This Week @ Your Library...
December's Guessing Contest
Guess how many pom-poms are in the holiday jar and enter the contest. Prizes will be awarded in 3 categories: adult, teen, and kids. Entries due Dec. 20th.
Pick Up Your Barnes & Noble Vouchers and Support NH Teen Reading
Pick up your vouchers to use on December 2nd and 3rd to benefit Teen Reading in New Hampshire.
Get Ideas for the Holidays
Need to check a few things off your list? Browse the collection for crafting, baking, and decorating ideas for all your holiday needs.
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Come One, Come All
Join us for December's Holiday Guessing Contest! Guess how many red, white, and green pom-poms are in the holiday jar and you could win one of three prizes:The Christmas Blessing audiobook for Adults
Sculpey Snowman Oven Bake Clay Kit for Teens
3-D Foamies Winter Door Hanger Kit for Kids
The closest guess without going over wins!
All entries are due at 8:00p.m. on December 20th.
Entry forms are available at the Main Desk!
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Labels: events/activities for all, KiDS' RooM News, ReC RooM News, TeeN RooM News
How Did You Do?
The answer to the quiz question, "Where did the new library street sign at the corner of 3A and Old Stage Rd. come from?" is the NH State Prison. Here's how you voted:
10% Signs-R-US
50% NH State Prison
0% Libraries Unlimited
30% NH Library Association
10% Fell off a Truck on 3A
I'm glad to see we had at least one wisenheimer in the bunch!
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Take the Turkey Challenge
How much do you know about Thanksgiving and turkeys?
Take the Turkey Challenge and let’s find out:
- In what year was the first Thanksgiving celebrated? 1789, 1615, 1801, 1792
- Which President proclaimed Thanksgiving a national holiday? Abraham Lincoln, Andrew Johnson, Jimmy Carter, Franklin Pierce
- In 1939, which president moved Thanksgiving Day forward one week, as it is presently celebrated? Calvin Coolidge, Franklin Roosevelt, Herbert Hoover, Harry Truman
- What’s the best way to defrost a turkey? in the refrigerator, in cold water, in a low temp oven, sitting at room temperature
- What is the average weight of turkeys purchased for Thanksgiving? 12 pounds, 15 pounds, 17 pounds, 19 pounds
- White meat makes up what percent of meat on a turkey? 25%, 30%, 50%, 70%
- When planning your whole turkey meal, how much turkey should you allow per person if you want leftovers? ½ pound, 1 pound, 1 ½ pounds, 2 pounds
- When was the first Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade? 1920, 1926, 1939, 1947
- In what year did the first giant balloons appear in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade? 1923, 1927, 1941, 1950
- What do you get if you divide the circumference of a pumpkin by its diameter? a headache, a brain freeze, blurred vision, Pumpkin pi
Answers
10 correct—You’re an expert—you can work the Thanksgiving Reference Desk!
8-9 correct—You gobble in your sleep.
6-7 correct—You can eat at the grown-up’s table.
3-5 correct—You might want to use your library card.
1-2 correct—It’s the kiddie table for you.
0 correct—Go back to bed.
So how did you do? Click on “comments” below and let us know.
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This Week @ Your Library...
Holiday Schedule
Don't forget--if you need books and video/DVDs for the weekend, the library closes at 5:00p.m. on Wednesday and re-opens at 10:00a.m. on Tuesday.
Holiday Float Parade
Entries are due Tuesday at 8:00p.m. in the children's shoebox float parade. Don't be late!
Last Minute Recipe Help
Need a little last minute help? Stop in and browse our cook books.
Barnes & Noble Vouchers
Pick up your vouchers to use on December 2nd and 3rd to benefit Teen Reading in New Hampshire.
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The Flume Award is the newest statewide book award geared to teens in grades 9-12. In April, teens will be asked to vote for their favorite title from the first list of nominees. The winning title, and its author, will be the first Flume Award winner. The are thirteen titles on the list and we hope that you will read as many as possible so that you can make an informed decision.
