POSTPONED: Tonight's "Treasures from the Isles of Shoals" Program
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Children's Room Closed Today
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Kid's Book Group Reads The Fast and The Furriest for April 19th
Book Bunch reads The Fast and the Furriest by Andy Behrens for their meeting on Wednesday, April 19th. Join the group at 4:00PM for a discussion of the book and a short activity.
Copies of the book are available in the Young Readers' Room.
About the Book
Meet Kevin Pugh, 12-year-old couch potato. Now meet Cromwell, his part beagle, part potato chip dog. Kevin’s looking forward to spending his summer doing as little as possible. Unfortunately, Kevin’s father, former Chicago Bears star player/super-sports fanatic, Howie Pugh, feels differently. So does Cromwell, who has suddenly and mysteriously developed a fascination with agility competitions: running up seesaws, leaping over hurdles, soaring through hoops (sometimes). If he has to do anything, Kevin would rather do something for newly obsessed Cromwell, but dog agility lessons do not constitute a sport in his father’s mind, so football camp it is. Until some well-timed events collide, literally, and soon Kevin’s found a way for he and Cromwell to take classes, and the upstart Team Cromwell is born.
Andy Behrens has written a hilarious novel with a dry-as-dirt protagonist who’s constantly tortured by the goings-on around him. It’s also a charming story about a boy and his dog, as well as a meaningful and heartfelt look at a relationship between a boy and his father who don’t always see eye-to-eye.
Meet Kevin Pugh, 12-year-old couch potato. Now meet Cromwell, his part beagle, part potato chip dog. Kevin’s looking forward to spending his summer doing as little as possible. Unfortunately, Kevin’s father, former Chicago Bears star player/super-sports fanatic, Howie Pugh, feels differently. So does Cromwell, who has suddenly and mysteriously developed a fascination with agility competitions: running up seesaws, leaping over hurdles, soaring through hoops (sometimes). If he has to do anything, Kevin would rather do something for newly obsessed Cromwell, but dog agility lessons do not constitute a sport in his father’s mind, so football camp it is. Until some well-timed events collide, literally, and soon Kevin’s found a way for he and Cromwell to take classes, and the upstart Team Cromwell is born.
Andy Behrens has written a hilarious novel with a dry-as-dirt protagonist who’s constantly tortured by the goings-on around him. It’s also a charming story about a boy and his dog, as well as a meaningful and heartfelt look at a relationship between a boy and his father who don’t always see eye-to-eye.
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This Week @ Your Library...
Tuesday
Preschool Story Time @ 10:30AM
Join Miss Carrie-Anne in the Young Readers' Room for stories, songs and fun!
Treasure from the Isles of Shoals @ 7:00PM
Explore the treasures and the truth behind the legends of Gosport Harbor with longtime Smuttynose steward, J. Dennis Robinson.
Wednesday
Preschool Story Time @ 12:30PM
Join Miss Carrie-Anne in the Young Readers' Room for stories, songs and fun!
Friday
Infant Story Time @ 10:30AM
Book Babies is a lap-sit program for infants (newborn-18 months) and their caregivers. This 20-minute program includes simple board books, rhymes and songs.
Toddler Story Time @ 11:30AM
Tiny Tales is a lap-sit program for toddlers (18-35 months) and their caregivers, bridging Book Babies and Preschool Story Time.
Check Out What Our Book Clubs are Reading...
Page Turners (grades 6-8): Everland by Wendy Spinale
Book Bunch (grades 3-5): The Fast and the Furriest by Andy Behrens
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Town and School Election Postponed until March 21st
From the Town website: "With the pending winter storm advisory at our doorstep, the safety of our residence is of utmost importance. That said, as a result of a roll call vote taken at an emergency meeting today and given the authority that I have as Moderator for the Town and School in Litchfield via RSA 40:4, we will defer the 2017 TOWN Election Day event until Tuesday March 21, 2017 from 7am to 7pm at Campbell High School."
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Library CLOSED Tuesday, March 14th
1. Download ebooks, eaudiobooks and magazines with OverDrive.
2. Begin learning a new language with Mango Languages.
3. Take a course on a topic that interests you with Lynda.
4. Read magazine and journal articles on your favorite subjects with Ebsco.
5. Research and reserve a library activity pass.
6. View our newest materials and place a hold.
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Tween Book Group Reads Everland for April 13th
Transportation is available from LMS via bus #3 at the regular dismissal time.
