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Wadleigh Memorial Library Events
November 2024
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Scroll down for Children's and Teen Events!
View these events and more on our events calendar.
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The library will be closed
Monday, November 11 for Veteran's Day
Thurs. & Fri., November 28 & 29 for Thanksgiving
We will close early, at 5 pm, on Wednesday, November 27
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Yoga with Kim
Gentle Yoga
Thursday, November 14
Register
Chair Yoga
Thursday, November 21
Register
Yoga classes will take place upstairs in the Keyes Meeting Room from 6:00 - 7:00 PM. Registration required.
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Author Melody Zahn Russell
Wednesday, November 6
6:00 - 7:00 PM | Keyes Meeting Room
Please join us to welcome Melody Zahn Russell as she discusses Noni and Me, the book she wrote as a tribute to her mother.
“The story is about my mother's last three years of life when she had memory loss and I decided to be her caregiver. My mother was Anne Zahn, born Sebastianna Theresa Mannino. She lived her whole 88 years in Milford and loved the town dearly! She also loved the Library and worked there from age 65-85 in the children's room. This is a tribute to her, to Milford, to the library and an encouragement to be a caretaker! Life is so short. and love so deep.”
Let us know you're coming!
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Artist Reception for Creative Ventures Gallery Critique Group
Thursday, November 7
6:00 - 7:00 PM | Milford Room
Welcome the artists from Creative Ventures Gallery Critique Group with an evening of conversation and light refreshments and coffee generously provided by Starbucks of Milford. Many of the exhibiting artists will be available to speak on the pieces and their inspiration and process.
Located on Nashua Street in Milford, Creative Ventures Gallery, has provided working space and visibility for professional local artists since 2015. They combine studio, gallery, and classroom space all under one roof. The local area artists exhibiting their work at the Wadleigh Library this month come together monthly at Creative Ventures to share feedback and support. Pieces included are rendered in a variety of styles and mediums.
Click here to reserve your spot!
Can't make it to the reception?
The artwork will be displayed around the Library throughout the month of November. Drop in to see the pieces yourself on a self-guided tour.
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Protect Yourself from Scams
Tuesday, November 12
5:30 PM | Milford Room
Detective Wales from the MPD will inform you on types of scams and how to prevent being a victim.
Click here to reserve your spot!
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Cheat Batik Workshop
Wednesday November 13
5:30-7:30 pm | Keyes Meeting Room
Local artist Jessica Bouchard will lead you through creating a batik pattern on fabric with a "cheat" technique! All materials provided.
Registration Required.
Click here to reserve your spot!
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Crafting & Coffee
Mondays* | 9:30 - 11:30 AM | Milford Room
Join fellow crafters for a morning of crochet and knitting. There is no instruction for this event, but all levels of experience are welcome!
*Crafting & Coffee will meet on Tuesday, November 12 instead of on Veteran's Day.
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Movie Mondays
Mondays | 2:00 - 4:00 PM | Milford Room
November 4th: The Nana Project (Not Rated)
November 11th: Library Closed for Veteran's Day
November 18th: Deadpool & Wolverine (R)
November 25th: Twisters (PG-13)
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All book groups will take place in the Milford Room. Newcomers always welcome!
Copies are available at the Circulation Desk for pickup on a first come, first served basis.
If you are interested in attending any book clubs via Zoom, please send a message to refdesk@wadleighlibrary.org.
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Reading About Racism
1st Tuesday each month
6:30 - 7:15 PM
November 5
The Book of Lost Friends
by Lisa Wingate
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Cookbook Club
2nd Wednesday each month
10:00 - 11:00 AM
November 13
Taste of Home
Bring a dish to share with others and let us know what recipe you used. Sample everyone's dishes at the meeting.
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Morning Book Group
2nd Thursday each month
10:00 - 11:15 AM
November 14
This Other Eden
by Paul Harding
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History Book Club
3rd Wednesday each month
6:00 - 7:15 PM
November 20
The Pioneers
by David McCullough
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Evening Book Group
4th Tuesday each month
7:00 - 8:00 PM
November 26
The Reunion
by Dan Walsh
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Adult Bookbox
Cozy up with QUILTS, the theme of this month's BookBox. Quilts can warm our bodies and our hearts because of the stories intricate designs they can tell. In this box you may find supplies to start your own sewing projects, a beginner’s quilt design craft, and special treats best enjoyed under a quilt of your own.
Click here to request!
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Teen Bookbox (Grades 6-12)
This month's theme is BOOK LOVER'S MONTH. Inside you'll find a library-themed notebook, a book-fidget, a snack and of course, two hand-selected books!
Click here to request!
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Bookbox Jr. (Grades 2-5)
This month's theme is 3-D PRINTING. Inside you'll find some 3-D printed items, a snack, and of course, hand-selected books!
