Vol. 5: No. 15 | June 9, 2023

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Summer Reading is Coming!!

What's Happening This Month?

Our storywalk is up! Get some exercise and be entertained by checking out "All of Us" by Kathryn Erskine and Alexandra Boiger.

The storywalk is part of our Summer Library Hop. Go here to learn more about the hop and how to earn prizes from visiting other libraries.

If you register for a program and are unable to attend, please let us know by emailing askus@rodgerslibrary.org or calling 603-886-6030.

Keeping accurate registration helps us allocate resources and lets us know when there is an opening for those on a waitlist.

Thank you!

Story Safari at Benson's

Tuesday, June 13th @ 10:00am

and

Thursday, June 15th @ 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.

Cookbook Club: Celebrity edition

Tuesday, June 13th @ 11:30am

Love to cook and bake? Join us as we sample and discuss recipes from popular cookbooks and food themes! Prepare a recipe from this month's topic, then engage with others about your recipe adventures. And of course, lots of food tastings included!

June's focus will be celebrity cookbooks! Prepare and share a recipe from either "Trejo's Tacos" by Danny Trejo or "Mixtape Potluck" by Questlove, (best know as the bandleader for The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon).

Books are now available at the library!

Introduction to Embroidery

Tuesday, June 13th @ 6:00pm

Learn how to embroider by adding some prettiness to a t-shirt!

All materials - needles, embroidery floss, pattern - are included, except for the t-shirt. Please provide a white or light-colored t-shirt.

Registration required. Registration is very limited, so sign up early!

NOTE: This is a repeat of the skills learned in the May session fo Introduction to Embroidery.

Destination Lithuanian America

Tuesday, June 13th @ 6:30pm

Please join Augustinas Žemaitis and his wife, Aistė Žemaitienė, as they explore America looking for locations where native Lithuanians came and made their new homes. To date, they have visited approximately 800 Lithuanian-American churches, cemeteries, monuments, clubs in 30 states, and they will share the most interesting pictures and stories during this program .We are absolutely thrilled to be a part of their 2023 New England tour.

Starting Genealogy

Wednesday, June 14th @ 2:00pm

Are you interested in genealogy and are not sure where to begin? Our Reference Librarian, Mark, did some basic research on his grandfather and will share his experience and tips.

Dino the Therapy Dog

Wednesday, June 14th @ 3:00pm

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

True Crime Podcast Club: Bear Brook Season 2

Wednesday, June 14th @ 7pm

This month we’ll be discussing all eight episodes of "Bear Brook: Season Two.” Listen to all episodes for free on Spotify, Stitcher, or Apple Podcasts.

Don't know how podcast club works? It's exactly like a book club but instead of reading a book prior to the meeting you listen to a podcast!

Drop-in Stitchers

Friday, June 16th @ 9:15am

This is the place to be on Friday morning. If you love to craft, whether it be quilting, knitting, crocheting, rug making or plastic canvas, you will LOVE this group! Welcome to old friends and new. If you're starting a new skill or brushing up on an old one or even if you just like to sit and chat while pretending to work, this is a judgment-free zone.

Welcome Summer Party

Friday, June 16th @ 5:00pm

Celebrate the start of summer with Rodgers Library!

All together now! Join Steve Blunt for a concert and campfire songs. The Hudson Fire Department will provide a campfire so you can eat s'mores courtesy of the Friends of the Library. Sign up for our Summer Reading Challenge so you can earn prizes.

Concert begins at 6. Bring blankets and chairs.