Copies of the book are available in the upper-level Teen area and the lower- level Young Readers’ Room.
About the Book
London has been destroyed in a blitz of bombs and disease. The only ones
who have survived are children, among them Gwen Darling and her
siblings, Joanna and Mikey. They spend their nights scavenging and their
days avoiding the ruthless Marauders -- the German army led by Captain
Hanz Otto Oswald Kretschmer.
Unsure if the virus has spread past England's borders but desperate to leave, Captain Hook hunts for a cure, which he thinks can be found in one of the survivors. He and his Marauders stalk the streets snatching children for experimentation. None ever return. Until the day they grab Joanna. As Gwen sets out to save her, she meets a daredevil boy named Pete. Pete offers the assistance of his gang of Lost Boys and the fierce sharpshooter Bella, who have all been living in a city hidden underground. But in a place where help has a steep price and every promise is bound by blood, it will cost Gwen. And are she, Pete, the Lost Boys, and Bella enough to outsmart Captain Hook?
Unsure if the virus has spread past England's borders but desperate to leave, Captain Hook hunts for a cure, which he thinks can be found in one of the survivors. He and his Marauders stalk the streets snatching children for experimentation. None ever return. Until the day they grab Joanna. As Gwen sets out to save her, she meets a daredevil boy named Pete. Pete offers the assistance of his gang of Lost Boys and the fierce sharpshooter Bella, who have all been living in a city hidden underground. But in a place where help has a steep price and every promise is bound by blood, it will cost Gwen. And are she, Pete, the Lost Boys, and Bella enough to outsmart Captain Hook?
Labels: book discussion for tweens, events/activities for tweens, KiDS' RooM News, page turners, TeeN RooM News
This Week @ Your Library...
All Week
Kid’s Make ’n Take Craft
Stop in the Young Readers’ Room to assemble "Lucky Leprechaun" to take home and enjoy! Note: This craft is not available during Story Times.
Tuesday
Town Voting Day 7:00AM-7:00PM
Don't miss your chance to vote on Town Officials and Warrant Articles.
Preschool Story Time @ 12:30PM
Join Miss Carrie-Anne in the Young Readers' Room for stories, songs and fun!
High School Drop-In Role Playing Game Night from 6:00PM-8:00PM
Led by volunteer Connor Robinson, this drop-in fantasy/sci-fi role-play game group meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month. Drop-in and check it out!
Downloadable Book Training @ 6:30PM
Learn how to use OverDrive, the library's free downloadable ebook, audiobook and magazine service. Call to register.
Wednesday
Preschool Story Time @ 12:30PM
Join Miss Carrie-Anne in the Young Readers' Room for stories, songs and fun!
Kid's Book Group @ 4:00PM
Book Bunchers in grades 3-5 meet to discuss The Trouble with Fuzzworker Fizzby Patrick Carman and complete a short activity.
Drop-In Tabletop Game Night from 6:00-8:00PM
Game lovers from age 8 thru 108 are invited to meet at the library for game night fun! Led by volunteer Nick Ozmore, the tabletop game group meets the 3rd Wednesday of the month and involves a wide selection of games on rotation. Note: Children under 10 years old must have a parent or caregiver age 14 or older in the building.
Thursday
STEM Fun from 3:30-5:00PM
"Dash & Dot" will be on hand for kids in grades 1 thru 6 to program with the help of the CHS Robotics Team.
"Dash & Dot" will be on hand for kids in grades 1 thru 6 to program with the help of the CHS Robotics Team.
Friday
Infant Story Time @ 10:30AM
Book Babies is a lap-sit program for infants (newborn-18 months) and their caregivers. This 20-minute program includes simple board books, rhymes and songs.
Toddler Story Time @ 11:30AM
Tiny Tales is a lap-sit program for toddlers (18-35 months) and their caregivers, bridging Book Babies and Preschool Story Time.
Check Out What Our Book Clubs are Reading...
