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Send-off for Jeanne Snowdon
Friday, October 18 10:00 - 11:30 am
Please join us in saying farewell to our much-loved Youth Services Librarian, Jeanne Snowdon. We'll celebrate her awesome accomplishments at the Library and hear plans for her next chapter! Refreshments provided by the Friends of the Library.
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Cornerstone VNA Caregiver Cafe
Thursday, October 24 1:00 - 2:00 pm
Join Cornerstone VNA for this month's Caregiver Cafe to support Wolfeboro area family caregivers. If you are a family caregiver, please come for an afternoon of support, education, and conversation. No registration required.
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Young Frankenstein
Friday, October 25 at 1:00 pm
Hilarious Mel Brooks send-up of the classic horror story. The grandson of the infamous Dr. Frankenstein travels to his grandfather's castle and works on creating life. The stellar cast includes Gene Wilder, Marty Feldman, Madeline Kahn, Peter Boyle and Teri Garr. 1974; Rate PG; Black and White; 106 min. Refreshments will be served.
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COMMUNITY RESOURCE CONNECTION | |
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Meet with Community Action
Resource Coordinator, Angel Bean
Monday October 28 10am - noon
Do you need transportation for medical appointments, banking,
the post office or getting to the Library?
Do you need fuel assistance? Do you need help with food?
Is finding a dentist difficult? Do you have loved ones who need assistance?
Stop by the Library's O'Rourke Room to meet with Angel and get the right answers to your questions. No appointment necessary.
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2ND TUESDAY BOOK DISCUSSION | |
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Frankenstein
by Mary Shelley
Tuesday, November 12 at 1:00 pm
Mary Shelley's timeless gothic novel presents the epic battle between man and monster. In trying to create life, the young student Victor Frankenstein unleashes forces beyond his control, setting into motion a long and tragic chain of events that brings Victor to the very brink of madness. How he tries to destroy his creation, as it destroys everything Victor loves, is a powerful story of love, friendship, scientific hubris, and horror. Copies now available.
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Introduction to
Apple Procreate - Part 1
Karen Hardenbergh and Gordon Brooks, presenters
Tuesday, October 29 4:00 - 6:00 pm
for ages 12 and up
Procreate is a powerful, inexpensive program that runs on the Apple iPad. It allows you to create art that emulates pencil sketches, oil paintings, pastels, charcoal drawings, and more; suitable for a wide range of ages and skill levels. It requires a fairly recent iPad and an Apple Pencil. If you don’t have these tools, you’ll learn how you can acquire them at reduced cost. If you have them, bring them to class, and get started right away.
Advanced sign-up required. Register here. If you need help registering, please give us a call.
Apple Procreate - Part 2
Wednesday, November 13 4:00 - 6:00 pm
for ages 12 and up
Create a winter scene that can be used as a holiday card, wall hanging, apparel, etc. Requires Apple iPad and Apple pencil. Advanced sign-up required. Register here. If you need help registering, please give us a call.
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Cooking with Whole Grains
Choose a Class:
October 29, 2024 | 12:00 - 2:00 PM
October 30, 2024 | 5:00 - 7:30 PM
Come join UNH Extension Nutrition Connections for a fun cooking class and prepare a meal together. Learn more about cooking a delicious and healthy meal using whole grains. Did you know that the USDA MyPlate recommends that half your grains be whole grains?
If you need an accommodation to participate in this programming, please contact Joy Gagnon, joy.gagnon@unh.edu and 603-447-3834 prior to the event. Given ample time, we will make any reasonable effort to meet your needs, including language access services if requested, which will be provided free of charge. Sign up at L.I.F.E. Ministries Food Pantry or Register here. If you need help registering, please give us a call.
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Haunting Poems of
Edgar Allen Poe & Emily Dickinson
Jeffrey Zygmont, presenter
Tuesday, October 29 at 6:00 pm
Greet Halloween with the eerie poetry of two American masters, Edgar Allen Poe and Emily Dickinson. Jeffrey Zygmont, a poet, author, and student of literature will recite several spooky works and provide context and commentary. The program includes summaries of the featured poets' lives and works. This is Zygmont's third visit to the Library; his outstanding poetry programs have won rave reviews from local literature lovers.
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Make Us Your First Stop on Halloween!
Trick or Treat for Books & Candy
October 31 4:30 - 6:30 pm
We'll be giving away books and candy to kids from toddler through elementary school-age. We'll also have cider and donuts for the whole family!
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ONE-ON-ONE GENEALOGY HELP | |
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Lakes Region Genealogy
Interest Group
Genealogy Wednesdays
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Every week a volunteer from the Lakes Region Genealogy Interest Group will be on hand to offer one-on-one family research help in our Thayer Genealogy and Local History Room. For beginners to advanced. Please contact Beth at BethFangmeyer@gmail.com or call 603-252-2917 for more information and to set up an appointment.
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Tech Tuesdays with Mike
Tuesdays 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Make an appointment with Mike, our IT specialist, and get the help you need with your phone, laptop, other device, software, email, etc. He'll patiently work with you to solve your tech issues.
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Cribbage for Everyone
Mondays 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Come and join us for a couple of hours of fun. Whether you are just learning the game or are an experienced player... you are welcome. to show you how to play.
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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
Bingo
Mondays, 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Doors open at 9:00 am
Great Hall - Wolfeboro Town Hall
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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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