Book Bunch Reads Touch Blue for September
About the Book
An exquisite second novel from the Newbery Honor author of RULES! TOUCH BLUE, sure as certain, will touch your heart.
The state of Maine plans to shut
down her island's schoolhouse, which would force Tess's family to move
to the mainland--and Tess to leave the only home she has ever known.
Fortunately, the islanders have a plan too: increase the numbers of
students by having several families take in foster children. So now Tess
and her family are taking a chance on Aaron, a thirteen-year-old
trumpet player who has been bounced from home to home. And Tess needs a
plan of her own--and all the luck she can muster. Will Tess's wish come
true or will her luck run out?
Newbery Honor author Cynthia Lord
offers a warm-hearted, humorous, and thoughtful look at what it means
to belong--and how lucky we feel when we do. Touch Blue, sure as
certain, will touch your heart.
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Noreen LaBatt to Speak on Women's Health
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This Week @ Your Library!
Don't miss your chance to find out who's been singing in your backyard, as well as other places in NH!
Reserve an Activity Pass for Summertime Fun
Summer is the final stretch! Take the opportunity to visit one of the library's 5 sponsored attractions at a discounted rate. Visit Charmingfare Farm, The Fells Historic Estate, Gardens and Trails, the Museum of Science, the SEE Science Center and/or the Wright World War II Museum.
Currently Available Book Group Titles
All Booked Up: Killing Lincoln by Bill O'Reilly
History Buffs: The Gettysburg Gospel by Gabor Boritt
Book of the Month: Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder by Joanne Fluke
Book Bunch: TBA
Page Turners: Coraline by Neil Gaiman
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Birdwatching in New Hampshire on Wednesday!
Copies of Masterson's book, Birdwatching in New Hampshire, will be available for purchase following the presentation.
This program is sponsored by Aaron Cutler Memorial Library.
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History Buffs Read The Gettysburg Gospel for September
This group will continue to meet on the 3rd Thursday of each month, to discuss American History titles.
About the Book
The words Abraham Lincoln spoke at the dedication of the Soldiers' National Cemetery at Gettysburg comprise perhaps the most famous speech in history. Many books have been written about the Gettysburg Address and yet, as Lincoln scholar Gabor Boritt shows, there is much that we don't know about the speech. In The Gettysburg Gospel he tears away a century of myths, lies, and legends to give us a clear understanding of the greatest American's greatest speech.
In the aftermath of the bloodiest
battle ever fought in North America, the little town of Gettysburg was
overwhelmed. This was where Lincoln had to come to explain why the
horror of war must continue. Boritt shows how Lincoln responded to the
politics of the time, as well as how and when he wrote the various
versions of his remarks. Few people initially recognized the importance
of the speech, but over the years it would grow into American scripture,
acquiring new and broader meanings.
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Dig Into Reading for Tweens & Teens Final Raffle Prize Winners
Congrats to all of our Tween & Teen final raffle prize winners:
Allie Rich--Canobie Lake Park tickets
Camryn Wirbal--Mel's Fun Pack
Christian Letoile--Canobie Lake Park tickets
Genna Monico--Zombie T-shirt
Kaylee Letoile--Water Country tickets
Lexi Pace--Hair chop sticks and tattoos
Matthew Mosley--Water Country tickets
Sam Walsh--Haley's Pizzeria gift card
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Groundbreaking Reads Final Raffle Prize Winners
Congrats to all of our final raffle prize winners:
Deborah Wyer--Banyan Yoga--3 visits
Denise Doucette--"Follow Your Bliss" book bag and $5 off library fines
Diane Wirbal--Water Country--2 passes
Doreen Harvey--Zombie Gift Package
Earl Corriveau--Hannaford--$25 gift card
Janice Hood--Time to Clay--$25 gift certificate
Kathy Dyer--Rocco's Pizza--$20 gift card
Kerri Antosca--You're Fired--6 free studio fees
Liana Eastman--Shaw's--$25 gift card
Linda Lantagne--Haley's Pizzeria--$15 gift card
Priscilla Wood--Market Basket--$25 gift card
Ross Allen--Lil' Lobster Boat--$15 gift certificate
Ruth Roulx--Lil' Lobster Boat--$15 gift certificate
Sarah Normandin--"Groundbreaking Reads" book bag, journal, and memo cube
Sheila Huston--"Groundbreaking Reads" book bag and book bracelet
>Stephanie Fulton--2 movie tickets to O'Neil Cinemas
It definitely pays to play!
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Dig Into Reading for Tweens & Teens Week 5 Raffle Winner
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Groundbreaking Reads Week 5 Raffle Winner
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Reduced Hours August 13-15
Due to extenuating circumstances, the library is operating on reduced hours this week.
Visit us:
Tuesday/Wednesday 10-6
Thursday 12-8
Friday 10-6
Thanks for your understanding!
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Dig Into Reading for Tweens & Teens Week 4 Winner
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Groundbreaking Reads Week 4 Winner
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This Week @ Your Library...
