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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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Wadleigh Library November
Closure Dates
Thursday - 11/11
Wednesday - 11/24 (closing at 5pm)Thursday - 11/25Friday - 11/26 |
Wadleigh Library Trustees
Next Meeting:
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Friends of the Library
Wed, Jan 26, 2011
@ 7:00pm
We would love to see some new faces and are always looking for more people to help with fundraising and volunteer activities.
Become a "friend" before December 1st and be entered into our raffle drawing to win a Nook.
New members are always welcome! |
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Did a friend forward you a copy of our newsletter? Why not sign up for your own monthly copy Today! |
 Computer Monday 6:30-7:30pm
Nov. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
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. |
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Morning Book
Group
Thur. Nov 4th
@ 10am
The Hotel New Hampshire
By John Irving
 "The first of my father's illusions was that bears could survive the life lived by human beings, and the second was that human beings could survive a life led in hotels."So says John Berry, son of a hapless dreamer, brother to a cadre of eccentric siblings, and chronicler of the lives lived, the loves experienced, the deaths met, and the myriad strange and wonderful times encountered by the family Berry.
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Evening Book Group
Tuesday, Nov. 23rd
@ 7pm
Dark Tide: the Great Boston Molasses Flood of 1919
by Stephen Puleo
 A tanker filled with 2 million gallons of molasses for use in the production of industrial alcohol exploded in Boston's heavily populated North End in January 1919. The struggle for justice and compensation for the loss of 21 lives and destruction of homes and property of hundreds of Italian immigrants plays out at a time of anarchist activity and political unrest after the conclusion of World War 1.
Copies of the book are available at the Circulation Desk. Newcomers are 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"
Nov 4 @ 3pm
The Chosen One by Carol Lynch Williams
 In a polygamous cult in the desert, Kyra, not yet fourteen, sees being chosen to be the seventh wife of her uncle as just punishment for having read books and kissed a boy, in violation of Prophet Childs' teachings, and is torn between facing her fate and running away from all that she knows and loves.
Bring your current knitting project and enjoy some snacks and discussion about the book. New members and beginning knitters welcome! Copies are available on the teen display. Chicks with Sticks is for grades 6 & up. _________________
"Pizza & Pages"
Nov 18 @ 3:30pm
When you Reach Me by Rebecca Stead
 As her mother prepares to be a contestant on the 1980s television game show, "The $20,000 Pyramid," a twelve-year-old New York City girl tries to make sense of a series of mysterious notes received from an anonymous source that seems to defy the laws of time and space.
Enjoy some pizza while discussing the book! Copies available on the teen display. Pizza & Pages is for 5th grade and up. |
"Chew and Chat
Book Club"
Nov 10 @ 6:30pm
The City of Ember by Jeanne DuPrau
 Lights shine in the city of Ember - but at the city limits the light ends, & darkness takes over. Out there in the Unknown Regions, the darkness goes on forever in all directions. Ember - so its people believe - is the only light in the dark world. And now the lights are going out.
Is there any way to save the people of Ember? No one knows. But Lina has found a puzzling document & Doon has made some discoveries in the Pipeworks. With these clues, they start their search.
Will you be part of this search? If you'd like to be, register & pick up The City of Ember beginning Monday, Oct. 11th and we'll find out the answers on Wednesday, Nov.10.
Refreshments will be served! |
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 Wadleigh Library
November Programs
& News!
November is the month when cold weather starts to take hold, the trees have lost their leaves and days really begin to feel shorter. On the flip side it is time to start using the woodstove or fireplace, curling up with a good book, or simmering a kettle of soup on the stove. It is also time to think about Thanksgiving, planning time off from work or school, Thanksgiving meals, time spent with family & friends and of course Football.
