News from the Amherst Town Library

In This Issue
Family Math Game Night
Digging into the Past
Do I Need My Card?
The Children's Museum of NH
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  April is Math Month! 
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  Family Math Game Night on
Thursday, April 8
6- 8 PM


Join us for our Family Math Game Night! We will be playing family friendly games that involve math in some way.

Parents and children can play Battleship, Blokus, Mancala and much more! Miss Jennie will be on hand to play games as well.

There will also be a math themed storytime at 6pm for younger children.

This evening is intended for parents and children in grades K-5.
Easter EggGreetings!

Welcome to the tenth issue of our email newsletter! We hope you are enjoying the service. If you have friends that may not be signed up to receive it, why not forward it on?

Please note that the library will be CLOSED on Sunday, April 4th.
Digging into the Past...
 
2010As Amherst celebrates its 250th anniversary, you may be inspired to dust off the history books and dig into the past yourself. Whether you are interested in discovering more about your ancestors, your home, or a intriguing historical event, we have some great tools to help you find the answers you are looking for.

If you are interested in the history of Amherst, you might enjoy browsing the digital pages of the Farmer's Cabinet (predecessor to the current Milford Cabinet) through America's Historical Newspapers. Or take a look at the published town histories, including those by Daniel Secomb and John Farmer, right from your desktop through Heritage Quest. You can even scroll through the early Amherst census rolls through Ancestry. Visit the database page on our website or stop by the Information and Research desk anytime for more information on how you can take advantage of these fascinating resources.
"Do I Need My Card?"

library cardIt's a question we get all the time. And the answer is "Yes, you do!" In order to check out any materials from the library, you need to present your library card.
 
Why? Each library card has a unique number that quickly and accurately identifies your library account. By presenting your card, we can assure you that materials checked out on your account were checked out only by you.  

Remember, we share our computer system with twelve other libraries in the GMILCS consortium. Many people in the database share a name- there are 677 Browns, over 1000 Smiths, and close to 200 Leblancs. Even when we recognize you as a friend or neighbor, we need to scan your card to safeguard against error.

And we make it easy! For your convenience, we now issue two cards for your account: a full-sized card for your wallet and a small key tag for your keychain. If you haven't "upgraded" your old white and green card to the new version featuring Dick Fisher's painting of the Fourth of July parade, feel free to do so on your next visit. In the event that you have misplaced your card, you can purchase a replacement for just $2.00.
In the Spotlight: The Children's Museum of New Hampshire

The Children's Museum of NH.
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If you haven't visited the Children's Museum since it moved to Portsmouth, why not pick up a discount visitor pass at the library and experience  the fun of new interactive, hands-on exhibits like "Dino Detective" or Build It, Fly It"?

The library's visitor pass allows admittance for up to 4 people for just $2 per person. Click here to view a calendar and select a date to visit.
 
Remember, the library is a happening place and your library card is your ticket to free books, magazines, music, movies, Internet access, enriching programs and much more!

If you missed one of our earlier issues you can view it here. As always, please feel free to contact us if you have suggestions for improving this newsletter or questions about any of our library services.

 
Sincerely,
 
Amherst Town Library