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Wadleigh Memorial Library
Wadleigh Memorial Library
49 Nashua Street
Milford, NH 03055
603-673-2408
www.wadleighlibrary.org
wadleigh@wadleighlibrary.org
Hours
Monday -Thursday 9:30-8:30
Friday 9:30-5:00
Saturday 9:00-1:00
Sunday 1:00-5:00 (Sept-May) |
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Library Closings in November!
Wed. Nov. 11th - Closed
Wed. Nov. 25th - Closing early @ 5pm
Thurs. Nov. 26th - Closed
Fri. Nov. 27th - Closed
We hope you enjoy your time off with family & friends!
Happy Thanksgiving! |
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Wadleigh Library Trustees
Next Meeting:
Tuesday, November 17th
7:00pm-8:30pm |
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Friends of the Library
Next meeting:
Wednesday, November 18th
New members are always welcome! |
Book Bag Raffle Winner!
"Cami Soucy "
Congratulations to Cami Soucy who won the Book Bag Raffle we held at our booth at this years
Southern NH Expo on Oct. 22nd.
Many thanks to the Friends of the Wadleigh Library and Toad Stool Book Shop in Milford for their generous donations to the raffle! |
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Morning Book Club
Three Cups of Tea
By: Greg Mortenson
Nov. 12th @ 9:30am
One man's campaign to build schools in the most dangerous, remote, & anti-American reaches of Asia: in 1993 Greg Mortenson was an American mountain-climbing bum wandering emaciated & lost through Pakistan's Karakoram. After he was taken in & nursed back to health by people of a Pakistani village, he promised to return one day & build them a school. Mortenson's one-man mission to counteract extremism by building schools, especially for girls. |
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Evening Book Club
The Front Porch Prophet
By: Raymond Atkins
Nov. 24th @ 7:00pm
The story describes "the relationship between A. J. Longstreet and his best friend since childhood, Eugene Purdue. After a parting of ways due to Eugene's inability to accept the constraints of adulthood, he reenters A. J.'s life with terminal cancer and the dilemma of executing a mercy killing when the time arrives." Medallion Press. |
Chicks with Sticks
(Teen Book Club)
Olive's Ocean
by Kevin Henkes
Thurs. Nov. 5th @ 3pm
On a summer visit to her grandmother's cottage by the ocean, twelve-year-old Martha gains perspective on the death of a classmate, on her relationship with her grandmother, on her feelings for an older boy, and on her plans to be a writer.
Bring your current knitting project & join us for snacks & discussion. Beginning knitters & new members welcome! Copies available on the teen display after Oct. 1. |
Starts Sat. Nov. 21st
Jump start your holiday shopping with a visit to the Children's Room Book Sale. The sale begins today and will continue for as long as the inventory holds out. The selection will feature children's books of all types as well as DVD's and videos. There will also be a limited number of young adult and adult tiles. Go "green" this holiday season - shop the library book sale.
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Legos Needed for Lego Club!
The Children's Room is still looking for Lego donations to help get our Lego Club started. If you have any to donate or are intersted in joining a Lego Club, contact Miss Joan @ 673-2408 or drop her an email. |
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Suggestions or Feedback!
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Welcome to the Wadleigh Memorial Library monthly newsletter. We are very excited to offer our newsletter in this new format. Take a look at our monthly "happenings" and mark your calendar with programs you and your family might find fun or informative. Enjoy! |
 Investing in an Uncertain Market
Thursday, November 5th @ 6:30pm
Whether you are a seasoned investor or just starting out, this program explains that one of the keys to investment success during market fluctuations: is to remain calm, ride out short-term uncertainties, and stay focused on long-term objectives.
Learn how to:
* Set realistic expectations when it comes to the market
* Sitck to sound strategies that can help you cope with market uncertainty and stay focused on long-term goals: ~ buy & hold ~ regular investing ~ diversification
* Utilize the principles of sound investing: ~ asset allocation ~ choose an investment mix that creates a source of income for the future ~ portfolio rebalancing
* Customize portfolios in a way that best suits your long-term financial objectives
This program is presented by Annie Daigle who is a Registered Representative* of Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation, member FINRA/SIPC (www.sipc.org). Branch Office: 365 Phillip St., Manchester, NH. 603-645-6540 |
Acoustic Cafe
Saturday, November 21st @ 7:30pm
Please join us as we celebrate 10 years of Acoustic Cafe! Tonight we welcome Atwater-Donnelly--a duo with a unique and thrilling blend of traditional & original American & Celtic folk music.
