This Week @ Your Library...
Pick Up Summer Reading Info for the Whole Family>> Dig Into Reading for kids thru 5th grade,
>> Dig Into Reading for tweens and teens in grades 6-10, and/or
>> Ground Breaking Reads for teens and adults age 16+.
Library Closed Thursday & Friday, Also Closed Saturdays for July & August
Enjoy the 4th of July holiday, and we'll see you when we reopen on Tuesday at 10:00!
In Stitches on Tuesday from 11:00-1:00
If your hobby is knitting, crocheting, cross-stitch, or any other kind of stitching, bring your project to the library and stitch with our group! In Stitches meets the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month.
Currently Available Book Club Titles...
All Booked Up: Defending Jacob by William Landay
Book of the Month: Girls in White Dresses by Jennifer Close
Book Bunch: Whittington by Alan Armstrong
Page Turners: Alanna: the First Adventure by Tamora Pierce
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Wright Museum of World War II History Now Available!
Wright Museum of World War II History
77 Center Street
Wolfeboro, New Hampshire 03894
603-569-1212
Description:
The museum's mission is to preserve and share the stories of America's Greatest Generation for the benefit of generations to come. To fulfill this mission, the Wright Museum collects, cares for, and exhibits artifacts illustrating the heroic efforts of ordinary people living during extraordinary times. View exhibits and collections.
The disposable pass admits 2 adults and 4 children under the age of 18 for free.
Additional tickets may be purchased at $10.00 per adult, $8.00 per adult 60+, $8.00 per military personnel, and $6.00 per child age 5-17.
Please note that if the Library Pass is presented for the Annual Family Day, admission will be charged at the Family Day Member Rate per person for the event.
Hours:
May 1 - October 31
Monday - Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Sunday 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Directions
See all library activity passes here.
Labels: activity passes, FRieNDS' CoRNeR News
The Fells Historic Estate and Gardens Pass Now Available!
The Fells Historic Estate, Gardens and Trails
456 Route 103A
Newbury, New Hampshire
603-763-4789
Description:
"Discover beautiful varied gardens with spring and through fall blooms. Explore meadows, woodlands and shoreline with easy hikes on peaceful paths. Tour the 22-room Colonial Revival house with engaging history and art exhibits. Try their ValleyQuest and geocaches, children's Nature Explorer backpacks, and Fairy Village creation. Enjoy classes and events for all ages and many interests. See website for details."
The pass admits up to 2 adults and accompanying children under age 18 free to the Fells Main House and grounds. This pass is not valid for programs or events for which a fee applies.
The pass admits up to 2 adults and accompanying children under age 18 free to the Fells Main House and grounds. This pass is not valid for programs or events for which a fee applies.
Additional tickets can be purchased at $10 per adult, $8 per senior or student, and $4 per child age 6-17.
Program, exhibits and special events can be found at www.thefells.org.
Please check in at the Welcome Kiosk.
Hours:
Grounds and trails are open daily year-round for easy hikes and leisurely strolls.
Guided tours of the Main House are offered from
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. on weekends and holidays from May 25-June16
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. from Wednesday - Sunday and holidays from June 19 - September 1
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. on weekends and holidays from September 2 - October 14
Guided tours of the gardens are offered at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday - Sunday from June 19 - mid-August
Directions:
From Concord and points south and east
Take I-89 north to Exit 9 (Route 103) and go west to Newbury. Then take 103A north 2.2 miles. The Fells is on your left.
From Lebanon, Hanover and points north Follow I-89 south to Exit 12 (Route 11/New London–do not use Exit 12A), turn right at end of ramp and immediately left onto Route 103A south. Follow 103A for 5.6 miles. The Fells is on your right.
From Lebanon, Hanover and points north Follow I-89 south to Exit 12 (Route 11/New London–do not use Exit 12A), turn right at end of ramp and immediately left onto Route 103A south. Follow 103A for 5.6 miles. The Fells is on your right.
