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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!! |
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Wadleigh Library Trustees
Next Meeting:
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Friends of the Library
Wednesday, Aug 25th
@ 7:00pm
This months meeting will be held at the library!
New members are always welcome! |
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Morning Book
Group
Wed, Aug 18th
@ 7pm
Wilton Public &
Gregg Free Library
In August we will be reading Park City, by Ann Beattie 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. |
Evening Book Group
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"
Aug 5th @ 3pm
Runemarks
by Joanne Harris
 Maddy Smith, who bears the mysterious mark of a rune on her hand, learns that she is destined to join the gods of Norse mythology and play a role in the fate of the world. _________________
"Pizza & Pages"
Aug 26th @ 3:30pm
Everlost
by Neal Shusterman
When Nick and Allie are killed in a car crash, they end up in Everlost, or limbo for lost souls, where although Nick is satisfied, Allie will stop at nothing--even skinjacking--to break free. |
Frindle
by Andrew Clements
 This is the final meeting of the 3rd, 4th & 5th grade summer book club. Pick up your copy of "FRINDLE" by Andrew Clements and join us as we chew and chat. Registration is required and begins July 21st - books are available for pickup at this time. |
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Birth to 18 Months
Wed, Aug 4th
10am -11am
We read together, bounce, tickle, blow bubbles & have lots of fun.
No Registration Required. |
PJ Story Time for all Ages
Come in your PJ's and enjoy stories, fun & laughter with Miss Mary Beth & Miss Joan.
No Registration Required.
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Welcome to the August edition of the Wadleigh Library Newsletter. When I think of August, I anticipate the Dog Days of summer, those hot and humid days. This year we have already experienced Dog Days in July. This got me thinking about where the expression Dog Days of summer came from. I did some research and found in the book Chase's Calendar of Events that Dog Days are actually a defined period of time from July 3 - Aug 11 that represent the hottest days of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. The reference to a dog pertains to an ancient belief (that is no longer true) that Sirius, the Dog Star, rose just about the same time as sunrise during this time. So our Dog Days in July are in fact on schedule, you learn something new every day.
Have you ever wondered how to download an audiobook or eBook from the library? This month we are offering a program entitled Downloading Digital Audiobooks and eBooks from your Library. We are very fortunate to have Bobbi Slossar, Technology Resources Librarian for the NH State Library presenting this program.
This months Spotlight on Technology, features Novelist an online database that provides patrons with numerous ways to search for books to read. In addition to searching by title and author, Novelist provides tools to search by genre, plot, series, readalikes (books like what you have read) and more. When you are looking for something new to read, give Novelist a try.
The Tri-Town Book Group will continue their summer program reading their final selection and meeting to discuss it at the Wilton Public and Gregg Free library in Wilton.
Enjoy our programs!! |
Museum Pass Update...One More!
This summer the Wadleigh Library is excited to offer passes to
not 3 but 4 NEW museums. We have just added the Mariposa Museum and World Culture Center to our list of museums, see below for more details.
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
Zoo New England is a non-profit organization that operates both the Franklin Park Zoo in Boston and Stone Zoo in Stoneham, Massachusetts.
Mariposa Museum & World Culture Center
Located in the center of Peterborough in the Historic Baptist Church Building, the Mariposa Museum is a "hands-on" museum of artifacts from around the world.
All of these new museum passes are graciously provided
by the Friends of the Library!
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 Spotlight on Technology "NoveList" Coming Soon! Fast, Fun and Easier Ways to Look for Books YOU Want to Read! NoveList® a long time online book search tool is upgrading to become the ultimate search engine for finding the books "you want". As many of you may know NoveList® is an online tool used to search for books by author, title, reading level and subject matter, much like you would when using the Wadleigh online catalog. Its current version is being upgraded to a cleaner, more user friendly and easy to understand search engine. Displayed on their front page will be a list of best sellers that you can glance at to see what's new and popular. If you let your pointer rest over the book, more information and a brief summary of the book will appear. Directly below each best seller they list 3 books similar to the one above.  One of my favorite functions is the search bar. NoveList® lets you type in something like "women, detective, supernatural, fantasy" in its search bar from which it will pull up all the books that have that in their plot description. It may even lead you to new authors you'd never heard of that are writing about what YOU want to read. This is especially nice when you are bored with what is on the bestseller list and want to discover something new. Another new function NoveList® added is a checklist on the side which can help you find books similar to ones you have read or something new. This list includes plot functions and/or subjects similar to what you have been searching for; if you want to get more specific or more general just check the boxes on the side of the page. You can even limit it by publication date, so if you want something more current than the 1960's you can make sure it looks for more current books.
