Wadleigh Memorial Library

Newsletter   May 2013   

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Adult Programs
Young Adult Programs
Children's Programs
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Milford, NH 03055
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Saturday 9 - 1
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Wadleigh Library Trustees

 Next Meeting:
Tuesday, May 21
7 p.m.
Friends of the Library
Next Meeting:
Wednesday, May 22
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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New eBook Service Launched 

We felt like this was worth mentioning two months in a row! Did you know that your Wadleigh Library Card gives you access to audio and eBooks on your mobile and eReader devices?

We've added 3M eBook Services to our online catalog. This new service provides more eBook titles for you and makes downloading eBooks to your device an easy process. To get started, look for the 3M Cloud Library App on your iPad, your Android, or your Nook devices.

The New Hampshire Downloadable Books service has also been enhanced with a more streamlined process for borrowing downloadable books and audio. 

Please speak to a library staff member for more information about these services and compatible devices or visit
www.wadleighlibrary.org and search our library catalog for '3M'.

3M eBooks are made possible by a grant from the Samuel P. Hunt Foundation.
Low Income Property Tax Rebate Assistance

taxes

Tuesday, May 7
9:30 - 2 p.m.

Keyes Meeting Room  

AARP Income Tax Volunteers will return for one day only to help file for New Hampshire Property Tax Rebates.

 

Appointments are not required.

Communities Matter

Thank you to all who participated in our very successful Food Drive during National Library Week.  

We collected three loads of canned foods, peanut butter, and Macaroni & Cheese to give to Bridges of Milford.

Memorial Day Weekend

The Wadleigh Memorial Library will be closed Saturday, Sunday and Monday of Memorial Day weekend, May 25 - 27.

 

Please enjoy your weekend and take a moment to remember the men and women who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces.

Adult News
Morning Book Group

Thursday, May 9
10 a.m.

A.V. Room

In May, we will travel on The Great Railway Bazaar: By Train Through Asia by Paul Theroux, famed travel writer. This is a Grand tour by train, from London to Tokyo.

In this unique and hugely entertaining railway odyssey, Theroux vividly recounts his travels--and the people, places, and landscapes he encountered--on the Orient Express, the Khyber Mail, and the Trans-Siberian Express, through such countries as Turkey, Iran, India, Southeast Asia, Japan, and the Soviet Union.

Copies will be available at the Circulation Desk. All are welcome!   

The Weeks Act of 1911: Conservatives, Conservation and Not One Cent for Scenery 
Wednesday, May 22
7 - 8:30 p.m.
Keyes Meeting Room
In 2011 we celebrated the 100th anniversary of the Weeks Act. This Act was passed by Congress and, for the first time authorized the use of federal money to purchase private land for national forests. Our White Mountain National Forest was the result. Congressman Weeks was a NH native and conservative republican from back bay Boston. The story continues as he fought for the bill against Democratic Speaker Cannon who famously said "Not one damn cent for Scenery."

Carl Lindblade began his hotel career at the Balsams Resort in Dixville Notch and for the past 40+ years has operated 3 and 4 diamond hotels and resorts. In addition to years of hands on experience he brings a commitment to community and industry service.He is currently a lecturer in the hospitality management department at the University of New Hampshire. 
 
Register now for this free event!
 
Evening Book Group

Tuesday, May 28
7 p.m.

A.V. Room
This month's selection is The Paris Wife by Paula McLain.

 

Meeting through mutual friends in Chicago, Hadley is intrigued by brash "beautiful boy" Ernest Hemingway, and after a brief courtship and small wedding, they take off for Paris, where Hadley makes a convincing transformation from an overprotected child to a game and brave young woman who puts up with impoverished living conditions and shattering loneliness to prop up her husband's career.

Copies are available at the Circulation Desk. Newcomers welcome.
Spanish Conversation Group

Tuesdays
7 - 8 p.m.

Conference Room

Do you want to practice your Spanish? Here's your opportunity with this drop-in group. Join Sandra Pleisch to brush up on your Spanish language skills or to 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 over!

Knit 1, Crochet 2

1st and 3rd Mondays of May 
(Then just on the 1st Monday of the Month beginning in June
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.  
Keyes Meeting Room
knitting

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.

Young Adult News

Teen Book Clubs

Chicks with Sticks
1st Thursday of the Month
May 2, 3 p.m.
This month's selection is The Girl with Borrowed Wings by Rinsai Rossetti. 

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
May 16, 3:30 p.m.
This month's selection is The Thief Lord by Cornelia Funke
 
Enjoy some pizza while discussing the book! Copies are available on the teen display. Pizza & Pages is for grades 5 & up.

Monthly Teen Programs

 

Dr. Who Fan Club
1st Tuesday of the month
Tuesday, May 7
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 [email protected].

 

Anime Geeks R Us Anime Club
2nd Tuesday of the month
Tuesday, May 14
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, May 8
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.
Children's Programs

Mad Science

Friday, May 10
3:30 - 4:30 p.m.

Come join Miss Trina for some fun hands-on scientific investigations!  This is the last class for this school year. We will be making a variety of paper bridges and seeing just how many pennies they can hold.  For students in grades 2-5. 
 
Contact Miss Trina for details or to sign up at 249-0645 or e-mail her at [email protected].
Paws to Read 
Saturday, May 11 
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.

Book Club for Grades 2 - 5

Monday, May 20
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

This is a time for children who have participated in Miss Trina's Book Groups to come celebrate the end of a successful year!  Bring a book project (poster, diorama, story cube, etc.) based on your favorite book that we read together this year.  We will be sharing these and then having a small party.
Baby Lapsit for newborns - 18 months
Baby in Lap
Wednesdays, 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.

Storytime for 18-24 month-olds

bunnies readingMondays, 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.

Storytime for 2-3 1/2 year-olds

Dancing ToddlersMondays, 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.

Storytime for 4 to 6-Year-Olds

Wednesdays, 1 - 2 p.m. OR Thursday 10 - 11 a.m.
Keyes Meeting Room 

storytime bookA fun-filled hour of stories, songs and dancing, followed by an amazingly awesome craft!