What's Happening at the Library

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

What's Happening at Your Library

BURIED NEW HAMPSHIRE

"Historical Graves of

New Hampshire's Famous, Infamous,

the Odd & the Unusual"

Thursday, November 21 at 10:30 am

The Lakes Region Genealogy Interest Group invites the public to attend a presentation by Rick Davidson and Bill Thompson on “Buried New Hampshire." The program is designed for anyone interested in New Hampshire, its people, and its history.

New Hampshire’s burial grounds vary from urban park-like cemeteries to lonely markers hidden deep in the woods. The tombstones they contain tell fascinating stories of the past including those of heroic deeds and great tragedies.

Rick Davidson and Bill Thompson have a long history of roaming New Hampshire together fly-fishing, exploring, and photographing its historic and natural beauty. This led to years researching legends, following clues, and photographing Granite State cemeteries. Celebrities, murderers, victims, heroes, and famous historical personages can be found in New Hampshire's final resting places. Rick and Bill will share many intriguing photographs and stories in this presentation.

HOLIDAY CRAFT WORKSHOP

Create Your Own Holiday Cards

Friday, November 22 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Join Kimberly, one of our favorite local artists, for a fun and creative afternoon. Everything you need to make several unique greeting cards will be provided. Feel free to bring your own materials as well. Leave with several unique holiday cards. Free and open to all but space is limited. Register here.

2ND TUESDAY BOOK DISCUSSION

James

by Percival Everett

Tuesday, December 10 at 1:00 pm

Everett's novel imagines Mark Twain's classic from the perspective of Jim, the escaped enslaved man whom Huckleberry Finn befriends. Winner of the prestigious Kirkus Prize for Fiction. Also a finalist for the National Book Award and the Booker Prize. Copies are now available.

FRIENDS HOLIDAY BOOK GIVE-AWAY

Christmas in Wolfeboro Parade

Saturday, November 30 at 3:00 pm

Bundle up the kids and grand kids for this awsesome annual family event. As always, members of the Friends of the Library will be marching in the parade handing out new books to the children in attendance.

HOW TO HOOPLA

Using Hoopla to Watch Movies & TV

& Other Ways to Cut Cable Costs

Monday, December 2 at 6:00 pm

Join our IT Specialist Mike Babylon for a discussion of various ways to get the most out of your smart TV. You'll learn how to use Hoopla, the free downloadable app that offers TV shows, movies, and more. Mike will also demonstrate Amazon's Fire Stick and show how it can turn your dumb TV into a smart one. Other cost-cutting measures too.

HOLIDAY BOOKSALE

Friends of the Library

Annual Holiday Book Sale

Saturday, December 7 10:00 am to 2:00 pm

For a reader, there's no better present than a book. Don't miss this great opportunity to buy new and gently used books for Christmas gift-giving at super prices. Stretch your gift-buying budget, thrill the readers on your shopping list, and help the Library at the same time.

SCI-FI & FANTASY BOOK CLUB

The Left Hand of Darkness

by Ursula K. Le Guin

Tuesday, January 7 at 6:00 pm

We're launching our new Sci-Fi & Fantasy Book Club with Ursula Le Guin's timeless classic. Embracing the aspects of psychology, society, and human emotion on an alien world, The Left Hand of Darkness stands as a landmark achievement in the annals of intellectual science fiction. Register here.

Going forward, the group will meet every other month on the first Tuesday. London Summers will be the facilitator.

WINTER STORYTIME SESSION

Tuesdays

November 19 - December 17

Toddler Time

Tuesdays at 10:30 am

Preschool Story Hour

Tuesdays at 1:00 pm

ONE-ON-ONE GENEALOGY HELP

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.

NEED TECH HELP?

Tech Tuesdays with Mike

Tuesdays 10:00 am - 4:00 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.

DROP-IN CRIBBAGE

Cribbage for Everyone

Mondays at 1:00 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 join in.

MAH JONGG MEET-UP

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.

FRIDAY SCRABBLE

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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