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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, September 18
7 p.m. |
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Friends of the Library
Next Meeting:
Wednesday, September 26
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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Best Books of Fall 2012
 The best books according to Publisher's Weekly, that is. Their list includes titles like Fobbit by David Abrams and The Malice of Fortune by Michael Ennis. Take a look at the whole list to discover some of the best titles out this season.
Check out our Pinterest page for more on Books & Reading. |
Spanish Conversation Group
Tuesdays
7 - 8 p.m.
Conference Room
Do you want to practice your Spanish? Here's your opportunity with this new, drop-in group that is just starting up. Join Sandra Pleish to brush up on your Spanish language skills or have a chance to use your Spanish. If you have an interest in using the Spanish language, you're just the person we're looking for, so come on down! |
Raffle Winner for Red Sox Dream Night
 Congratulations to Pete Basiliere, winner of the Raffle drawing for the Red Sox Dream Night! Pete won 4 EMC Club tickets for Friday, August 24 (Sox v. Royals.) The raffle raised over $3,000 to benefit the Wadleigh Library.
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Discount Movie Tickets
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.
Proceeds benefit the Friends of the Wadleigh Memorial Library. |
Closed for Labor Day Weekend
The Library will be closed Saturday through Monday, September 1 - 3 for the Labor Day Holiday weekend. We will return to regular hours (including Sundays) beginning on Tuesday, September 4.
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Civil Liberties vs. Security
in Post 9-11 America
Wednesday, September 12
7 - 8:30 p.m.
Keyes Meeting Room
As the federal government continues to address new national security issues in the wake of September 11, 2001, the uneasy balance between security and civil 
liberties is receiving renewed attention. What are the trade-offs and considerations facing citizens and non-citizens alike?
Richard Hesse, Professor Emeritus of the University of New Hampshire School of Law, has published widely on a variety of legal and ethical topics. He has been an advocate for civil and human rights for more than 25 yeqars and was twice awarded the Bill of Rights Award by the New Hampshire Civil Liberties Union.
This event is partially funded by a grant from the New Hampshire Humanities Council. |
The Peace Treaty of Portsmouth
Thursday, September 20
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Keyes Meeting Room
In 1905 the United States hosted a peace conference in Portsmouth, New Hampshire that resulted in a peaceful end to the Russo-Japanese War, a conflict so violent it's sometimes referred to as World War Zero.
On Thursday, September 20, the documentary The Peace Treaty of Portsmouth - A Spiritual Perspective will be presented with a discussion to follow. This documentary by Amherst, NH filmmaker Don Alusic presents five years of research on the roles of spirituality and religion in that historic event which won President Theodore Roosevelt a Nobel Peace Prize.
International Peace Day is on Friday, September 21 and special activities and celebrations will take place all across the world over the 2012 Peace Day Weekend.
For more information about International Peace Day, visit http://www.internationaldayofpeace.org/. |
Evening Book Group
Tuesday, September 25
7 - 8:30 p.m.
Keyes Meeting Room
"The Postmistress is a tale of two worlds - one shattered by violence, the other willfully naive - and of two women whose job it is to deliver the news, yet who find themselves unable to do so. Through their eyes, and the eyes of everyday people caught in history's tide, it examines how stories are told, and how the fact of war is borne even through every day life." --Amazon Editors
Copies of the book will be available at the library. Newcomers are welcome. |
What IS the Higgs Boson?
Wednesday, September 26
7 - 8:30 p.m.
Keyes Meeting Room
Did you see the announcement on the 4th of July this year about evidence for the discovery of the Higgs Boson (known by some as the so-called "God Particle")? Did you wonder "What is the Higgs Boson?", "How significant is that?", or "Why should I care?".
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Dr. Bryan Higgs, who was trained as an experimental elementary particle physicist (but who is not related to the Higgs Boson), will give a talk and lead a discussion about the Higgs Boson. He will show some videos and use other resources from the Internet, talking not only about the scientific implications of the discovery of the Higgs Boson, but will also try to inject some levity to keep things interesting.