Finally my third favorite thing about the new NoveList® is the appeal terms. When you click to look at a specific book's page there is a list that tells you why that book appeals to people (Like the book was "Atmospheric" or "Offbeat" or just plain "Funny"). The page will also give you the writing style in the book so you can decide if it will keep your interest longer than a few pages. Some people like "fast paced" while others prefer the "relaxed pace". These are just a few of the wonderful new things to look forward to when the new NoveList® is officially released in August. In the meantime you can try out a beta version of the search engine by accessing the NoveList® website from Wadleigh's "Online Resource" tab. Once on NoveList® click the link to try the new Beta version and have fun.
Special thanks to our library intern for providing this review of Novelist for our newsletter. Each month we 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 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. |
Downloading Digital Audiobooks & eBooks
From Your Library!
Find Out What It's All About!!!
Tuesday, August 10th 6:30pm-8:00pm
Join Bobbi Slossar, Technology Resources Librarian from the New Hampshire State Library, as she discusses:
1. How to checkout and download digital titles from the library
2. Which Audiobooks & eBooks work with which audio players & eBook readers
Bobbi Slossar also manages the New Hampshire Downloadable Books Consortium comprised of 150 NH public libraries.
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Make Waves @ Your Library
Teen Summer Reading Program
The Summer Reading Program is still going strong in August! Be sure to bring your reading logs up to the front desk to get 1 raffle ticket per book you read. The final two raffle winners will be picked on Monday, August 16th, so be sure to get your tickets in before then!
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Teen MarioKart Tournament
Wednesday, August 11th @ 3pm
Compete against other libraries
to see who's the best
in a Wii MarioKart Tournament. |
 Teen Craft Wednesday
Recycled Coin Pouch
Reuse those Capri Sun or Kool-Aid Jammers pouches and turn them into a coin pouch or pencil case. All materials provided.
If you choose to bring in your own Capri Sun / Kool-Aid Jammer pouches, cut a slit in the bottom of the pouch, wash out, and let dry before the day of the program. We have many extras if you do not have any to bring in.
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Hunger Games Celebration
Thursday, August 12th @ 3pm
Get psyched for the release of the 3rd and final book in the trilogy by participating in a survival skills training session!
This will be held on the library lawn unless it rains. Registration recommended. |
 Animanga ClubTuesday, August 10th 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 |
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The Riverbend Youth Company presents:
"The Emperor's New Clothes"
Wednesday, Aug 4th @ 1pm
 The Riverbend Youth Company of the Boys & Girls Club of Souhegan Valley will present "The Emperor's New Clothes." The show is based on the tale by Hans Christian Andersen, and directed by local teen, Katie Hammes.
This FREE program is recommended for children 4 and older.
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 Block Party - Building with Legos
Monday, Aug. 9th 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 Aug 9th Block Party begins on Aug. 2nd. |
Kindermusik With Miss Krishna
Three Sessions on Tuesday, Aug 24th
10:00am - 0 to18 months
10:30am - 18 mos to 3 years
11:00am - 3 to 4 year olds
Join Miss Krishna from KINDERMUSIK for music, movement and more. This program has been generously sponsored by the Milford Area Mother's Club.
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Try to stay cool this month, don't let those Dog Days get the best of you. Remember the Wadleigh Library is an official cool spot for the town of Milford. Stop by and cool down with a book, magazine, newspaper, hop on our public computers or bring your laptop and take advantage of our wireless access. We hope to see you soon! 
Sincerely,
Wadleigh Library Staff |
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