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Wadleigh Memorial Library
49 Nashua Street
Milford, NH 03055
603-249-0645
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 16
7 p.m.
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Friends of the Library
Next Meeting:
Wednesday, July 24
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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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 Reading
Register for Summer Reading for all ages at the Library. Raffle prizes will be drawn each week of the summer for Children, Teens, and Adults. Each entry will be entered in our Grand Prize Drawings for each group at the end of the summer.
Dig into Reading this summer!
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Closed Sundays until Labor Day
Reminder
The Wadleigh Memorial Library will be closed Sundays during the summer.
The Library will also be
closed on Thursday, July 4.
We will be open our regular hours on Friday, July 5 and Saturday, July 6.
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Fax Service
We are pleased to announce that Fax Service is now available at the Wadleigh Memorial Library.
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New Hampshire Bats and
White Nose Syndrome
Wednesday, July 10
7 - 8:30 p.m.
Keyes Meeting Room
Bats have been in the news lately. Are you wondering what's up with bats in New Hampshire? This talk will give you an overview of the different kinds of bats found in
 our state, where to look for them, and how landowners and homeowners can help conserve these fascinating mammals. You'll also learn about the impact of white-nose syndrome on our bats in New Hampshire, what scientists are learning about this threat, and how you can help. Our presenter is Beth Penney, volunteer with the Speaking For Wildlife Program at the UNH Cooperative Extension Service. This program is part of the Adult Summer Reading Series Groundbreaking Reads.
Register now for this free event!
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Evening Book Group
Tuesday, July 23
7 p.m.
A.V. Room
Groundbreaking Reads. Participants are asked to bring a book that made a significant impact in their lives and share with the group. We will be developing our new list of titles for the upcoming months at this time. Newcomers welcome.
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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!
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Knit 1, Crochet 2
1st Monday of each 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.
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Teen Craft:
Book Cover Pendants
Monday, July 8
2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Keyes Meeting Room  Don't keep your love of books beneath the surface! Make a pendant featuring your favorite book's cover to wear and proclaim your love loud and proud! All materials provided. Please include the title(s) of your favorite books when you register! Registration recommended. This event is for grades 6-12.
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Teen Science Project:
Polymer Bouncy Balls
 Tuesday, July 16 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Keyes Meeting RoomUnleash your inner geek! We will mix some common household chemicals to make our own bouncy balls! Registration begins July 1.
This program is for teens in grades 6-12.
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Teen Book Clubs
Chicks with Sticks
 1st Thursday of the Month
July 11, 3 p.m.
This month's selection is Perfect Escape by Jennifer Brown. 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 18, 3:30 p.m.
This month's selection is The Boneshaker by Kate Milford.
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, July 2
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, July 9
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, July 10
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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Family Storytime for all ages!
Mondays, 10 - 10:30 a.m.
Children's Room
Join us for fingerplays, stories, dancing and singing at this all ages storytime! No registration needed.
No registration required.
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Keyes Field Storytime for all ages!
Fridays, 11 - 12 p.m.
Keyes Field
Join us in Keyes Field for an outdoor storytime. Afterwards we will play with bubbles or a parachute! |
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Art with Kristine Brock
Monday, July 1
1 - 2 p.m.
 Come learn all about water colors from the amazing Kristine Brock. She will be teaching us how to create beautiful pictures of our favorite underground animals. Feel free to bring in a picture of your underground animal of choice! Registration is required. This program is for ages 8 and up. |
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Fourth of July
Craft Day
 Wednesday, July 3
9 - 5:30 p.m.
Drop by the Children's Room at any point today and make some very patriotic crafts! All ages are welcome and there is no registration needed!
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Book Bingo
Monday, July 8
6 - 7 p.m.
 We will once again be trying our luck at winning some books with this amazing event. We'll play several rounds, so everyone has a good chance of getting something new to read this summer! Registration is needed. All ages welcome.
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Gnome Sculpting & Painting
 Wednesday, July 10
10 - 11 a.m.
We will be creating gnomes out of clay and then painting these creations any way we want! Registration is required. All ages welcome.
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Stuffed Animal Sleepover
Monday, July 15
7 - 8 p.m.
 Bring a stuffed friend whom you don't mind parting with for the night, jump into your PJs and head on over to the library. We will be reading some bedtime stories, singing a few songs, eating a bedtime snack and then tucking our friends in for the night. Make sure to come back the next morning to collect your friend! Registration is required. All ages welcome.
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Critters n' Creatures
 Wednesday, July 17
Two Shows
4:30 p.m. OR 5:30 p.m.
We will be having some visitors at the library today! Mona from Critters n' Creatures in Merrimack, NH will be bringing over some underground friends for us to meet! Learn all about animals who tunnel and burrow in this fun presentation.
Registration is required. Ages 4 and up recommended.
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Pirate Treasure Hunt
 Monday, July 22 1 - 2 p.m.
Arrr me mateys! Join us for a fun filled treasure hunt around the library. Discover clues that will lead you to a buried treasure, and enjoy splitting up the booty pirate style.
Registration is required. All ages welcome.
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Dinosaur Dig
Wednesday, July 24
10 - 11 a.m.
 Prepare to get a little messy in our dinosaur dig! We will be providing tools and blocks of ice with rare dinosaur bones and other wonders hidden within. All you need to do is dig them out!
Registration is required. All ages welcome.
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 Archeology Adventure Monday, July 29 6 - 7 p.m.
Come to the Children's Room for some adventures with archeology. Mummies, hieroglyphics and ancient civilizations will be explored this evening. All ages welcome.
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Pizza and a Movie
Wednesday, July 31
6 - 8 p.m.
 We will be screening a fabulous movie this night, involving garden gnomes and Shakespeare, with maybe a bit of Elton John on the side. Along with the movie there will be pizza to help complete the experience.
Registration is required. All ages welcome.
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