Harry Potter Protects Kids!
Not only is Harry Potter doing his part to keep the wizarding world safe from the likes of Voldemort, he's also keeping kids in the muggle world safe as well. According to an article written by Rob Stein in yesterday's Union Leader, Stephen Gwilym of the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford, England and his colleagues tracked how many kids age 7 to 15 visited the emergency room on the weekends of Rowling’s last two book releases, and compared them with other summer weekends in 2003-2005. What did they find? Half the usual number of injuries. British researchers did note keeping children involved in reading marathons could have repercussions as well. Potential problems "would include an unpredictable increase in childhood obesity, rickets, and loss of cardiovascular fitness." Sounds like Harry will need to whip up an antidote in potions class.
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Prepare for Your New Year's Resolutions
Need to fine tune your list of New Year's Resolutions? Stop by the library for books on fitness, nutrition, organization, and more!
Celebrate the Year of the Dog
Teens age 12 and older are invited to join Ann on Wednesday at 6:30p.m. for fun and food. RSVP required.
Don't forget--the library will be Closed on Friday and Saturday, December 30th and 31st!
All the guesses have been read for December's Holiday Guessing Contest.
Patrons were asked to guess how many green, red, and white pom-poms were in a jar. Guesses ranged from 8 to 300. The actual number of pom-poms in the jar: 107.
The winners are:
Photograph taken by Kathryn McCallum.
I went to the town website today and got a big surprise--it's had an extreme makeover! Thanks to two new volunteer webmasters, Amalia Flaisher and Monika Fekete, the website has been given a polished professional look. Way to go ladies! Be sure to check it out.
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The library will be closed for the Christmas Holiday on Friday, December 23rd, and Saturday, December 24th.
The library will also be closed for the New Year Holiday on Friday, December 30th, and Saturday December 31st.
The staff and I wish you a Happy Holiday Season!
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Sign Up for "Celebrate the Year of the Dog"
Teens ages 12 can mark their calendars for Wednesday, December 28th, at 6:30. Sign up for this event in the teen room or by emailing Ann. Don't forget to sign up a friend too!
Pick up a Video or DVD
While I am not a proponent of the "video babysitter," there are times when it's appropriate, and this is one of them. Pick up a video or DVD that will be guaranteed to hold your children's interest while you get some last minute gift wrapping done for Christmas or Hanukkah.
Holiday Activity and Coloring Sheets
Holiday activity and coloring sheets are available in the children's room to take home and enjoy, or you can try one of these: Christmas Hanukkah
Holiday Hours
Don't forget--the library will be Closed on Friday and Saturday, December 23rd and 24th!
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Take a few minutes out of the home stretch to Christmas to test your knowledge of all things Santa. According to Paul Grobman in his 2005 book, Vital Statistics:
How many houses does Santa have to visit on Christmas Eve?
10
202,061,000
350,915,625
How many reindeer are needed to make the trip on Christmas Eve?
8
9
152,312
How many Americans have legally changed their name to Santa Claus?
4
15
128
Who was the first store Santa and in what year did he appear?
William Elifson 1852
James Edgar 1890
Santana Clausman 1912
What is the average weight of a mall Santa?
195 lbs.
204 lbs.
218 lbs.
224 lbs.
Answers
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2006 is the Year of the Dog in the Japanese Zodiac. If you're a kid age 12 or older, you are invited to join Ann on Wednesday, December 28th, from 6:30-7:30 to Celebrate the Year of the Dog. Learn about the the 12 animal signs in the Japanese Zodiac, and find out what animal represents the year you were born (I'm a tiger myself), and what it means about you. Make an origami animal in your sign, browse out new books, and sample some Japanese treats.
To RSVP for this event, email Ann or sign up in the Teen Room!
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Holiday Tree Take 'n Make
Kids of all ages can stop by to pick up a craft kit to make a cool holiday tree while supplies last.
Pick Up a Copy of Dancer
Get your copy of Dancer by Colum McCann for January's All Booked Up discussion group.
