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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) |
The Wadleigh Library
will be closed
Monday, July 5th
in honor of
Independence Day!
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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!! |
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Wadleigh Library Trustees
Next Meeting:
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Friends of the Library
Wednesday, July 28
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
Wed, July 21
Daland Memorial Library, Mt. Vernon
In July we will be reading Anita Shreve's "Weight of Water" along with the Tri-Town Book Group. Car pools can be arranged, if desired.
Books are available at the Circulation Desk! Contact Judy for more information. |
During the months of June, July and August the Evening Book group 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. |
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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! |
 Teen Book Clubs
"Chicks with Sticks"
July 1st @ 3pm
Bindi Babes
by Narinder Dhami
 Three Indian-British sisters team up to marry off their traditional, nosy aunt & get her out of the house. _________________
"Pizza & Pages"
July 15th @ 3:30pm
Crispin: The Cross
of Lead
by Avi
 Falsely accused of theft and murder, an orphaned peasant boy in fourteenth-century England flees his village & meets a larger-than-life juggler who holds a dangerous secret. |
Come & join us for an evening of discussion, food & fun. Whether you like the book or not come & tell your friends all about it!
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Red, White and Blue Crafternoon Thurs. July 1st
1-4pm
Stop by the library between 1pm and 4pm & make a craft to take home.
All ages are welcome! |
Build a Book
Families will receive a kit (one per family) jam-packed with everything needed to build a one-of-a-kind forever family keepsake - the possibilities are endless!
Registration is Required and begins Monday, June 28th. |
Big Truck Day
July 15th @ 10:30am
The town of Milford's "big trucks" will be back in our parking lot again for a hands-on tour. Children can get up close and personal with a fire engine, police cruiser, ambulance, DPW truck and more. Parents should be sure to bring cameras. Hard hats will be given to the first 100 visitors.
PLEASE BE SURE TO THANK OUR LOCAL DEPARTMENTS WHO MAKE THIS WONDERFUL EVENT POSSIBLE. |
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Birth to 18 Months
Wed, July 7th & 21st
10am -11am
We read together, bounce, tickle, blow bubbles & have lots of fun.
No Registration Required. |
 Messy Art
Bring your imagination and we will supply the paint, potting soil, paper, stamp pads, and soap and water of course! Each participant will have the opportunity to complete 3 messy masterpieces.
This activity is for children entering Grades 1 - 4.
This is an outdoor program dress/plan accordingly.
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 Afternoon
PrincessTeaThur, July 22th
2:30 - 4:00 pm
Girls entering grades K - 2 are invited to dress up in their finest princess attire and join Miss Joan and Miss Mary Beth for afternoon tea. Everyone will sip tea, share stories and snacks and create a princess craft to bring home. Registration is Required and begins Thursday, July 15th. |
Ronald McDonald's Dive into Discovery Show
Wed, July 28th
1:30 - 2:15
Ronald's "Dive into Discovery" Show plunges into the depths of the library to find the treasures that it holds. This 30 minute FREE show is filled with adventure, magic, discovery, audience participation and reading fun.
Due to Limited space, Tickets are required and will be available at the library beginning wednesday, July 21.
This program is open to all ages! |
Fairy Party
Thur. July 29th
Fans of everything "fairy" are invited to put on their fairy wings and join Miss Mary Beth and Miss Joan for an enchanting afternoon. This activity is for girls entering grades 3 - 5. Registration is required and begins Thursday, July 22nd. |
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Welcome to the Wadleigh Memorial Library July Newsletter. We are half way through the calendar year and it it time to celebrate our Independence! How time flies! To make your July memorable and fun be sure to visit the library and attend some of the many programs we are running. Our Children's program is in full swing, Make a Splash, READ! along with our Teen program, Make WAVES at your Library.
How about taking the family to a Museum? In addition to adding the NH Children's Museum to our list of museum passes, we have added the New England Quilt Museum. We hope to add the New England Zoo in the very near future. Many thanks to the Friends of the Library for providing these great discounts.
New to the newsletter this month is a segment called Spotlight on Technology, which will feature electronic resources available to our patrons in the library. This month we are featuring the Auto Repair Reference Center, take a look.
Two book clubs are offered for Young Adults this summer, the very popular "Chicks with Sticks" and a new book club called " Pizza and Pages". Join one now and make your summer reading experience even more fun!
The Tri-Town Book Group will continue their summer program reading a new selection and meeting to discuss it at the Daland Memorial Library in Mt. Vernon.
