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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, February 19
7 p.m. |
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Friends of the Library
Next Meeting:
Wednesday, February 27
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. |
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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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The Children's Room has lots of plans for school vacation at the end of February -- no Storytimes the last week in February. And our regularly scheduled Lego Party will be on a different date this month.
Rebecca Rule is coming to the Library on February 12, and we're having a genealogist in to tell you about searching the 1940s Census.
On Saturday, February 16, the Masonic Lodge is hosting a breakfast from 8 - 11 a.m. Enjoy Belgium Waffles, Eggs, Bacon, Sausage, Toast, Coffee, Tea, and Juice. $6/adults; $3/children under 12. Proceeds will benefit the Wadleigh Memorial Library's 2013 Summer Reading Program.
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Acoustic Cafe
Steve Schuch
Saturday, February 16
Steve Schuch is an award-winning singer/songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, author, and composer. Classically trained on violin, his work spans Celtic Folk to chamber music, choral music, and beyond. Honors include a Grammy nomination, five fiddling championships, PBS soundtracks, and the Parents' Choice Gold Award for his Trees of Liferecording. Steve's musical story, A Symphony of Whales, received five national book awards and was featured on NPR's "Performance Today." Beyond his solo work, he has performed and recorded with Windham Hill guitarist and producer Will Ackerman, folk legends Pete Seeger and Johnny Cunningham, and his own Celtic ensemble, The Night Heron Consort.
Opening act: The Bible Hill Boys
Doors Open @ 7 PM ~ Performance @ 7:30 PM ~ Admission is Free!
The Acoustic Café is a library-sponsored program showcasing regional acoustic musicians. Open to the public, it is held the 3rd Saturday from October thru April in a smoke-free intimate environment.
The Acoustic Café is also supported by the Friends of the Library. All proceeds from coffee and refreshment sales benefit the café and the library. |
Development Fund Board Seeking New Board Member
Could it be you? Established in 1985 as a 501c(3) organization, the Wadleigh Library Development Fund is looking for an additional member to serve on its Board. The WLDF receives and administers monies to "increase and improve the educational, inspirational, cultural and recreational opportunities" of Milford residents through funding special library needs and projects. The Board meets quarterly and members serve for a term of 3 years. If you are interested, email director@wadleighlibrary.org |
AARP Tax Aide
 February 5 to April 11
Free Tax help will be available at the Wadleigh Library from February 5th to April 11th. The hours will be the same each week:
Tuesdays - 9:30am to 2:00pm
Thursdays - 4:00pm-6:30pm
Appointments are not required.
The Wadleigh Library is an official Tax Form Repository. We will provide forms as we receive them from the federal and state government.
Since 1968, AARP Tax-Aide volunteers have helped nearly 50 million low- to middle-income taxpayers, many of whom are aged 60 or older. Tax-Aide volunteers (IRS Certified) are trained to assist with filing the 1040 Form and the more standard of the schedules, including Schedules A and B. Electronic filing (e-filing) is offered at the Wadleigh Memorial Library site, with no charge to the taxpayer. E-filing ensures more accurate tax returns and faster processing of tax refunds.
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Morning Book Group
Thursday, February 14
10 a.m.
A.V. Room
This month's selection is A Mercy by Toni Morrison.
 A Mercy reveals what lies beneath the surface of slavery. At its heart it is the ambivalent, disturbing story of a mother who casts off her daughter in order to save her, and of a daughter who may never exorcise that abandonment. Acts of mercy may have unforeseen consequences.
Copies will be available for checkout at the Library. All are welcome, please join us! |
Moved and Seconded: Town Meeting in New Hampshire
Tuesday, February 12
7 - 8:30 p.m.
Keyes Meeting Room
 Drawing on research from her book, Moved and Seconded: Town Meeting in New Hampshire, the Present, the Past, and the Future, Rebecca Rule regales audiences with stories of the rituals, traditions and history of town meeting, including the perennial characters, the literature, the humor and the wisdom of this uniquely New England institution.
Rebecca Rule tells and gathers stories in New England, especially New Hampshire. Her other books include The Best Revenge: Short Stories; Could Have Been Worse: True Stories, Embellishments, and Outright Lies; and Live Free and Eat Pie: A Storyteller's Guide to New Hampshire. She hosts the New Hampshire Authors Series on NH Public Television.
