Aaron Cutler Memorial Library

• Variety of crafts
• Children's Room decorations
• Games
• Hula-hoops
• Temporary Tattoos
• Bubble blowing
• Picnic Lunch
• Book Bingo

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Changes to Summer Reading Activity Guides

One World, Many Stories
Book Bunch on July 20th will be at 2:30

Novel Destinations
All Booked Up in July will be held on the 13th at 6:30

Labels: events/activities for adults, events/activities for kids, KiDS' RooM News, ReaDiNG RooM News, summer reading club for adults, summer reading club for kids

 

Sign-Up For Summer Reading Online

Don't have time to come to the library right now, but you really want to sign-up for the Summer Reading Clubs now?  No problem.  You can also sign-up online, and print the activity guides at home!

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Board Meeting Minutes and Reports

The approved minutes, and other reports, from the May Board of Trustees Meetings are now available for viewing.

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Summer Reading Sign-Up is Underway!

The library has been busily signing up readers of all ages to our 3 summer reading clubs.  Were you one of them?  If not, come on down!  We have FREE summer fun for everyone.

Here's what's happening...

One World, Many Stories
June 24 - August 5
for children age 3 years through 5th grade

Many activities to keep the kids busy.  Do them all, or just a few!

>> Trade points for raffle tickets.
>> Earn points through reading, take 'n make crafts,contests and other activites.
>> Join us for craft clubs, book discussion, story time.

Special Attractions You Won't Want to Miss:

>> Mucho Grande Kick-Off--June 24th
>> Henry the Juggler--July 14th
>> Mad Science Workshops--July 20th
>> One Town, Many Cultures Night--July 26th
>> Fabuloso Ice Cream Finale--August 5th

You Are Here!
June 28 - August 12
for Tweens & Teens in grades 6-12

Explore new people, places and things at the library: 
>> Weekly come and go activities in the library. 
>> Weekly prize drawing for pizza and a movie.
>> Featured novels.
>> Root Beer floats.
>> Grand prize drawing.


Special Attraction You Won't Want to Miss: 
>> Manga author/illustrator workshop--July 14th!

Novel Destinations
June 28 - August 19
for Adults

>> Read for raffle tickets.
>> Weekly paper 'n pencil activities.
>> Find out about kooky destinations.
>> Weekly prize drawings for an Gift Shop item.
>> Rate what you read.
>> Final prize drawing of gift cards from area businesses.
>> Book discussions--in person and online.

Special Attractions:
>> Collect suitcases for Foster Kids

Find details to all this and more in our activity guides!

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New Downloadable eBooks @ Your Library!

The following ebook titles have recently been added to the New Hampshire Downloadable Books collection:

For Adults
All the Sweet Tomorrows (Skye O'Malley, 2) by Bertrice Small
The Amateurs by Marcus Sakey
An Unlikely Countess (Malloren, 11) by Jo Beverley
The Borrower by Rebecca Makkai
Bridget Jones Diary by Helen Fielding
Buried Prey by John Sandford
Buttercream Bump Off (Cupcake Bakery, 2) by Jenn McKinlay
Caleb's Crossing by Geraldine Brooks
Cold Wind (Joe Pickett, 11) by C. J. Box
Collapse: How Societies Choose to Fail or Succeed by Jared Diamond (non-fiction)
A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness
Driftwood Cottage (Chesapeake Shores) by Sherryl Woods
The First Husband by Laura Dave
Free Fire (Joe Pickett, 7) by C. J. Box
Fundraising the Dead (Museum Mysteries, 1) by Sheila Connolly
The Girl Who Disappeared Twice (Forensic Instincts) by Andrea Kane
Good Neighbors by Ryan David Jahn
Good People by Marcus Sakey
I Scream You Scream (Mystery a La Mode, 1) by Wendy Lyn Watson
India Black by Carol K. Carr
Judgement in Death (In Death, 11) by J. D. Rob
Liberty Falling (Anna Pigeon, 7) by Nevada Barr
Louisa and the Missing Heiress by Anna Maclean
The Matchmaker of Kenmare by Frank Delaney

Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs
Missing Persons (Kate Conway, 1) by Clare O'Donohue
Moonlight Cove (Chesapeake Shores) by Sherryl Woods
Nights of Rain and Stars by Maeve Binchy
A Parfait Murder (Mystery a la Mode, 3) by Wendy Lyn Watson
Play Dead by Harlen Coben
The Poison Tree by Erin Kelly
Queen of the South by Arturo Perez-reverte
Robopocalyse by Daniel Wilson
Scarlet Feather by Maeve Binchy
The School for Brides by Cheryl Ann Smith
Scoop to Kill (Mystery a la Mode, 2) by Wendy Lyn Watson
The Second Duchess by Elizabeth Loupas
Secrets to the Grave (Oak Knoll, 2) by Tami Hoag
Sister by Rosamund Lupton
Sixkill (Spenser, 40) by Robert B. Parker
The Sunrise Lands (Change, 1) by S. M. Stirling
Then They Came for Me: a Family's Story of Love, Captivity, and Survival by Maziar Bahari (non-fiction)
Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy by John le Carre
Tripwire (Jack Reacher, 3) by Lee Child
Twilight Eyes by Dean Koontz
Uprising (Vampire Federation,1) by Sean McCabe
Venetia Kelly's Traveling Show by Frank Delaney
What Alice Forgot by Liane Moriarty
Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakthrough by Ruth Pennebaker
Worth Dying For (Jack Reacher, 15) by Lee Child

For Teens
Drought by Pam Bachorz
Scorpia Rising (Alex Rider, 9) by Anthony Horowitz
What Happened to Goodbye by Sarah Dessen
Wolves, Boys, & Other Things That Might Kill Me by Kristen Chandler
Z. Raptor (The Hunting, 2) by Steve Cole
Z. Rex (The Hunting, 1) by Steve Cole

For Kids
Case of Topsy-Turvy Toy (Pete and Penny's Pizza Puzzles, 2) by Aaron Rosenberg
Holes by Louis Sachar
The Lemonade War by Jacqueline Davies

Download these ebooks for free via New Hampshire Downloadable Books.

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New Downloadable Audiobooks @ Your Library!

The following audiobook titles have recently been added to the New Hampshire Downloadable Books collection:

For Adults
Bet Your Bones (Dinah Pelerin, 2) by Jeanne Matthews
Bones of Contention (Dinah Pelerin, 1) by Jeanne Matthews
Driftwood Cottage (Chesapeake Shores, 5) by Sherryl Woods
Hit List (Anita Blake, 20) by Laurell K. Hamilton
The Honor of Spies (Honor Bound, 5) by W. E. B. Griffin
House Secrets (Joe DeMarco, 4) by Mike Lawson
Liars and Saints by Maile Meloy
Misery Bay (Alex McKnight, 8) by Steve Hamilton
Moonlight Cove (Chesapeake Shores, 6) by Sherryl Woods
Robopocalypse by Daniel Wilson
To Be Sung Underwater by Tom McNeal
The Two Deaths of Daniel Hayes by Marcus Sakey
Z. Rex (The Hunting, 1) by Steve Cole

For Teens
The Abduction (Theodore Boone, 2) by John Grisham

Download these audiobooks for free via New Hampshire Downloadable Books. For more information, read Downloadable Audio Books Free!

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New Stuff for Teens @ Your Library!

New titles recently added to the library collection:

Fiction
Countdown by Deborah Wiles
Daniel X: Alien Hunter by James Patterson (graphic novelf)
Eagle Strike by Anthony Horowitz
Heart of a Samurai by Margi Preus
Point Blank by Anthony Horowitz
Throne of Fire (Kane Chronicles) by Rick Riordan

Place the titles you'd like to read on reserve through the online catalog or at the Circulation Desk.

Labels: new stuff for teens, TeeN RooM News

 

New Stuff for Adults @ Your Library!

New titles recently added to the library collection:

Fiction
Dreams of Joy by Lisa See
The Heart Specialist by Claire Rothman
State of Wonder by Ann Patchett
Summer Rental by Mary Kay Andrews
Trader of Secrets by Steve Martini

Non-Fiction
Berried in Chocolate: How I Built a Multi-Million Dollar Business Doing What I Love To Do and How You Can Too by Shari Fitzpatrick
Martha Stewart's New Pies and Tarts

Place the titles you'd like to read on reserve through the online catalog or at the Circulation Desk.

Labels: new stuff for adults, ReaDiNG RooM News

 

This Week @ The Library...