Enjoy your summer and include the library in your plans. |
New Museum Passes
The Wadleigh Library is excited to offer discounted passes to several new museums this summer.
The Children's Museum of NH
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)
The New England Quilt Museum
Located in Lowell, MA, the New England Quilt Museum collection includes over 225 antique and contemporary quilts and tops, plus numerous related textile and sewing items, representing the history of American quiltmaking.
Zoo New England (coming soon)
Zoo New England is a non-profit organization that operates both the Franklin Park Zoo in Boston and Stone Zoo in Stoneham, Massachusetts. We hope to have passes soon.
All of these new museum passes are graciously provided
by the Friends of the Library!
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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 purchased at the library 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.
Thank you for your support! |
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Spotlight on Technology
"Auto Repair Reference Center"
If you like working on your own vehicles but can never find the right manuals, this resource is for you. Auto Repair Reference Center is an online database the Wadleigh Library subscribes to for our patrons.
 Auto Repair Reference Center provides extensive information on almost every make of car, truck and van, foreign or domestic and built from1945 to 2009. For each vehicle the database provides repair procedures, service bulletins and recalls, wiring diagrams, labor, specifications, and maintenance intervals. There are additional tabs of information on troubleshooting, Auto IQ, and care and repair tips. All this information can be viewed online or printed out to take with you to the garage!! The Auto Repair Reference Center database can be accessed from home or from the library using a personal computer. Logon to the Wadleigh Library website and click on the online resources tab, click on Automotive Repair, click on the Auto Repair Reference Center icon, put in your library barcode and your pin!
Each month we are going to spotlight one of the many electronic resources available in the Wadleigh Library. Many patrons don't realize we provide numerous resources that are not in book format. We hope you find this information helpful and as always we are here to assist you with these resources. |
3rd Annual Tri-Town
Book Group
Once again the libraries of Milford, Mont Vernon and Wilton join together to present the Tri-Town Book Group series of book discussions. This year the series topic is Contemporary New England Voices, funded by the New Hampshire Humanities Council, which features authors who have contributed modern stories to the long literary tradition of New England.
 On July 21st at 7pm at the Daland Memorial Library in Mt. Vernon, the group will discuss The Weight of Water by Anita Shreve. The talk is facilitated by Dr. Kathleen Cain, professor at Merrimack College. For more information call the library at 673-7888.
 On August 18th at 7pm the third and final discussion 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.
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Fun & Games
 Battle of the Bands July 20 2-4pm
Fulfill your rock 'n' roll dreams! Bring some friends to play Band Hero on the Wii. We will have other wireless (board) games to play while you're waiting for your turn to rock out!
 60-Second Challenge July 30th 3-4pm
Complete the random games in under a minute to win great prizes Everyone will have a chance to win! |
Teen MarioKart Tournament
Wednesday, July 14th & 28th @ 3pm
Compete against other libraries to see who's the best in a Wii MarioKart Tournament. |
 Craft Wednesdays
Get crafty! We'll be doing a variety of crafts this summer. Check the teen bulletin board or online for the complete list.
 July 7 - Decorate Your Flip-Flops 2-3pm July 21 - Hydro / Sand Art Bracelets 2-3pm
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Water Games
July 9th 1-2pm Library Lawn
(Rain Date: July 23)
Compete for fun and prizes in an Olympic-style tournament. Wear a bathing suit under clothes you don't mind getting wet. Prepare to get soaked! |
 Animanga ClubTuesday, July 13th 3:30-4:30
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. |
 Teen Writing Club We won't be meeting during July & August, but look for the Writing Club to return in September! |
 MAKE A SPLASH, READ!
Summer Reading 2010
Calling all readers and their families!
As summer sails in it's time to kick back, relax and read for fun! Tots through children entering Grade 5 are invited to join the Wadleigh Memorial Library's summer reading program. In addition to tracking reading progress, children can enjoy mime and musical mischief, bedtime bingo and book clubs, mad science, live night creatures, reading raffles and so much more.
All activities are FREE and open to children of all abilities. Registration forms will be available at the library beginning June 18th. Children will need a Wadleigh Memorial Library card in order to participate. No card - no problem; getting a card at the library is quick and easy and it's FREE! Everyone who registers as a summer reader can pick up a free book to help jumpstart their summer reading.
Be sure to get the most up-to-date information all summer long by visiting our online calendar or stop in for more information and a schedule of events.