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All Booked Up
January's book club selection is Dancer by Colum McCann. Pick up a copy at the Main Desk and join All Booked Up on Wednesday, January 4th at 6:30 p.m. in the library. New folks are always welcome, and so are late arrivals.
From Amazon.com:
Book Description
A Russian peasant who became an international legend, a Cold War exile who inspired millions, an artist whose name stood for genius, sex, and excess-the magnificence of Rudolf Nureyev's life and work are known, but now Colum McCann, in his most daring novel yet, reinvents this erotically charged figure through the light he cast on those who knew him. Taking his inspiration from the biographical facts, McCann tells the story through a chorus of voices: there is Anna Vasileva, Rudi's first ballet teacher, who rescues her protégé from the stunted life of his town; Yulia, whose sexual and artistic ambitions are thwarted by her Soviet-sanctioned marriage; and Victor, the Venezuelan hustler, who reveals the lurid underside of the gay celebrity set. Spanning four decades and many worlds, from the horrors of Stalingrad to the wild abandon of New York in the eighties, Dancer is peopled by a large cast of characters, obscure and famous: doormen and shoemakers, Margot Fonteyn and John Lennon. And at the heart of the spectacle stands the artist himself, willful, lustful, and driven by a never-to-be-met need for perfection.In ecstatic prose, McCann evokes the distinct consciousness of the man and the glittering reflection of the myth. The result is a monumental story of love, art, and exile.
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I recently greeted a long-time patron as she came in the door, and she told me she had found something in a book she'd just checked out. She began to remove an envelope from her purse with an odd expression on her face, and all I could think was, "Please Lord, don't let it be inappropriate photographs." Well, it wasn't. As I cautiously opened the enveloped I saw a $10 bill. Whew! And another $10 bill. She said to keep looking, so I did. They were followed by another $10 bill and then six $100 bills. Whoa! $630 mistakenly left in a book--someone must be frantic.
We determined who had just returned the book and that, combined with some markings on the envelope, led us to the rightful owner. But I gotta ask--if you found $630 cash in a book, would you turn it in? That's the latest poll question located to the left of this post in the sidebar, so do some soul searching and weigh in!
Kudos to the very honest woman who did indeed turn the money in. Thanks to her honesty, no one's electricity had to be shut off!
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Here are the new items added to the collection in November.
To view the lists, click on a link below:
New to the Children's Collection
New to the Teen Collection
New to the Adult Collection
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Children of all ages are invited to pick up their Holiday Tree Take 'n Make craft kit December 13th - 17th, while supplies last.
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This Week @ Your Library...
Prepare for Your New Year's Resolutions
Need to fine tune your list of New Year's Resolutions? Stop by the library for books on fitness, nutrition, organization, and more!
Celebrate the Year of the Dog
Teens age 12 and older are invited to join Ann on Wednesday at 6:30p.m. for fun and food. RSVP required.
Last Chance for Dancer
Pick up a copy of Dancer for next week's book discussion on Wednesday, January 4th, and get reading!
Don't forget--the library will be Closed on Friday and Saturday, December 30th and 31st!
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We Have Winners!
All the guesses have been read for December's Holiday Guessing Contest.
Patrons were asked to guess how many green, red, and white pom-poms were in a jar. Guesses ranged from 8 to 300. The actual number of pom-poms in the jar: 107.
The winners are:
- Cecile Bonvouloir (adult), with a guess of 100, wins The Christmas Blessing CD audio book.
- Emily Aniskovich (teen), with a guess of 97, wins a Sculpey Snowman Oven Bake Clay Kit .
- Madison Corbeil (child), with a guess of 105, wins a 3-D Foamies Winter Door Hanger Kit .
- Jarrod MacDonald (child), also with a guess of 105, wins a Christmas Activity Book, pencil, and stickers.
Congratulations to all our winners!
