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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 Trustees
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Friends of the Library
New members are always welcome! |
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Computer
Basics
Monday 6:30-7:30pm
Oct. 4, 11
Learn how to take care of your computer and do basic word processing, Internet searching, and more. Registration required, call the library or sign up online.
We will only be offering 2 classes in October, but we will resume with a full month of Monday classes in November. |
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Morning Book
Group
Thur. Oct 14th @ 10am
This month includes Banned Books week, so each person is encouraged to choose a book that has been banned at some time or another, to read. |
Evening Book Group
Tuesday, Oct 26th
@ 7pm
We Are All Welcome Here
by Elizabeth Berg
 This book is also the selection for Nashua Public Library's "One City, One Book" program and the author is coming to Rivier College on Sunday October 17th at 2pm. Tickets are $5 in advance, $7 at the door. Call the Nashua Public Library at 589-4600 for more information.
Copies are available at the Circulation Desk. Newcomers are always welcome. |
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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"
Oct 7 @ 3pm
Everafter
by Amy Huntley
 After her death, seventeen-year-old Maddy finds a way to revisit moments in her life by using objects that she lost while she was alive, and by so doing she tries to figure out the complicated emotions, events, and meaning of her existence. _________________
"Pizza & Pages"
Oct 21 @ 3:30pm
The Red Kayak
by Priscilla Cummings
Living near the water on Maryland's Eastern Shore, thirteen-year-old Brady and his best friends J.T. and Digger become entangled in a tragedy which tests their friendship and their ideas about right and wrong. |
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 Wadleigh Library -
October Programs & News!
This month we are excited to resume our 11th year of the Acoustic Cafe. Our first musician, David LaFleur will not only be our first act of the season, but will also be here early in the day to provide a program on songwriting. Appropriate for the season, we will have An Evening with the "Ghost Lady" ; author Marianne O'Connor will come and talk about her book Haunted Hikes of New Hampshire.
This month's Spotlight on Technology features "Learning Express Library" a great tool used for practicing standardized tests of all kinds. Whether you are a student who wants to practice for your SAT, someone who is recently unemployed and needs resume assistance or changing your career and practicing for your nursing exam, LearningExpress Library will meet your needs. Take a look!
Finally, stop by our booth at the 2010 Southern New Hampshire Expo to be held at The Dome at Hampshire Hills on October 21, 2010. This will be our fourth year attending.
Have a great month and include us in your plans! |
 Spotlight on Technology
"LearningExpress Library" Need to practice for your SAT's or driver's education test? What about a nursing exam, commercial drivers license, GRE or maybe you just need to practice math for high school. Where can you find current standardized tests, that will be graded, and analyze your results?
LearningExpress Library an online database offered at the Wadleigh Library.
Learning Center Catagories. |
LearningExpress provides a very comprehensive, interactive, online learning platform of practice tests and tutorial course series. The program is designed to help you succeed on academic or licensing tests such as the SAT, GED, GRE. Commercial Driver's License Exam, U.S. Citizenship. You'll get immediate scoring, answer explanations, and an individualized analysis of your results. In the Jobs and Careers learning center there is assistance with resume & cover letter composition.
In order to use Learning Express Library, you need to create a user account. Creating your account or "my center" provides you with instant online scoring, records customized analyses of your strengths & weaknesses, and makes recommendations.
 LearningExpress Library can be easily accessed from the library or the comfort of your own home or business. Just log into the Wadleigh Library website, click on databases and look for the LearningExpress Library Icon.
When accessing the database from outside the library you will be prompted for your library card bar code and pin number. If you have any questions on the use of this database or how to access it, as always please give us a call, 673-2408 or drop us an email we'd be happy to assist.
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. |
 Southern NH Expo October 21 2:00 to 7:30pm
Hampshire Hills Dome
Stop by the Wadleigh Library Booth!
The Wadleigh Memorial Library will be attending the Southern NH Expo for our fourth year. Please stop by our booth, we will have a raffle and this year will be able to register new patrons at the show.
There will be over 200 booths this year, all representing great businesses in the area. It is a great way to meet some new business contacts, catch up with business acquaintances and check out some great food from local restaurants.
We hope you will stop by and say Hi! |
 An Evening with the "Ghost Lady"
Thursday, October 7th @ 7pm
Local author Marianne O'Connor has created a new hiking book with a frightening twist. In Haunted Hikes of New Hampshire O'Connor shares more than trail mix with her readers as she recounts the ghost stories, legends and lore associated with some of New Hampshire's premier hiking trails. Haunted hike locations are scattered throughout the state and feature stories of such legends as Devil's Den in New Durham, Chief Chocorua in Tamworth, Sasquatch of Ossipee, the Bomber Plane in Woodstock, and a murder mystery involving Bette David in Franconia.
Books will be available for purchase and signing.
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Song Writing Workshop with
Acoustic Cafe's David LaFleur
Saturday, October 16th @ 2pm
Have you always wanted to learn the art of song writing?
