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Wadleigh Memorial Library
49 Nashua Street
Milford, NH 03055
603-673-2408
Hours
Mon - Thurs 9:30 - 8:30
Friday 9:30 - 5
Saturday 9 - 1
Sunday 1 - 5 (Sep - May) |
  
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Wadleigh Library Trustees
Next Meeting:
Tuesday, July 17
7 p.m. |
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Friends of the Library
Next Meeting:
Wednesday, July 25
7 p.m.
Would you like to help support the fundraising efforts of the Friends?
Call Jill at 603-860-6639 for more information or to volunteer time. |
Suggestions or Feedback
If you have any suggestions for new library programs or feedback on our newsletter content or format, send us an email. |
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Summer Fun for all Ages
Summer Reading is in full swing at the Wadleigh Library, with something for everyone. No matter what your age, we have a reading program and events and activities for you.
Join us outdoors at the Keyes Field for Friday Storytimes at 11 a.m. every Friday in July and August, or for a Skywatch for all ages at 8:30 p.m. on July 11. Or 'Own the Night' and join us for Ghost Hunting 101 on July 18.
This year we have an Adult Summer Reading program in addition to our Children and Teen programs. Adults will get a Raffle Ticket for each book read, and there will be a drawing each week for prizes donated by local merchants.
We have other activities planned as well, so check our website and the rest of this chock-a-block full Newsletter for more details! |
Just in Time for Summer
Discounted movie tickets are available at the Library as a Friends of the Library fundraiser. $5.50 per ticket, or 10 for $50.00. These are ordinarily 7.50 per ticket. Stock up for rainy summer days.
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Raffle for Red Sox Dream Night
Win 4 EMC Club tickets for Friday, August 24 (Sox v. Royals) This package includes pre-game on-field time, a trip to the top of the Green Monster & Budweiser Right Field Roof Deck, a customized in-game message on the centerfield scoreboard with commemorative photo, private club entrance via the Absolut Clubhouse, complimentary programs and game notes, in-seat food and beverage service, in-seat souvenir delivery, coat/bag check service, concierge service, & parking pass. Raffle tickets are $10 each or 3 for $25. Click here for more details. |
Reminder
The Wadleigh Library will be closed
Wednesday, July 4th.  |
Adult Summer Reading Club
This program is sponsored by Giorgio's Ristorante, Stop & Shop Supermarket, Papa Joe's Humble Kitchen and Amigo's Mexican Cantina.
Sign up at the the front desk and then fill out a raffle ticket for each book you read during the summer. A raffle prize will be drawn each week until the program ends on August 18th. |
Skywatch
Wednesday, July 11
8:30 - 11 p.m.
Keyes Memorial Field 
The New Hampshire Astronomical Society will meet us at the Keyes Field to help guide us through the wonders of the night sky. They will bring telescopes for public use, but feel free to bring your own. We will be meeting in Keyes Field around 8:30pm, the skywatch will start around 9pm when the sun finally sets.
This event is for all ages. |
Book Group Field Trip
Thursday, July 19
7 - 8:30 p.m.
Wilton Library
 The Evening Book Group and the Morning Book Group have been invited to attend a New Hampshire Humanities Council program at Wilton Public & Gregg Free Library. NH Humanities Council Scholar Robert B. Perrault will present Before Peyton Place: In Search of the Real Grace Metalious. Grace DeRepentigny Metalious believed that in rejecting her own ethnic and religious heritage, she would come closer to inheriting the "American Dream." Metalious' Quebecois ancestry and her formative years in Manchester reveal aspects of the author that the public rarely knew.
The public is invited to attend. Call Sue Amann at 673-7188 for carpool information. Carpools will leave the library parking lot at 6:15 pm and return at approximately 9 pm. |
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Ghosthunting 101
Wednesday, July 18
7 - 8 p.m.
Keyes Meeting Room
Susan Allen, Director and Lead Investigator for Souhegan Paranormal Investigators (SPI) based out of Nashua, NH will conduct a presentation titled "Walking and Talking with the Spirit World". Included in the presentation will be photographs of spirit energy and EVP's (Electronic Voice Phenomena) captured on live investigations. Following the presentation, there will be a short question and answer period. This program is open to teens and adults. |
Knit 1, Crochet 2
1st and 3rd Mondays of every Month
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Keyes Meeting Room
Are you looking for other yarn addicts? Do your Monday nights seem dull? Look no further! Don't have a project in mind? Can't seem to finish that scarf for Grandma? Or are you a complete beginner with an itch to stitch? Bring your project in & be inspired; if you're a beginner, your local craft store can help you select a project & requisite supplies. There will be no formal instruction but 'knitwits' are a helpful bunch and love to indoctrinate the uninitiated into the cult of knitting. Tea, helpful company & oodles of knitting books will be served.
Note: Date Change!!! |
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Get to Morningstar from our website by clicking on the Business category on the Research menu. Any questions? Please ask us! |
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Teen Craft: Dreamcatchers
Tuesday, July 3
2:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Keyes Meeting Room
 Own the Night and catch your dreams!
