Vol. 3: No. 44 | November 24, 2021
Closed Thursday Nov. 25th & Friday Nov. 26th
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Highlights
Thursday, December 9, 2021
3:00pm - 4:30pm
Community Room, Rodgers Memorial Library
Whether you're new to Jane Austen or an avid Janeite, you'll have fun in this inclusive group for all who love Jane Austen.

Join us in celebrating the season - and Jane Austen's birthday! - with a British Christmas afternoon tea. We'll discuss our December title (see below) with tea, edible delights and themed place settings provided by Festiviteas LLC of Contoocook, NH.

This Month's SelectionJane Austen and the Twelve Days of Christmas, by Stephanie Barron 

Christmas Eve, 1814: Jane Austen has been invited to spend the holiday with family and friends at The Vyne, the gorgeous ancestral home of the wealthy and politically prominent Chute family. Jane, however, discovers holiday cheer is fleeting. One of the Yuletide revelers dies in a tragic accident, which Jane immediately views with suspicion. With clues scattered amidst cleverly crafted charades, dark secrets coming to light during parlor games, and old friendships returning to haunt the Christmas parties, whom can Jane trust to help her discover the truth and stop the killer from striking again?

Pick up your copy of Jane Austen and the Twelve Days of Christmas at the Circulation Desk. Questions? Please write to us at austenbookclub@rodgerslibrary.org
December's Evening Book Discussion:
FINDING FREEDOM by Erin French
Thursday December 2nd, 7pm
Goodreads Description: From Erin French, owner and chef of the critically acclaimed The Lost Kitchen, a TIME world dining destination, a life-affirming memoir about survival, renewal, and finding a community to lift her up.

Copies available at the Circulation Desk!
Virtual Bestselling Author Program:
David Baldacci discusses "Mercy"
Thursday, December 9th
FBI Agent Atlee Pine’s harrowing search for her long-lost sister Mercy reaches a boiling point in this breakneck thriller from #1 New York Times bestselling author David Baldacci. This program is presented in partnership with the Tewksbury, MA Public Library. Participants in this program will be entered to win a signed copy of the book. 
A Zoom link will be emailed to registrants once we receive it.
The deadline for the "Design Our Library Card" contest is November 30th!
Monthly Book Raffle: Enter to Win!
Last Girl Ghosted
by Lisa Unger, signed copy
through November 30th
This month, enter to win a signed copy of bestselling author Lisa Unger's new novel "Last Girl Ghosted." Secrets, obsession and vengeance converge in this riveting thriller about an online dating match turned deadly cat-and-mouse game. You can enter every time you visit the library.

How to enter:
  • Visit the library and submit a raffle ticket.
  • Email Adult Services Librarian Amy Friedman by clicking the button at left and request she enter your name. Please include your name and phone number. NOTE: You may only enter once by email.
Mittens, Gloves, and Hats Donation Drive
Bring new mittens, gloves, hats and scarves to the Reference Desk now through December.

Handmade and store bought items welcome. Donations will be given to local charitable organizations.

While you are here, admire the Mitten Tree, decorated with items made by our Friday Stitchers Group.
Events This Week: November 29 through December 3
Visit our website to see all upcoming events
Curious Kids: Hanukkah
The Last Kids on Earth by Max Brallier
Monday, November 29 @ 10am
Hanukkah-themed preschool sensory playtime. For ages 2.5-5. 

Registration required. A caregiver should accompany the child or children. Please indicate the number in your party (including infants). 

Due to the recent increase in Covid cases in Hudson, the library is requiring masks for all patrons ages 3+ while in the building. 
Adventurers Storytime: Hanukkah
Tuesday, November 30 @ 10am
Join Ms. Tanya for Hanukkah-themed stories, songs, games, and activities. For ages 3-5. 

Registration required. Caretaker participates with their child or children. Please indicate the number in your party.

