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 Next Meeting:
Tuesday, September 16
7 p.m.
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Next Meeting:
Wednesday, September 24
7 p.m. 
 
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September
 2014 

3D Printer
The Wadleigh Library has a 3D printer, a Makerbot Replicator 2! Print an object using files from www.thingiverse.com or create your own file to be printed using www.sketchup.com or www.tinkercad.com.


Bring the file in on a thumb drive and we'll process it and print it for you as demand permits.


Our Makerbot Replicator 2 creates objects from a plant-based plastic called PLA. We'll charge by weight at .20 cents a gram ("glow in the dark" is .40 cents per gram) and we have a large array of colors. Come see what all the fuss is about!

Holiday Closure

The Library will be closed from Saturday, August 30 - Monday, September 1 for Labor Day weekend. We will re-open on Tuesday morning at 9:30 a.m.

Adult News
Morning Book Group
Thursday, September 11
10 - 11 a.m.

"Mr. March, father of the Little Women in Louis May Alcott's novel, leaves behind his family to aid the Union cause in the Civil War, but his experiences will utterly change his marriage and challenge his most ardently held beliefs."   Publisher Description

Note: This novel will be featured in our book discussion series Making Sense of the American Civil War facilitated by Dr. Denise Askin, professor emerita of St.Anselm College and funded by the New Hampshire Humanities Council. The first discussion is scheduled for Wednesday, October 1 at 6:30 pm. Registration is required and open to the public. 

Wills, Trusts, Medicaid and the Nursing Home Lien
Thursday, September 18
7 p.m.

Local Elder Law Attorney Donald H. Sienkiewicz of the Estate Preservation & Planning Law Office in Milford, New Hampshire will give a seminar about how to use trusts to avoid the five-year look back and nursing home liens; what can be done during the "spend-down" period; the pitfalls of beneficiary designations and joint titling, the differences between revocable and irrevocable trusts; how to avoid probate; how to plan for long-term care, and more. He will speak for approximately forty-five minutes and leave a half-hour for questions afterward. This event is free and all are welcome.

Evening Book Group
Tuesday, September 23
7 p.m.

This month our selection is Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail by Cheryl Strayed.

 

"A powerful, blazingly honest, inspiring memoir: the story of a 1,100 mile solo hike that broke down a young woman from catastrophe -- and built her back up again."   Random House.  

  

Copies are available at the Circulation Desk. Newcomers are always welcome. 

Lawrence Lessig: WE THE PEOPLE Can End the Corporate Corruption of Congress 

The Amato Center for the Arts
Wednesday, September 24
 

7 p.m.

We are excited to welcome Harvard Law Professor and one of Scientific American's Top 50 Visionaries, Lawrence Lessig, as he deconstructs one of the primary concerns of voters across the political spectrum: the corporate corruption of Congress. Lessig details in his latest book, USA is Lesterland, the large majority of campaign donations to political candidates come from a very tiny percentage of citizens -- a percentage approximately equal to the number of people named "Lester" in the United States. He persuasively illustrates how a small number of people actually decide what happens in this country-and what doesn't.  His two most recent TED talks focused on this subject and have been collectively downloaded over 1.2 million times.


Professor Lessig's presentation has been described as "blistering...with rapid-fire visuals" in showing "how the funding process weakens the Republic in the most fundamental way, and issues a rallying bipartisan cry that will resonate with many...." We hope you will be able to join us for this very special evening with one of the greatest minds of our time. Professor Lessig will follow his talk with a book signing. Toadstool Books will have copies of USA is Lesterland and Republic, Lost for sale on site.


PLEASE NOTE: this event will be held at the Amato Center for the Performing Arts, 56 Mont Vernon Road in Milford and is FREE and open to all. There will be no tickets or RSVPs.  The theatre seats approximately 400 people; seating will be first come, first serve.

Lawrence Lessig is the Roy L. Furman Professor of Law and Leadership at Harvard Law School, director of the Edmond J. Safra Center for Ethics at Harvard University, and founder of Rootstrikers and NH Rebellion, both networks of activists leading the fight against government corruption.  In addition to USA is Lesterland, he has authored numerous books including Republic, Lost: How Money Corrupts Our Congress-and a Plan to Stop It, Code and other Laws of Cyberspace, Free Culture, and Remix.


Lessig serves on the Boards of Creative Commons, AXA Research Fund and iCommons.org, and on the Advisory Boards of the Sunlight Foundation, the Better Future Project, and Democracy Caf�. He is a Member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and the American Philosophical Association, and has received numerous awards, including the Free Software Foundation's Freedom Award, Fastcase 50 Award and being named one of Scientific American's Top 50 Visionaries.


Lessig holds a BA in economics and a BS in management from the University of Pennsylvania, an MA in philosophy from Cambridge, and a JD from Yale. As Professor at Stanford Law School, Lessig founded the school's Center for Internet and Society. He clerked for Judge Richard Posner on the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals and Justice Antonin Scalia on the United States Supreme Court.

Heroin High: Drug Use and Abuse in our Community

Tuesday, September 30

7 p.m.
Given the response to the first time we held this program in July, we are holding it again to accomodate those who were unable to attend.

 

Not in our town?  Think again.

We've all heard about it on the national news and read it in the papers: people of all ages and across all income levels are succumbing to the lure of a cheap high known as heroin. Its use has skyrocketed in recent years and communities across the country are struggling to stem the tide.  But Milford?  Nothing like that ever happens here, right?  
 