You will make your own dreamcatcher to hang over your bed at night. According to Ojibwa legend, nightmares will pass through the hole in the center of the dreamcatcher, while the good dreams are caught and slide down the feathers to the dreamer. All materials provided.
Registration limited to 15.
Register Today.
This program is for teens entering grades 6 and up. |
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Teen Event:
The Art of Ghost Photography
Tuesday, July 17
2 - 4 p.m.
Keyes Meeting Room
How to Make Your Own (fake) Ghost Photos
 Back in the old days, people used to fake ghost photos by double-exposing film. Learn how to make a modern ghost photo, using a digital camera, Photoshop, and transparent layers. You do not need any experience with Photoshop! If you would like, bring your own digital camera, USB cord, and flash drive. (If you do not have a camera or flash drive, the library's camera will be available for use, and your finished .jpg file can be emailed to you.)
Registration begins July 1 and is limited to 15. This program is for teens entering grades 6-12. |
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Ghosthunting 101
Wednesday, July 18
7 - 8 p.m.
Keyes Meeting Room
Susan Allen, Director and Lead Investigator for Souhegan Paranormal Investigators (SPI) based out of Nashua, NH will conduct a presentation titled "Walking and Talking with the Spirit World". Included in the presentation will be photographs of spirit energy and EVP's (Electronic Voice Phenomena) captured on live investigations. Following the presentation, there will be a short question and answer period. This program is open to teens and adults. |
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Teen Book Clubs
Chicks with Sticks
 1st Thursday of the Month
July 5, 3 p.m.This month's selection is Name of the Star by Maureen Johnson. 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 7 & up. Pizza & Pages
 3rd Thursday of the Month
July 19, 3:30 p.m. This month's selection is The Apothecary by Maile Meloy. Enjoy some pizza while discussing the book! Copies are available on the teen display. Pizza & Pages is for grades 5 & up. |
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Teen Event:
S'mores Smorgasbord
Thursday, July 26
6 - 7 p.m.
Library Lawn
 Do you like s'mores? Test out some gourmet s'mores recipes or invent your own concoctions! You'll be able to wow your friends and family on your next camping trip...
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Monthly Teen Programs
Anime Geeks R Us Anime Club
2nd Tuesday of the month
Tuesday, July 10
4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Hang out and discuss your favorite anime or manga series and participate in related games and activities.
Wii Wednesdays
2nd Wednesday of the month
Wednesday, July 11
2:30 - 4:30 p.m.
2 hours of gaming on the Wii & PS2, as well as other wireless (board) games! Bring your DS, PSP, and any games rated T or lower to share. |
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Family Friday Storytime
Fridays through August
11 a.m. - 12 noon
Keyes Memorial Field
Join us every Friday at the Keyes Memorial Field for some outdoor storytime fun! Each week two of the Children's Librarians will be out there to sing songs, read stories and enjoy the outdoors. We hope to see you there.
No registration required. |
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Art Class with Kristine Brock
Monday, July 2
11 a.m to noon
Keyes Meeting Room
Students will learn about Vincent Van Gogh and paint their version of "Starry Night" using oil pastels on canvas board.
Materials will be provided, just bring your artistic self!
This program is recommended for ages 8-12.
Registration Required. |
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Shadow Puppets
Monday, July 9
5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Keyes Meeting Room
 Come join us for some fun in the dark! We will be exploring the art of shadow puppetry, from the basic fun shapes you can make with your hands to the more complex Javanese shadow puppets.
After watching a Javanese shadow puppet show, everyone will get a chance to make their very own shadow puppets and even go behind the stage to do a little performing with themselves.
This program is best for ages 5 and up.
Registration Required. |
Skywatch
Wednesday, July 11
8:30 - 11 p.m.
Keyes Memorial Field
The New Hampshire Astronomical Society will meet us at the Keyes Field to help guide us through the wonders of the night sky. They will bring telescopes for public use, but feel free to bring your own. We will be meeting in Keyes Field around 8:30pm, the skywatch will start around 9pm when the sun finally sets.
This event is for all ages. |
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Campfire Storytime
Monday, July 16
7 - 8 p.m.
Children's Room
Spooky stories and campfire treats! What could be better?  Tonight is the night to join us if you want to sit around an amazing (fake) campfire, and listen to some of the most bone chilling tales you can imagine. You might even get a chance to spin a yarn yourselves! To ease your fear we will be serving a favorite campfire snack. This event is for those who are brave of heart and who don't mind being a little scared. |
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Masquerade Ball
Wednesday, July 18
7 - 8 p.m.
Children's Room
Let's have a ball! Come to the library in costume and be prepared for fun! We will sing and dance around, read a few stories, and then it is time to get mysterious! Everyone will get a chance to make their own mask and caper about in disguise! |
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Lego Block Party
Monday, July 23
5 - 8 p.m.
Children's Room
It is time to put on your builder's hat! 
Come join us in the children's room as we create amazing things with Legos! Build a castle, a dog, a bridge, whatever your heart desires! we provide the Legos, you provide the imagination!
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Movie Night
 Monday, July 30
8 - 10 p.m.
Children's Room
Come hang out with us for a late night at the library! You'll get to hang out in the library after hours while we watch a great movie and eat some movie snacks.
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