We have some great programs scheduled for this month that hopefully will fit into your plans. The Cold Case Unit from New Hampshire will discuss their program and cases. Do you have family artifacts that you would like to preserve for future generations, then come to Preserving Memories : Maintaining Family Photos, Personal Papers, and Memorabilia with Melissa Mannon. As always the Acoustic Cafe will be held this month with guest singers Ivan Murray & Anna Falkenau, direct from County Galway, Ireland.
This month in honor of National Gaming day (11/13) the library will be hosting two fun programs, Wii Gaming for Seniors and Teen Gaming. The Wii Gaming for Seniors program will include Wii games but also some board games such as scrabble, check out the details and save the date.
The Children's Room is excited to annouced the return of the Chocolate Lover's Raffle coming in November, keep your eyes open for more details. In December they have a free family concert planned featuring Steve Blunt, take a look and mark your calendar. The Paws to Read program will continue this month along with Holiday Card Making and story times.
Want to win a NOOK!! Sign up to become a Friend of the Library and your name is entered into a raffle for a Barnes & Noble Nook. The Friends of the Library are sponsoring this membership raffle. Become a friend today! The Friends are also selling Booklover Calendars, which are new this year, just in time for the holidays.
This month's Spotlight on Technology features Credo Reference a brand new resource acquired by the library. This resource provides access to 100 core reference books in E-Book format. We will be extending this resource to the Milford High School, expanding their reference resources. Read about this exciting new resource and community outreach program!
Our Computer Basics programs are again running on Mondays, so check out the calendar and be sure to sign up.
As always check out our five monthly book clubs, two adult clubs, two teen clubs, and one 4th & 5th grade club. They are all listed in the left side bar. New members are always welcome.
Have a great month and include us in your plans! |
 Spotlight on Technology
"Credo Reference"
Core reference collection of e-books, now offered at the Wadleigh Library.
We are very excited to introduce a brand new reference source called Credo Reference. Credo Reference is a general reference tool offering 100 highly-regarded E-Book titles covering every major subject.
 Credo Reference is not a database subscription, but rather a collection of 100 reference books, we have chosen, from publishers such as Marquis Who's Who, Harvard University Press, Houghton Mifflin, Merriam-Webster, Cambridge University Press, just to name a few.
The Bridgeman Art Library Archive provides over 35,000 full-color art images and the National Gallery Collection over 2,000 full-color art images.
In addition to accessing the 100 E-Books, the Credo Reference platform allows the user to seamlessly search other resources in the library, including the library catalog, periodical resources, specialized databases and more.
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With our Credo Reference subscription we are able to provide free access to the Milford High School. Over the next month we will be working with high school representatives, setting up direct access from the high school. To promote community outreach, Credo offered this opportunity to extend our resources beyond the four walls of the library. We look forward to working with the High School Librarians, Teachers and Students to promote this valuable new resource.
You can find credo reference by going to the Wadleigh Library Website and clicking on theOnline Resources tab. Scroll to the bottom and you will see the Credo Reference Logo and search box. When accessing the database from outside the library you will be prompted for your library card bar code. If you have any questions on the use of this new resource 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. |
Friends of the Library
Become a Friend of the Library and
enter a raffle to win a
Barnes & Noble Nook. See a member of library staff for a membership flyer and a raffle ticket. Raffle to be drawn on December 1st. 2011 Book Lover's Calendar - $10.00  Purchase a 2011 daily Book Lover's Calendar for someone special or just for yourself. With the holiday season approaching these would make a great gift. These calendars retail at $12.99, so it is a good price. The Friends also have baseball hats & book bags with the Wadleigh Library logo on them & wooden bookmarks on sale. Keep us in mind for unique holiday gifts. |
Children's Room News
Back by Popular Demand! The Children's room will be raffling off the Chocolate Lover's Basket to benefit the Children's Room. Keep your Eyes Open, The Raffle will begin on November 20th with the drawing on Friday, December 17th __________________________________________
Coming in December
Free Family Holiday Concert Steve Blunt, Award-Winning Musician! Sunday, December 12th @ 2pm Free Tickets beginning, November 27th. Mark your calendars now, so you don't miss it! |
 Cold Case Unit:
Solving Crimes Through Research
Tuesday, November 16th
@ 7pm pm
Former teacher, archivist and genealogist Milli Knudsen will talk about how her interest in organizing archives for the Records Division of the State of New Hampshire led to her work helping to solve crimes for the newly established Cold Case Unit headed by Senior Assistant Attorney General Will Delker. Her talk will give insight into how meticulous examination and organizing of records and files can lead investigators to ask new questions about details which might have been overlooked in the many cases that go unsolved for so long.
