This Week in Summer Reading

Reading Road Trip USA (age 3 thru 5th grade)

Storytime Voyage
Join Miss Carrie-Anne out on the lawn for the final Storytime Voyage of the summer. Don't forget to bring a blanket--the grass can be wet. (Storytime may be canceled in the event of bad weather.)

Auto Mobile Take 'n Make
Pick up a craft kit, on Wednesday or Thursday,to make an auto-mobile at home and earn 4 points.

Fill 'er Up Ice Cream Party
Join us for the final event of the summer reading club on Friday at 3:00! Eat ice cream, win prizes, and pick up final prizes. Registration is required by Wednesday so we're sure to have enough ice cream.

Return Your Point Logs
Your Reading Road Trip Point Logs are due Friday at noon to be eligible for the raffle prize drawing at the ice cream party. Point Logs may be returned later for Final Prize awards.

Reading Can Take You Anywhere (grades 6 - 12)

Fair Dinkum Weekly Journey Contest
Demonstrate your understanding of Australian slang to earn 1 stamp in your Passport, and the chance to win the weekly prize. Stop in anytime this week.

Wind Chime Craft Night
Make a wind chime starting with a single CD. Join Miss Ann and the group on Tuesday at 6:30, and earn 1 stamp in your Passport. Registration required.

Read 4 Kicks on Route 66 (adults)

Weekly Roadside Attraction...Arizona: Rhyme Time
If you drive Route 66 through Arizona, you'll come across a number of preserved Burma Shave signs. Finish our Burma Shave slogans to earn 150 miles and a chance to win a travel book from the Souvenir Shop. Stop in anytime this week.

Keeping Faith on Wednesday
Join All Booked Up on Wednesday at 6:30 pm.

RRR Book Reviews
Keep them coming--the bulletin board is filling up. Fill out a book review form to earn 150 miles and a chance to win a travel book from the Souvenir Shop. Submit online or at the Circulation Desk.

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Mr. Phil Was Great Fun!

balloon twistingMr. Phil was out on the library lawn Thursday evening presenting his balloon twisting workshop to our summer readers. Young and old made balloon dogs, hats, and bumble bees. Photos from this event can be seen online as a photo album or a slide show.

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New Teen Non-Fiction @ Your Library!


book coverNew teen non-fiction recently added to the collection:

The Dangerous Book for Boys by Conn Iggulden
Deadly Invaders: Marburg Virus, Bird Flu... by Denise Grady
Dear Author
Forensic Science: From Fibers to Fingerprints by Lisa Yount
Girl Sleuth: Nancy Drew adn the Women Who Created Her by Melanie Rehak
Go!: The Whole World of Transportation
Hurrican Katrina: Aftermath of Disaster by Barb Palser
Invasive Aquatic and Wetland Plants by Suellen May
Jane Austen
Judaism by Kenneth Atkinson
Optical Illusions by Al Seckel
Pedro Martinez by Tom Lashnits
Sew Teen: Make Your Own Cool Clothesby Sheila Zent
The Weather Makers by Tim F. Flannery

These books are available for check-out now. If the book you want has already been checked-out, place it on reserve at the Circulation Desk.

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How High Can You Climb Winner


photo courtesy of habeelCongratulations to Karissa Prue, winner of the week 4 Journey Contest! Karissa took home a prize pack after finding the correct elevations of mountains in Asia.

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Souvenir Shop Pillaged


book coverCongratulations to Roadside Attraction winner Bethellen Ledoux. Bethellen took home Route 66 Adventure Handbook, leaving 4 books in the Souvenir Shop. Discover something New Mexico is famous for in this week's Roadside Attraction and you, too, could be a winner.

