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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) |
Wadleigh Library Summer Hours
Closed on Sundays!
During the months of
June, July & August
the library will not be
open from
1-5pm on Sundays.
Enjoy the Summer!! |
Computer Upgrade Planned
Wednesday, June 16th
We will be upgrading our library computer systems on Wednesday, 6/16. This is a routine upgrade and patrons will still be able to check out books & open new
accounts. However, during the upgrade we will be unable to check the status of patron's accounts, renew items or take in fine payments. If you have any questions just send us an email or call the library.
Thank you! |
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Wadleigh Library Trustees
Next Meeting:
Tuesday, June 15th
7:00pm-8:30pm |
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Friends of the Library
Wednesday, June 23rd
7:00pm
This months meeting will be held offsite. Please call 673-8466 for directions or more information.
New members are always welcome! |
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Morning Book
Group
&
Evening Book Group
During the months of June, July and August these two book groups will participate in the Tri-Town Book Club, reading their selections.
For more information refer to the Tri-Town Book Club announcment in this month's newsletter. |
"Computers in the Library"
will not be offered this Summer.
The weekly computer classes offered on Monday evenings will not be offered at the library this summer. We will resume classes in the fall, so keep an eye out for our announcment. |
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Suggestions or Feedback!
As always, it is important we receive feedback from our user community. If you have any suggestions for new library programs or feedback on our newsletter content or format, send us an email! |
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Welcome to the Wadleigh Memorial Library June Newsletter. With the arrival of June comes the end of the school year and the beginning of the Summer Reading programs at the Library. Our Children's program, Make a Splash, READ! begins on June 18th along with our Teen program, Make WAVES at your Library.
This summer we will be offering passes to the Children's Museum of NH, this is a new pass we are encouraging our patrons to try out.
We hope you enjoy our June programs. |
 New Museum Pass"The Children's Museum of NH"
The Wadleigh Library is excited to offer discounted passes to The Children's Museum of NH for
three months this summer.
Located in Dover, NH The Children's Museum of NH opened it's doors in July, 2008. It's interactive exhibits are for children of all ages, toddlers to middle schoolers. (formerly the The Children's Museum of Portsmouth)
This new pass is provided by the Friends of the Library until August 31. The pass allows up to 4 people a 50% discount off admission rates. Reserve it today!
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Children's Room Fundraiser!
"100 Holes of Golf in One Day"
16th Annual Golf Tournament Raffle
Purchase a $20.00 raffle ticket at the
Wadleigh Library for 10 Chances to Win!
Prizes between $500 and $5,000!
(Attendance not required to win)
 $10.00 of each ticket will be donated to the
Children's Room!
Drawing will be on Friday, July 30, 2010
Held at the Amherst Country Club, Amherst, NH
The Wadleigh Memorial Library has partnered with the Milford Rotary Club Foundation to sell $20.00 raffle tickets during their "100 Holes of Golf in One Day" Tournament. Ten dollars of each ticket purchased at the Wadleigh Library will be donated directly to the Children's Room.
Please note, tickets purchased to benefit the library must be purchased at the Wadleigh Library in order for the library to benefit.
Thank you for your support! |
Life After High School -
Help is on the Way
Monday, June 21st
6:30pm - 8:00pm
If you have just finished high school, Congratulations!!!! Now What??? If you are one of the millions of high school graduates who really isn't sure which way to turn, come to our evening seminar on June 21st to get a compass.
We are delighted to welcome back to the Wadleigh Library our resident Career Coach, Sue Henry. She has developed a special program just for teens on finding your way and creating an exciting life after high school.
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3rd Annual Tri-Town
Book Group
The Tri-Town BooK Group returns again this summer. We will read 3 novels from the New Hampshire Humanities Council Series Contemporary New England Voices at three locations: Wadleigh library in Milford, Daland library in Mont Vernon, and Wilton Public & Gregg Free library in Wilton.