See all activity passes here.
Labels: activity passes, FRieNDS' CoRNeR News
New Event Calendar Option
A new option has been added to the Event Calendar in the left sidebar of this website--you can now filter the calendar by type of event.Click on the arrow in the upper right corner to open a drop down menu, and then select what interests you:
>> General Library Events
>> Adult Summer Reading
>> Tween & Teen Summer Reading
>> Kids Summer Reading
Labels: events/activities for adults, events/activities for kids, events/activities for teens, events/activities for tweens, website news
Charmingfare Farm Activity Pass Now Available!
Charmingfare Farm
774 High Street
Candia, New Hampshire 03034
603-483-5623
Description:
Present the Library Passport on the day of your visit and pay $8.50 per person for admission. This is a savings of $8.50 per person. Children age 23 months and under are admitted free.
Enjoy any activities, presentations, and rides that are operating during your visit.
Note: The library has one passport, therefore it must be returned the same day to be on hand for use the following day.
Hours:
May, Saturday & Sunday from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
June - August, Tuesday-Sunday from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
September, Saturday & Sunday from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Directions:
From Interstate 93:
Exit 9N (ramp bears to right), at third set of lights take a right onto Route 27 heading East. Charmingfare Farm is approximately 4 1⁄2 miles on the Right.
From Route 101:
Exit 3 (Route 43 Candia), follow signs directing you to Route 27. Take a left onto Route 27 heading West. Charmingfare Farm is approximately 3 miles on the Left.
More detailed driving directions can be found here.
See all library passes here.
Labels: activity passes, FRieNDS' CoRNeR News, KiDS' RooM News
Book Bunch Reads Whittington for July
About the Book
This Newbery-Honor winning tale introduces Whittington, a roughneck Tom who arrives one day at a barn full of rescued animals and asks for a place there. He spins for the animals—as well as for Ben and Abby, the kids whose grandfather does the rescuing—a yarn about his ancestor, the nameless cat who brought Dick Whittington to the heights of wealth and power in 16th-century England. This is an unforgettable tale about the healing, transcendent power of storytelling, and how learning to read saves one little boy.
Whittington, a feline descendant of Dick Whittington's famous cat of English folklore, appears at a rundown barnyard plagued by rats and restores harmony while telling his ancestor's story.
Labels: book bunch, book discussion for kids, events/activities for kids, KiDS' RooM News, summer reading club for kids
New Stuff @ Your Library!
>> New Stories for Early Readers
>> New Chapter Books for Kids
>> New Movies for Kids and Families
>> New Fiction for Adults
>> New Movies for Adults and Teens
Labels: new stuff
This Week @ Your Library...
Stop by the library and pick up information on this year's free summer fun for the entire family. The programs below all begin on July 9th.
>> Dig Into Reading for kids thru 5th grade,
>> Dig Into Reading for tweens and teens in grades 6-10, and/or
>> Ground Breaking Reads for teens and adults age 16+.
An Evening With Julius on Wednesday at 7:00 Campbell High School
Join us for this firsthand account of Julius Reinitzer's World War II experiences in Germany and Czechoslovakia as a spy, labor camp captive, and U. S. Green Beret.
Copies of Ilona Reintizer's book, The Nine Lives of Julius: a True Story of Survival, will be available for purchase.
Copies of Ilona Reintizer's book, The Nine Lives of Julius: a True Story of Survival, will be available for purchase.
Unraveled on Thursday from 6:00-8:00
If your hobby is knitting, crocheting, cross-stitch, or any other kind of stitching, bring your project to the library and stitch with our group! Unraveled meets the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month.
Currently Available Book Club Titles...
All Booked Up: Defending Jacob by William Landay
Book of the Month: Turn of Mind by Alice LaPlante
Book Bunch: Whittington by Alan Armstrong
Page Turners: Alanna: the First Adventure by Tamora Pierce
Labels: this week
This Week @ Your Library...