No previous technical or scientific knowledge will be expected of participants, other than a healthy curiosity and a lively interest in what promises to be one of the most significant discoveries in the history of physics. Some of the physical background will be discussed, but will be explained at an introductory level. Questions will be encouraged. |
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. |
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Blackout Poetry
 Tuesday, September 25
3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
You don't need to know anything about writing to do it, and it's a great way to celebrate Banned Books Week. Come create your own Blackout Poem - a unique, poetic work of art.
This program is for grades 6-12. All materials provided.
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Teen Book Clubs
Chicks with Sticks
 1st Thursday of the Month
September 6, 3 p.m.This month's selection is The Girl of Fire and Thorns by Rae Carson. 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
September 20, 3:30 p.m. This month's selection is Wonder by R. J. Palacio. 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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Monthly Teen Programs
Dr. Who Fan Club
1st Tuesday of the month
Tuesday, September 4, 3:30 p.m.
Join others who share your obsession for Dr. Who for snacks and discussion. Interested but can't make it? Email wadleighya@gmail.com.
Anime Geeks R Us Anime Club
2nd Tuesday of the month
Tuesday, September 11
2:30 - 4:30 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, September 12
2:45 - 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. |
Paws to Read
Saturday, September 8
10:30 a.m. - noon
Children's Room
Read to a DOG? Not just any dog....
Certified Therapy Pets are a wonderful way to encourage reluctant readers and children having difficulties with reading to become more confident in their ability to read. The use of Therapy Pets in hospitals, rehabilitation centers and nursing homes has been shown to decrease anxiety, lower blood pressure and promote relaxation; the same premise applies to children with reading difficulties.
For those children who cannot yet read on their own, parents & caregivers are invited to read with their children. In order to guarantee your spot, you must register for each session.
Registered children should arrive during the advertised time span and will read to the dog of their choice for approximately 15-20 mins. |
Baby Lapsit for newborns - 18 monthsWednesdays, 10 - 11 a.m. Keyes Meeting Room
Starts September 12th
Join us for tickles, giggles, stories and fun. Then stay and play with all of your friends.
No registration required. |
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Storytime for 18-24 month-olds
 Mondays, 10 - 10:30 a.m.
Children's Room
Children ages 18 - 24 months are welcome to come and listen to stories, sing songs, and maybe even dance a little!
No registration required. |
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Storytime for 2-3 1/2 year-olds
 Mondays, 10:30 - 11 a.m.
Children's Room
We'll listen to stories, sing, dance and have lots of fun. No registration necessary. Older and younger siblings are welcome.
No registration required.
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Storytime for 4 to 6-Year-Olds
Wednesdays, 1 - 2 p.m. OR Thursday 10 - 11 a.m.
Keyes Meeting Room
Starts September 13th and 14th
 A fun-filled hour of stories, songs and dancing, followed by an amazingly awesome craft!
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Night Owl Storytime
 Tuesdays, 6:30 - 7 p.m.
Children's Room
Starts September 11th
Come join us for an evening storytime at the library! We will read a few stories, sing songs, do fingerplays, play with puppets and flannelboards. A wonderful way to end the day and get ready for bedtime. This storytime is for kids ages 2-6, but older and younger siblings are welcome!
No registration needed. |
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Book Club for Grades 2 & 3
Monday, September 10
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Book clubs aren't just for grown-ups anymore! Come talk about books, and enjoy a snack, with Miss Trina. For the first meeting, please bring a favorite book ( or two) and be prepared to talk a bit about it. We will be discussing options to read for our first "official" book.
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Mad Science
Friday, September 21
3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
 Bubbleology= the study of bubbles! Come join Miss Trina for a hands-on bubble exploration. We will be testing some bubble recipes. Please bring your own wand- preferably one that you make or find around the house. If time allows, we may even make some bubble art prints using dye.
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Book Club for Grades 4 & 5
Monday, September 24
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Book clubs aren't just for grown-ups anymore! Come talk about books, and enjoy a snack, with Miss Trina. For the first meeting, please bring a favorite book ( or two) and be prepared to talk a bit about it. We will be discussing options to read for our first "official" book.
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