 On June 22nd at 7pm at the Wadleigh Memorial Library in Milford, the first selection in the series is A Brother's Blood by Michael C. White. This novel is set in a small Maine village where in 1945 German prisoners worked in a logging camp. After her brother is killed in an accident Libby Pelletier suspects murder and looks for answers by seeking information about the past and begins to have disturbing memories of events of long ago. NH Humanities Council scholar Holly Perrault will facilitate the discussion.
Copies of the book will be available at all three libraries. This event is open to the public and all are encouraged to register for this free event at the Wadleigh library. _____________________________
On July 21st at 7pm at the Daland Memorial Library the group will discuss The Weight of Water by Anita Shreve. The talk is facilitated by Dr. Kathleen Cain, professor at Merrimack College.
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On August 18th at 7pm the third and final discussion in the series will take place at the Wilton Public and Gregg Free library in Wilton. The group will discuss Park City: Collected Stories by Ann Beattie, led by Suzanne Brown, visiting Assistant Professor at Dartmouth College.
 Copies of each book will be available for loan at all the libraries and all meetings are free and open to the public. |
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Make Waves @ Your Library
Teen Summer Reading Program
For each book you read this summer, you can earn 1 Raffle Ticket which you can use for raffles all summer long! Pick up a reading log from the teen display, starting June 18th, and start making waves at your library! The Teen Summer Reading Program is for grades 6-12.
 Teen Summer Reading
Kick-Off Luau Make smoothies, try some tropical treats, learn some hula moves, and find out how to make waves at your library all summer long! No registration required!
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Twilight: Eclipse Party
Tuesday, June 29th 2-4pm
 Celebrate the release of the new movie & your favorite series with trivia, crafts, and prizes. Registration recommended & limited to 20.
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Teen MarioKart Tournament
Wednesday, June 30th 3pm
Compete against other libraries to see who's the best in a Wii MarioKart Tournament.
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 "Chicks with Sticks" Teen Book Club
Thursday, June 3rd @ 3:00pm
The Declaration
By: Gemma Malley
 In 2140 England, where drugs enable people to live forever and children are illegal, teenaged Anna, an obedient "Surplus" training to become a house servant, discovers that her birth parents are trying to find her.
Bring your current knitting project and join us for snacks and discussion. Beginning knitters and new members welcome! Copies of the current month's selection are on the display in the teen area. |
 Pizza and Pages
Book Club for Teens
Thursday, June 24th @ 3:30pm
The Graveyard Book
by Neil Gaiman
 Nobody Owens, known to his friends as Bod, is a normal boy. He would be completely normal if he didn't live in a sprawling graveyard, being raised and educated by ghosts, with a solitary guardian who belongs to neither the world of the living nor of the dead. There are dangers and adventures in the graveyard for a boy. But if Bod leaves the graveyard, then he will come under attack from the man Jack, who has already killed Bod's family . . .
Enjoy some pizza while discussing the book! Copies available on the teen display. Pizza & Pages is for 5th grade and up. |
 Teen Writing Club Friday, June 18th @ 3:30pm
Share your stories, poetry, & critiques, hang out, and live the writer's life. |
 Animanga ClubTuesday, June 8th @ 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. |
MAKE A SPLASH, READ!
Summer Reading 2010
Calling all readers and their families!
School will be out before you know it and the library is ready. This year we will be offering oceans of fun with mime, mad science, musical mischief and good old-fashioned fun with the Toe Jam Puppet Band, night creatures, bedtime bingo, book clubs...and most importantly lots of great summer reading.
How & when do we Sign Up?
Registration Forms for summer reading will be available to Milford library card holders, beginning friday, June 18th, at the library. Any child who returned a Registration Form at school is automatically registered. Each reader who registers will be able to choose a FREE book to help jumpstart his/her summer reading.
This program is for all children entering Readiness through Grade 5.
Be sure to get the most up-to-date information by visiting our website wadleighlibrary.org or even better, stop in for a visit. |
Wildlife Encounters Zoo
Creepy Crawly Creatures of the Night
Thursday, June 24th @7pm
Kick off the Summer Reading season as Wildlife Encounters Zoo returns with another exciting program that will expose ever-so-curious explorers to a wide variety of REPTILES, AMPHIBIANS and INVERTEBRATES. This promises to be a fun and educational adventure with all things creepy!