Titles for the 2006 Flume Award were nominated by teens around the state. The full list was then whittled down by a committee of school and public librarians to just 13 titles from a variety of genres and reading levels.
Nominations are currently being taken for the 2007 award. If you've read a particularly good fiction of non-fiction book with a publication date of 2003-2005, you can nominate it at the library or by e-mail. Nominations will be taken through December 15th.
And if that isn't enough, there is a contest going on to create the Flume Award logo. The winner will receive a $50 gift certificate to Barnes and Noble. Entries are due November 28th. Stop by the library or click here for more details.
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Barnes & Noble stores in Nashua, Manchester, Salem and Newington have teamed up with New Hampshire libraries to benefit teen reading initiatives in the state. With a voucher from the library, 20-25% of any purchases made at these stores on December 2nd and 3rd will be donated to the New Hampshire Library Association's Young Adult Section to support their activities with teens and the promotion of the newly created Flume Award. Promotional activities, such as author visits, crafts, and story times, will take place at each Barnes & Noble store on those days. So get out your holiday gift giving list, print one or more vouchers or pick them up at the library, and get out and shop on December 2nd and 3rd!
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Don't forget--if you need books and video/DVDs for the weekend, the library closes at 5:00p.m. on Wednesday and re-opens at 10:00a.m. on Tuesday.
Holiday Float Parade
Entries are due Tuesday at 8:00p.m. in the children's shoebox float parade. Don't be late!
Last Minute Recipe Help
Need a little last minute help? Stop in and browse our cook books.
Barnes & Noble Vouchers
Pick up your vouchers to use on December 2nd and 3rd to benefit Teen Reading in New Hampshire.
This post can also be found in THe ReC RooM.
Labels: this week
Speaking of the Flume Award...
The Flume Award is the newest statewide book award geared to teens in grades 9-12. In April, teens will be asked to vote for their favorite title from the first list of nominees. The winning title, and its author, will be the first Flume Award winner. The are thirteen titles on the list and we hope that you will read as many as possible so that you can make an informed decision.Titles for the 2006 Flume Award were nominated by teens around the state. The full list was then whittled down by a committee of school and public librarians to just 13 titles from a variety of genres and reading levels.
Nominations are currently being taken for the 2007 award. If you've read a particularly good fiction of non-fiction book with a publication date of 2003-2005, you can nominate it at the library or by e-mail. Nominations will be taken through December 15th.
And if that isn't enough, there is a contest going on to create the Flume Award logo. The winner will receive a $50 gift certificate to Barnes and Noble. Entries are due November 28th. Stop by the library or click here for more details.
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Labels: events/activities for teens, TeeN RooM News
Support Teen Reading in New Hampshire
Barnes & Noble stores in Nashua, Manchester, Salem and Newington have teamed up with New Hampshire libraries to benefit teen reading initiatives in the state. With a voucher from the library, 20-25% of any purchases made at these stores on December 2nd and 3rd will be donated to the New Hampshire Library Association's Young Adult Section to support their activities with teens and the promotion of the newly created Flume Award. Promotional activities, such as author visits, crafts, and story times, will take place at each Barnes & Noble store on those days. So get out your holiday gift giving list, print one or more vouchers or pick them up at the library, and get out and shop on December 2nd and 3rd! This post can also be found in THe ReC RooM. image credit
Cookie Book Winner Announced
Congratulations to our own Carrie-Anne Pace, the winner of the Betty Crocker Cookie Book raffle! (Do you think she knows the staff will be expecting treats?)
And because we wouldn't want anyone to think the raffle was rigged, special thanks go to patron Meghan F. for picking the winning ticket.
Anyone who has been in this week has been treated to much improved lighting thanks to the death-defying feats of library trustee Sheila Huston and her assistant Alex Robinson. Sheila and Alex were in over the weekend and replaced the 100 watt bulbs with 150's and it's made quite a difference.
Hats off to Shelia for climbing the 14 foot ladder, and wrestling the giant globes off the fixtures! I know there had to be some leaning involved, as the lights are not conveniently located. Your efforts are greatly appreciated by staff and patrons.