This is the first meeting our new history book discussion group! Join them to discuss Band of Brothers by Stephen Ambrose.
Friends of the Library Day at Haley's Pizzeria on Thursday, all day
Mention the Friends of the Library and 15% of your purchase will be donated to the group. Money raised will be used to support activity passes and other library needs.
Reserve an Activity Pass for Summertime Fun
The library has 5 great activity passes waiting to be loaned to you! Visit Charmingfare Farm, The Fells Historic Estate, Gardens and Trails, the Museum of Science, the SEE Science Center and/or the Wright World War II Museum.
Currently Available Book Group Titles
All Booked Up: Killing Lincoln by Bill O'Reilly
History Buffs: Band of Brothers by Stephen Ambrose
Book of the Month: Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder by Joanne Fluke
Book Bunch: Double Dog Dare by Lisa Graff
Page Turners: Coraline by Neil Gaiman
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Page Turners Read Coraline for September
About the Book
Coraline discovered the door a little after they moved into the house.
When Coraline steps through a
door in her family's new house, she finds another house strangely
similar to her own (only better). But there's another mother there and
another father, and they want her to stay and be their little girl. They
want to change her and never let her go.
Acclaimed artist P. Craig Russell brings Neil Gaiman's enchanting, nationally bestselling children's book Coraline to new life in this gorgeously illustrated graphic novel adaptation.
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All Booked Up Reads Killing Lincoln for September
Killing Lincoln: the Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever is All Booked Up's selection for their September 4th meeting at 6:30 p.m. Copies of Bill O'Reilly's book are available upstairs at the Circulation Desk.About the Book
The anchor of The O'Reilly Factor recounts one of the most dramatic stories in American history—how one gunshot changed the country forever. In the spring of 1865, the Civil War finally comes to an end after a series of incredibly bloody battles. President Abraham Lincoln's generous terms for Robert E. Lee's surrender are devised to fulfill Lincoln's dream of healing a divided nation, with the former Confederates allowed to reintegrate into American society. One man and his band of murderous accomplices, perhaps reaching into the highest ranks of the U.S. government, are not appeased.
In the midst of the patriotic
celebrations in Washington, D.C., John Wilkes Booth—charismatic ladies'
man and impenitent racist—murders Abraham Lincoln at Ford's Theater. A
furious manhunt ensues and Booth immediately becomes the country's most
wanted fugitive. Lafayette C. Baker, a brilliant but enigmatic New York
detective and former Union spy, unravels the string of clues leading to
Booth, while federal forces track his accomplices. The thrilling chase
ends in a fiery shootout and a series of court-ordered
executions—including that of the first woman ever executed by the U.S.
government, Mary Surratt. With an unforgettable cast of characters,
vivid historical detail, and page-turning action, Killing Lincoln is history that reads like a thriller.
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Eat at Haley's Pizzeria and Support the Friends of the Library!
The Friends of Aaron Cutler Memorial Library and Haley's Pizzeria are working together to support the library.
On Thursday, August 15th, Haley's will donate 15% of each purchase to the Friends of the Library, but only if you mention the Friends.
Mike DeMarco of Haley's Pizzeria is offering this fundraiser all day long for all types of orders: delivery, pick-up, in-store and online.
Spread the word and help make this Friends of the Library fundraising campaign a success!
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Birdwatching in New Hampshire on Wednesday, August 28th
Copies of Masterson's book, Birdwatching in New Hampshire, will be available for purchase following the presentation.
This program is sponsored by Aaron Cutler Memorial Library.
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Partners in Health Backpack Drive @ The Library
The library is a drop-off point for anyone interested in helping this cause. And just to make it more fun, we'll give you a summer reading raffle ticket for each backpack you bring in!
Donations can be dropped off through Friday, August 9th.
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This Week @ Your Library...
July 9 - August 9 ages 3 - 5th grade
POINT LOGS DUE BY FRIDAY @ NOON!
To be eligible for the raffle drawings at 2:00, your point logs need to be turned in by noon on Friday. Points logs may continue to be turned in until the end of August for final prizes.
Stump the Librarian Week
Tell a librarian 3 things about a book you have read. If the librarian can't guess the name of the book, you win a prize!
Story Time on Tuesday at 10:30
Bring a blanket and join Miss Carrie-Anne on the library lawn for stories, songs and fun. (Weather permitting.)
Rainbow Ants Take 'n Make Craft, Tuesday-Thursday, all day
Pick up a craft kit to take home and make an awesome rainbow ant clip! Earn 4 points.
Discovery Kids on Wednesday at 2:00
Kids ages 9-11 participate in some far out science explorations. Registration is required. Call for availability.
Page Turners Book Club on Thursday at 2:30
Tweens and Teens in grades 5-7 meet to discuss The Eleventh Plague by Jeff Hirsch.
