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Friends of the Wolfeboro Public Library
Annual Meeting
Monday, June 16 at 6:30 pm
Bradley Room
Join the Friends for their annual meeting reviewing the past year's accomplishments. Youth Services Librarian Jennifer MacLeod will give a brief presentation on this year's Summer Reading Program and on the Library's new online language learning program, Mango Languages. Refreshments will be served.
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Black Bear Happenings
in New Hampshire
with Wildlife Steward
Don Allen
Wednesday, June 18 at 6:00 pm
Join Don Allen, wildlife steward from NH Fish & Game and learn about our local black bear population. Topics will include the natural history of the black bear, how interactions between black bears and humans have changed over the years, efforts to conserve the species, and how we can manage human/bear interactions to minimize harm to people and bears alike.
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Summer Reading Program
Monday, June 23 - Friday, August 8
The summer reading theme this year is "Color Our World" and it's all about creativity and art! Join one of our reading challenges for kids and teens. Track your reading to earn a free book and raffle tickets for some fantastic prize drawings! Sign-ups begin June 23 but you can register anytime during the program. We will offer three levels for the reading program this year:
- Family Readers: Kids reading with help or being read to earn 1 ticket for every hour read.
- Independent Readers: Kids up through Grade 6 reading on their own earn 1 ticket for every 2 hours read.
- Teens: Those entering grades 7 through 12 in Fall 2025 earn 1 ticket for every 3 hours read.
Prizes have been donated by: Altitude Trampoline Park, Clark’s Bears, Chuckster’s, Cowabunga’s, Funspot, Gunstock, Lost River, Pirate’s Cove Adventure Golf, Santa’s Village, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Story Land, Water Country, York’s Wild Kingdom, and community members. Prizes drawn throughout the program. Drawing dates are listed on each prize ticket box.
The Summer Reading Program is sponsored by the Friends of the Wolfeboro Public Library. We absolutely could not offer this without their support.
Free Summer Reading Gift bags while supplies last!
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Summer Reading Program Registration
and
Tiny Art Project
Monday, June 23 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Sign up for summer reading and while you're here, if you wish you can create a tiny piece of art for our ongoing tiny art show! We will display your tiny art at the library through mid-August, then you may come and collect your piece of art to keep! No worries if you can't sign up today. You can register for the Summer Reading Program anytime during the program which runs through August 8.
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Showtime Steve Variety Show
Tuesday, June 24 at 1:00 pm
Our Summer Reading Kickoff event is a performance from the one and only Steve Corning. One of New England's most in-demand variety acts, Steve wows audiences with his juggling skills and unique, world-record stunts. His skills will amaze and entertain you and his humor will delight you. Steve will invite a few daring audience members to participate in the show, so come ready to cheer and clap and maybe even participate in this exciting show for all ages. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Wolfeboro Public Library. Please visit our website for a complete listing of summer programs and events.
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Summer Session for Toddlers
July 1 - August 12
Tuesdays 10:30 am
Join us for for stories, songs, and movement.
This early literacy program is designed for 0-3 year old children, but siblings are always welcome as are slightly older children at their caregiver's discretion. We can't wait to sing and read with you!
Summer Session for Ages 3 - 8
June 26th - August 14th
Thursdays 10:30 am
Join us for stories, songs and crafts! Each week will feature a different theme and some wonderful books! This program is best for ages 3-8.
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Gattaca
Tuesday, June 17 at 5:30 pm
Ethan Hawke, Uma Thurman, Alan Arkin and Jude Law star in this engrossing 1997 sci-fi thriller about an all-too-human man who dares to defy a system obsessed with genetic perfection. PG-13 - 106 Min. Register here.
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Jaws
Friday, June 20 at 2:30 pm
Join us for the 50th anniversary of this movie classic. Directed by Academy Award® winner Steven Spielberg, Jaws set the standard for edge-of-your-seat suspense quickly becoming a cultural phenomenon and forever changing the movie industry. Featuring an unforgettable score by John Williams that evokes pure terror, Jaws remains one of the most influential and gripping adventures in motion picture history. Rated PG. 2 hours. Refreshments.