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And because we wouldn't want anyone to think the raffle was rigged, special thanks go to patron Meghan F. for picking the winning ticket.
Labels: events/activities for adults, ReC RooM News
Let There Be Light!
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Anyone who has been in this week has been treated to much improved lighting thanks to the death-defying feats of library trustee Sheila Huston and her assistant Alex Robinson. Sheila and Alex were in over the weekend and replaced the 100 watt bulbs with 150's and it's made quite a difference. Hats off to Shelia for climbing the 14 foot ladder, and wrestling the giant globes off the fixtures! I know there had to be some leaning involved, as the lights are not conveniently located. Your efforts are greatly appreciated by staff and patrons.
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Board Meeting Minutes
The approved minutes from the October 10, 2005 Board of Trustees Meeting are now available for viewing. If you are interested in reading these minutes, please click here.
"Gobbler Tom" Take 'n Make
Kids of all ages are invited to stop by to pick up a kit to make a colorful turkey wreath!
Floats on Parade
We are accepting entries in the holiday shoebox-float contest for kids age 3-11. We have already received two very creative floats from Danielle and Brian. Contest details are available at the Main Desk.
Cookie Recipe Compilations
Recipe compilations from October's Cookie Recipe Swap will be available this week. All those who participated will receive their own copy; others may view the compilation at the library.
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This Week @ Your Library...
"Gobbler Tom" Take 'n MakeKids of all ages are invited to stop by to pick up a kit to make a colorful turkey wreath!
Floats on Parade
We are accepting entries in the holiday shoebox-float contest for kids age 3-11. We have already received two very creative floats from Danielle and Brian. Contest details are available at the Main Desk.
Cookie Recipe Compilations
Recipe compilations from October's Cookie Recipe Swap will be available this week. All those who participated will receive their own copy; others may view the compilation at the library.
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Thanksgiving Holiday Closings
The library will close at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 23rd and re-open on Tuesday, November 29th. The staff and I wish you a very Happy Thanksgiving!
Hey kids! Looking for something fun to do? Why not make a float for our holiday parade? All you need is an empty shoe box for the base of your float, a few things from around the house, and your imagination! Your float can show off people, characters, animals, or a cool scene. You can use any materials you like--toys, figurines, beads, sequins, glitter, paper, paint, etc. etc.
Bring your fabulous float to the library as soon as it's ready so we can show it off-- just make sure it's here by 8:00p.m. on Tuesday, November 22nd. Floats will be judged in 3 age categories: 3-5, 6-8, and 9-11. Winners will be announced on Wednesday, November 23rd, and floats can be picked up starting December 6th. (We want to keep them to display for a little while.)
Calling all turkey lovers! Children of all ages are invited to stop by the library November 15th - 19th to pick up a "Gobbler Tom" craft kit to take home. This kit makes a colorful turkey wreath to decorate your home.
By the way, which side of the turkey has the most feathers?
answer
Just a reminder--the library will be closed for Veterans Day on Friday, November 11th, and will reopen at 9:00a.m. on Saturday, November 12th.
View the Veterans Day Poster Gallery to see posters from 1978-Present, and then drop by the Veterans Day website for everything you ever wanted to know about this holiday.
I don't know about your sign, but we love our new sign!
Special thanks to Gerry DeCosta, Litchfield Town Road Agent, for making this happen.
The results are in on our latest Quiz:
Q. Which word means the fear of books?
A. libriophobia (0%),bibliophobia (100%), barnesandnobleophobia (0%), bokophobia (0%)
The correct answer is, indeed, bibliophobia, which refers to an abnormal and persistent fear of books. (Can you even imagine? Life without books?!?) I cannot believe not even one of you was smart alecky enough to answer barnesandnobleophobia!
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Their website provides this definition:
Here are the new items added to the collection in October.