Miss Mary Beth and Miss Joan want to thank the following donors for their generous support of the Summer Reading Program:
 McDONALD'S
MILFORD AREA MOTHER'S CLUB
WADLEIGH MEMORIAL LIBRARY DEVELOPMENT FUND |
 Magic Show
Featuring Reuben Moreland
Thursday, July 22nd @ 7pm
Award-winning NYC magician Reuben Moreland, recently named National Champion in the World Teen Championships of Magic in Las Vegas, will dazzle his audience. Reuben, a high school Junior, is considered one of the top young magicians in the country and has studied and performed with some of the top magicians working today. Visit his website, redheadmagic.com, to find out more.
This FREE program is recommended for children 5 and older.
Tickets are Required and will be available at the library for Wadleigh Library card holders beginning July 15th.
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Wildlife Encounters Zoo
Wednesday, July 14th
1st show - 1pm 2nd show - 2:45pm
This promises to be a fun and educational adventure with all things creepy! This live animal presentation will take you on a "virtual safari" around the globe. As you "visit" different regions & habitats you will learn about & meet some animals that call these places home.
This program is recommended for children 5 and older. All children under 5 must be seated with an adult.  Due to limited space, tickets will be required and will become available to Milford Library Card holders, at the library, beginning Wednesday, July 7th.
Please note, this is not the same program that was presented in April or June.
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 ROBERT RIVEST-LAUGH-OUT-LOUD MIME & COMEDY Wednesday, July 28th
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Held at the Amato Center
"Laughter brings joy to both heart and mind."
Back by popular demand, comic mime Robert Rivest will present a series of mime and comic stories about swimming, sailing, surfing and all round summer fun. This hilarious show is full of audience participation and laugh-out-loud interactive pieces.
Tickets are required for this event and will be available to Wadleigh Library Card holders beginning Wednesday, July 21. Any remaining tickets will be available to the general public on the day of the show.
Please note this program will be held at the Amato Center and is for children 5 and older only. Doors will open at 6:30pm! |
 Block Party - Building with Legos
Wednesday, July 14th 6:30-8:00pm
Monday, July 26th 6:30-8:30pm
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.
Registration for July 14th Block Party begins on July 7th.
Registration for the July 26th Block Party begins on July 19th |
 Bedtime Bingo for the
Whole Family! Thursday, July 8th 6:30pm
 Bingo players are invited to arrive in pajamas for an evening of fun! We supply game supplies and prizes - anyone who would like to bring a snack to share can do so. Due to Limited Space, Registration is Required and begins Thursday, July 1st. |
Art Classes With Kristine Brock
Tuesday, July 13th @ 10:30am
Wednesday, July 21st @ 1:30pm
Local artist Miss Kristine will present "Ocean Scenes" in watercolor. All supplies will be provided. This class is open to children entering Grades 3-6. The same program will be offered on each date.
Registration begins for the 7/13 show on 7/6 and
registration for the 7/21 show begins on 7/14.
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 Toe Jam Puppet Band
Tuesday, July 20th from 11:30am - 12:30pm
Toe Jam's performances are VERY active. Kiddos and adults will want to join with the band as they entertain with a unique blend of original songs, puppets, storytelling, activities, corn ball humor and just plain good ol' fun! Don't miss this interactive variety show. Get more information at their website, toejampuppetband.com.
Please note that this performance will be held in the Cafeteria at the Heron Pond Elementary School. |
Make a Splash Programs...
Splish Splash Science
Wednesdays, July 7th @ 1:30pm
The science of water is presented with topics such as absorption, bubbles, optical illusions, water pressure & more in this entertaining & educational show.
Due to limited space this is a tickets only event. Tickets for Wadleigh Library Card holders will become available starting Wednesday, June 30th
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 Make a Splash Scavenger HuntThursday, July 8th @ 1:30 - 3:00pm
Children entering Grades 3 - 5 will go "fishing" for water-related objects and information in the library. Two teams, equipped with scavenger list and pencil, will have approximately 35 minutes to complete the hunt. Prizes will be awarded and snacks served.
Registration is required and begins Thursday, July 1. ________________________________
 Oceans of Fun Toddler PartyWednesday, July 14th @ 10am
Children age 4 and under are invited to join Miss Joan and Miss Mary Beth for music, movement and more.
Registration is not necessary.
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 High Seas Adventure Party
Tuesday, July 27th @ 1:30
Ahoy Mateys! Join us for fun & games & adventure! This activity is for BOYS entering Kindergarten-Grade 2.
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