Remaining Souvenir Shop Travel Books:

500 Places to Take Your Kids Before They Grow Up

Haunted Hikes

Road Trip USA

Weird USA

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New Downloadable Audio Book Titles



book coverNew audio books recently added to the New Hampshire Downloadable Audio Book collection:

The Ballad of Frankie Silver by Sharyn McCrumb
The Devil's Labyrinth by John Saul
Fiddlers by Ed McBain
The Fourth Order by Stephen Frey
Leopards Kill by Jim DeFelice
Momzillas by Jill Kargman
Red Prophet by Orson Scott Card
Restitution by Lee Vance
The Secret Servant by Daniel Silva
Songmaster by Orson Scott Card
Thunder Bay by William Kent Krueger

For Tweens:

Greenwitch by Susan Cooper
Over Sea, Under Stone by Susan Cooper

Download or place a hold on these books for free via New Hampshire Downloadable Audio Books. For more information, read Downloadable Audio Books are Here.

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New Teen Fiction on CD @ Your Library!


book coverNew teen fiction on CD recently added to the collection:

Black Swan Green by David Mitchell
Dairy Queen by Catherine Murdock
To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee

These audio books are available for check-out now. If the book you want has already been checked-out, place it on reserve at the Circulation Desk.

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New Teen Fiction @ Your Library!


book coverNew teen fiction recently added to the collection:

Fruits Basket #14 by Natsuki Takaya
Fruits Basket #15 by Natsuki Takaya
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J. K. Rowling
The Pilgrims of Rayne by D. J. MacHale

These books are available for check-out now. If the book you want has already been checked-out, place it on reserve at the Circulation Desk.

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New Non-Fiction on CD @ Your Library!


book coverNew audio non-fiction recently added to the collection:

Animal, Vegetable, Miracle by Barbara Kingsolver
The Innocent Man by John Grisham
The Secret by Rhonda Byrne
You On a Walk by Michael F. Roizen

These audio books are available for check-out now. If the book you want has already been checked-out, place it on reserve at the Circulation Desk.

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New Biographies @ Your Library!


book coverNew biographies recently added to the collection:

Big Papi: My Story of Big Dreams and Big Hits by David Ortiz
Einstein: His Life and Universe by Walter Isaacson

These books are available for check-out now. If the book you want has already been checked-out, place it on reserve at the Circulation Desk.

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New Fiction on CD @ Your Library!


book coverNew fiction on CD recently added to the collection:

The 6th Target by James Patterson
Coming Out by Danielle Steel
Lean Mean Thirteen by Janet Evanovich
Natural Born Charmer by Susan Phillips
The Overlook by Michael Connelly
A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini
Treasure of Khan by Clive Cussler

These audio books are available for check-out now. If the audio book you want has already been checked-out, place it on reserve at the Circulation Desk.

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New Fiction @ Your Library!


New fiction recently added to the collection:

Blaze by Richard Bachman
Brookland by Emily Barton
Facets by Barbara Delinsky
The Friday Night Knitting Club by Kate Jacobs
High Noon by Nora Roberts
New England White by Stephen L. Carter
Peony in Love by Lisa See
The Quickie by James Patterson

These books are available for check-out now. If the book you want has already been checked-out, place it on reserve at the Circulation Desk.

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Fill 'er Up Ice Cream Party


ice cream sundaeNext week is the final week of Reading Road Trip USA. Don't forget to sign-up for our final ice-cream-eating event to be held Friday, August 3rd at 3:00. Summer reading club raffle prizes will be drawn and coupons for final prizes will be available. You don't want to miss this! Registration is required by August 1st, and by the way, the ice cream is for young and old alike.

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This Week in Summer Reading


road signReading Road Trip USA (age 3 thru 5th grade)

Storytime Voyage
Join Miss Carrie-Anne out on the lawn for stories, music, and fun on Tuesday at 10:30. Bring a blanket--the grass can be wet. (Storytime may be canceled in the event of bad weather.)

Destination USA Writing Contest
Tell us about your dream vacation and you could win. Bring your entry to the library by Friday, and be sure to read the directions in your summer reading booklet. Earn 4 points just for entering!

