Meredith Public Library June eNews |
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Library Anniversary Party
Saturday, June 25, 10:30AM-1:30PM
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Our historic building opened in June, 1901. Help us celebrate 121 years in our building! Many of you could not join us for our grand opening in December when we completed the addition, so we hope you can join us for a fun-filled day celebrating our library’s history! For the kids we will have our Summer Reading Kick-Off party starting at 10:30AM featuring Mr. Aaron and then Stella the Miniature Horse will be here at 11:30. Pick up your summer reading log and enjoy a frozen treat!
There will be Maker Space Demonstrations starting at 10:30 for all ages. Try out our new GlowForge laser engraver, one of our new sewing machines, our button maker, or our new Cricut Maker 3. Use our poster-sized printer, or convert old films, photos or audios in our Memory Lab.
At Noon Rudy VanVeghten will give a special presentation on the history of the Meredith Public Library and will honor some folks who helped to make the library what it is today. Refreshments will be served.
The Benjamin M. Smith Library was dedicated on June 17, 1901. Benjamin Smith wanted to build the library for the town to honor his parents. In 1899 at the Meredith town meeting the citizens voted to purchase the land where the library now sits and Mr. Smith agreed to build a library for not less than $10,000.
Featuring modern conveniences such as electricity, a toilet room and a furnace, Mr. Smith spared no expense when it came to his generous gift. During our renovation/expansion, we restored the original hardwood floors, replicated some of the original stenciling and used gas inserts to make our fireplaces functioning again. There will be library tours available after Mr. VanVeghten’s presentation.
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Meet the Artist Series: Janet Sanguedolce
Thursday, June 2 at 6:00PM
Please join Janet Sanguedolce for her presentation on Encaustic Art, an ancient medium in which the artist creates the work with colored pigments added to hot beeswax
Sanguedolce studied art at the University of Wisconsin-Superior, where she developed a love for pottery and Clark College in Dubuque, Iowa, where the visual arts took hold. She is an adjunct professor at Plymouth State College. Her work is on display at the library from May 9-June 7. janetsanguedolce.com
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Friends of the Library Book Store: The Book Den
Open Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays
Be sure to stop by and stock up on gently used books, DVDs and CDs. All donations support the Friends of the Library. Take the elevator to the basement and turn left.
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Last Month in the Maker Space
Students created beautiful quilted table runners thanks to teacher Micci Freyenhagen. Linda Schmidt proudly displays her beautiful piece.
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Users new to the app "Procreate" designed amazing art pieces with help of teacher Suzan Gannett. Their work is now on display in our Art Nook on the second floor as you enter the Maker Space.
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We had a large group of folks join us in for our Memory Lab in the Maker Space. They brought in video and audio cassettes, photos and slides that needed to be converted. Pictured, Ethan brought in about a dozen 8mm films from the 60's of his family that he had never seen. It was fun for all of us to see what was on them!
Be sure to join us for Maker Space demonstrations at our anniversary party on June 25!
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Mystery Book Group
One by One by Ruth Ware
Thursday, June 14, 10:30AM
At this time there is not a Zoom option, but call or email if you will not be able to attend in person. Getting snowed in at a beautiful, rustic mountain chalet doesn’t sound like the worst problem in the world, especially when there’s a breathtaking vista, a cozy fire, and company to keep you warm. But what happens when that company is eight of your coworkers…and you can’t trust any of them.
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Brown Bag Book Group
Orphan X by Gregg Hurwitz
Thursday, June 30, noon. Feel free to bring you lunch. Refreshments will be served.
Taken from a group home at twelve, Evan was raised and trained as part of the Orphan Program, an off-the-books operation designed to create deniable intelligence assets—i.e. assassins. Evan was Orphan X. He broke with the Program, using everything he learned to disappear and reinvent himself as the Nowhere Man.
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Sci-Fi and Fantasy Book Group
A Psalm for the Wild-Built by Becky Chambers
Tuesday, June 28, 6:30PM @Library and via Zoom
We will meet in person in the library's Function Room and via Zoom at the same time. Email for a link [email protected]
It’s been centuries since the robots of Panga gained self-awareness and laid down their tools; centuries since they wandered, en masse, into the wilderness, never to be seen again; centuries since they faded into myth and urban legend.
One day, the life of a tea monk is upended by the arrival of a robot, there to honor the old promise of checking in. The robot cannot go back until the question of “what do people need?” is answered. But the answer to that question depends on who you ask, and how. They’re going to need to ask it a lot.
Computer Club
Tuesday, June 14, 10:00AM
Various topics are discussed and open to all experience levels.
Senior Center Tech Help
Fridays, June 10, 9:00AM @Community Center
Knotty Knitters
Thursday at 9AM by the historic fireplace.
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Tech Help. Call 603-279-4303 for an appointment with Chris or Matthew. Don't struggle with your new cell phone, laptop or tablet alone. |
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Rainbow Tales Story Time
Wednesdays from 10-11AM
June 1, 8, 15, & 22
Join Miss Karen in the children's room for a story or two, crafts and a snack. Coffee for grown ups. This story time is geared for children 3 to 5. All ages are welcome. No sign up required.
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Tot Time Reading Circle
Fridays 10-11AM
June 3 & 10
(Not meeting June 17 & 24)
Join us in the children’s room for
stories, puppet friends and beautiful art work created by you. This is a fun, warm, friendly group of parents and children, come read and play. Ages 0 to 3, older children are welcome. Snacks served & coffee for grown ups. No sign up required.
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Library Anniversary Party
Summer Reading Kick Off
Saturday, June 25
- 10:30 have a musical adventure with Mr. Aaron as he sings and plays his guitar for you.
- 11:30 have a meet and greet with Stella the miniature horse! You may pet her, talk to her and ask lots of “horsey” questions.
While you’re here sign-up for summer reading. Ocean Tales Story Time starts on Wed. June 29 at 10:00. All young children are invited! Includes craft and snack.
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Summer Reading 2022
Catch the wave this summer with Ocean of Possibilities!
Children who participate in public library summer reading programs increase their reading skills, motivation, confidence, and enjoyment.
Join us this summer for stories about mermaids, pirates, sharks, sandcastles and whales. Many fun events and crafts. Lets make sand bottles, paint lighthouses, and learn about sea life. Sign-up for summer reading and get your reading log. Fill your reading log, return it to the children’s room and shop in the Seashell Shop.
Lots of raffles and lots of fun!
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Access The Great Courses and IndieFlix with Libby!
The Great Courses and IndieFlix are available using the Libby app, the same app for our eBook, eAudio and eMagazine collection. It can be downloaded for free at the Google Play or Apple stores or accessed via your browser. https://www.overdrive.com/apps/libby/ Once in the Libby App, look under “Extras” for our streaming services. Call us at 279-4303 if you need assistance.
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Home Delivery from Altrusa
The library partners with the Altrusa Club to provide Home Delivery service to home bound library patrons. Contact [email protected] to set up the service. Items are picked up and delivered every two weeks by the Altrusa Club.
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Museum Passes
Did you know you the library subscribes to a number of discounted and free passes to NH museums thanks to the Friends of the Library? Browse our list and call us at 603-279-4303 to reserve one in advance. http://www.meredithlibrary.org/museum-passes.html
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Sincerely,
Erin M. Apostolos
Library Director
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