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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, May 20
7 p.m.
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Friends of the Library
Next Meeting:
Wednesday, May 28
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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Thursday, May 8
10 a.m.
This month our selection is The Art Forger by Barbara Shapiro.
Boston painter Claire Roth has survived financially by painting reproductions, so when influential gallery owner Aiden Markel arrives with a bizarre proposal--her own show if she will forge a copy of a Degas, one of the pictures stolen from the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum--she says yes.
Copies are available at the Circulation Desk. Newcomers are always welcome.
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Vanished Veterans: New Hampshire's Civil War Monuments and Memorials
Tuesday, May 13
7 p.m.
From Seabrook to Colebrook, Berlin to Hinsdale, New Hampshire's towns, individuals and veterans organizations erected a fascinating assortment of memorials to The War of the Rebellion. Beginning with obelisks of the 1860s and continuing to re-mastered works of the 21st century, historian George Morrison presents a diverse selection of New Hampshire's commemorations.
This program is provided by a grant from the New Hampshire Humanities Council Humanities To Go! program.
This program is funded by a grant from the New Hampshire Humanities Council.
Register now for this free event!
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 Got extra jigsaw puzzles? Want new ones? Bring your puzzles to our first puzzle exchange! Wadleigh Library staff member Judy Hohenadel has a collection of puzzles to get us started. Bring yours to trade.
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Tuesday, May 27
7 p.m.
A Girl Named Zippy by Haven Kimmel.
When Haven Kimmel was born in 1965, Mooreland, Indiana, was a sleepy little hamlet. Nicknamed "Zippy", she possessed big eyes and even bigger ears. In this loving memoir, Kimmel takes readers back in time to when small-town America was still in the innocent postwar period and treats readers to an appealing, and knowing, heroine.
Copies of the novel will be available at the Circulation Desk. Newcomers are always welcome.
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Learn Social Networking and Job Search Skills
 Join Craig Clifton on Tuesdays from 6 - 8 p.m. to learn how to use LinkedIn. Learn to make contacts in the business world, make your profile, and job search on Linked In. Or meet with him on Wednesdays from 6 - 8 p.m. to learn the basics of Social Networking, using Twitter, Facebook, and other social networking sites.
 Craig Clifton has been an instructor in many areas including computers, product merchandising, photography, and employment services.
These classes are free of charge. Call us at 249-0645 for more information, or visit our Events Calendar for the full schedule.
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Spanish Conversation Group
 Tuesdays 7 - 8 p.m.
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 and 3rd Mondays of each Month
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
 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.
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Teen Advisory Group
 Thursday, May 1
3:30 p.m.
Do you want to help decide which books the library buys for the teen section? Maybe you have an idea for a club or event?
Join Katie on the 1st Thursday each month to discuss books, manga, comic books, etc. You'll have a chance to read reviews of upcoming books and offer suggestions. Oh, and there will be cookies!
Unable to make it to the meeting? Contact Katie at any time to make a suggestion!
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Pizza & Pages
3rd Thursday of the Month
May 15, 3:30 p.m.
 Peanut by Ayun Halliday. Nervous about starting her sophomore year at a new high school, Sadie decides to make herself more interesting by claiming to be allergic to peanuts, but her lie quickly spirals out of control. Enjoy some pizza while discussing the book!
Copies available on the teen display.
Pizza & Pages is for grades 6 and up.
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Dr. Who Fan Club
1st Tuesday of the month
Tuesday, May 6
3:30 p.m.
Do you enjoy time travel? Do you know what a tardis is? Then here's a club for you!! This club is for Doctor Who fans! Join others for snacks, discussion, and trivia.
Anime Geeks R Us Anime Club
2nd Tuesday of the month
Tuesday, May 13
3:30 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 14
2:45 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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Paws to Read
Saturday, May 10
10:30 - 12 noon
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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Wadleigh Writer Wednesdays
Wednesday, May 14
4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
 Do you like to write?
Do you dream of becoming a published author some day?
I do!
Would you like to learn about the publishing world?
Would you like to share your work with other young writers?
Are you in 4th-6th grade?
Then come to our Writers Group and be ready to write or share your latest story, novel, poem or play!
Register Online or in the Library.
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Lego Party
 Thursday, May 15
4 - 6 p.m. Keyes Meeting Room
Come join us every third Thursday for an amazing Lego building party!
All you need to bring is your imagination, we provide the rest!
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 Book Group for Grades 2 - 5
Monday, May 19
6 p.m.
Come join Miss Trina for our end of the school year party. We will be sharing book projects about our favorite assigned reading and (of course) having some treats!
Registration Required.
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Art Afternoon
Friday, May 23
3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Keyes Meeting Room
 Come join Miss Trina for some artistic fun! We will briefly study the works of a famous artist and then start a project based on their style. During this session we will be studying some famous works by Vincent Van Gogh and painting a floral painting of our own. You may want to have your child wear a smock or old t-shirt as we will be working with paint. For students in grades 2-5.
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Toddler Tales!
Mondays
10 - 11 a.m.
Keyes Meeting Room
A storytime for ages 18 months to 24 months. We'll read together, sing, dance and have lots of fun from 10-10:30am, then it's "stay & play" from 10:30-11:00am.
NO REGISTRATION NECESSARY. Older and younger siblings are welcome. |
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Mondays
 10:30 - 11 a.m. Children's Room A storytime for ages 2 to 3 1/2 years old. We'll listen to stories, sing, dance and have lots of fun.
NO REGISTRATION NECESSARY. Older and younger siblings are welcome. |
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Baby Lapsit
Wednesdays
 10 - 11 a.m. Keyes Meeting Room
For newborns to 18 months Join us for tickles, giggles, stories and fun! Then stay and play with all of your friends!
NO REGISTRATION NECESSARY.
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Storytime Stars
Wednesdays
1 - 2 p.m.
Keyes Meeting Room
A storytime for ages 4-6 years old. A fun filled hour of stories, songs, and dancing, followed by an amazingly awesome craft!
REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Wednesday Storytime is full, but there is plenty of space in the Thursday Storytime (below.)
An adult will need to be present in the building throughout the duration of the program. Storytimes are for Wadleigh cardholders only.
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Thursdays
10 - 11 a.m.
Keyes Meeting Room
 A storytime for ages 4-6 years old. A fun filled hour of stories, songs, and dancing, followed by an amazingly awesome craft! REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Register for Thursday Storytime Stars. An adult will need to be present in the building throughout the duration of the program. Storytimes are for Wadleigh cardholders only.
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