Sign-Up for Summer Reading
All three programs are ready for sign-ups!

Grab All Booked Up's July Title
Copies of The Glass Castle are available at the upstairs Circulation Desk.

Warm Up With a Beach Read
Check out the display of Beach Reads at the top of the stairs.

Labels: this week

 

Library Telephone Service Now Working

That's right, the good people at One Communications sent out a Fairpoint Team, and we once again have telephone service!

Labels: iNFoRMaTioN BooTH News, miscellaneous

 

Library Telephone Number Out of Service

We are currently without telephone service here at the library.  I will let you know when it's back up and running.

In the meantime, if you need to contact us, please email instead. 

Labels: iNFoRMaTioN BooTH News, miscellaneous

 

Summer Reading Club Registration Begins Next Week!

Summer Reading for Ages 3-5th Grade

Summer Reading for Tweens and Teens in Grades 5-12

Summer Reading for Adults

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New Stuff for Kids @ Your Library!

New titles recently added to the library collection:

Board Books
The Hiccupotamus by Aaron Zenz
Roadwork by Sally Sutton
You Are My I Love You by Maryann Love

Picture Books
Fancy Nancy: Aspiring Artist by Jane O'Connor
The Jellybeans and the Big Camp Kickoff by Laura Numeroff
Librarian On The Roof by M. G. King
No Sleep For Sheep by Karen Beaumont
Princess Kim and Too Much Truth by Maryann Cocca-Leffler

Beginning Readers
Biscuit and the Lost Teddy Bear by Alyssa Capucilli
Flappy and Scrappy by Arthur Yorinks
Mac and Cheese by Sarah Weeks
Pinkalicious: Pink Around the Rink by Victoria Kann
Please Don't Feed the Tiger Lily! by Tennant Redbank

Chapter Books
The Adventures of Nanny Piggins by R. A. Spratt
Emma Dilemma, the Nanny, and the Best Horse Ever by Patricia Hermes
Guinea Dog by Patrick Jennings
The Penderwicks at Point Mouette by Jeanne Birdsall
A Tale Dark & Grimm by Adam Gidwitz

Audio Fiction
Magic Tree House Collection, Books 1-8 by Mary Pope Osborne

Place the titles you'd like to read on reserve through the online catalog or at the Circulation Desk.

Labels: KiDS' RooM News, new stuff for kids

 

New Stuff for Adults @ Your Library!

New titles recently added to the library collection:

Fiction
After the Darkness (Sidney Sheldon's) by Tilly Bagshawe
Buried Prey by John Sandford
The Final Storm by Jeff Shaara
Guilt By Association by Marcia Clark
King, Ship, and Sword by Dewey Lambdin
Leaving by Karen Kingsbury (large print)
Miss New India by Bharati Mukherjee
The Snowman by Jo Nesbo

Non-Fiction
Eva's Kitchen: Cooking With Love For Family & Friends by Eva Longoria

Audio Non-Fiction
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot

Place the titles you'd like to read on reserve through the online catalog or at the Circulation Desk.

Labels: new stuff for adults, ReaDiNG RooM News

 

New Downloadable eBooks @ Your Library!

The following ebook titles have recently been added to the New Hampshire Downloadable Books collection:

For Adults
Beach Lane (Chesapeake Shores,7) by Sherryl Woods
Bel-Air Dead by Stuart Woods
Bill Moyers Journal: the Conversation Continues by Bill Moyers (non-fiction)
Dreams of Joy by Lisa See
Flowers on Main (Chesapeake Shores, 2) by Sherryl Woods
Harbor Lights (Chesapeake Shores, 3) by Sherryl Woods
The Inn at Eagle Point (Chesapeake Shores, 1) by Sherryl Woods
The Psychopath Test: a Journey Through the Madness Industry) by Jon Ronson (non-fiction)
To End All Wars: a Story of Loyalty and Rebellion, 1914-1918 by Adam Hochschild (non-fiction)

Download these ebooks for free via New Hampshire Downloadable Books.

Labels: new downloadable ebooks, ReaDiNG RooM News

 

New Downloadable Audiobooks @ Your Library!

