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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 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.

 

Thank you for your support of library programs.

Wadleigh Library Trustees

 Next Meeting
Tuesday, September 20
7 p.m.
Friends of the Library
Next Meeting
September 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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September 2016
Wowbrary!
The Wadleigh Memorial Library buys many new books, movies, and audiobooks each year. Now you can receive a free weekly email showcasing the latest arrivals at the library. You'll learn about new bestsellers, DVDs, CDs, cookbooks, mysteries, science books, travel guides, histories, children's titles, health books, science fiction, and more. With this information you can place a hold on any Wadleigh Memorial Library book, DVD or CD, and any hold can be picked up at the GMILCS Library of your choice.
 
See the recent top choices. Sign up for free Wowbrary emails at www.wowbrary.org
Adults
Morning Book Group
Thursday, September 8
10 - 11 a.m.
Our selection this month is Figures in Silk by Vanora Bennett.

Copies of the book are available at the Main Desk. Newcomers welcome!
WordPress Workshop
Saturday, September 17
10 a.m. - noon

Do you want to make a website for yourself or for your business?

Join Bryan Higgs for a monthly workshop. Bring your laptop, or check one of ours out for the workshop. Contact us for more details. 

History Book Club
Wednesday, September 21
6:30 - 8 p.m.
Our selection this month is Longitude: the True Story of a Lone Genius Who Solved the Greatest Scientific Problem of His Time by Dava Sobel.

Copies of the book are available at the Main Desk. Newcomers welcome!
The Grapes of Wrath
Visits the Vineyard
Sunday, September 18
4 - 7 p.m. 
La Belle Winery, 345 Route 101, Amherst, NH Tickets: $10. 
Refreshments include wine-tasting and cash bar.

Join us for the Kick-Off Party for our NEA Big Read, celebrating John Steinbeck's classic The Grapes of Wrath. 
  • Return to the '30s for some foot-stomping fiddling by Dudley and Jaqueline Laufman.
  • Listen to Prohibition stories by Frank Weber of Frajil Spirits and taste a special cocktail called the Bee's Knees.
  • Meet and greet characters from the book and some special New Hampshire friends.
  • Celebrate Fall by touring the vineyard.
NEA Big Read is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest. Sponsored by Fireseed Alliance, Crotched Mountain, Souhegan Valley Chamber of Commerce, and NH Humanities.

Register here 
Contra Dance
Friday, September 23
7:30 - 10:30 p.m.
Milford Town Hall Auditorium
The NEA Big Read celebrates Steinbeck's novel The Grapes of Wrath at a very special contra dance.

Featuring fiddler Jordan Tirrell-Wysocki and guitarist Jim Prendergast leading the Milford Musicians. 

Caller Round Robin.
All dances taught; fun for all ages!

Adults - $7; Seniors & Students - $5.
Under 12 are free.

NEA Big Read is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest.
Evening Book Group
Tuesday, September 27
7 - 8:30 p.m.
Our selection this month is The Underground Girls of Kabul: In Search of a Hidden Resistance in Afghanistan by Jenny Nordberg.

Copies of the book are available at the Main Desk. Newcomers welcome!
Jigsaw Puzzle Swap
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Thursday, September 29
7 - 8 p.m.
Don't know what to do with those extra jigsaw puzzles? Want new ones? Swap out your old ones in good condition for new ones.

This is a swap -- please do not bring your old puzzles to donate.

Retired Library staff member Judy Hohenadel has a collection of puzzles to get us started. Bring yours to trade.

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Teen Tech Squad
Mondays
3 - 5 p.m.
Do you need help learning to navigate your smartphone, tablet, or even just basic computer help?  The Teen Tech Squad can help!

Drop in any time.

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.

 

*Unless the Library is closed for a Monday holiday.

Spanish Conversation Group

Tuesdays   

7 - 8 p.m.

Do you want to practice your Spanish? Here's your opportunity with this drop-in group. Brush up on your Spanish language skills or take this 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!

Young Adults

Dr. Who Fan Club
Tuesday, September 6
3:30 - 4:30 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, September 13
3:30 - 4:30 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. This club is for grades 6-12.

Tween & Teen Yoga
Wednesday, September 14
6 - 7 p.m.
Join Katie for an hour-long yoga class for teens & tweens in grades 6-12.  Build strength and flexibility in both body and mind while having fun!  

Registration required.  This class is for grades 6-12. Please arrive dressed in comfortable clothes you can move in (no jeans!).  Mats & water will be provided, but feel free to bring your own!
Teen Makerspace: Paper
Thursday, September 15
3 - 4 p.m.
We'll be exploring creating with various kinds of paper!

Origami, mini books - the only limit is your imagination. 

There will be other art supplies on hand as well to help you with whatever project you choose to create.

This program is for teens in grades 6-12.
Teen Writers Club
Wednesday, September 21
3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
The Teen Writers Club is for writers in grades 6-12 who enjoy writing in all its forms!  Join us for writing activities, prompts, and maybe even sharing our work.  

***If you are interested in the writers club but this time does not work for you, please contact Katie at [email protected].***
Children
Fall Storytimes start September 12th.  Registration for Storytime Stars is now open.

Toddler Tales 
MONDAYS
9:45 - 11 a.m.
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.
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 - 11 a.m.
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
1 - 2 p.m.
THURSDAYS
10 - 11 a.m.
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.
Art Afternoon 
Friday, September 9
3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Join Miss Trina to create some beautiful art. 

For students in grades 2-5. 

Registration is required.
PAWS to Read 
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Saturday, September 10
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.

No registration required.
Check our online calendar for upcoming dates & times.
Grades 2 & 3
Book Group
Monday, September 12 
6 - 7 p.m.
Book clubs are a fun way to have your children form new friendships while engaging in activities that are geared to promote a love of reading. What's more, membership in a book group can help children stay motivated to read if they otherwise have difficulty picking a book and sticking with it.

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

This group is for students in grades 2 and 3 only. Registration is required.
Wadleigh Writer Wednesdays
Wednesday, September 14 
4:30 - 5:30 p.m. 
Do you like to write? Do you dream of becoming a published author some day? Are you curious about the publishing world? Would you like to share your mad writing skills with other young writers?                        
Are you in grades 3-5? 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, September 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 necessary.
Craft Weekend
Saturday, September 17 
9 - 12 p.m.
Sunday, September 18
1 - 4 p.m. 
Join us in the Children's Room for some fun crafts!
Yoga Time
Tuesday, September 20
4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Join Miss Letty and strengthen your body and mind! We'll be combining books and yoga for some flexible fun.  Yoga and  meditation are proven to help manage stress, gain flexibility, improve ability to focus, and give a sense of overall wellbeing.  Wear comfy clothing you can move in!
For kids in grades 2-5.
Registration required.
Story Dance 
Monday, September 26
1 - 2 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!   For ages 4-6.
Registration is required.

This month featuring the story: RAIN MAKES APPLESAUCE by Julian Scheer.
Grades 4 & 5 Book Group 
Monday, September 26
6 - 7 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!

This group is for students in grades 4 and 5 only.  Registration is required.
Makerspace 
Friday, September 30
3:30 - 4:30 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. This month we will be playing with Snap Circuits! 

No registration necessary and open to all ages.