tortoise, you grow up believing life is full of possibilities and wonder. But ever since Addie’s family got turned upside down, those things have been harder for her to see.

The last thing Addie wants to do is make a new friend, but when her dad’s summer job takes them across the country, she meets Mateo and finds herself caught up in an exciting project. With the help of a virtual reality headset, she’s suddenly scaling castle walls, dodging angry kittens, and seeing the world in whole new ways. Plus, she has an idea that could be bigger than anything she’s imagined before. But can she right some wrongs first . . . or is it too late?

From:
7:00 PM Tuesday, January 20, 2026
To:
7:30 PM Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Location:
Children's Program Room
Audiences:
School Aged (Grades K-5)
Categories:
Book Club, Children's Programs, Children's Programs > Book Clubs, School Age (Grades K-5)
Registration:
Registration is required for this event. This link opens in a new window
Bookworms Bookclub Grades 4-5

Toddler Time This link opens in a new window

Toddler Time is a 30-minute program for children who are walking-3 years old. We will share stories, sing songs, and enjoy a variety of movement activities.

In winter months:

If school is cancelled, Library programs are cancelled.

If school is delayed, morning programs are cancelled and afternoon programs may be cancelled; please check our website for more information.

If school is released early due to weather conditions, afternoon programs are cancelled.

If the municipal center cancels evening programs and meetings, Library programs are cancelled.

From:
9:30 AM Wednesday, January 21, 2026
To:
10:00 AM Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Location:
Community Room A&B
Audiences:
Toddlers (Walking-Age 3)
Categories:
Children's Programs > Storytimes, Toddlers (Ages 1-3)
Toddler Time

Toddler Time This link opens in a new window

Toddler Time is a 30-minute program for children who are walking-3 years old. We will share stories, sing songs, and enjoy a variety of movement activities.

In winter months:

If school is cancelled, Library programs are cancelled.

If school is delayed, morning programs are cancelled and afternoon programs may be cancelled; please check our website for more information.

If school is released early due to weather conditions, afternoon programs are cancelled.

If the municipal center cancels evening programs and meetings, Library programs are cancelled.

From:
10:30 AM Wednesday, January 21, 2026
To:
11:00 AM Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Audiences:
Toddlers (Walking-Age 3)
Categories:
Children's Programs > Storytimes, Toddlers (Ages 1-3)

Wednesday Watch Party This link opens in a new window

Drop in to Watch with us!

Drop in no registration required. Tweens ages 10-12 must accompanied by an adult. Ages 13-18 may attend unaccompanied. 

From:
2:00 PM Wednesday, January 21, 2026
To:
6:00 PM Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Location:
Maker Space
Audiences:
Teen (Age 13-18), Tween (Age 10-12)
Categories:
Teen Room- Wednesday Watch Party