Click here to request!
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A big thank you to Aegis Container of Milford for donating boxes towards the BookBox program. Their generous donation allows us to say with pride that our BookBoxes are made in Milford. Plus, when our dollars go further we're able to reach even more members in the community.
Thank you Aegis for supporting the Library!
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These events are for children up to grade 5 unless otherwise noted. | |
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PAWS to Read
Saturday, November 9 at 10:30 am
Children's Room
Join us in the Children's Room to practice reading to a special therapy dog.
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Thanksgiving Bingo
Thursday, November 14 from 4 - 5 pm
Children's Room
Children grades K-5 can join the Children's Librarians for a fun hour of BINGO where the prizes are books!
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Lego Afternoon
Tuesday, November 19 from 2 - 5 pm
Children's Room
Drop by the Children’s Room make a fun LEGO creation!
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Pokemon Club
Wednesday, November 20 @ 4 pm
Grades 1-5. Come make a Pokemon craft, play games, trade cards, and talk about all things Pokemon!
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Craft Saturday
Saturday, November 23 from 9 am - 12:30 pm
Children's Room
Join us in the Children's Room for some creative fun.
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Graphic Novel Club
Wednesday, November 13
@ 4 pm
Grades 2-5. We will talk about and read our favorite graphic novels, draw, play games, and meet new friends!
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Grades 2 & 3 Book Club
Thursday, November 21
@ 4 pm
Socialize, have fun, and enjoy some wonderful books (of course!).
Read the selected book before our meeting and join us for a discussion, related activities, and to enjoy a snack. Newcomers welcome, extra copies of the book are available in the Children's Room. Today we will be discussing Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol.
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Grades 4 & 5 Book Club
Thursday, November 21
@ 4 pm
Book Clubs are a great place to make new friends while engaging in activities that are geared toward establishing a love of reading. Come talk about books, play a game or make a fun project while enjoying a snack.
Today we will be discussing Greenglass House by Kate Milford and playing a fun trivia game.
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Family Storytime
Mondays at 10 am & 1:30 pm
Play games, sing songs, dance, and of course, listen to some great stories!
(Toddlers / Preschool)
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Baby Lapsit
Wednesdays at 9 am
Babies and caregivers will enjoy lively songs, rhymes, bounces, and books all while developing baby's language and motor skills. Stay to play and chat after the program. Siblings welcome.
(Birth - 2 years)
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Little Explorers
Thursdays at 10 am
Use your imagination and senses to explore the world around you. We plan to be outside playing in our OWL space as weather permits so you may want to bring water.
(Toddlers / Preschool)
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These events are for pre-teens and teens entering grades 6-12. | |
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Interactive Movie: Labyrinth
Tuesday, November 5 | 2:00 - 4:00 PM
Milford Room
Enjoy your favorite movie in a whole new way! We'll be watching Labyrinth (1986, rated PG).
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Teen Writing Group
2nd Tuesday each month
November 12 | 3:00 - 4:00 PM
Conference Room
Bring a notebook and pen (or laptop, if you prefer) and join us to do some writing prompts and learn about the craft of writing, then share. Sharing your writing is totally optional!
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Teen Gaming
2nd Thursday each month
November 14 | 3:00 - 4:00 PM
Keyes Meeting Room
Stop by the library and play some games! We will have a bunch of board games and video games to choose from. Feel free to bring your own Nintendo Switch so more can play. Bring a friend! No registration required.
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No-Stress Teen Book Club
Tuesday, November 26 | 3:00 - 4:00 PM
Conference Room
Read any book in this month's genre - including graphic novels and audiobooks! At the meeting, share what you liked (or didn't like) about the book you read while enjoying snacks and bookish crafts. Feel free to read more than one book!
November's theme is FANTASY.
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Wadleigh Library Trustees
Next Meeting
Tuesday, November 19th
6:00 p.m. | Milford Room
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Friends of the Library
Next Meeting
Wednesday, November 13
7:00 p.m. | Zoom
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Food Drive for SHARE
Please consider donating non-perishable foods for SHARE. A bin is located in our front lobby for donations. Thank you for donating and supporting our community!
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Support the Wadleigh Library!
When you donate to the Wadleigh Memorial Library Development Fund you directly support WML's mission by ensuring our public library has the resources necessary to serve the community. Your donation may be used to fund programs like the all-ages Summer Reading Program, or may be used to improve the building. If you have specific wishes for your gift, contact the Library Director: director@wadeighlibrary.org.
The Wadleigh Library Development Fund is an IRS 501(c)(3) charitable organization chartered to increase and improve the educational, inspirational, cultural and recreational opportunities of present and future residents of the Town of Milford, New Hampshire through the continued growth and development of the resources, services and facilities of the William Y. Wadleigh Memorial Library.
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