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Chair Yoga For Seniors
Jessica Harriman, Certified Yoga Instructor
Select Summer Fridays at 1:00 - 1:45 pm
June 20
July 11, 18, 25
August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Chair yoga offers a gentle and accessible way to improve flexibility, strength, and balance without putting undue strain on joints. Chair yoga can also help with pain management, stress reduction, and overall wellbeing.
Each classes is a stand-alone event. Separate registration for each class is required. We have expanded the class to accommodate 25 participants. Register today for the few remaining spots open for June 20. Registration will open on the 1st of July for July classes. Register on our website or give us a call at 603-569-2428.
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Granite VNA
Walk-In Wednesday
Wednesday, June 25 at 10:00 am
Granite VNA Social Worker/Notary
will be on site to:
• Connect with you to discuss your end-of-life wishes
• Review your Advance Directives to make sure it reflects your decisions regarding future medical care
• Assist with filling out your Durable Power of Attorney for Healthcare and/or Living Will. No registration necessary.
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Cornerstone VNA Caregiver Cafe
Thursday, June 26 at 1:00 pm
Join Cornerstone VNA for their monthly Caregiver Café to support family caregivers from Wolfeboro and the Lakes Region. Come for a morning of support, education and conversation. No registration required. 4th Thursday of every month.
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Friends of the Wolfeboro Library
Annual Book Sale
Saturday, June 28
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Check out the Friends super selection of nearly new and gently used books, both fiction and non-fiction, for adults and children at great prices. And new this year, starting at 1 pm, all books will be just $1 a bag!
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The Kaiju Preservation Society
by John Scalzi
Tuesday, July 1 at 6:00 pm
When COVID-19 sweeps through New York City, Jamie Gray is stuck as a dead-end driver for food delivery apps. That is, until Jamie makes a delivery to an old acquaintance, Tom, who works at what he calls ‘an animal rights organization.’ Tom’s team needs a last-minute grunt to handle things on their next field visit. Jamie, eager to do anything, immediately signs on. What Tom doesn't tell Jamie is that the animals his team cares for are not here on Earth. Not our Earth, at least. Register here.
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Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers
by Jessie Sutanto
Wednesday, July 2 at 1:00 pm
A lonely shopkeeper takes it upon herself to solve a murder in the most peculiar way in this captivating mystery by the bestselling author of Dial A for Aunties.
A USA Today bestseller, Edgar Award Winner for Best Original Paperback,
Audie Award Winner for Mystery, and Libby Award Winner for Best Mystery.
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Tom Lake
by Ann Patchett
and
Our Town
by Thornton Wilder
Tuesday, July 11 at 1:00 pm
Tom Lake is a meditation on youthful love, married love, and the lives parents have led before their children were born. Both hopeful and elegiac, it explores what it means to be happy even when the world is falling apart. Patchett was inspired by Thornton Wilder's classic play, Our Town. Both the novel and the play focus on the importance of being present for the small moments and the here and now in life, which makes for a great discussion topic for our book group.
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Tech Tuesdays
Tuesdays 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Mike, our IT Administrator will be available to help you solve your tech-related problems. Bring in your phone, tablet or other device. Please call in advance for an appointment.
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Cribbage for Everyone
Mondays at 1:00 pm
Come and join others for a couple of hours of fun. Whether you are just learning the game or are an experienced player, you are welcome to join in.
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Weekly Mah Jongg
Thursdays at 1:00 pm
Drop in for some fun and friendly competition, as you improve your game and meet new people.
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Weekly Drop-in Scrabble
Fridays 10:30 am - noon
Looking for a little entertainment and a brain workout? Drop in our Bradley Room on Fridays to meet others for some fun rounds of this timeless board game.
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Coffee & Conversation
Tuesdays & Thursdays 10:00 am - Noon
Community Center - 32 Lehner Street
July Senior Lunch
"Christmas in July"
Monday, July 14 at noon
Call 569-5639 to sign-up
Great Hall at Town Hall
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Late opening at 1:00 pm on June 17 (staff training)
Closed June 19 for Juneteenth Holiday
REGULAR LIBRARY HOURS
Monday – Wednesday 9:30 am to 7 pm
Thursday & Friday 9:30 am to 5 pm
Saturday 9:30 am to 3 pm
Closed Sunday
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