|
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
February
Closure Dates:
Monday, Feb. 21st |
Wadleigh Library Trustees
Next Meeting:
|
|
Friends of the Library
Wed, Feb 23, 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.
New members are always welcome! |
|
Did a friend forward you a copy of our newsletter? Why not sign up for your own monthly copy Today! |
|
Morning Book
Group
Thursday, Feb 10th @ 10am
Year of Wonders: a novel of the plague
by Geraldine Brooks
When the plague visits an isolated village in the English countryside, a housemaid named Anna Frith emerges as an unlikely heroine and healer. Through Anna's eyes we follow the story of the fateful year of 1666, as she and her fellow villagers endure a self-imposed quarantine to keep the disease from spreading...
|
Evening Book Group
Tuesday, Feb 22nd
@ 7pm
A Tale of Two Cities
by Charles Dickens
 "A Tale of Two Cities (1859) is a novel set in London and Paris before and during the French Revolution. With 200 million copies sold, it is the most printed original English book, and among the most famous works of fiction." Amazon Editors Copies are available at the circulation desk. Newcomers are always welcome. |
|
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"
February 3rd @ 3pm
Sovay
by Celia Rees
In 1794 England, the rich and beautiful Sovay, disguised as a highwayman, acquires papers that could lead to her father's arrest for treason, and soon her newly-awakened political consciousness leads her and a compatriot to France during the Revolution.
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"
February 17th @ 3:30pm
The Mysterious Benedict Society
by Trenton Stewart
After passing a series of mind-bending tests, four children are selected for a secret mission that requires them to go undercover at the Learning Institute for the Very Enlightened, where the only rule is that there are no rules.
Enjoy some pizza while discussing the book! Copies available on the teen display. Pizza & Pages is for 5th grade and up. |
|
Wadleigh Library
Programs & News
for February 2011!
 What a winter we have had this year, especially January! Snow, Snow and more Snow!! Once we are done with all the shoveling it does feel good to sit down with a good book, watch a movie or listen to some good music, that you borrowed from the Wadleigh Library! You deserve it!
Let's look forward to February, the days are getting longer and the sun is higher. Did you also know February is full of all kinds of events such as: Groundhog day (2nd), the Chinese New Year (3rd), Superbowl XLIV (6th), Abraham Lincoln's Birthday (12th), Valentines Day (14th), Random Acts of Kindness Day (17th), John Glenn Orbited the Earth (20th), Love your Pet Day (21st), George Washington's Birthday (22nd), and Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's Birthday (27th).
Teen programs include monthly favorites such as the Animanga Club, "Chicks with Sticks" and "Pizza & Pages" book clubs and Wii Wednesday. This month there is a special Book Crush Party, where you can share your favorite literary crush!!
There will be a special program on "Learn about Lyme" discussing all aspects of Lyme disease.
Children's Story Times continue in February, along with a patron favorite the Family Block Party with legos. Miss Krishna returns this month with Music and More to keep everyone dancing. We will be making Valentines Day Cards on February 11th, stop by and make one for someone special.
AARP Tax Assistance begins this month, check below for details on dates and times, no appointments required first come first served. The Wadleigh Library is an official IRS Tax Form repository, so stop by and pick up your forms and instructions.
Register now for programs of interest and mark your calendars. We hope to see you soon! |
 When it is snowing, how do you know if the Wadleigh Library is open?
If the weather is bad and the Wadleigh Library has to close we will post notices on the doors of the library.
Next we contact WMUR-TV, Channel 9 in Manchester, NH. They post our closing online with other libraries and organizations. Unfortunately it will not appear on the TV crawler across the bottom of the TV screen, that is reserved just for school closings.
We will post a status on our Facebook page indicating we are closed. |
Friends of the Library
2011 Daily Book Lover's Calendar
We still have some of the 2011 daily Book Lover's Calendar's available. We are selling our last ones for $5.00 a piece. Treat yourself to one today. (These calendars retail for $12.99) |
AARP Tax Assistance
From February 1st to April 14th!
Tuesdays and Thursdays!
Free Tax help will be available at the Wadleigh Library from February 1st to April 14th. The hours will be the same each week:
Tuesdays - 9:30am to 2:00pm Thursdays - 4:00pm-6:30pm Appointments are not made, just stop by the library. First come, first served. As always the Wadleigh Library is an official Tax Form Repository. We will provide forms as soon as we receive them from the government. |
 Acoustic Cafe Featuring:
Gloucester Hornpipe &
Clog Society
Saturday, February 19th @ 7:30 pm
Please join us as we welcome the Gloucester Hornpipe & Clog Society to the Acoustic Cafe Series @ the Wadleigh Library.
