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Adult Programs
Young Adult Programs
Children's Programs
The Library will be  closed during the Pumpkin Festival on Saturday and Sunday, October 10 and 11. We will be open on Columbus Day, Monday, October 12.
Wadleigh Memorial Library

 

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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) 

Wadleigh Library Trustees

 Next Meeting:
Tuesday, October 20
7 p.m.
Friends of the Library
Next Meeting:
Wednesday, October 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.
Wadleigh Library Development Fund
The Wadleigh Library Development Fund is an IRS 501(c)(3) charitable organization chartered to increase and improve the educational, inspirational, cultural and recreational opportunities of present and future residents of the Town of Milford, New Hampshire through the continued growth and development of the resources, services and facilities of the William Y. Wadleigh Memorial Library.
 

Consider making a tax deductible donation to ensure our public library will be able to offer the resources Milford needs. If you have questions or want your donation used for specific purposes please contact the library director.

Or, make check payable to: Wadeigh Library Development Fund. Mailing address: 49 Nashua St., Milford, NH 03055.

 

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October 2015 
Literary Pumpkin Contest!
Are you looking for some seasonal fun? Are you creative? Do you have a favorite book character? Create a literary character from a pumpkin and enter our contest at the Wadleigh Memorial Library!

Pumpkins will be accepted starting Friday, October 16th until Tuesday, October 27th during library hours.

You may paint or embellish your pumpkins in any way that you desire. However, CARVED pumpkins will NOT be accepted, thank you! There will be three grand prize winners to be announced on Thursday, October 29th. All pumpkins will be on display at the library and the winners will be chosen by a staff panel. Once winners are announced all pumpkins must be picked up by Saturday, October 31st. We look forward to seeing your pumpkins at the library!

Acoustic Cafe Presents Brendan Taaffe with special guest Mark Roberts
Saturday, October 17
7:30 p.m.
Deeply versed in Irish and American traditions, it is on the mbira that Brendan Taaffe has found a truly distinctive voice, blending old-time ballads with traditional Zimbabwean rhythms. The ripple of the mbira, an instrument over a thousand years old, and Taaffe's lush tenor casts old songs in a new light, creating "the kind of hushed, lonely warmth you experience sitting by a fire in a drafty house."
A multi-instrumentalist on guitar, fiddle, banjo, and mbira, Brendan has toured with many different groups, including nationally acclaimed dance band Magic Foot and the internationally acclaimed vocal ensemble Northern Harmony. In addition to performing solo, he currently directs The Bright Wings Chorus, a vocal ensemble, and is the frontman of The New Line, a band that blends mbira with banjo, electric guitar, and percussion, creating a bridge between American and African traditions.

Originally from Minnesota, Brendan now lives in Brattleboro, Vermont and tours regularly throughout the U.S. and Europe. He will be joined by Mark Roberts on gourd banjo.

Doors Open @ 7 PM ~ Performance @ 7:30 PM ~ Admission is Free!

The Acoustic Caf� is a library-sponsored program showcasing regional acoustic musicians. Open to the public, it is held the 3rd Saturday from October thru April in a smoke-free intimate environment.
The Acoustic Caf� is also supported by the Friends of the Library. All proceeds from coffee and refreshment sales benefit the caf� and the library.
Adults

Morning Book Group
Thursday, October 8
10 a.m.

Our selection this month is The Humans by Matt Haig.

Copies of the book are available at the Main Desk. Newcomers welcome!

Preston Heller: Magician and Mentalist
Tuesday, October 13
6:30 p.m.
Join us in some fun -- sketchy mentalism, clueless clairvoyance, fictive telepathy, so-called precognition with local magician Preston Heller.
History Book Club
Wednesday, October 21
6:30 p.m.
Our selection this month is The Guns of August by Barbara Tuchman.

Copies of the book are available at the Main Desk. Newcomers welcome!
Evening Book Group
Tuesday, October 27
7 p.m.
Our selection this month is The Yellow House by Patricia Falvey.

Copies of the book are available at the Main Desk. Newcomers welcome!

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.

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!

Social Networking

Wednesdays   

6 p.m.

Learn more about Social Networking, its trends, cyber security, how to sell yourself, and the hardware that makes it all happen. Class instruction will be free form and driven by participants.

Young Adults

Teen Advisory Group
Thursday, October 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!

Pizza and Pages
Thursday, October 15
3:30 p.m.
This month we will be reading The Rule of Three by Eric Walters.  Grab a copy of the book and join us for pizza and discussion!  Copies are available on the teen book display.  This book club is for grades 6-12.
Teen Craft: Felt Zombies
Tuesday, October 20
3 p.m.
Make a cute little zombie to keep you company while you watch The Walking Dead! 