Since December 2013, Milford has had 4 deaths and several near fatal overdoses due to heroin alone.  Please join us in welcoming back Sgt. Matthew Fiffield from the Milford Police Department as he presents a reprise of the program he led in July on the status of heroin and similar drugs (collectively known as opiates) in our community.  He'll also be taking your questions.  
 

This program is free and open to all, but space is limited. Parents, please use discretion if bringing a minor as some content may be graphic in nature. 

Making Sense of the American Civil War
Wednesdays starting October 1
6:30 p.m.
Making Sense of the American Civil War is a scholar-led series (part lecture, part discussion) that explores the Civil War as well as the economic and political culture of mid-19th century America from a variety of perspectives. We will discuss eyewitness accounts by soldiers and military leaders, speeches by key decision makers, interpretive commentary by historians, and literary renderings of life on the 'home front.'

This will be a four part series sponsored by a grant from the New Hampshire Humanities Council.

Save the dates!
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!

Teen Tech Squad
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.  

Social Networking
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.

Knit 1, Crochet 2

1st and 3rd Mondays of each Month
 
 
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.  
knitting

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.

Young Adult News

Teen Advisory Group
Wednesday, September 4
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!

Pizza & Pages
3rd Thursday of the Month
September 18, 2:30 p.m.

This month's selection: Elsewhere by Gabrielle Zevin.

 

Summary: After fifteen-year-old Liz Hall is hit by a taxi and killed, she finds herself in a place that is both like and unlike Earth, where she must adjust to her new status and figure out how to "live."

 

Enjoy some pizza while discussing the book! Copies available on the teen display. Pizza & Pages is for 6th grade and up.

Teen Duct Tape Crafts
Tuesday, September 23
3:30 p.m.

This program is for teens in grades 6-12.

Learn to make cool stuff out of duct tape! All materials provided.

Dr. Who Fan Club

1st Tuesday of the month
Tuesday, September 2
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, September 9
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, September 10
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.
Children's Programs

Paws to Read

Saturday, September 13
10:30 - 12 noon
Read to a DOG? Not just any dog....

dogs read 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 minutes.


Check our online calendar for upcoming dates & times.

legos

Lego Party 

Thursday, September 18
4 - 6 p.m.

Join us for a Lego party!  We provide the Legos, you provide the imagination!

 

No registration required.

 

This event is for kids entering grades 5 and under.

Children's Book Groups 

Grades 2 & 3
Monday, September 15
6 p.m.

Grades 4 & 5
Monday, September 29
6 p.m.
Want to have your child meet some interesting characters?  They should open a book!  Want to have them meet some real-life characters, too? Then join our book club!  Book clubs are a great way to communicate with friends and meet new people while exploring and discussing good books.  What's more, membership in a book club can help children stay motivated to read if they otherwise have difficulty finding the time to pick up a book.  We often play games or make a creative project, and we always enjoy a yummy snack while having a fun time together!

 

For this first meeting students should bring a favorite book and be prepared to tell uswhy it's one of their favorites.  We will get to know each other a bit, share a snack and then I will introduce the assigned reading for our next meeting.


Please note that, in order to help me plan materials and snacks, you will need to register your child for each session that they can attend.  If s/he cannot attend this month, or at any other time, extra copies of the books can be found in the J Fic section of our library.

Art Afternoon 

Friday, September 26
3:30 p.m.

Artists will be learning about Sonia Delaunay this month. She was the first living female artist to have a retrospective exhibit at the Louvre and was known for her strong use of color and graphic shapes. We will be using craypas, so you may wish to have your artist wear a smock. This program is for children in grades 2-5 and they must be registered in order to attend. 

Toddler Tales 

Mondays
9:45 - 11 a.m.
Keyes Meeting Room

Join Miss Tanya for the magic of books! Come listen to fantastic stories, felt tales and music! Dance with feathers, flowers and scarves; sing and tap out rhythm with tambourines, sticks and bells! Children will learn colors, sounds, letters and words all through the wonders of literature and the imagination.  Afterwards it's "stay & play" from 10:30-11:00am. For ages 18-24 months.  Older and younger siblings are welcome.

NO REGISTRATION NECESSARY.

Little Listeners 

Mondays
10:30 - 11 a.m.
Children's Room

Join Miss Tanya for the magic of books! Come listen to fantastic stories, felt tales and music! Dance with feathers, flowers and scarves; sing and tap out rhythm with tambourines, sticks and bells! Children will learn colors, sounds, letters and words all through the wonders of literature and the imagination. For ages 2-4 years.  Older and younger siblings are welcome.

 NO REGISTRATION NECESSARY.

Baby Lapsit 

Wednesdays starting September 10
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.

storytime book

Storytime Stars 

Wednesdays starting September 10
1 - 2 p.m.
Keyes Meeting Room

A storytime for ages 4 to 6 years old.  A fun filled hour of stories, songs, and dancing, followed by an amazingly awesome craft!

REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

An adult will need to be present in the building throughout the duration of the program.

Storytimes are for Wadleigh cardholders only. 

story time animals

Storytime Stars 

Thursdays starting September 10
10 - 11 a.m.
Keyes Meeting Room

A storytime for ages 4 to 6 years old.  A fun filled hour of stories, songs, and dancing, followed by an amazingly awesome craft!

REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

An adult will need to be present in the building throughout the duration of the program.

Storytimes are for Wadleigh cardholders only.