The following audiobook titles have recently been added to the New Hampshire Downloadable Books collection:

For Adults
Beach Lane (Chesapeake Shores, 7) by Sherryl Woods
Dreams of Joy by Lisa See
Flowers on Main (Chesapeake Shores, 2) by Sherryl Woods
Harbor Lights (Chesapeake Shores, 3) by Sherryl Woods
Just Like Heaven by Julia Quinn
Stealing the General: the Great Locomotive Chase and the First Medal of Honor by Russell Bonds (non-fiction)

For Teens
Dark Magick (Wicca Sweep, 4) by Cate Tiernan

Download these audiobooks for free via New Hampshire Downloadable Books. For more information, read Downloadable Audio Books Free!

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This Week @ The Library...

Kids' Make 'n Take Craft (All Week)
Drop by with the kids for this month's "Monkey's Uncle" Make 'n Take Craft!

Try Out a New Parking Space
7 new parking spaces are being added on Monday--why not try one out?

Pick-Up This Month's Featured Novel
Little Bee is available at the upstairs Circulation Desk.  Get yours today.

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Stuffed Animal Sleepover Photos Are Ready!

On May 19th, children brought their stuffed animals to the library for evening Story Time. The children went home, but their animals stayed for a fun filled sleepover.  Want to see what they were up to?

slideshow 

photo set

Labels: events/activities for kids, KiDS' RooM News, story time

 

All Booked Up Reads The Glass Castle for July

July's book discussion selection is The Glass Castle by Jeanette Walls. Grab your copy at the upstairs Circulation Desk and join the group for the dissection at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 6th.

From the Publisher
Jeannette Walls grew up with parents whose ideals and stubborn nonconformity were both their curse and their salvation. Rex and Rose Mary Walls had four children. In the beginning, they lived like nomads, moving among Southwest desert towns, camping in the mountains. Rex was a charismatic, brilliant man who, when sober, captured his children's imagination, teaching them physics, geology, and above all, how to embrace life fearlessly. Rose Mary, who painted and wrote and couldn't stand the responsibility of providing for her family, called herself an "excitement addict." Cooking a meal that would be consumed in fifteen minutes had no appeal when she could make a painting that might last forever.

Later, when the money ran out, or the romance of the wandering life faded, the Walls retreated to the dismal West Virginia mining town — and the family — Rex Walls had done everything he could to escape. He drank. He stole the grocery money and disappeared for days. As the dysfunction of the family escalated, Jeannette and her brother and sisters had to fend for themselves, supporting one another as they weathered their parents' betrayals and, finally, found the resources and will to leave home.

What is so astonishing about Jeannette Walls is not just that she had the guts and tenacity and intelligence to get out, but that she describes her parents with such deep affection and generosity. Hers is a story of triumph against all odds, but also a tender, moving tale of unconditional love in a family that despite its profound flaws gave her the fiery determination to carve out a successful life on her own terms.

Next Month: Like Water For Chocolate by Laura Esquivel

Labels: all booked up, book discussion for adults, events/activities for adults, ReaDiNG RooM News

 

Paving on Monday

The library parking lot is being expanded by seven spots on Monday, June 6th!  This work may spill over into Tuesday, so you may find you have to enter through the exit drive.  If this is the case, please be super cautious driving in and driving out.

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Little Bee is the Book of the Month in June

This month's featured novel comes from author Chris Cleave.  Little Bee is available for checkout at the upstairs Circulation Desk.

From Amazon.com
The publishers of Chris Cleave's new novel "don't want to spoil" the story by revealing too much about it, and there's good reason not to tell too much about the plot's pivot point. All you should know going in to Little Bee is that what happens on the beach is brutal, and that it braids the fates of a 16-year-old Nigerian orphan (who calls herself Little Bee) and a well-off British couple--journalists trying to repair their strained marriage with a free holiday--who should have stayed behind their resort's walls. The tide of that event carries Little Bee back to their world, which she claims she couldn't explain to the girls from her village because they'd have no context for its abundance and calm. But she shows us the infinite rifts in a globalized world, where any distance can be crossed in a day--with the right papers--and "no one likes each other, but everyone likes U2." Where you have to give up the safety you'd assumed as your birthright if you decide to save the girl gazing at you through razor wire, left to the wolves of a failing state. (Mari Malcolm)

Next month: Julia's Chocolates by Cathy Lamb

Labels: book of the month club, ReaDiNG RooM News, reading suggestions

Remember to READ 4 THe FuN oF iT @ Aaron Cutler Memorial Library!