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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 15
7 p.m.
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Friends of the Library
Next Meeting:
Wednesday, July 23
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
June 23 - August 10
Grown-ups look forward to summer as much as kids do and Summer Reading Clubs are not just for kids any more.
Join our Adult Summer Reading Club at the Wadleigh Memorial Library. Beginning Monday, June 23, 2014, you may sign up at the Main Desk with name and phone number or email address.
Read a book, fill out a raffle ticket (two if you include a short book review) and enter as often as you like. Drawings for prizes will be held periodically during the summer.
The program ends on August 10, 2014 and the grand prize is a Kindle.
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Discounted Movie Tickets
Get discounted tickets to Chunky's Cinema and Pub. Buy them at the library for $5.50 each or 10 for $50. These tickets are regularly $7.50.
Stock up now for a rainy day! Proceeds of the ticket sales will benefit the Friends of the Wadleigh Library.
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Taking Your Driver's Test Soon?
Milford residents now have access to practice tests for the DMV test! http://wml.driving-tests.org/new-hampshire
You can also get to other practice tests and study materials for almost any test you might need to take: GED, SAT, AP, GRE, GMAT, LSAT, and more via the Learning Express Library.
You will need your library barcode and PIN to access our databases from home. Call us or drop in for more info.
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 Reminder: The Wadleigh Library will be closed Friday, July 4 and Saturday, July 5 for the Independence Day holiday weekend. We will re-open on Monday, July 7 at 9:30 a.m.
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 If you are a fan of our FB page, please note that in order to actually *see* our updates, you need to click on the "Like" button on our page and select "Get Notifications." Visit us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/wadleighlibrary
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Wednesdays
3 - 5 p.m.
Teen patrons from the Milford High School & Applied Technology Center volunteer their time and offer tech support services to other library users.
Call us at 249-0645 for more information or to schedule 1-on-1 training with our Teen Tech Squad or our Volunteer Tech Tutor.
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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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 Wednesdays 6 - 8 p.m. Learn the basics of Social Networking, using Twitter, Facebook, Linked In 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 to schedule 1-on-1 training with our Teen Tech Squad or our Volunteer Tech Tutor.
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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
 Wednesday, July 2
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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Pendulum Painting
Thursday, July 3
3 p.m.
 Make a cool painting using the principles of equilibrium and oscillation! This will be messy, so dress accordingly! This event is for teens in grades 6-12.
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 Make Your Own Goop
Thursday, July 10
3 p.m.
Create some slimey fun flubber to gross out your friends! Dress to get messy and bring a tupperware-type container if you'd like to bring your flubber home.
This event is for teens in grades 6-12 and will be held on the library lawn if good weather and Keyes Room if rainy.
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Snow in July
Tuesday, July 15
 3 p.m.
Looks like snow, feels like snow... learn how to make it!
This event is for teens entering grades 6-12.
Location: Library Lawn
Rain date: Tuesday, July 22
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Pizza & Pages
3rd Thursday of the Month
July 17, 2:30 p.m.
 This month we're doing something a little different. We're celebrating all the books we've read since Pizza & Pages started 4 years ago by watching the movie of one of our recent book club selections, Ender's Game. We'll also be making our own pizzas! If you aren't a member of the book club but you've read the book, you are welcome to join us! This movie is rated PG-13 for some violence, sci-fi action and thematic material. Please make sure it is okay with your parents to watch this movie. Pizza & Pages is for grades 6 & up.
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Peep Science
Thursday, July 24
3 p.m.
 Peeps are delicious and can teach us so much... Join us to conduct experiments on some unsuspecting peeps. This event is for teens entering grades 6-12.
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Dr. Who Fan Club
1st Tuesday of the month
Tuesday, July 1
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, July 8
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, July 9
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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All Day Holiday Crafts
Wednesday, July 2
 9:30 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Join us all day in the Children's room for crafts relating to the 4th of July!
No registration is required and all ages are welcome!
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Art with Kristine Brock
Monday, July 7
1 p.m.
 Learn all about watercolors during this art class. Starts at 1pm, for kids entering grades 3-5. Registration required. This event is for kids entering grades 5 and under. If you have registered for an event and find out that you will be unable to attend, please call the library and cancel your registration to free up the spot for another child.
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Creature Teachers
Wednesday, July 9
4:30 p.m.
 Critters from all over the world are about to invade the library at 4:30pm! Ages 4 and up. Registration required. This event is for kids entering grades 5 and under. If you have registered for an event and find out that you will be unable to attend, please call the library and cancel your registration to free up the spot for another child.
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Owl Pellets
Monday, July 14
6 p.m.
 At 6pm we will be exploring the wonderful, and slightly gross, wonders of owl pellets. Join us and see what skeletons you can make out of what you find! Ages 8 and up. Registration required. This event is for kids entering grades 5 and under. If you have registered for an event and find out that you will be unable to attend, please call the library and cancel your registration to free up the spot for another child.
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Wacky Weather
Wednesday, July 16
1 p.m.
 At 1pm we will be doing weather experiments! Make tornados, volcanos, and maybe even a thunderstorm. Registration required. This event is for kids entering grades 5 and under. If you have registered for an event and find out that you will be unable to attend, please call the library and cancel your registration to free up the spot for another child.
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Fun with Food
Monday, July 21
6 p.m.
 Starting at 6pm we will be discovering the amazing science one can do with food! From candy to soda we will leave no food untouched! Registration required. This event is for kids entering grades 5 and under. If you have registered for an event and find out that you will be unable to attend, please call the library and cancel your registration to free up the spot for another child.
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Sound Science
Wednesday, July 23
3 p.m.
 Join us at 3pm for a musical adventure. We will be creating our own instruments, playing music together and learning about the science of sound! Registration required. This event is for kids entering grades 5 and under. If you have registered for an event and find out that you will be unable to attend, please call the library and cancel your registration to free up the spot for another child.
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Tie-Dye
Monday, July 28
3 p.m.
 Join us at 3pm to get wild with some tye-dye! Bring one white t-shirt and join in on the fun! Registration required. This event is for kids entering grades 5 and under. If you have registered for an event and find out that you will be unable to attend, please call the library and cancel your registration to free up the spot for another child.
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Gross Science
Wednesday, July 30
6 p.m.
 Join us at 6pm for some of the grossest, messiest experiments we can do in the library. Registration required. This event is for kids entering grades 5 and under. If you have registered for an event and find out that you will be unable to attend, please call the library and cancel your registration to free up the spot for another child.
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 Storytime Mondays beginning
June 23 10 - 10:30 a.m. Children's Room
Join us for a storytime geared towards ages 6 and under. We will be singing, dancing, rhyming and having lots of fun. No registration required.
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 Baby Lapsit Wednesdays beginning June 25 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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 Family Storytime Fridays beginning
June 27 11 - 11:45 a.m. Keyes Field
Join us at Keyes Field for an outdoor storytime! Listen to a few stories, then play with bubbles or the parachute! No registration required.
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