To view the lists, click on a link below:
New to Children's Collection
New to Teen Collection
New to Adult Collection
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All Booked Up Join the group on Wednesday at 6:30 for a lively discussion of Lorna Landvik's Angry Housewives Eating Bon Bons. Come in early, come in late--just come in for the fun of it!
Labels: library closings
Floats on Parade Contest
Hey kids! Looking for something fun to do? Why not make a float for our holiday parade? All you need is an empty shoe box for the base of your float, a few things from around the house, and your imagination! Your float can show off people, characters, animals, or a cool scene. You can use any materials you like--toys, figurines, beads, sequins, glitter, paper, paint, etc. etc.
Bring your fabulous float to the library as soon as it's ready so we can show it off-- just make sure it's here by 8:00p.m. on Tuesday, November 22nd. Floats will be judged in 3 age categories: 3-5, 6-8, and 9-11. Winners will be announced on Wednesday, November 23rd, and floats can be picked up starting December 6th. (We want to keep them to display for a little while.)
Labels: events/activities for kids, KiDS' RooM News
"Gobbler Tom" Take 'n Make
Calling all turkey lovers! Children of all ages are invited to stop by the library November 15th - 19th to pick up a "Gobbler Tom" craft kit to take home. This kit makes a colorful turkey wreath to decorate your home.
By the way, which side of the turkey has the most feathers?
answer
Labels: events/activities for kids, KiDS' RooM News, take 'n make
Closed on Veterans Day
Just a reminder--the library will be closed for Veterans Day on Friday, November 11th, and will reopen at 9:00a.m. on Saturday, November 12th.View the Veterans Day Poster Gallery to see posters from 1978-Present, and then drop by the Veterans Day website for everything you ever wanted to know about this holiday.
Labels: library closings
What's Your Sign?
I don't know about your sign, but we love our new sign! Special thanks to Gerry DeCosta, Litchfield Town Road Agent, for making this happen.
Labels: miscellaneous
Did You Make the Grade?
The results are in on our latest Quiz:
Q. Which word means the fear of books?
A. libriophobia (0%),bibliophobia (100%), barnesandnobleophobia (0%), bokophobia (0%)
The correct answer is, indeed, bibliophobia, which refers to an abnormal and persistent fear of books. (Can you even imagine? Life without books?!?) I cannot believe not even one of you was smart alecky enough to answer barnesandnobleophobia!
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Heard of BookCrossing?
Their website provides this definition: bookcrossing
n. the practice of leaving a book in a public place to be picked up and read by others, who then do likewise.
(added to the Concise Oxford English Dictionary in August 2004)
It's like Where'sGeorge for books. BookCrossing is made up of 416,000+ members, who "love their books enough to let them go--into the wild--to be found by others." Promoting the 3 R's--Read, Register, and Release--the site allows you to track the books you've released, check-in the BookCrossing books you've caught, swap ideas with other members, and have fun doing it.
Out of curiosity, I decided to Go Hunting in the USA and found, to my amazement, that 3 books have been released in Litchfield: one at Wilson Farms, and two at Aaron Cutler Memorial Library! The journal notes for Doctor Zhivago indicate it, and Flock, were added to our 24/7 Porch Sale offerings on/or about October 5th by a native of Nashua, and have yet to be reported as found. If you happened to pick up one of these books at our sale, please let BookCrossing know you found it. Look for the identification number near the inside cover--they'd love to hear from you. Of course there's a chance that we still have them. If I find them, I'll let you know.
If joining the ranks of BookCrossers sounds like fun, grab a few books off your shelf (not ours!) and get started!
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New Materials Added in October
Here are the new items added to the collection in October.
To view the lists, click on a link below:
New to Children's Collection
New to Teen Collection
New to Adult Collection
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Labels: new stuff for adults, new stuff for kids, new stuff for teens
This week @ the library...
All Booked Up Join the group on Wednesday at 6:30 for a lively discussion of Lorna Landvik's Angry Housewives Eating Bon Bons. Come in early, come in late--just come in for the fun of it!Labels: this week
Remember to READ 4 THe FuN oF iT @ Aaron Cutler Memorial Library!