Learn the basic technical, artistic and psychological aspects of modern songwriting from David LaFleur, tonight's featured performer @ the Acoustic Cafe Series. LaFleur has been performing his unique mixture of folk, Appalachian, blues, & bluegrass for over 20 years; he's opened for Emmy Lou Harris and Tom Rush and his original music has been featured on TV and radio across the country.
 Participants are encouraged to bring their own songs or poetry to the workshop for constructive and encouraging review. This workshop is free but limited to only 15 participants.
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 Acoustic CafeFeaturing
"David La Fleur"
Saturday October 16th @ 7:30pm
Please join us as we open our 11th season of the Acoustic Cafe Series @ the Wadleigh Library!
With a rich tenor voice and a mastery of the guitar, dobro, mandolin, & dulcimer, David LaFleur has been performing his unique mixture of folk, Appalachian, blues, & bluegrass for over 20 years. He has opened for Emmy Lou Harris, Tom Rush and the Seldom Scene, and his original music has been featured on TV and radio across the country.
The Acoustic Café series is generously sponsored by the Friends & Trustees of the Wadleigh Memorial Library. All events are free & open to the public. Doors open @ 7pm. Coffee & light refreshments available. All donations directly support the Acoustic Cafe Series.
If you would like an email reminder for this event, please fill out the online registration form and you will receive an automated message 3 days prior to the event.
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 Wii Battle of the Bands
Monday, October 18th 2:30-4:30
Celebrate Teen Read Week:
Books With Beat!
Sign up with your band to compete for the title! Bands may consist of 1-3 people (singer, guitarist, drummer)* and must have a rocking name! Unsigned musicians are welcome to come and join in any band looking for more members.
*Your band may have 4 members (2 guitarists) if you bring an extra controller. We are using Wii Band Hero, which is compatible with the guitar controllers for the Wii Guitar Hero games. |
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 iPod & Earbud Holder - Craft
@ 3:00 pm
Don't get your earbuds in a snarl! Come to this quick and easy craft that will keep your earbuds tangle-free. You can also create a felt case to protect your iPod. We will have iPod speakers so you can play some of your favorite music while you work!
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 Cirque du Freak Halloween Party
Thursday, October 28th 6-8pm
Our 4th annual teen Halloween party will be a carnival of terror! Enjoy candy and treats wile you play carnival games, make balloon animals, and get made up into a scary clown! View the freak show gallery and wath "Freaks" (1932), a movie that started real circus freaks.
Sign up online or at the circulation desk.
"Freaks" is not rated. For information about content, see the
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 Animanga ClubTuesday, October 12th 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
Friday, October 15th 3:30-4:30
Share your stories, poetry, and do writing exercises,
and live the writer's life. |
 Block Party -Building with Legos!
Children ages 5 and up are invited to bring your imagination and an adult and get creative. We supply the legos.
Due to space limitations,
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PAWS To Read - Returns!
Saturday, October 16th
@ 10:30am
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, Lilly, Molly, Sarah & 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. |
Fall Story Times
Are Here!!
Story School with Miss Mary Beth
Story School is for the 3 1/2 to 6 year olds. They will listen to stories, sing, dance, do a theme-related craft and have lots of fun.
TUESDAYS @ 1pm
The Tuesday storytime has been cancelled for Fall.
WEDNESDAYS @ 1pm
Oct. 6, 20, 27 Nov. 3, 10, 17
No Storytime on October 13th
THURSDAYS @ 10am
Oct. 7, 21 Nov 4, 18
No Storytime on Oct. 14, 28 and Nov. 11 Register online @ wadleighlibrary.org or call 673-2408.
You must be a Milford Card Holder in order to register for storytimes. We reserve the right to cancel any program with an insufficient number of registrants.
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Story Times with
Miss Joan
Baby Lapsit - Birth - 18 months
We will read together, bounce, tickle, blow bubbles and have lots of fun from 10-10:30am, then it's "stay and play" from 10:30-11.
WEDNESDAYS @ 10am
Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27 Nov. 3, 10, 17
Older and younger siblings are always welcome.
No Registration Required.
Just for the 18 - 24 month olds
We will read together, sing & more from 9:45-10:15am and then it's "stay and play" from 10:15-11am.
MONDAYS @ 9:45am
Oct 4, 18, 25 Nov. 1, 8, 15
No Storytime on Oct 11th. No Registration Required.
Older & younger siblings are always welcome.
Just for the 2 - 3 1/2 year olds
We will read stories, do fingerplays, dance and more.
MONDAYS @ 10:30am
Oct. 4, 18, 25 Nov. 1, 8, 15
No Story time on Oct. 11th. No Registration Required.
Older & younger siblings are always welcome. |
Thanks for taking the time to read our newsletter. We hope you will stop by soon to take advantage of the programs and resources here for you.
Sincerely,
Wadleigh Library Staff |
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