Vol. 5: No. 24 | June 16, 2023

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Congratulations to Raswanth Srinivasan, winner of the Leonard A. Smith Memorial Scholarhip offered by the Friends of the Library! He will be studying aeronautical engineering at The Georgia Institute of Technology.

Do you have old VHS tapes and no way to play them? We may be able to help you convert them digitally or to DVD. Ask at our Reference Desk or send an email to reference@rodgerslibrary.org

Note: If you are interested in a program, please take the time to register. Registering helps us properly prepare for programs and allows us to contact you if the program needs to be cancelled.

Story Safari at Bensons

Tuesday, June 20th @ 10:00am

and

Thursday, June 22nd @ 10:00am


Come to Benson Park for some songs, stories, and bubbles!

 

All ages welcome. Geared to ages 3-8. 

Meet us near the playground. Bring blankets and chairs.


If it is raining, we'll meet in the gorilla cage. If it's pouring, we'll see you next time. 

Family Candy Bingo

Tuesday, June 20th @ 1:00pm


Play BINGO with the family and win candy. 

Children under age 8 must be accompanied by an adult. 


* Registration required. 

Register for Bingo

Afternoon Book Group

Tuesday, June 20th @ 1:30pm


We will discuss "Travels with George: In Search of Washington and His Legacy" by Nathaniel Philbrick.


Join us the third Tuesday of every month for an in-depth discussion of quality best-selling fiction and nonfiction books including biographies, most less than 300 pages

Register for Book Group

Preschool Playtime and Family Lawn Games

Wednesday, June 21st @ 10:00am


Children ages 2-6 are invited to play with our water tables.  There will be an indoor activity in the case of inclement weather. 


Older child ages 6-12 and their families can play lawn games. Lawn games canceled for inclement weather.

Encanto: Interactive Family Movie

Wednesday, June 21st @ 1:30pm

and 6:00pm


Whether you've never seen Encanto, or you've seen it dozens of times, join us for this fun interactive movie. We will use props provided to interact with the movie. Singing is encouraged. Dress up is encouraged.


Registration is required. If you are more than 5 minutes late, those on the waiting list will be invited to take your place. 

Register for 1:30
Register for 6:00

Dino the Therapy Dog

Wednesday, June 21st @ 3:00pm



Come meet Dino, the therapy dog. Dino is a St. Bernard who loves to be petted. 

Tween DIY Macrame Feather

Thursday, June 22nd @ 1:30pm


Tweens (grades 5-8) are invited to make their own macrame feather.


Registration required. 

Register for Tween DIY

Tween DIY Macrame Feather

Thursday, June 22nd @ 3:00pm


High school Students (entering 9th-12th grade) are invited to make their own macrame feather.


Registration required. 

Register for Teen DIY

Benson Park Hike

Friday, June 23rd @ 9:15am


Circulation Librarian Dana Benner will lead a weekly hike at Benson Park. Be prepared for a 45-60 minute hike up and down hill on uneven ground. Meet at the gorilla cage at 9:15 in sturdy shoes to leave for a hike at 9:30. Please remember to bring water.



Rain or shine, but we'll see you next week if it is pouring. No pets please. 

Register for Hike

Stitching Together

Friday, June 23rd @ 9:30am


Do you have an itch to stitch? All ages are welcome to join our stitching circle.

Learn to knit or crochet or show off your skills. Whether you are an expert or a beginner, you are welcome here. 


No registration required.

Amazing Animal Builders

Friday, June 23rd @ 1:30pm


Learn about engineering and ecology with the Children's Museum of New Hampshire.

How do animals build things? Explore interactive models and a hands-on STEAM project. Children will build their own structures, nests, and birds. 


For students entering grades 1-5. Registration required.

Register for Animals

Dungeons & Donuts

Saturday, June 24th @ 9:30am


Are you looking for people to play Dungeons & Dragons with? Are you new to the game or have you been playing for decades? Come play and grab a donut!

Register for D&D

Concert: Let's play Music

Saturday, June 24th @ 11:00am


Come hear our young local musicians from Let's Play Music share their musical talents with you.


This is an outdoor concert. Bring your own chairs and blankets. 

Hours & Holidays

Normal Library Hours

Monday & Friday: 
9am - 5pm
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 
9am - 9pm
Saturday: 9am - 1pm
Sunday: CLOSED
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