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Labels: events/activities for all, ReC RooM News
Extreme Makeover: Town Website Edition
I went to the town website today and got a big surprise--it's had an extreme makeover! Thanks to two new volunteer webmasters, Amalia Flaisher and Monika Fekete, the website has been given a polished professional look. Way to go ladies! Be sure to check it out.
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Labels: ReC RooM News, town information
Holiday Hours
The library will be closed for the Christmas Holiday on Friday, December 23rd, and Saturday, December 24th.
The library will also be closed for the New Year Holiday on Friday, December 30th, and Saturday December 31st.
The staff and I wish you a Happy Holiday Season!
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Labels: library closings
This Week @ Your Library...
Sign Up for "Celebrate the Year of the Dog"
Teens ages 12 can mark their calendars for Wednesday, December 28th, at 6:30. Sign up for this event in the teen room or by emailing Ann. Don't forget to sign up a friend too!
Pick up a Video or DVD
While I am not a proponent of the "video babysitter," there are times when it's appropriate, and this is one of them. Pick up a video or DVD that will be guaranteed to hold your children's interest while you get some last minute gift wrapping done for Christmas or Hanukkah.
Holiday Activity and Coloring Sheets
Holiday activity and coloring sheets are available in the children's room to take home and enjoy, or you can try one of these: Christmas Hanukkah
Holiday Hours
Don't forget--the library will be Closed on Friday and Saturday, December 23rd and 24th!
This post can also be found in THe ReC RooM.
image provided by Kaboose Kids Domain
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How Much Do You Know?
Take a few minutes out of the home stretch to Christmas to test your knowledge of all things Santa. According to Paul Grobman in his 2005 book, Vital Statistics:
How many houses does Santa have to visit on Christmas Eve?
10
202,061,000
350,915,625
How many reindeer are needed to make the trip on Christmas Eve?
8
9
152,312
How many Americans have legally changed their name to Santa Claus?
4
15
128
Who was the first store Santa and in what year did he appear?
William Elifson 1852
James Edgar 1890
Santana Clausman 1912
What is the average weight of a mall Santa?
195 lbs.
204 lbs.
218 lbs.
224 lbs.
Answers
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image provided by Kaboose Kids Domain
Labels: ReC RooM News
Celebrate the Year of the Dog
2006 is the Year of the Dog in the Japanese Zodiac. If you're a kid age 12 or older, you are invited to join Ann on Wednesday, December 28th, from 6:30-7:30 to Celebrate the Year of the Dog. Learn about the the 12 animal signs in the Japanese Zodiac, and find out what animal represents the year you were born (I'm a tiger myself), and what it means about you. Make an origami animal in your sign, browse out new books, and sample some Japanese treats.
To RSVP for this event, email Ann or sign up in the Teen Room!
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Labels: events/activities for teens, TeeN RooM News
This Week @ Your Library...
Holiday Tree Take 'n MakeKids of all ages can stop by to pick up a craft kit to make a cool holiday tree while supplies last.
Pick Up a Copy of Dancer
Get your copy of Dancer by Colum McCann for January's All Booked Up discussion group.
This post can also be found in THe ReC RooM.
Labels: this week
All Booked Up
Read it for January...
January's book club selection is Dancer by Colum McCann. Pick up a copy at the Main Desk and join All Booked Up on Wednesday, January 4th at 6:30 p.m. in the library. New folks are always welcome, and so are late arrivals.
From Amazon.com:
Book Description
A Russian peasant who became an international legend, a Cold War exile who inspired millions, an artist whose name stood for genius, sex, and excess-the magnificence of Rudolf Nureyev's life and work are known, but now Colum McCann, in his most daring novel yet, reinvents this erotically charged figure through the light he cast on those who knew him. Taking his inspiration from the biographical facts, McCann tells the story through a chorus of voices: there is Anna Vasileva, Rudi's first ballet teacher, who rescues her protégé from the stunted life of his town; Yulia, whose sexual and artistic ambitions are thwarted by her Soviet-sanctioned marriage; and Victor, the Venezuelan hustler, who reveals the lurid underside of the gay celebrity set. Spanning four decades and many worlds, from the horrors of Stalingrad to the wild abandon of New York in the eighties, Dancer is peopled by a large cast of characters, obscure and famous: doormen and shoemakers, Margot Fonteyn and John Lennon. And at the heart of the spectacle stands the artist himself, willful, lustful, and driven by a never-to-be-met need for perfection.In ecstatic prose, McCann evokes the distinct consciousness of the man and the glittering reflection of the myth. The result is a monumental story of love, art, and exile.
