Grafton Morning Brief, Oct. 27: Library launches CommonShelf for eBooks, eAudio

From Grafton News

• New athletic director introduced at Grafton High Grafton High School has a new athletic director: the School Committee introduced Marcus Backlund at its Oct. 21 meeting as he settles in after stints at Tantasqua Regional and Auburn.Grafton News

Happening Tue, Oct 27

• 10:30 a.m.: South Grafton Elementary holds picture retake day South Grafton Elementary School holds picture retake day Tuesday, Oct. 27, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. for students needing new photos.Grafton Public Schools
• 2:00 p.m.: Makerspace hosts Tasting Tuesday drop-in The library's Makerspace hosts Tasting Tuesday on Oct. 27 from 2 to 7:30 p.m., a drop-in activity open to all ages.Grafton Public Library
• 5:30 p.m.: Board of Assessors meets Tuesday evening Grafton's Board of Assessors meets Tuesday, Oct. 27, at 5:30 p.m.Grafton Town Calendar
• 6:30 p.m.: Library pairs book group with guided meditation Grafton Public Library's Inspirational Book Group and Guided Meditation meets Tuesday, Oct. 27, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Group Study room.Grafton Public Library
• 6:30 p.m.: Willard House hosts paranormal investigation night The Willard House & Clock Museum in North Grafton hosts a paranormal investigation event Tuesday, Oct. 27, from 6:30 to 8 p.m.Grafton Public Library
• 7:00 p.m.: Conservation Commission meets Tuesday night Grafton's Conservation Commission meets Tuesday, Oct. 27, at 7 p.m.Grafton Town Calendar
• Preschoolers get Discovery Museum enrichment visit North Street Elementary's preschool program hosts a Discovery Museum enrichment visit for students on Tuesday, Oct. 27.Grafton Public Schools
• Kindergartners take nature walks at North Street Kindergarten classes at North Street Elementary School go on nature walks Tuesday, Oct. 27.Grafton Public Schools
• Grafton Middle School hosts book fair Grafton Middle School runs its book fair Tuesday and Wednesday, Oct. 27 and 28, for students to browse and buy books.Grafton Public Schools

Yesterday in Grafton (Mon, Oct 26)

• Library adds CommonShelf of Massachusetts for eBooks Grafton Public Library has added CommonShelf of Massachusetts, giving cardholders expanded access to eBooks and eAudio titles through the new Palace app.Grafton Public Library
• Library seeks input for five-year strategic plan Grafton Public Library's Strategic Planning Committee is asking residents to complete a survey to help shape the library's next five-year plan.Grafton Public Library

Coming up

• Wed, Oct 28, 8:15 a.m.: Millbury Street Elementary holds picture retakes Millbury Street Elementary School holds picture retakes Wednesday, Oct. 28, from 8:15 to 9:15 a.m.Grafton Public Schools
• Wed, Oct 28, 6:30 p.m.: Men's basketball league plays Engine Co 2 A men's recreational basketball game featuring Engine Co 2 is scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 28, at 6:30 p.m.Grafton Town Calendar
• Wed, Oct 28, 7:00 p.m.: Library trustees hold second meeting this week The Grafton Board of Library Trustees holds a second meeting Wednesday, Oct. 28, at 7 p.m.Grafton Town Calendar
• Wed, Oct 28, 2:00 p.m.: Teen room hosts Wednesday Watch Party Grafton Public Library's Teen Room hosts a Wednesday Watch Party on Oct. 28 from 2 to 4 p.m.Grafton Public Library
• Wed, Oct 28, 6:30 p.m.: Zumba class returns to the library Grafton Public Library hosts a Zumba class Wednesday, Oct. 28, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the community rooms.Grafton Public Library
• Thu, Oct 29, 6:00 p.m.: Garden club hosts invasive pest talk Grafton Public Library hosts a Garden Club talk on invasive pests, old and new, Thursday, Oct. 29, from 6 to 7:45 p.m.Grafton Public Library
• Thu, Oct 29, 6:00 p.m.: Library workshop teaches felted mitten making Grafton Public Library hosts a Warm & Woolly workshop on making felted mittens Thursday, Oct. 29, from 6 to 7:30 p.m.Grafton Public Library
• Fri, Oct 30, 10:00 a.m.: North Grafton Elementary holds book parade North Grafton Elementary School holds a Book Parade and Celebration for preschool through first grade students Friday, Oct. 30, at 10 a.m., with an afternoon session for preschoolers at 2:15 p.m.Grafton Public Schools
• Fri, Oct 30: South Grafton Elementary holds literacy walk South Grafton Elementary School holds its Literacy Walk on Friday, Oct. 30.Grafton Public Schools
• Fri, Oct 30: Quarter grades close for grades 7 and 8 The grading period closes for Grafton students in grades 7 and 8 on Friday, Oct. 30, ahead of progress reports.Grafton Public Schools
• Fri, Oct 30, 10:30 a.m.: Library hosts Young Scientists program Grafton Public Library's Children's Program Room hosts Young Scientists Friday, Oct. 30, from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m.Grafton Public Library
• Sat, Oct 31, 10:00 a.m.: Library offers Halloween tarot card readings Grafton Public Library hosts Halloween Tarot Card Reading Saturday, Oct. 31, from 10 a.m. to noon in the community rooms.Grafton Public Library
• Mon, Nov 2: Jazz and wind ensemble concert slated Nov. 2 A Fall Jazz and Wind Ensemble Concert is scheduled for Nov. 2, according to the Grafton Patch events calendar.Grafton Patch
• Mon, Nov 2: History talk pairs taverns with Revolution era A program called Patriots and Pints: Taverns and the American Revolution is listed on the Grafton Patch calendar for Nov. 2.Grafton Patch

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