Don't Miss Speaking of History: The Stories of Women War Workers 1941-1945 on May 26th
You'll take a look at recruitment posters, newspaper & radio ads, and explore product advertisements aimed at the new "Rosie the Riveter/Mom."
This event is free and open to the public. No registration is required.
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See My 80-Year-Old Boyfriend at the Merrimack Repertory Theatre
My 80-Year-Old Boyfriend
April 26 - May 21, 2017
By Christian Duhamel and Edward Bell
Conceived and performed by Charissa Bertels; Directed by Sean Daniels
About the Show
In this delightful new musical,
Charissa, a quirky, twenty-something actress, meets Milton, a
quick-witted, eighty-something millionaire who loves Schubert,
Shakespeare, and Dallas BBQ. From a chance encounter to the unlikeliest
of friendships, Charissa discovers there's much she can learn from her
surprising new companion. Based on the true story of performer Charissa
Bertels, My 80-Year-Old Boyfriend reveals the thrill of chasing a dream, the power of living in the now, and all that can happen when we let ourselves say "yes."
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Tween Book Group Reads Things Not Seen for May 11th
Page Turners, our book group for tweens in grades 6-8, is reading Things Not Seen by Andrew Clements for their get-together on Thursday, May 11th @ 2:30PM. The group
begins with an after school snack, followed by a discussion of the book,
and a short activity.
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
Bobby Phillips is an average fifteen-year-old-boy. Until the morning he
wakes up and can't see himself in the mirror. Not blind, not
dreaming-Bobby is just plain invisible. There doesn't seem to be any
rhyme or reason to Bobby's new condition; even his dad the physicist
can't figure it out. For Bobby that means no school, no friends, no
life. He's a missing person. Then he meets Alicia. She's blind, and
Bobby can't resist talking to her, trusting her. But people are
starting to wonder where Bobby is. Bobby knows that his invisibility
could have dangerous consequences for his family and that time is
running out. He has to find out how to be seen again-before it's too
late.
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This Week @ Your Library...
All Week
STEM Fun with Magnaformers
Magnaformers are available for exploration at the desk for kids in grades 1-6.
Kid’s Make ’n Take Craft
Stop in the Young Readers’ Room to assemble Spring Time Lions to take home and enjoy! Note: This craft is not available during Story Times.
Tuesday
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!
Treasures from the Isles of Shoals @ 7:00PM
Hear about artifacts unearthed on Smuttynose Island dating back 6,000 years, and the truth behind the legends of Gosport Harbor in this colorful show-and-tell presentation by J. Dennis Robinson.
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 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
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...
All Booked Up (adults): Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson
Page Turners (grades 6-8): Things Not Seen by Andrew Clements
Book Bunch (grades 3-5): The Fast and the Furriest by Andy Behrens
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This Week @ Your Library...
All Week
STEM Fun with Magnaformers
Magnaformers are available for exploration at the desk for kids in grades 1-6.
Tuesday
Preschool Story Time @ 10:30AM
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!
Coyotes in Our Community @ 7:00PM, Campbell High School Auditorium
There have been numerous sightings of coyotes in Litchfield in recent months. Wild canid ecologist Chris Schadler will address questions and concerns about coexisting with these animals.
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
Can't get that download to show up on your device? Not sure how to place a hold? These and many other questions are answered during this class. 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 Everland by Wendy Spinale, and a fun activity.
LEGO Club @ 3:00-5:00
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
Rediscover the joys and relaxation of coloring. Come with friends or meet new ones! We provide the supplies, but feel free to bring your own if you prefer.
Check Out What Our Book Clubs are Reading...
All Booked Up (adults): Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson
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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Adult Book Group Reads Just Mercy for May 3rd or 5th
Bryan Stevenson’s Just Mercy is the chosen title for All Booked Up’s discussion on Wednesday, May 3rd at 6:30PM or Friday, May 5th at 1:00PM. Copies of the book are available in the upper level “New” room.
About the Book
A powerful true story about the potential for mercy to redeem us, and
a clarion call to fix our broken system of justice—from one of the most
brilliant and influential lawyers of our time.
Bryan Stevenson was a young lawyer when he founded the Equal Justice Initiative, a legal practice dedicated to defending those most desperate and in need: the poor, the wrongly condemned, and women and children trapped in the farthest reaches of our criminal justice system. One of his first cases was that of Walter McMillian, a young man who was sentenced to die for a notorious murder he insisted he didn’t commit. The case drew Bryan into a tangle of conspiracy, political machination, and legal brinksmanship—and transformed his understanding of mercy and justice forever.