Hitch-a-Ride Photo Album Kid's Club
On Wednesday at 10:30, or Thursday at 2:00, children in 1st-5th grade will create travel photo albums. Registration is required, so call for availability.

Mr. Phil's Balloon Workshop
Mr. Phil is back! Join us on the library lawn on Thursday at 6:30 for some balloon twisting fun. Children under 6 will need the help of an adult. Be sure to bring a blanket so your balloons won't pop.

Treaure Trunk Crafty Kids
Friday at 10:30, kids age 3 - kinder will construct cardboard cars with useable trunks to store all their treasure. Registration is required. Call for availability.

Reading Can Take You Anywhere (grades 6 - 12)

An Elephant Never Forgets Weekly Journey Contest
Help these African animals find their families, as you travel through the continent, to earn 1 stamp in your Passport, and the chance to win the weekly prize. Stop in anytime this week.

Teen Book Group
It's finally time to get together and talke about Surviving Antarctica: Reality TV 2083. Join Miss Ann and the group on Wednesday at 6:30, and earn 1 stamp in your Passport.

Volunteer Opportunities
Teen volunteers are still needed to help out with children's programs this week and next. Earn 1 stamp in your Passport each time you help out. Sign-up in the Teen Room.

Read 4 Kicks on Route 66 (adults)

Weekly Roadside Attraction...New Mexico: Discover it For Yourself
We're on to New Mexico! Connect the dots to identify something they're famous for and earn 150 miles and a chance to win a travel book from the Souvenir Shop.

Keeping Faith is Coming Up Soon
Grab a copy for the August 1st meeting of All Booked Up.

RRR Book Review
Don't keep your opinions to yourself--get them off your chest by sharing your impressions of the books you read. Fill out a book review form to earn 150 miles and a chance to win a travel book from the Souvenir Shop. Submit online or at the Circulation Desk.

Coastliners Still Available
Pick up this terrific book by Joanne Harris, featured as our Book of the Month for July.

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Stormy Weather Winner


lightning photo courtesy of costiCongratulations to Michael Devereaux, winner of the week 3 Journey Contest! Michael took home a prize pack after displaying his knowledge of extreme weather in South America.

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Guess Who's Been Making License Plates?


license plateChildren in the Reading Road Trip U.S.A. summer reading club were asked to Creat-a-Plate. Their only instructions were to use an 8 1/2 by 11 sheet of paper, placed horizontally, their imagination, and crayons, markers, or colored pencils.

Contest winners include...

Grand Prize Winner: Rachel Goldstein (age 6)
Age 3-5 winner: Colby Switzer (age 5)
Age 6-8 winner: Tommy Devereaux (age 8)
Age 9-11 winner: Harrison Hidalgo (age 9)

Way to go!! Be sure to check out the winning plates, and more, at the library or visit our online scrapbook. This online scrapbook can be viewed as an album or has a show, complete with music and credits. When you are finished, view our other scrapbooks from the list in the sidebar.

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All Booked Up Reading Keeping Faith for August



book coverPick up a copy of Keeping Faith at the Circulation Desk and join All Booked Up on Wednesday, August 1st at 6:30 p.m.

Written by New Hampshire author Jodi Picoult, Keeping Faith is "fascinating, thoughtful, and suspenseful. Keeping Faith explores a family plagued by the media, the medical profession, and organized religion in a world where everyone has an opinion but no one knows the truth." (www.jodipicoult.com)

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Souvenir Shop Looted


Congratulations to Roadside Attraction winner Doreen Harvey. Doreen took home Weird New England, leaving 5 books in the Souvenir Shop.

Figure out what in tarnation the Texan is saying in this week's Roadside Attraction and you, too, could be a winner.