Dirt Diggin' Ice Cream Party on Friday from 2:00-3:00
This final event of the summer reading club includes ice cream sundaes, raffle prize drawings, and final prize envelopes. Registration is required by August 7th. (Rain location: Litchfield Middle School Cafeteria)
Weekly Dream Big Activities
Drop in to answer the Question of the Week (2 pts.), play the Snakes in the Grass Game (bonus pts.), name the veggie (2 pts.), and identify the Book Burrower (2 pts.).
July 9 - August 9 Grades 6 - 10
This Week's Theme: Dig Into Japanese Rock Gardens
RAFFLE TICKETS MUST BE IN BY NOON ON FRIDAY TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR DRAWING AT 2:00
Zen Gardens, all week
Create your own Zen Garden, while supplies last.
Page Turners Book Club on Thursday at 2:30
Tweens and Teens in grades 5-7 meet to discuss The Eleventh Plague by Jeff Hirsch.
Ice Cream Party on Friday at 2:00
Meet on the library lawn for ice cream sundaes and the raffle prize drawing! (Rain location: Litchfield Middle School Cafeteria)
Weekly Dig Into Reading Activities
Correctly answer the Trivia Challenge Question (1 raffle ticket), and fill-out a book review form (1 raffle ticket).
July 9 - August 9 ages 16 - 102
THIS WEEK:
Train Your Brain!, all week
You've got to keep your brain sharp. Create at least 5 words from the puzzle and earn 1 raffle ticket.
Final Exam, all week
Should you find yourself faced with the undead, do you know what to do? Study your weekly information cards, take the test, and find out. Earn raffle tickets based on your score.
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, 3rd, and 5th Tuesdays of each month.
All Booked Up on Wednesday at 6:30
The group discusses light summer read Grave Sight by Charlaine Harris.
ONGOING:
Zombie Art Self-Portrait, July 9 - August 9
Roll the die and fill in the features of your zombie. Add hair and other embellishments to create your likeness. Earn 1 raffle ticket.
Zombie Bite Calculator, July 9 - August 9
You've been bitten. Find out how long it will take you to become infected. Earn 1 raffle ticket.
Zombie Poetry, July 9 - August 9
Use our Zombie Magnetic Poetry to write a haiku for the undead, a couplet about corpses, or a sonnet about survival. Earn 1 raffle ticket.
Fight or Flight, July 9 - August 9
Collect the weekly zombie information cards to study for your final exam. Final available August 6 - 9, and due at noon on August 9. Earn raffle tickets based on your score.
Undead Book Reviews, July 9 - August 9
Write a book review and rate the title. Earn 1 raffle ticket.
Currently Available Book Club Titles...
All Booked Up: Grave Sight by Charlaine Harris
Book of the Month: Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder by Joanne Fluke
Book Bunch: Double Dog Dare by Lisa Graff
Page Turners: The Eleventh Plague by Jeff Hirsch
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Dig Into Reading Tween & Teen Week 3 Winner
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Groundbreaking Reads Week 3 Winner
Read a book and join the fun!
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Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder is the Book of the Month in August
About the Book
No one cooks up a delectable,
suspense-filled mystery quite like Hannah Swensen, Joanne Fluke's
dessert-baking, red-haired heroine whose gingersnaps are as tart as her
comebacks, and whose penchant for solving crimes--one delicious clue at a
time--has made her a bestselling favorite. And it all began on these
pages, with a bakery, a murder, and some suddenly scandalous
chocolate-chip crunchies. Featuring a bonus short story and brand new,
mouthwatering recipes, this new edition of the very first Hannah Swensen
mystery is sure to have readers coming back for seconds. . .
Hannah already has her hands full
trying to dodge her mother's attempts to marry her off while running
The Cookie Jar, Lake Eden's most popular bakery. But once Ron LaSalle,
the beloved delivery man from the Cozy Cow Dairy, is found murdered
behind her bakery with Hannah's famous Chocolate Chip Crunchies
scattered around him, her life just can't get any worse. Determined not
to let her cookies get a bad reputation, she sets out to track down a
killer. But if she doesn't watch her back, Hannah's sweet life may get
burned to a crisp.
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History Buffs Read Band of Brothers for August
This group will continue to meet on the 3rd Thursday of each month, and will be lead by Dale Wright.
About the Book
Ambrose (Pegasus Bridge) narrates in vivid detail the adventures, misadventures, triumphs and tragedies of a single U.S. Army infantry company over its span of organizational life. Formed in July 1944 and deactivated in November 1945, E Company was one of the most successful light infantry units in the European theater. Its troops saw their first action on D-Day behind the Normandy beachhead, took part in Operation Market Garden in Holland, held the perimeter around Bastogne during the Battle of the Bulge, and were the first to reach Hitler's Bavarian outpost at Berchtesgaden. The book is enlivened with pertinent comments by veterans of "Easy Company,'' who recall not only the combat action but their relations with their officers (one company commander was a petty tyrant of the worst type, but his oppressive ways had much to do with the unit's impressive esprit de corps ) and their impressions of the countries through which they campaigned (hated the French, loved the Germans). This is a terrific read for WW II actions buffs. (from Publishers Weekly)
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