Just Mercy is at once an unforgettable account of an idealistic, gifted young lawyer’s coming of age, a moving window into the lives of those he has defended, and an inspiring argument for compassion in the pursuit of true justice.
Bryan Stevenson was a young lawyer when he founded the Equal Justice Initiative, a legal practice dedicated to defending those most desperate and in need: the poor, the wrongly condemned, and women and children trapped in the farthest reaches of our criminal justice system. One of his first cases was that of Walter McMillian, a young man who was sentenced to die for a notorious murder he insisted he didn’t commit. The case drew Bryan into a tangle of conspiracy, political machination, and legal brinksmanship—and transformed his understanding of mercy and justice forever.
Just Mercy is at once an unforgettable account of an idealistic, gifted young lawyer’s coming of age, a moving window into the lives of those he has defended, and an inspiring argument for compassion in the pursuit of true justice.
Winner of the Carnegie Medal for Nonfiction | Winner of the
NAACP Image Award for Nonfiction | Winner of a Books for a Better Life
Award | Finalist for the Los Angeles Book Prize | Finalist for the Kirkus Reviews Prize | An American Library Association Notable Book
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Library Closed Until 5:30 Today, April 5th
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Genealogy & Family History Class
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April's Book of the Month is Kookooland
Kookooland by Gloria Noris is our featured title for April. Copies are available in the “New” room on the upper level of the library.
About the Book
Gloria Norris’s KooKooLand is a memoir written on the edge of a
knife blade. Chilling, intensely moving, and darkly funny, it cuts to
the heart and soul of a troubled American family, and announces the
arrival of a startlingly original voice.
Gloria Norris grew up in the projects of Manchester, New Hampshire with her parents, her sister, Virginia, and her cat, Sylvester. A snapshot might show a happy, young family, but only a dummkopf would buy that.
Nine-year-old Gloria is gutsy and wisecracking. Her father, Jimmy, all dazzle and danger, is often on the far side of the law and makes his own rules—which everyone else better follow.
Gloria Norris grew up in the projects of Manchester, New Hampshire with her parents, her sister, Virginia, and her cat, Sylvester. A snapshot might show a happy, young family, but only a dummkopf would buy that.
Nine-year-old Gloria is gutsy and wisecracking. Her father, Jimmy, all dazzle and danger, is often on the far side of the law and makes his own rules—which everyone else better follow.
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Library Opening at 5:30PM on Wednesday
The library is closed tomorrow, Wednesday, April 5th, until 5:30PM.
We are open from 5:30PM-8:00PM.
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Treasures from the Isles of Shoals April 18th
Tuesday, April 18th @ 7:00PM
Note: This program was reschedules from March 28th.
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.
This free class is funded by New Hampshire Humanities.
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Coyotes in Our Community on April 11th
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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!
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.
Wednesday
Preschool Story Time @ 12:30PM
Join Miss Carrie-Anne in the Young Readers' Room for stories, songs and fun!
Adult Book Group @ 6:30PM
Join All Booked Up as they discuss Under the Influence by Joyce Maynard.
Thursday
Stuffed Animal Sleepover @ 6:30PM
Bring a stuffie for storytime and leave the animals for a sleepover. Pick your stuffies up on Friday or Saturday and find out what they did.
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 Book Group @ 1:00PM
Join All Booked Up as the discuss Under the Influence by Joyce Maynard.
Check Out What Our Book Clubs are Reading...
Book of the Month Club (adults): Kookooland by Gloria Noris
All Booked Up (adults): Under the Influence by Joyce Maynard
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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Stuffed Animal Sleepover is April 6th
Children are invited to wear their pajamas and bring one of their favorite stuffed animals--but definitely not the one they absolutely need to sleep with--to a special Storytime at 6:30PM. After Storytime the kids go home and the stuffed animals spend the night at the library. Boy, do they have fun! A week or so later you can see pictures of the animals' adventures on the library's website.
If your child can't make it to Storytime, but their stuffie still wants to come to the sleepover, just drop it off any time on Thursday. We'll take good care of them and make sure they have fun.
All stuffed animals should be picked up on Friday (10AM-6PM) or Saturday (9AM-Noon).
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Library Closed Saturday, April 1st
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Remember to READ 4 THe FuN oF iT @ Aaron Cutler Memorial Library!