Due to limited space, tickets will be required and will become available to Milford Library Card holders, at the library, beginning Thursday, June 10th.
 Please note, this is not the same program that was presented in April. Also, Wildlife Encounters Zoo will return with 2 new shows on Wednesday, July 14. |
4th, 5th, & 6th Grade
Book Club
Wednesday, June 23rd 6:30-7:30pm
Children entering grades 4, 5 and 6 are invited to bring along a favorite book and join us for snacks and discussion. Each child will receive a copy of the book to be discussed at the next meeting which is scheduled for Wednesday, July 7.
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 Block Party - Building with Legos
Tuesday, June 22nd 6:30-8:00pm
Children ages 5 and up are invited to bring your imagination for a "Block Party" using LEGOS supplied by the library. Children must be Accompanied by an Adult! Due to limited space, Registration is Required. |
 Pajama Story Time
Monday, June 7th 6:25-7:30pm
Children are invited to put on their favorite pj's and join Miss Mary Beth and Miss Joan for stories, movement, music and fun!
Registration is not required.
Pajama Story Time & Stuffed Animal Sleepover
Monday, June 28th 6:30 -7:30pm
Children are invited to get into their coziest pj's and bring a favorite stuffed animal to the library for stories, music and more. All furry friends will be able to spend the night at the library (BE SURE CHILDREN SELECT AN ANIMAL THEY CAN SPEND THE NIGHT WITHOUT) where they will have their photo taken as they enjoy  special after-hours adventures at the library.
Children will return the next morning, Tuesday, June 29th between 9:30 & 10:30am to retrieve their stuffed pals and share juice and snacks with other library friends.
Registration is not required. |
Kindermusik & More With Special Guest Krishna Johnson
Three programs offered for varied age groups
on Tuesday, June 22nd
First Program: Birth - 18 months Old 10-10:30am
Experience the joy of music and movement with your child. Krishna, from Amherst Kindermusik & More will have the children sing, dance and move to music! This program is for birth-18 months old.
Second Program: 18 Months - 3 Years 10:30-11am
Come meet our special guest Krishna from Amherst Kindermusik & More. She will have the children singing, dancing and moving to the music. This class is for children 18 months-3years old.
Third Program: 3-4 Year Olds 11-11:30am Come meet our special guest Krishna from Amherst Kindermusik & More. She will have your children singing, dancing and moving. This program is for the 3-4 year olds. Registration is Required and begins Sunday, June 13th.
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June Story Times
 Baby Lapsit StorytimeBirth to 18 Months
Wednesdays 10am -11am
June 2, 23
We read together, bounce, tickle, blow bubbles & have lots of fun.
No Registration Required. Just for the 18 - 24 Months Olds
Mondays 10am - 11am Enjoy stories, rhymes, songs and fun.
No Registration Required.
 Just for 2 - 3½ Year-Olds
No Story Time on May 3rd.
No Registration Required. |
More Children's Programs...
 Paper Airplanes for Boys Only!
Boys entering Grades 3 - 6 can test their aviation skills with paper planes they will create and launch. Everyone is sure to work up a good appetite in the process, so there will be some "gross grub" served after takeoff. Registration is required & begins Wednesday, June 15th.
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 Red, White, and Blue Toddler Dance Party
Wednesdays, June 30th 10:00am -12pm
Come in your red, white, and blue and dance, dance, dance. There will be patriotic crafts and snacks for all.
For infants and children up to 5 years old.
No registration required!
________________________________ Flip-Flop T-Shirts
Wednesday, June 30th, 12:30-2pm
 You supply the prewashed t-shirt (any color) and we will supply the flip-flops and paint!
This program is open to children entering grades 3-6.
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In Closing....
While you are enjoying this nice warm weather why not try out one of our new Audio Book formats. We have audio books on CD, in MP3 format and Playaways that hold the whole book in a small self contained MP3 player. Downloadable audio books are still available from our website and we now offer downloadable E-books for you Kindle and Nook lovers.
We hope you have a great month!
See you at the library!
Your Friends at the
Wadleigh Memorial Library |
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