Remaining Souvenir Shop Travel Books:
500 Places to Take Your Kids Before They Grow Up
Haunted Hikes
Road Trip USA
Route 66 Adventure Handbook
Weird USA

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Top Fliers Announced

paper airplane fly-inLast week's Paper Airplane Fly-In, part of Tween & Teen summer reading, produced champions in three categories:

Best Aim...Alexandra Trevains
Longest Flight...Sammie Fletcher
Best Decorated...Amy Bois

Congratulations on your aeronautical expertise!

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This Week in Summer Reading


Reading Road Trip USA (age 3 thru 5th grade)

Storytime Voyage
Join Miss Carrie-Anne on the library lawn for stories, music, and fun on Tuesday at 10:30. Bring a blanket--the grass can be wet. (Storytime may be canceled in the event of bad weather.)

Where Y'all From? Talk with an Accent Week
Come to the library and speak to us with your best regional accent. Could be southern drawl, California surfer dude, or great plains cowboy, just to name a few. Pull it off, and we'll give you a prize!

Pedal Power Take 'n Make
Stop in on Wednesday or Thursday and pick up a bicycle craft kit to make at home.

On the Road with Turtles
Mary Doan from Project Nature is back with her turtle friends on Wednesday at 12:30. If you signed-up for this event, don't forget to meet Mary and her turtles at the Litchfield Middle School. Registration is required.

Reading Can Take You Anywhere (grades 6 - 12)

How High Can You Climb Weekly Journey Contest
Match a number of mountains to their elevations to earn 1 stamp in your Passport, as you travel through Asia, and the chance to win the weekly prize. Stop in anytime this week.

Origami Craft Night
Learn to make folded-paper animals Tuesday night at 6:30 p.m. Call to register.

Harry Potter Trivai Party
Test your knowledge of all things Potter as we celebrate the July 21st release of the 7th book in the Harry Potter series. Butterbeer and rock cakes will be served. Call to register.

Read 4 Kicks on Route 66 (adults)

Weekly Roadside Attraction...Texas, What Did He Say?
Travel with us through Texas on the 4th leg of our Route 66 journey. Decode some Texas sayings to earn 150 miles and a chance to win a travel book from the Souvenir Shop.

RRR Book Review
Share your impressions of the books you read. Fill out a book review form to earn 150 miles and a chance to win a travel book from the Souvenir Shop. Submit online or at the Circulation Desk.

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Board Meeting Minutes


meeting clipart courtesy of Clipart Heaven.The approved minutes from the June 11, 2007 Board of Trustees Meeting are now available for viewing. If you are interested in reading these minutes, please click here.

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New Downloadable Audio Book Titles



book coverThe following titles have been added to the New Hampshire Downloadable Audio Book collection:

Always Say Goodbye by Stuart M. Kaminsky
Death of a Maid by M.C. Beaton
Girls of Riyadh by Rajaa Abdullah Alsanea
The Grave Tattoo by Val McDermid
High Noon by Nora Roberts
Killer Weekend by Ridley Pearson
New England White by Stephen L. Carter
Prentice Alvin by Orson Scott Card
Sandcastles by Luanne Rice

Download or place a hold on these books for free via New Hampshire Downloadable Audio Books. For more information, read Downloadable Audio Books are Here.

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Harry Potter Trivia Party


book coverTo celebrate the release of the 7th book in the Harry Potter series, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, tweens & teens, 6th grade and up, are invited to a Harry Potter Trivia Party. Butterbeer and rock cakes will be provided by the Three Broomsticks, so brush up on all things Hogwarts, and register for the July 20th party at 3:00 p.m.

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Mr. Phil Returns on July 26th


photo collage of mr. philBalloon twisting artist Mr. Phil will be back at the library on Thursday, July 26th at 6:30 p.m. for this Family Event. Young and old are invited to join Mr. Phil on the library lawn and learn to twist balloons into a variety of shapes. A blanket to sit on is a must. (Believe it or not, blades of newly mown grass can pop a balloon.) Be advised, children under 6 will need the help of a grown-up. Come a novice, go home a balloonologist. Hope to see you there!