The Acoustic Cafe series is very generously sponsored by the Friends & Trustees of the Wadleigh Library. This program is free and open to all. Light refreshments will be available and all donations will benefit the Library. Doors open @ 7pm; performance begins at 7:30pm. |
 Basic Computer Skills ClassesMondays, 6:30-7:30pm
November 2nd: Basic Computer Use
Learn how to set-up & use a computer and how to manage files & folders.
November 9th: Word Processing
Learn how to set up a page in Microsoft Word, then edit, save & retrieve your document.
November 16th: Spreadsheets & More!
Explore Microsoft Office applications such as Excel spreadsheets, PowerPoint presentations.
November 23rd: Internet Browsing
Set-up & use Internet Explorer to make the most of the World Wide Web.
Special Demonstration
November 30th: Internet Skills Demonstration
Demonstration of various ways to use the Internet, such as e-mail, social networking & efficient searching for information.
NO Registration Required. |
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Job Search & Career Change Seminar
Thursday, Nov. 19th @6:30pm
Back by Popular Demand!!!
Susan Henry is returning to present her very successful Job Search and Career Change program.
"If you career has been downsized in our troubling economy, or you want to be prepared for the "if and when", come spend 90 minutes with Susan Henry, Certified Career Development Advisor!"
Susan's seminar covers:
* Latest trends in the on-line job search market
* How to create a resume that will be read and acted upon
* Why we still need cover letters
* Creating and honing your personal network
* The best on-line search engines
* How to get the appointment for an interview
Feel free to bring your current resume & cover letter for reviewing. If you don't have a current resume, we'll have forms & links on how to build a successful one.
This program is open to the public and targetted for adults. Registration is recommended! | |
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New Moon Party
Thursday, Nov. 19th @ 3:30pm
Psyched for the movie? We'll have lots of games, food, fun, and prizes for everyone. Winners of the writing contest will have a chance to read their entries aloud (for more details about the writing contest, check out the teen website). What can be more fun than hanging around other Twilight fans?? |
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Animanga Club
Tuesday, Nov. 10th @ 3:30pm
Hang out and discuss your favorite anime or manga series, participate in related games and activities, and create sketches of your favorite characters to share. |
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Teen Writing Club
Friday, Nov. 20th @ 3:30pm
Share your stories, poetry, and critiques, hang out, and live the writer's life. |
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Fall Story Times
Story School for 3½ - 6 year-olds
Wednesday at 1:00 pm - Nov. 4,18 Thursday at 10:00 am - Nov. 5,12,19 They will listen to stories, sing songs, & a theme-related craft. Your child Must be 4 years old by 12/09 in order to participate. Registration Required!! Babies, Books and More:
Baby Lap sit Story Time for birth - 18 months
Wednesdays at 10 am - Nov. 4,18 We'll read together, do bouncing rhymes, tickle songs, blow bubbles, and dance to the music from 10:00-10:30, then it's "stay & play" from 10:30-11:00. NO Registration Required. Just for the 18-month - 24-month-olds!
Mondays at 10 am - Nov. 2,9,16 We'll read together, sing, and have fun from 10:00-10:30, then it's "stay & play" from 10:30-11:00. No Registration. Just for the 2 - 3½-year-olds!
Mondays at 10:30 am - Nov. 2,9,16 We'll read stories, do movement & have lots of fun.
No Registration Required. |
PAWS To Read 
Saturday, Nov. 14th from 10:30am-12:00pm
Children of any age who are able to read are invited to sign up to practice their reading skills with a Certified Therapy Dog. Ali, Koda, Molly, Scooter & our newest addition--Weezie--are area Therapy Dogs who with their owners, are volunteering their time to help children become better readers.
Readers can arrive any time between 10:30 and 11:30am to read to the dog of their choice for approximately 20 minutes. No specific time slots are needed but those who sign up will be guaranteed time to read for this month's session. You will need to sign up for each month's session. Please note that not all dogs will be available each month.
For more information, pick up a brochure at the Library or contact Michelle Sampson 673-2408. Milford cardholders only due to space/time restrictions. |
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Holiday Card Making
Saturday, Nov. 21st, 10:00am-12:00pm
Sunday, Nov. 22nd, 2:00pm-4:00pm
Families are invited to stop by the Children's Room and create holiday cards for everyone on their list. Imagination is required - everything else will be provided.
Registration is Not Required! |
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We hope you have enjoyed the first Wadleigh Library email newsletter. Please make sure to share our newsletter with friends and family, encouraging them to sign up as well.
From all of us at the Wadleigh Library, have a happy Thanksgiving and as always happy reading!
Sincerely,
Your Friends at the
Wadleigh Memorial Library |
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Library Quote of the Month
The reflections and histories of men and women throughout the world are contained in books....America's greatness is not only recorded in books, but it is also dependent upon each and every citizen being able to utilize public libraries.
- Terence COOKE (1921-1983) | |
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