Milli has authored Hard time in Concord, New Hampshire : the crimes, the victims, and the lives of the State prison inmates, 1812-1883 and 'Til divorce do us part : marriages and divorces from Cheshire County, New Hampshire from 1776-1899.
This program is free and open to all. |
 Preserving Memories: Maintaining Family Photos, Personal Papers, and Memorabilia
Tuesday, November 11th @ 7pm
Every day, families lose their valued items to neglect, mishandling and misplacement. Your attentive care can ensure their security. This one and a half hour presentation by archivist Melissa Mannon is designed to help individuals care for their family photos, personal papers, and memorabilia. * Learn the basics about avoiding harmful factors that can harm or destroy your materials. * Explore the best ways to ensure that your family history is documented and maintained for future generations. * Discuss options for duplication, digitization and conservation of cherished family items. * Consider your family's role in a wider community history. Attendees are encouraged to bring personal papers and photos for which they need help caring. The presentation takes on an "Antiques Roadshow" atmosphere with people sharing stories about treasured items. For more information on the presenter visit her website. |
 Wii Gaming for Seniors
Celebrate National Gaming Day! We'll have a Wii set up for your use so you can give it a try. A great way to exercise! But feel free to bring in a board game too. We'll have Trivial Pursuit and Scrabble on hand.
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 Acoustic CafeFeaturing
"Ivan Murray &
Anna Falkenau"
Saturday November 20th @ 7:30pm
Please join us as we welcome Ivan Murray & Anna Falkenau to our Acoustic Cafe--direct from County Galway, Ireland! This dynamic duo will perform a program of conventional and original Irish tunes and songs, rooted in both Irish and American music traditions. 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.
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. |
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Teen Gaming
Friday, November 12th 2:30-4:30
Get a head start on celebrating National Gaming Day (Saturday, Nov. 13) with an afternoon of gaming! Bring your own controllers or handhelds. We will have a Wii and a Playstation 2 set up. There will be plenty of other wireless (board) games to play. |
 Animanga ClubTuesday, November 9th 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, November 19th 3:30-4:30
Share your stories, poetry, and do writing exercises,
and live the writer's life. |
Holiday Card Making
 Saturday, November 20th 10am - 12pm Children of all ages are invited to stop by the Children's room and create holiday cards for family and friends. All materials will be provided.
Registration is Not Required! |
PAWS To Read - Returns!
Saturday, November 13th @ 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
Baby Lapsit - Birth - 18 Months
We will Read together, bounce, tickle, blow bubbles and have lots of fun from 10-10:30, then it's "Stay and Play" from 10:30-11.
WEDNESDAYS @ 10am
Nov. 3, 10, 17
Just For 18 - 24 Month Olds
We will read together, sing, and more from 9:45-10:15am and then it's "Stay and Play" from 10:15-11am.
MONDAYS @ 9:45am
Nov. 1, 8, 15
Just For The 2 - 3 1/2 Year Olds
We will read stories, do finger plays, dance and more.
MONDAYS @ 10:30am
Nov. 1, 8, 15
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. |
 Thanksgiving is a time to step back and be thankful for what we have, no matter how small it may seem. It is also a time to be thankful for the friends and family in our lives. The Wadleigh Library Staff would like to thank all our patrons for their continued patronage, support and friendship.
Sincerely,
Wadleigh Library Staff
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