Page Turners (grades 6-8): Everland by Wendy Spinale
Book Bunch (grades 3-5): The Trouble with Fuzzworker Fizzby Patrick Carman
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Save $10 on the Ticket Price with the Library Discount and See Chill
March 22 - April 16
Merrimack Repertory Theater
by Eleanor Burgess
Directed by Megan Sandberg-Zakian
A bittersweet drama
Chill is a brand new drama from Brookline native Eleanor Burgess, who drew inspiration from her own experiences at Brookline High School.
From its thrillingly unconventional script to its raw and earnest look at what it means to become a grownup in 21st century New England, there are tons of reasons to get excited for this bold new play, from the writer Sean Daniels calls the "Chekhov of the Millennials."
FIVE REASONS TO GET EXCITED FOR "CHILL"
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Kid's "Talk to Me" Contest Winner Announced
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This Week @ Your Library...
Drop-In Knitting from 10:00AM-Noon
Bring your current project and join our group of knitters and crocheters. All skill levels are welcome. In Stitches meets the 1st, 3rd and 5th Tuesday of the month.
Preschool Story Time @ 10:30AM
Join Miss Carrie-Anne in the Young Readers' Room for stories, songs and fun!
Wednesday
Preschool Story Time @ 12:30PM
Join Miss Carrie-Anne in the Young Readers' Room for stories, songs and fun!
Downloadable Book Training @ 2:00PM
Learn how to use OverDrive, the library's free downloadable ebook, audiobook and magazine service. Call to register.
Thursday
Tween Book Group @ 2:30PM
Page Turners, a book group for tweens in grades 6-8, meet for a snack, discussion of Will in Scarlet by Matthew Cody, and a fun activity.
LEGO Club @ 6:00
Kids in grades 1-6 build theme-based LEGO creations that are put on display.
Friday
Infant Story Time @ 10:30AM
Book Babies is a lap-sit program for infants (newborn-18 months) and their caregivers. This 20-minute program includes simple board books, rhymes and songs.
Toddler Story Time @ 11:30AM
Tiny Tales is a lap-sit program for toddlers (18-35 months) and their caregivers, bridging Book Babies and Preschool Story Time.
Adult Coloring @ 1:00PM
Take a moment with us to relax, listen to music and color your stress away. All materials provided.
Check Out What Our Book Clubs are Reading...
Page Turners (grades 6-8): Will in Scarlet by Matthew Cody
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Adult Book Group Reads Under the Influence for April 5th or 7th
Joyce Maynard’s Under the Influence is the chosen title for All Booked Up’s discussion on Wednesday, April 5th at 6:30PM or Friday, April 7th at 1:00PM. Copies of the book are available in the upper level “New” room.
About the Book
Drinking cost Helen her marriage and custody of her seven-year-old son,
Ollie. Once an aspiring art photographer, she now makes ends meet taking
portraits of school children and working for a caterer. Recovering from
her addiction, she spends lonely evenings checking out profiles on an
online dating site. Weekend visits with her son are awkward. He’s
drifting away from her, fast.
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"Treasures from the Isles of Shoals" on March 28th
Note: This program has been postponed. A new date will be announced soon.
300,000 artifacts have been unearthed on
Smuttynose Island dating back 6,000 years. J. Dennis Robinson, a longtime
Smuttynose steward and author of "Mystery on the Isles of Shoals,"
explores these treasures and the truth behind the legends of Gosport Harbor in
this colorful show-and-tell presentation.
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Dessert and Movie Raffle Winner Announced
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March's Book of the Month is The Two-Family House
The Two-Family House by Lynda Cohen Loigman is our featured title for March. Copies are available in the “New” room on the upper level of the library.
About the Book
Brooklyn, 1947: in the midst of a blizzard, in a two-family brownstone,
two babies are born, minutes apart. The mothers are sisters by marriage
with an impenetrable bond forged before and during that dramatic night.
When the storm passes, everyone seems to have gotten what they wanted,
but the truth is not that simple. The consequences of that night, of one
misguided choice, shape the course of the families – friendships
unravel, marriages change and even the sacred bonds between mothers and
children are tested. No one knows why, and no one can stop it, but
everyone’s lives have been shaped by that evening.
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Junk Journal Fun
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| Upcycling junk mail and other "trash" into creative art journals was very inspiring. Our thanks to Sue Beaulieu for teaching this workshop. |
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Remember to READ 4 THe FuN oF iT @ Aaron Cutler Memorial Library!