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Labels: all booked up, book discussion for adults, events/activities for adults, ReaDiNG RooM News
Lost and Found--What Would You Have Done?
I recently greeted a long-time patron as she came in the door, and she told me she had found something in a book she'd just checked out. She began to remove an envelope from her purse with an odd expression on her face, and all I could think was, "Please Lord, don't let it be inappropriate photographs." Well, it wasn't. As I cautiously opened the enveloped I saw a $10 bill. Whew! And another $10 bill. She said to keep looking, so I did. They were followed by another $10 bill and then six $100 bills. Whoa! $630 mistakenly left in a book--someone must be frantic. We determined who had just returned the book and that, combined with some markings on the envelope, led us to the rightful owner. But I gotta ask--if you found $630 cash in a book, would you turn it in? That's the latest poll question located to the left of this post in the sidebar, so do some soul searching and weigh in!
Kudos to the very honest woman who did indeed turn the money in. Thanks to her honesty, no one's electricity had to be shut off!
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Labels: miscellaneous
New On the Shelf in November
Here are the new items added to the collection in November.
To view the lists, click on a link below:
New to the Children's Collection
New to the Teen Collection
New to the Adult Collection
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Labels: KiDS' RooM News, new stuff for adults, new stuff for kids, new stuff for teens, ReaDiNG RooM News, TeeN RooM News
Holiday Tree Take 'n Make
Children of all ages are invited to pick up their Holiday Tree Take 'n Make craft kit December 13th - 17th, while supplies last.
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Labels: events/activities for kids, KiDS' RooM News, take 'n make
Limited Catalog Access Through the State Library!
As you know, the library does not currently have its own online catalog. However, nearly all materials purchased since 1998 are available through the State Library Catalog known as NHU-PAC (New Hampshire Union Patron Access Catalog).
To search in NHU-PAC:
To search in NHU-PAC:
- Click on Library Catalog under Library Servicesin the sidebar.
- Enter your search under the Advanced Searching tab using the "location = hray" limit under the "Refine your search" option. For example, if you search for the book Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince, your search will return 2 items from our collection: a book and an audio book.
- To further refine your search, you can limit the format to the "text material" qualifier or the "non-musical sound recordings" qualifier. Each of these searches will return a single item.
If you find the item you are looking for and would like to reserve it for pick-up, simply fill out the online reserve form and we will notify you when it becomes available for loan.
If you do not find the item you are looking for, you can search the statewide catalog by removing the hray location qualifier. If you find the item with this search, simply fill out the online interlibrary loan form and we will request the item for you from another library, and notify you when it comes in.
Give NHU-PAC a try and let us know if you have any questions. Happy Searching!
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This Week @ Your Library...
December's Guessing Contest
Don't get left out! 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, so rev-up your "guesser" and join the fun. Entries due Dec. 20th.
Purchase Historic Holiday Ornaments from the Friends of the Library
Ornaments featuring the Litchfield Trolley, Firestation, Community Church, and Wilson Farms are available for $6.50 each. Be sure to add them to your holiday shopping list!
Browse the Collection for Cookie Recipes
Going to a Cookie Swap? Why not try out a new recipe from one of our many cookbooks?
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Interlibrary Loan Request Now Available Online!
If you would like to request an item the library does not own through the New Hampshire State Interlibrary Loan System, you may do so by clicking on ILL Request under Cheat Sheet in the sidebar!
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Remember to READ 4 THe FuN oF iT @ Aaron Cutler Memorial Library!