Summer Reading Information Available Now!Stop by the library and pick up information on this year's free summer fun for the entire family. The programs below all begin on July 9th.
>> Dig Into Reading for kids thru 5th grade,
>> Dig Into Reading for tweens and teens in grades 6-10, and/or
>> Ground Breaking Reads for teens and adults age 16+.
We Dig Reading Make 'n Take Craft, all week
Stop by the library for a fun bulldozer craft! The craft table will be stocked all week.
In Stitches on Tuesday from 11:00-1:00
If your hobby is knitting, crocheting, cross-stitch, or any other kind of stitching, bring your project to the library and stitch with our group! In Stitches meets the 1st and 3rd Tuesday or each month.
Book Bunch on Wednesday at 4:00
3rd-5th grade Book Bunchers will discuss My Life As A Book by Janet Tashjian,complete a short activity, and pick up next month's book. New members are always encouraged!
Currently Available Book Club Titles...
All Booked Up: Defending Jacob by William Landy
Book of the Month: Turn of Mind by Alice LaPlante
Book Bunch: My Life As A Book by Janet Tashjian (Wed. at 4:00)
Page Turners: Alanna: the First Adventure by Tamora Pierce
Labels: this week
Page Turners Read Alanna for July
Copies of Alanna are available in the Teen area or Young Readers' Room.
About the Book
In a time when girls are forbidden to be warriors, Alanna of Trebond wants nothing more than to be knight of the realm of Tortall. So she finds a way to switch places with her brother, Thom. Disguised as a boy, Alanna begins her training as a page at the palace of King Roald. The road to knighthood, as she discovers, is not an easy one. Alanna must master weapons, combat, magic -- and also polite behavior, her temper, and even her own heart. With stubbornness, skill, and daring, she wins the admiration of all around her, and the friendship of Prince Jonathan of Tortall himself. But she also makes an enemy of the prince's uncle, the powerful and charming Duke Roger....
Filled with swords and sorcery, adventure and intrigue, good and evil, Alanna's first adventure begins -- one that will lead to the fulfillment of her dreams and the magical destiny that will make her a legend in her land.
Labels: book discussion for tweens, events/activities for tweens, KiDS' RooM News, page turners, TeeN RooM News
An Evening with Julius, Wednesday, June 26th, 7pm @ CHS
Now you can hear his story firsthand as Julius Reinitzer recounts his WWII experiences in Germany and Czechoslovakia as a spy, labor camp captive, and U.S. Green Beret.
Books will be available for sale and autograph after the presentation.
Labels: events/activities for adults, events/activities for teens, programs, ReaDiNG RooM News
This Week @ Your Library...
The library is closed while staff attend training on our new library software system, KOHA. The library will open on Thursday at 10:00 a.m.
Page Turners on Thursday at 2:30
The 5th-7th grade group gathers for a snack, a discussion of Schooled by Gordon Korman, and a quick activity. New faces are always welcome!
Unraveled on Thursday from 6:00-8:00
If your hobby involves stitching of any type, bring your project to the library and stitch with one of our groups. In Stitches meets the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month, and Unraveled meets the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month.
Library CLOSED on Friday
The library is closed on Friday for Staff development.
Book Club Books
Book Bunch: My Life As A Book by Janet Tashjian
Page Turners: Schooled by Gordon Korman (Thursday @ 2:30)
All Booked Up: Defending Jacob by William Landy
Book of the Month: Turn of Mind by Alice LaPlante
Labels: this week
New Stuff @ Your Library!