Masks required for all patrons ages 3+ while in programs. 
Teen Smash Bros.
Tuesday, November 30 @ 2:30pm

Teens are invited to come to the library afterschool to hang out, eat snacks, and play video games. 
Pokémon Club
Tuesday, November 30 @ 6pm

Pokémon Club returns! Drop in to play the game, trade cards, hang out, and draw fan art.

Due to COVID we are only allowed to have 20 kids at a time attend this program. 

Note: This program is only for children ages 6+. 
Movers & Shakers
Wednesday, December 1 @ 10am
Toddler Storytime for kids that don't sit still for long. Songs, stories, games, and activities for ages 1-3. 
 
Limited space. Registration is required. Caretaker participates with child or children. Please indicate how many will attend.

Masks required for all patrons ages 3+ while in programs. 
Movers & Shakers
Wednesday, December 1 @ 10:30am
Toddler Storytime for kids that don't sit still for long. Songs, stories, games, and activities for ages 1-3. 
 
Limited space. Registration is required. Caretaker participates with child or children. Please indicate how many will attend.

Masks required for all patrons ages 3+ while in programs
Spice Club: Mulled Beverage Tasting,
Wednesdsay, December 1st @ 11:30am
Join us for a Mulled Beverages tasting and “Spice Chat” with guest speaker Nicole Gagliardi, owner of The Spice and Tea Exchange in Portsmouth. Following Nicole's presentation, you are invited to share your mulled beverages recipes and experiences. Seasonal sweets will be served.
Teen Anime Club
Wendesday, December 1 @ 2:30pm
Teens are invited to come watch anime, discuss manga, and eat ramen at the library. 
Holiday Dance Party
Thursday, December 2 @ 10am
Bring your kids to the library for some dancing, music, and instruments!
Geopolitics on Zoom
Thursday, December 2 @ 1pm
Are you interested in current affairs? Would you like to engage in thought provoking discussions about national and international news events? The Geopolitics Class focuses on current world geopolitical events using information from multiple U.S. and world internet sources. Summaries of the source materials are presented on PowerPoint for class discussion.
Homeschool STEAM: Peppermint Challenges
Thursday, December 2 @ 2:30pm
STEAM = Science Technology Engineering Art Math

Homeschooling families are invited to join Ms. Tanya for an interactive STEAM activity each week. 

Activities are geared toward ages 6-12. Older children welcome. Younger children may attend with an attentive caregiver over age 16. 

Registration is required. Please indicate the number of people in your party on the registration form (including infants). 

Masks required for all patrons ages 3+ while in programs. 
Full STEAM: Peppermint Challenges
Thursday, December 2 @ 5:30pm
Join Ms. Tanya for an interactive STEAM activity each week. 

STEAM = Science Technology Engineering Art Math
For children in grades K-5. 

Activities are geared toward ages 6-12. Older children welcome. Younger children may attend with an attentive caregiver over age 16. 

Registration is required. Please indicate the number of people in your party on the registration form (including infants).
Masks required for all patrons ages 3+ while in programs. 
 
Evening Book Discussion FINDING FREEDOM by Erin French
Thursday, December 2 @ 7pm
Join us in the library's Community Room to discuss FINDING FREEDOM by Erin French! Books now available at the library's Circulation Desk.
Stitchers Group
Friday, December 3 @ 9:30am
Bring a stiching project, Share ideas, Learn new skills. Register to reserve a space. Space is limited. Walkins welcome if space is available. Registration required.
Songs & Snuggles
Friday, December 3 @ 10am
For babies and their caregivers. Enjoy time together with other caregivers and their babies as we learn, play, and develop language and motor skills. For prewalkers and babies not yet steady on their feet. 

Registration required. Please let us know how many people are in your party, including your baby. 

Masks required for all patrons ages 3+ while in programs. 
Tween Candy Car BINGO
Friday, December 3 @ 3:30pm
Play BINGO. Win candy bars. 
Students entering grades 4-8 are invited to come to the library to play BINGO! 
Normal Library Hours
Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 
9am - 5pm
Tuesday, Thursday: 9am - 9pm
Saturday: 9am - 1pm
Sunday: CLOSED