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Tweens & Teens: Origami Craft Night


origami frogs courtesy of iikozen
Tweens & Teens are invited to join Miss Ann for an Origami Craft Night at the library on Tuesday, July 17th at 6:30 p.m. Learn to make paper animals using a variety of folds and creases. Registration is required. To check availability, stop in or call 424-4044.

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Peter Boie Was Tons of Fun!


peter boieEveryone had a great time Tuesday night at the performance of Peter Boie, the Magician for Unbelievers. Boie entertained a crowd of about 100 in the Litchfield Middle School cafeteria, inviting a number of people from the audience to assist him. This was the first time in 10 years that I've seen the children "rush the stage," lining up along the edge to get closer to the action. Repeated attempts to get them reseated were all in vain, as the magnetic magician kept drawing them back.

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Seven Wonders Winner



seven wonders posterCongratulations to Hannah Rousseau, winner of the 2nd Weekly Journey Contest in the Reading Can Take You Anywhere summer reading club. Hannah took home a packet of prizes for her efforts.

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Taking a Road Trip with the Family? How About an Audio Book?


carWith summer here, many of you will pack up the family car and head to parts far and near for a little rest and relaxation. You don't have to drive too far the down the road before the kids start to squabble, (he's looking at me... she's poking me...), and ask your favorite question, "Are we there yet?" What you need is a distraction, a boredom buster, an audio book!

That's where we come in. We have audio books for all ages in cassette, CD, and downloadable formats. Check at least one out today!

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Book of the Month Club Features Coastliners for July


book coverJoin Madeleine on the small island of Le Devin in this fourth novel by Joanne Harris. In Coastliners, Madeleine returns from Paris to her childhood home of Les Salants, hoping to reconcile with her father. She soon becomes embroiled in local politics and family rivalries.

Pick up a copy at the Circulation Desk!

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Souvenir Shop Plundered Again

book coverCongratulations to Roadside Attraction winner Lynn Harvey. Lynn took The Ruby Slippers, Madonna’s Bra, and Einstein’s Brain: the Locations of America’s Pop Culture Artifacts home with her, leaving 6 books in the Souvenir Shop.

Find your way out of Oklahoma in this week's Roadside Attraction and you, too, could be a winner.

Remaining Souvenir Shop Travel Books:
500 Places to Take Your Kids Before They Grow Up
Haunted Hikes
Road Trip USA
Route 66 Adventure Handbook
Weird New England
Weird USA

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This Week in Summer Reading

Reading Road Trip USA (age 3 thru 5th grade)

Storytime Voyage
Join Miss Carrie-Anne on the library lawn for stories, music, and fun on Tuesday at 10:30. Bring a blanket--the grass can be wet. (Storytime may be canceled in the event of bad weather.)

Peter Boie, the Magician for Non-Believers--A Family Event
Come on over to the Litchfield Middle School cafeteria Tuesday night at 6:30 for a bit of magical fun. Seating is on the floor, so bring a blanket.

By Land Sea or Air Kid's Club (Grades 1 - 5)
Fuse beads to make fun and interesting shapes on Wednesday at 10:30 am or Thursday at 2:00 pm. Registration is required. Call for availability.

By Land Sea or Air Crafty Kids (age 3 - Kinder)
Fuse beads to make fun and interesting shapes on Friday at 10:30 am. Registration is required. Call for availability.

Create-a-Plate Art Contest
Design your own license plate and bring it to the library by Friday at 6:00 pm and earn 4 points. Complete contest rules are in your summer reading booklet. Be sure to follow them if you want to win!

Reading Can Take You Anywhere (grades 6 - 12)

Stormy Weather Weekly Journey Contest
Answer a few questions about extreme weather in South America to earn 1 stamp in your Passport and the chance to win the weekly prize. Stop in anytime this week.

Paper Airplane Fly-In
Test your paper airplane skills using our designs, or your own, on Thursday at 4:00 pm. Earn 1 stamp in your Passport.

