Banned Books Week Contest!

Banned Books Week (September 18 - 24, 2022) is an annual event celebrating the freedom to read. 

The Rodgers Library is celebrating Banned Books Week during the entire month of September by launching our own "Guess the Banned Book" contest! 

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Teti Library is located within the Institute of Art and Design at New England College in Manchester and has numerous circulating visual art book collections.  GMILCS patrons (that's you!) can check out books or request to have them shipped to our library.

The Open to the Public Event coincides with the week-long Manchester Citywide Arts Festival.

Mystery Lovers Book Club

Monday, September 19th @ 1:00pm

You know you love it. Murder, mayhem, mystery and maybe snacks! 

This month's book: A Study in Scarlet, by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.

A Study in Scarlet was Conan Doyle's introduction of arguably the most famous fictional detective in English literature Sherlock Holmes and his loyal companion Dr. John Watson. Read how Sherlock got his start!

American Red Cross Blood Drive

Monday, September 19th @ 2:00pm

If you are an eligible type O, B-, or A- donor, please consider making a Power Red donation. Red blood cells are the most commonly transfused blood component. 

Call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org and enter "RODGERS" to schedule an appointment

Teen Anime Club

Monday, September 19th @ 2:30pm

Teens are invited to come watch anime, discuss manga, and eat ramen at the library. Every teen who attends will receive an anime vinyl sticker. 

Adventurers Storytime: Octopus

Monday, September 20th @ 10:00am

Join Ms. Tanya for stories, songs, games, and activities. For ages 3-5. 

Today we will read books about homes. Then we will create homes using wooden blocks.  

Caretaker participates with their child or children. Siblings welcome.

Registration required. Please indicate the number in your party when you register including adults and infants.

Movers & Shakers

Wednesday, September 21st @ 10:00am

Toddler Storytime for kids that don't sit still for long. Songs, stories, games, and activities for ages 1-3. 

Registration is required. Please indicate how many will attend including adults, infants, and siblings. 

Caretaker participates with child or children. 

True Crime Podcast Club

Wednesday, September 21st @ 7:00pm

Join us for a true crime podcast discussion club! We’ll discuss a podcast, share our favorites, and get recommendations. This month we’ll be discussing all six episodes of NBC's "The Thing About Pam.” Listen to all episodes for free on Spotify, Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, or Google Podcasts. 

Curious Kids

Thursday, September 22nd @ 10:00am

Explore learning centers with your preschooler. Sensory bin, art, and engineering for ages 2 to 6.

Registration appreciated, but not required. Siblings welcome.

Caregiver participates with child. 

Teen Scene: Polymer Clay and Pizza

Thursday, September 22nd @ 2:30pm

Teens ages 13+ are invited to come to the library after school to make their own polymer clay creations and eat pizza. 

Registration required. 

Beginning Poker

Thursday, September 22nd @ 6:00pm

You’ve seen it played in movies and by celebrities! Come learn the basics of the game and play a bit. We’ll go over how hands work, bluffing, and betting as well as Texas Hold’em, one of the most popular versions of the game. Registration required. 

Fab Lab: Art Night

Thursday, September 22nd @ 6:00pm

Kids in grades K-5 are invited to create an art project. 

Stitchers Group

Friday, September 23rd @ 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.

Songs & Snuggles

Friday, September 23rd @ 10:00am

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. 

Tween Scene: Polymer Clay and Pizza

Friday, September 23rd @ 3:30pm

Tweens in grades 4-8 are invited to come to the library to make their own polymer clay creations. 

Dungeons & Dragons & Donuts

Saturday, September 24th @ 9:30am

Are you looking for people to play Dungeons & Dragons with? Are you new to the game or have you been playing for decades? Are you hoping to learn how to become a Dungeon Master?

We hope to use this gathering to connect people who want to play D&D on a regular basis.

If you can't attend, but are interested in playing D&D, please contact the library (603-886-6030 or askus@rodgerslibrary.org).