This craft involves hand-sewing.  All materials provided.

Dr. Who Fan Club

Tuesday, October 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. 

 

Teen Anime Club 
Tuesday, October 13
3:30 p.m.
Hang out and discuss your favorite anime or manga series, participate in related games and activities, and create sketches of your favorite characters to share.

Wii Tournament Thursday 
Thursday, October 8
2:30 p.m.

Get ready for an afternoon of gaming fun!  This month we'll be playing Super SmashBrothers Brawl.

This program is for teens in grades 6-12.

Children
Art Afternoon

Friday, October 9
3:30 p.m.
Come join Miss Trina for a fun art activity!  

We will be making these beautiful "stained glass" leaves this month using wax paper, crayon shavings and a warm iron. This program is for children in second to fifth grade. 

Registration is required.
Grades 2 & 3 Book Group
Monday, October 12
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 interesting characters, too? Then join our book group!

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 group can help children stay motivated to read if they otherwise have difficulty finding time to pick up a book.  We often play fun games or make a creative project, and we always have yummy snacks and a fun time together!
Wadleigh Writer Wednesday
Wednesday, October 14
4:30 p.m.
Do you like to write? Do you dream of becoming a published author some day? I do!

Are you curious about the publishing world? Would you like to share your mad writing skills with other young writers? Are you in the fourth grade or above? Then join our very own writer Tanya T. Roberts and our awesome writer's group every second Wednesday of the month from 4:30-5:30 PM!  

Registration is required.
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Lego Party
Thursday, October 15
4 - 6 p.m.
Bring your imagination with you to our monthly Lego Party!  

We provide you with the Legos and the space, and you can create whatever your heart desires!  Whether you build Hogwarts or New York City or a Dungeon of Doom, we will display your creation in our Children's room right after!

No registration required.
Makerspace
Friday, October 16
3:30 p.m.
A makerspace is a place where people can gather to create, invent, tinker, explore and discover using a variety of tools and materials. For this session, we will be using Ozobots: one of the smallest programmable robots in conjunction with our ipads and computers! Ozobot is a powerful learning tool that teaches children the basics of coding & programming in fun, interactive ways. Come join us to play and maybe learn something new!  No registration necessary and open to all ages.
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Paws to Read
Saturday, October 17
10:30 - 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.
 
Check our online calendar for upcoming dates & times.
Storydance
Monday, October 26
1 p.m.
Would you like to dance like Angelina Ballerina? Or hop into Mr. McGregor's garden like Peter Rabbit? Or perhaps turn into a beautiful butterfly like the very hungry caterpillar? Then join Miss Tanya (librarian and dancer extraordinaire!) for Story Dance once a month on Mondays at 1:00 PM where ballet and books come to life through dance, props, play and the imagination! This month featuring the book SOPHIE'S SQUASH by Pat Zietlow Miller.
Grades 4 & 5 Book Group
Monday, October 26
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 interesting characters, too? Then join our book group!

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 group can help children stay motivated to read if they otherwise have difficulty finding time to pick up a book.  We often play fun games or make a creative project, and we always have yummy snacks and a fun time together!
Toddler Tales 
Mondays
9:45 - 11 a.m.
Keyes Meeting Room
Join Miss Tanya for the magic of books tailored for the two-year-old listener! Tippy toe in as soft as a mouse or gallop like a unicorn or curl up like a caterpillar to enjoy stories, felt tales and music. Dance with feathers, flowers, scarves and instruments! Children will learn colors, numbers, and letters all through the wonders of literature and the imagination.              Afterwards it's "stay & play".  Siblings are always welcome! No registration necessary.
Little Listeners 
Mondays
10:30 - 11 a.m.
Children's Room
Join Miss Tanya for the magic of books tailored for the three-year-old listener, as we enjoy 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, numbers, letters and words all through the wonders of literature and the imagination.  Siblings are always welcome!                 No registration necessary.
Baby Lapsit 
Wednesdays
10 a.m.
Keyes Meeting Room
For newborns to 18 months Come join us for an interactive storytime!  We will rhyme, sing, read, and play all while developing your baby's early literacy skills.  There will be a stay and play afterwards so you can get to know other families in our community.  
NO REGISTRATION NECESSARY. 
Storytime Stars
Wednesdays at 1 p.m.
OR
Thursdays at 10 a.m.
Keyes Meeting Room
Get ready for going off to school with our Storytime Stars!  Each storytime has a theme that begins with the books we share, continues through a movement or science activity and finishes with a fun hands-on craft created by your child.  We encourage social skills like taking turns, raising hands to share and listening to others.  From letters to sharing, we cover it all!

REGISTRATION REQUIRED. An adult will need to be present in the building throughout the duration of the program. Storytimes are for Wadleigh cardholders only.