>> New Stories for Early Readers
>> New Chapter Books for Kids
>> New Audio for Kids
>> New Movies for Kids and Families
>> New Fiction for Tweens and Teens
>> New Fiction for Adults
>> New Non-Fiction for Adults
>> New Movies for Adults and Teens
Labels: new stuff
All Booked Up Reads Defending Jacob for July
Defending Jacob is All Booked Up's selection for their July 10th meeting at 6:30 p.m. Copies of William Landy's novel are available upstairs at the Circulation Desk.About the Book
Andy Barber has been an assistant district attorney in his suburban Massachusetts county for more than twenty years. He is respected in his community, tenacious in the courtroom, and happy at home with his wife, Laurie, and son, Jacob. But when a shocking crime shatters their New England town, Andy is blindsided by what happens next: His fourteen-year-old son is charged with the murder of a fellow student.
Every parental instinct Andy has rallies to protect his boy. Jacob insists that he is innocent, and Andy believes him. Andy must. He’s his father. But as damning facts and shocking revelations surface, as a marriage threatens to crumble and the trial intensifies, as the crisis reveals how little a father knows about his son, Andy will face a trial of his own—between loyalty and justice, between truth and allegation, between a past he’s tried to bury and a future he cannot conceive.
Award-winning author William Landay has written the consummate novel of an embattled family in crisis—a suspenseful, character-driven mystery that is also a spellbinding tale of guilt, betrayal, and the terrifying speed at which our lives can spin out of control.
August's Book: Grave Sight by Charlaine Harris
August's Book: Grave Sight by Charlaine Harris
Labels: all booked up, book discussion for adults, events/activities for adults, ReaDiNG RooM News, reading suggestions
Library Closed June 11th & 12th for KOHA Training
Staff will be learning how to use KOHA, the integrated library system that will be replacing our current system, Spectrum.
With this upgrade, your will have access to a much more user friendly catalog and circulation system, in which you will be able to renew items online, make lists on the catalog, receive email reminders about when your materials are due, access your account online from all operating systems, and much, much more. How much more? We'll let you know after training!
Labels: catalog, library closings, miscellaneous
We Dig Reading Make 'n Take Craft June 18-22
Stop by the library for a fun bulldozer craft this month!
The craft table will be stocked from June 18-22.
Labels: events/activities for kids, KiDS' RooM News, make 'n take
This Week @ Your Library...
If your hobby is knitting, crocheting, cross-stitch, or any other kind of stitching, bring your project to the library and stitch with our group! In Stitches meets the 1st and 3rd Tuesday or each month.
All Booked Up on Wednesday at 6:30
Join our book discussion group for adults as they discuss Never Have Your Dog Stuffed by Alan Alda. All Booked Up meets the 1st Monday of each month.
Library CLOSED on Friday
The library is closed on Friday for Staff development.
Book Club Books
Book Bunch: My Life As A Book by Janet Tashjian
Page Turners: Schooled by Gordon Korman
All Booked Up: Never Have Your Dog Stuffed by Alan Alda
Book of the Month: Turn of Mind by Alice LaPlante
Labels: this week
Turn of Mind is June's Book of the Month
About the Book
My name is Dr. Jennifer White. I am sixty-four years old. I have dementia. My son, Mark, is twenty-nine. My daughter, Fiona, twenty-four. A caregiver, Magdalena, lives with me.
Alice LaPlante’s Turn of Mind is a spellbinding novel about the disintegration of a strong woman’s mind and the unhinging of her family. Dr. Jennifer White, recently widowed and a newly retired orthopedic surgeon, is entering the beginning stages of dementia — where the impossibility of recognizing reality can be both a blessing and a curse.
As the story opens, Jennifer’s life-long friend and neighbor, Amanda, has been killed, and four fingers surgically removed. Dr. White is the prime suspect in the murder and she herself doesn’t know if she did it or not. Narrated in her voice, fractured and eloquent, a picture emerges of the surprisingly intimate, complex alliance between this pair — two proud, forceful women who were at times each other’s most formidable adversaries.
Coming in July: Girls in White Dresses by Jennifer Close
Coming in July: Girls in White Dresses by Jennifer Close
Labels: book of the month club, ReaDiNG RooM News, reading suggestions
Remember to READ 4 THe FuN oF iT @ Aaron Cutler Memorial Library!
