The building was built in 1927 with money donated by Jerome Wheelock, a local inventor.

GPL offers storytimes; programs for all ages, community service opportunities, and a home delivery program[1] for residents who cannot use the facility for physical reasons.

The Friends of Grafton Public Library hold fundraisers and sponsor the Down Under Bookstore.

[3] Internet access, wifi, and word processing are available to the public.

One director oversees the library, and there nineteen other employees, both part-time and full-time.