Teen and Tween Reading GroupPick up your copy of Surviving Antarctica: Reality TV 2083 by Andrea White to read for the July 25th discussion.

Read 4 Kicks on Route 66 (adults)

Weekly Roadside Attraction...Oklahoma, an Amazing State
Join us as we travel Route 66 through Oklahoma. Find your way out to earn 150 miles and a chance to win a travel book from the Souvenir Shop.

RRR Book Review
Don't keep your opinions to yourself--share them with your fellow readers. Fill out a book review form to earn 150 miles and a chance to win a travel book from the Souvenir Shop. Submit online or at the Circulation Desk.

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Try Your Hand at Divination with Professor Trelawney


Professor TrelawneyWhile you wait for the final book of the Harry Potter series to hit the shelves, Professor Trelawney, instructor at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, has a bit of divination for you to try.

You will need a pencil, paper, and a few spare moments to divine the age of a friend or family member based on their reading habits. It is highly recommended that you practice on yourself first.
  1. Write down the number of books, between 1-9, that you typically read in one week. Be sure you tell the truth!

  2. Multiply this number by 2.

  3. Then add 5.

  4. Multiply the result by 50.

  5. If you have already had your birthday this year, add 1757. If you haven’t, add 1756.

  6. Now subtract the four digit year that you were born.
Your result should be a three digit number. The first digit of this number is the number of books you typically read in one week, as reported in #1. The next two numbers are the age of your subject.

Professor Trelawney recommends 50 points be awarded to your House for each successful result, and 20 points be deducted for each unsuccessful result.

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It's a Bird, It's a Plane...It's a Paper Airplane Fly-In


paper airplane courtesy of lusiOn Thursday, July 12th, the library will host a Paper Airplane Fly-In at 4:00 pm for tweens and teens in grades 6-12. Participants will make a variety of paper airplanes using our designs, or their own, and then put them to the test. Do you have the right stuff?

Drop in and find out, and be sure to bring a friend!

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Top Navigator Named

compass courtsey of ClipartHeaven.com



Congratulations to Vinny Pace, winner of the first Weekly Journey Contest in the Reading Can Take You Anywhere drawing. Vinny sucessfully navigated himself around North America and took home a prize pack for his efforts.

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Thanks to Our Summer Reading Sponors

thumbs up photo courtesy of CraigPJ

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Plan a Day Trip Using One of Our Activity Passes

museum clipart courtesy of Clipart HeavenLooking for something to do? Preferrably something with air conditioning? Then check out the library's activity passes! Visit the Aviation Museum of New Hampshire (Manchester), the Museum of Science (Boston), or the SEE Science Center (Manchester). Passes can be reserved by phone or online.


Click here for more detailed information on these activitiy passes and how to use them.

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Don't Forget Peter Boie


Peter Boie, the Magician for Non-Believers, will be at the Litchfield Middle School cafeteria on Tuesday, July 10th at 6:30 p.m. to entertain all of our summer readers. This is a family event, so bring your family, bring your friends, and bring a blanket to sit on. See you there!

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Rush Hour Winner


traffic jam clipart courtesy of ClipartHeaven.comThe cars in our Reading Road Trip USA Rush Hour Guessing Contest have been counted, and the winner is Riley Grant. The grand total was 187 cars, and Riley guessed 181. Congrats to Riley on his terrific guess!

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Journey Jamboree Memories


jamboree photoEveryone had a great time at last week's Journey Jamboree. Once again, Mother Nature did not cooperate, and we had to move the festivities to the Litchfield Middle School Cafeteria, but that didn't dampen the fun. Tables were set up around the room featuring crafts and tattoos. Children moved from station to station making goodies to decorate the library, and goodies to take home. After a picnic lunch, it was time for Book Bingo. Every child who played took home a gently used book from the kitty.

Photos from the Journey Jamboree can be viewed in album form, or in slideshow form. Be sure to check them out.

