2 GRAFTON-MIDVIEW PUBLIC LIBRARY || SEPTEMBER - DECEMBER 2024 || REGISTER ONLINE AT GMPLIBRARY.ORG Programs require registration unless otherwise noted. Call, click, or visit to register. Lifelong Learning at the Library Tuesdays at 10 AM 9/10, 9/24, 10/1, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/19, 11/26, 12/3, 12/17 Join the Library's 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! ADULT PROGRAMS FROM THE DIRECTOR 10 Million Steps to Prevent Falls Grafton History Walk September 3 - 30 Participate in our month-long walking tour of the historical buildings in Grafton during Falls Prevention Awareness Month for the Ohio Department of Aging 10 Million Steps to Prevent Falls. Stop in the Library to pick up your walking brochure. Please be sure to return to the Library for your prize. The walk is open to all ages. Midview to Microphone Monday, September 9, 6 PM Our own Midview grad Tim Alcorn talks about his journey to become the radio voice of the Cleveland Cavaliers. He'll share what it's like to travel with the team and call the big games. Genealogy Help Friday, September 13 9:30 AM - 11:30 PM and 3 - 4 PM Do you need help adding to your family tree? Stop by the Community Room to get help creating a family tree and navigating the Library's free genealogy resources. An Introduction to Soils Monday, September 16, 6 PM Thomas Becker, Extension Educator from the Lorain County Ohio State University Extension, will identify signs of nutrient deficiency in plants, how to take a quality soil sample, interpreting a soil test report, and taking better care of the soil including minimizing erosion. Tai Chi Easy for Seniors Tuesdays, 9/17, 10/8, 11/12, 12/10, 10 AM Annamarie Pamphilis will explore the gentle art of Tai Chi, incorporating mindful movements, breathing practices, self-applied massage, and meditation. Generously sponsored by ABC Grafton. Moving Forward With Hope Thursdays, 9/19, 10/17, 11/21, 12/19, 10 AM Share your loss of a spouse, parent, adult child, or sibling with others who are experiencing similar grief in a peer-to-peer support setting Voting Changes for the 2024 Election Monday, September 23, 6 PM Paul Adams, Director at the Lorain County Board of Elections, discusses changes in election laws in Ohio. Level-Up Gaming and Anime Thursdays, 9/26, 10/24, 11/21, 12/19, 5:30 PM This unique event is designed around games, anime, trivia, role playing or puzzles for an evening of fun and socializing. Pizza and refreshments provided. 18+ only please. Fundamentals of Photography With Amy Mondays, 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 11/11, 11/18, 11/25, 12/2, 12/9, 12/16, 6 PM Experienced photographer and Library staff member Amy will teach the basics of photography, both indoors and outdoors! See our online event calendar for more details. Registration for each individual date is required. Circle of Hope With Hospice of the Western Reserve Wednesdays, 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/13, 10 AM Laurie Mason, LISW-S, ACHP-SW, Bereavement Coordinator for the Hospice of the Western Reserve, will facilitate an educational, six-week grief support group for adults who have lost a loved one.You are registering for the entire series. Ohio Means Jobs Resource Fair Friday, October 11, 10 AM - 6 PM US Department of Veterans Affairs Benefit Brief Thursday, November 14, 6 PM Ken Lane presents an informative talk on benefits available through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs including pensions, service-connected disability, death benefits, and filing for headstones, grave markers, or medallions. Vintage Recipes of Grafton - Irish Edition Tuesday, October 22, 6 PM Tami uses our new Charlie Cart to cook vintage Irish recipes from Grafton and northern Ohio. We'll bring the past to life with local cookbook recipes Navigating the Digital World: Understanding Youth Gaming and Social Media Tuesday, September 24, 6 PM This presentation is designed for parents to understand the impact of these platforms on children. We'll explore popular games and social media, their psychological effects, benefits, and risks, and offer practical parental strategies. Equip yourself with the knowledge to guide your child safely and effectively through the digital world. We are excited to continue our 80th-anniversary celebration until the end of the year. Don't miss out on the scheduled events by reviewing the newsletter! As we delve into our archives, we ask for your help providing information on our past. If you stumble upon any interesting pictures of events, people, or places in our district while downsizing or cleaning up old boxes in the attic, we would love to digitize them for our collection. Sharing historical information is now easier than ever, thanks to our digitized collection of photos and news clippings. Just find the biblioboard logo at https://gmplibrary.org/localhistory Come October 1, you can partake in our Local Hero Memorial Tree. The idea is to bring in a photo of a military veteran and create a ornament using our supplies to hang on our tree from November 1 to January 6. The ornament is yours to keep after the take down date. Our goal is to display the tree inside our building so we can honor those who served our country to protect our freedom. Let's fill this tree! Lastly, are you creative enough to make a gingerbread creation to last 27 days? GMPL is joining other Lorain County libraries this holiday season with a county-wide art contest sponsored by Christmas Around the World CLE. Participants may enter an around-the-world themed gingerbread creation for display at our Library with visitors voting for the best one. One finalist from each Library goes on display at the Christmas Around the World festival at the Lake Erie Crushers Stadium from November 25 to January 4. One winner is announced on December 14 and awarded $250. An additional $250 is given to the winner's choice of charity.We know there are many patrons in our district who have the talent to win. Here's your chance to get noticed and win a cash prize. See our ad for more information, and good luck! - Adele Infante Meet the staff from Ohio Means Jobs Lorain County and explore career options, connect with job resources, and discover services available to job seekers and employers. Activities for children are available in our Youth Services department and light refreshments provided. Open Makerspace Friday, September 20, 2 PM Tuesday, October 15, 5 PM Friday, November 22, 10 AM 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. Ages 13+. No registration required.
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