The Gloucester Hornpipe & Clog Society has delighted audiences since 1971 with a lively mix of Celtic jigs and reels, American Colonial-era tunes, sing-along sea chanteys, & original songs from New England's rich history. For more information about the musicians, see www.hornpipe.com .
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. |
Learn about Lyme
Tuesday, Feb 8th @ 7pm
This program features Dr. Julia Greenspan of Hollis, NH. Dr. Greenspan is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor and founder of Greenhouse Naturopathic Medicine.
Lyme disease (Borrelia burgdorferi) is a complicated constellation of symptoms which does not get the respect it deserves. Dr. Greenspan will discuss how Lyme disease is contracted and how early intervention can improve the outcome. Learn what to do if you suspect that you have been infected. With proper treatment the effects of this devastating disease can be minimized.
For more information about Dr. Greenspan, please see
www.greenhousemedicine.com.
Sign up online or call the library to register for this informative program! |
|
 Book Crush Party Friday, February 11th
3:00-4:00pm
Who's your favorite literary crush? Bring your favorite book along or meet some new ones during a speed dating round! Play matchmaker for your friends. There will be chocolate!
 Registration begins FEB 1st and is limited to 15. Program may be cancelled if ther are not enough registrants (and who wants all that chocolate to go to wast?)
|
|
Animanga Club
Tuesday, February 8th 3:30-4:30
Hang out and discuss your favorite anime or manga series and participate in related games and activities. |
 Wii Wednesdays
2nd Wednesday of the Month
February 9th
from 2:30-4:30pm
Two hours of gaming with the Wii, PS2, and other wireless (board) games! You are welcome to bring your DS, PSP, or any games (rated T or lower) to play. Snacks provided. |
Family Block Party
Monday, February 28th@ 6:30pm
 We supply the LEGOs, you bring your imagination. This is a family event, recommended for children 5 & up accompanied by an adult.
Due to space limitations, registration is required & begins Mon, Feb. 14th. |
 Music & More with Miss Krishna
Friday, February 11th
10:00am - Newborn through 18 Months
10:30am - 18 Months through 3 Years
11:00am - 3 and 4 Year Olds
Miss Krishna from Amherst "Kindermusik" returns
for music, movement and more.
Registration Required, sign up now!
|
Valentine Card Making!
Friday, February 11th
12:30pm - 4:00pm
Children of all ages are invited to
create cards for their special
valentines. Supplies will be available
in the Children's Room.
Registration is not Required! |
Winter Story Times
With Ms. Joan & Ms Mary Beth!
Baby Lapsit: Birth - 18 months
Wednesdays @ 10-11am
February 2, 9, 16, 23
We'll read together, bounce, tickle, blow bubbles and have lots of fun from 10-10:30, then it's "stay & play" from 10:30-11.
No Registration Required.
Just for the 18month-24month olds
February 7, 14
(No Storytime on February 21st.)
 We'll read together, sing and more from 9:45-10:15 & then it's "stay & play" from 10:15-11am. No Registration Required.
Just for the 2-3 1/2 year olds Mondays Only @ 10:30am February 7, 14 (No Storytime on February 21st.)
We'll read stories, do fingerplays,
dance & more.
No Registration Required.
Older & younger siblings are welcome at any of the above story times.
Story School for 3 1/2-6 year olds
Wednesdays @ 1:00pm Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23
Thursdays @ 10:00am Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24
 We'll listen to stories, sign, dance, have lots of fun & do a theme-related craft.
Registration Required and you must be a Milford Card Holder to attend.
Register online or call 673-2408.
Your child must be 4yrs old by March 2011
in order to participate in Story School. |
PAWS To Read
Saturday,
February 12th
10:30am-12:00 pm
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, Molly, Lily & 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. |
In closing, here are two quotes about winter that speak volumes. Enjoy and stay warm!
"If we had no winter, the spring would not be so pleasant: if we did not sometimes taste of adversity, prosperity would not be so welcome."
- Anne Bradstreet
"Winter is not a season, it's an occupation."
- Sinclair Lewis
Sincerely,
TheWadleigh Library Staff
|
|
|