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New Downloadable Audio Book Titles


book coverThe following titles have been added to the New Hampshire Downloadable Audio Book collection:

The Good Guy by Dean Koontz
The Harlequin by Laurell K. Hamilton
The Last Summer (Of You and Me) by Ann Brashares
Love Kills by Edna Buchanan
On Chesil Beach by Ian McEwan
Rules for Saying Goodbye by Katherine Taylor
Sammy's House by Kristin Gore

Download these books for free via New Hampshire Downloadable Audio Books. For more information, read Downloadable Audio Books are Here!

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Souvenir Shop Raided


book coverRoadside Attraction winner Tami Hoffman raided the Souvenir Shop and walked off with Watch it Made in the USA. Seven titles remain. Be sure to try your hand at the weekly Roadside Attractions or turn in a book review, and you could be the next winner.

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Winner, Winner, Chicken Dinner


salted peanutsCongratulations to Kate Soraghan, winner of the Airplane Munchies Guessing Contest. Kate made a guess of 37 bags of peanuts. The actual number was 38. Way to go Kate!

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Just a Reminder

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The library is closed on Wednesday July 4th.

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This Week in Summer Reading...

passport

Welcome to Week 2 of summer reading--your passport to fun!

Reading Road Trip USA (age 3 thru 5th grade)

Make the Librarian Laugh Week
Tell a librarian a travel or transportation related joke. Make us laugh and we'll give you a summer reading sticker!

Bookin' Down the Highway Take 'n Make
Come along for the ride on Thursday or Friday! Pick up craft kit to take home and make your own Pedro Pig in a car. Earn 4 points!

Reading Can Take You Anywhere (grades 6 - 12)

The Seven Wonders Weekly Contest
We know last week's contest turned out to be a bit daunting, but this week will be better. Test your knowledge of the Seven Wonders of the World and earn 1 stamp in your Passport.

Travel Journal Craft to Go
Take home a kit to create a travel journal to record your travels. Everything’s included except the itinerary. Available all week. Earn 1 stamp in your Passport.

Teen and Tween Reading Group
Pick up your copy of Surviving Antarctica: Reality TV 2083 by Andrea White to read for the July 25th discussion.

Read 4 Kicks on Route 66 (adults)

Weekly Roadside Attraction...License Plate Lingo
As you drive through Missouri and Kansas this week along Route 66, translate some license plate lingo to earn 150 miles and a chance to win a travel book from the Souvenir Shop. Available all week. Form also available online. Print it out, drop it off, or email us the answers.

RRR Book Review
Tell us what you think. Fill out a book review form to earn 150 miles and a chance to win a travel book from the Souvenir Shop. Jot down in what state the story takes place so we can plot it on our map. Submit the review online or at the Circulation Desk.

Last Chance for Memory of Running
Pick up a copy of Memory of Running by Ron McLarty, and be ready for the July11th meeting of All Booked Up where we will talk to the author, via speakerphone, about his novel.

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Roadside Attraction Winners

pile of pennies

The winner from last week's Roadside Attraction Land O' Lincoln drawing is Tami Hoffman. The drawing included all Penny Guessing entries and Weekly Book Reviews. Tami gets to choose a travel book from the Souvenir Shop listed below.

Michelle Rousseau proved to be the best guessitmator. She guessed 554 pennies in the guessing contest. The actual number of pennies was 602. Michelle wins a movie pass to O'Neill Cinemas.

Souvenir Shop Travel Books:

500 Places to Take Your Kids Before They Grow Up
Haunted Hikes
Road Trip USA
Route 66 Adventure Handbook
The Ruby Slippers, Madonna’s Bra, and Einstein’s Brain: the Locations of America’s Pop Culture Artifacts
Watch It Made in the USA
Weird New England
Weird USA

Don't miss this week's Roadside Attraction: Missouri & Kansas...License Plate Lingo!

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