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Evening Book Group
Tuesday, February 26
7 p.m.
This month's selection is The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot.
"Her name was Henrietta Lacks, but scientists know her as HeLa. She was a poor Southern tobacco farmer who worked the same land as her slave ancestors, yet her cells-taken without her knowledge-became one of the most important tools in medicine. The first "immortal" human cells grown in culture, they are still alive today, though she has been dead for more than sixty years."
--Amazon Editors
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How to Find Your Ancestors (and perhaps yourself) in the 1940s Census
 Wednesday, February 27
7 p.m.
Keyes Meeting Room
Laura Prescott will introduce us to the 1940 U.S. Census records which were released to the public by the National Archives on April 2, 2012 and brought online in partnership with the website Archives.com.
These records provide a snapshot of history reflecting the conditions and times of Franklin Roosevelt's New Deal in America. Laura G. Prescott is a professional researcher, writer, and speaker. She worked for the New England Historic Genealogical Society for seven years before starting her own research business. |
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 Pleisch 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! |
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. |
Teen Craft:
 Fabric Flowers
Thursday, February 14
3 p.m.
AV Room
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Teen Book Clubs
Chicks with Sticks
 1st Thursday of the Month
February 7, 3 p.m.This month's selection is Once Was Lost by Sara Zarr. 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
February 21, 3:30 p.m. |
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Monthly Teen Programs
Dr. Who Fan Club
1st Tuesday of the month
Tuesday, February 5
3:30 - 4:30 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, February 12
3:30 - 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, February 13
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. |
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Book Club for Grades 2 & 3
Monday, February 4
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Book clubs aren't just for grown-ups! Come join Miss Trina for a lively book discussion, games and a snack.
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Art Afternoon
Friday, February 8
3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
 Come join Miss Trina for some artistic fun! We will briefly study the works of a famous painter and then start a project based on their style. During this month we will be using electrical tape and colored squares to make Piet Mondrian inspired works of art. For elementary students in grades 2-5.
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Paws to Read
Saturday, February 9
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. |
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Book Club for Grades 4 & 5
Monday, February 11
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Book clubs aren't just for grown-ups! Come join Miss Trina for a lively book discussion, games and a snack.
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Valentine's Craft Evening
Tuesday, February 12
5 - 7 p.m.
 Children's Room
Join us in the Children's Room for an evening of Valentine's crafts! we will be making our own Valentine's day cards and a few other fun crafts. All families are welcome to join us and no registration is necessary. We look forward to seeing you then! |
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Ice Art
Monday, February 25
1 - 2 p.m.
Keyes Meeting Room
We will be taking advantage of the (hopefully!) cold weather and making some beautiful, freezable works of art. Join us to create fantastic wreaths, pillars and tiny houses out of ice. We will fill some molds up with water and objects, making unique works of art. Bring your creation home, let it freeze outside overnight (or in your freezer) and then see what you have created when you unwrap it in the morning! This is a family event and is open to everyone. |
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Pizza and a Movie Night!
 Tuesday, February 26
6 - 8 p.m.
Keyes Meeting Room |
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Stuffed Animal Sleepover
Wednesday, February 27
7 - 8 p.m.
Children's Room
 Bring one of your stuffed animals (one who you are okay parting with for a night!) and head on over to the library for a stuffed animal sleepover. We will read some bed time stories, sing a few songs, have a bed time snack and then tuck our stuffed friends in for the night. Make sure to come back on Thursday, February 28th to pick up your stuffed animal!
All ages welcome.
It is also okay to have your stuffed animal come to the storytime and then go home with you, we understand that not all stuffed animals are ready to stay overnight. |
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Lego Party Night
 Thursday, February 27
6 - 8 p.m.
Children's Room
It is a special late night Lego Night! We will have the Legos out in the Children's Room later than usual for everyone to create with so bring your imagination to make some amazing things. |
Baby Lapsit for newborns - 18 monthsWednesdays, 10 - 11 a.m. Keyes Meeting Room
Join us for tickles, giggles, stories and fun. Then stay and play with all of your friends.
No registration required. No storytime during the week of February 25 - March 1 |
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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.
No storytime during the week of February 25 - March 1 |
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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. No storytime during the week of February 25 - March 1 |
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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
 A fun-filled hour of stories, songs and dancing, followed by an amazingly awesome craft!
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