September 15, 2024

What's Happening at Your Library

TRAVELING STEM LAB

UNH STEM MoBILE

Monday, Sept. 16 @ 4:00 - 5:30 pm

For elementary, middle,

and homeschool students


UNH STEM-MoBILE (STEM Mobile Biofabrication Integrated Lab Experience) is a traveling lab that introduces the cutting-edge field of biofabrication to communities across New Hampshire. The STEM-MoBILE team will provide a short tour of the STEM-MoBILE, a hands-on activity/experiment, and time for the participants to explore the STEM-MoBILE itself and interact with the lab equipment onboard. Don't miss this hands-on, fun, and engaging learning opportunities! Register Here.

ART INSTRUCTION FOR KIDS

Art Class for Ages 7 and above

Wednesday, September 18 at 4:00 pm


Join us for Art Class! Each month we will create a new project based on an artist, art style, or theme. Try watercolors, oil pastels, chalk, collage, and more. Register here.

TEMPORARY TATTOOS FOR TWEENS AND TEENS

Henna Tattoos

Saturday, September 21 @ 1:00 pm

 

Learn to create your own henna tattoos!

Jenny from Heavenly Reiki & Henna teaches how to mix your own paste and understand how the henna works to create beautiful and fun temporary designs! Each person will have their own henna cone to work with at the workshop to begin creating that day! Easy instructions and lots of fun designs to work with! Limited to 12 participants.  Click Here to Register.



GET YOUR SHOT

Granite VNA

Public Flu Clinic

Tuesday, September 24 Noon - 2pm


This year, Granite VNA is offering the standard quadrivalent influenza vaccine. Immunizations are offered at no charge with an ID card from Medicare B, Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, Harvard Pilgrim, Tufts, or Anthem. $30 (cash or check) for all others. Published rate is $50. Ages 3 and older. For more information, please visit www.granitevna.org or call (603) 224-4093, ext. 85664.

CUTTING THE CORD

Is it Time for You to Ditch Cable?

with Bob Levin

Tuesday, September 24 at 6:00 pm


Are you ready to explore alternatives to cable TV?

Bob will cover lots of ground to help you decide what might work for you. Will it save you money? What exactly is involved? Ways of receiving various channels, the pros and cons of each method and more.

GRANITE VNA ASSISTANCE

Walk-In Wednesday

Wednesday, Sept. 25 10 - noon


A Granite Visiting Nurses Association Social Worker/Notary Public will be available 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/Living Will
  • Provide information about resources and services that may benefit you or a family member

This program is offered at no charge. For more information, call (603) 224-4093, ext. 85815 or visit www.granitevna.org/calendar


COMMUNITY DISCUSSION

James Foley: A Man of Moral Courage

Wednesday, September 25 6:00 - 7:30pm


September 4 was the 10th anniversary of the founding of the James W. Foley Legacy Foundation, named in memory of American journalist, Jim Foley, who was kidnapped, held hostage for nearly two years and murdered in 2014. The Foundation will host a community discussion focusing on Jim’s life and work. In advance of this meeting, you are encouraged to learn more by viewing the HBO documentary Jim: the James Foley Story, available on most streaming platforms, and in the 2024 book, American Mother by Column McCann and Diane Foley. The documentary and the book are also available for checkout from the Library.

CAREGIVER CAFE


Cornerstone VNA Caregiver Cafe

Thurs. Sept. 26 @ 1:00- 2:00 pm


Join Cornerstone VNA as they introduce their newest 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.



2ND TUESDAY BOOK DISCUSSION

Never Let Me Go

by Kazuo Ishiguro

Tuesday, October 8 @ 1:00 pm


From the acclaimed, bestselling author of The Remains of the Day and Nobel Prize-winner in literature, comes “a Gothic tour de force" (The New York Times) with an extraordinary twist—a moving, suspenseful, beautifully atmospheric modern classic.

One of The New York Times’s 100 Best Books of the 21st Century.

INTRODUCTION TO MAH JONGG


Mah Jongg for Beginners

Four Wednesday Classes

October 9, 16, 30 & November 6

1:00 - 3:00 pm

  • In this 4-part series, instructor Mindy Brown will teach you to:
  • Use the National Mah Jongg League Rules
  • Identify the tiles
  • Set up a game and deal
  • Practice play
  • Look at various apps to help your game
  • Review Mah Jongg terms and rules
  • Learn defensive play and winning strategies

Advanced registration is required. Register online just once for all four classes. Classes are free, however, all registrants will need to bring a copy of the NMJL 2024 card. Each student is responsible for purchasing their own. The cost of the card is $14 for regular size and $15 for large print. They are available at nationalmahjonggleague.org. Register here.

NEED TECH HELP?

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.

DROP-IN CRIBBAGE

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.

FALL STORYTIME

Story Time for Toddlers and Preschoolers

Toddler Tuesdays @ 10:30 am

Preschool Wednesdays @ 1:00 pm


Join us for story time! Stories, movement, and music for little ones under 3 years old on Tuesdays.

Stories and a small craft for preschoolers (3-5 yrs.) on Wednesdays. Register on the website.

MAH JONGG MEET-UP

Weekly Mah Jongg

Thursdays @ 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 stimulation? Drop in our Bradley Room on Fridays to meet others for some fun rounds of this timeless board game.

WOLFEBORO SENIOR EVENTS

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


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


603-569-2428 • 259 S. Main Street, Wolfeboro, NH 03894 • www.wolfeborolibrary.org
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