May 15, 2023

WHAT'S HAPPENING AT YOUR LIBRARY

FREE COOKING CLASS

Quick and Delicious Recipes

Monday, May 15th @ 5:00 pm

Offered by Life Ministries Food Pantry

and UNH Extension


Learn how to eat well and prepare quick and delicious meals using foods you already have on hand- with a free sample!

For more information, email: [email protected]

RAFFLE BASKETS AT THE LIBRARY

Friends of the Library Raffle

Through June 1st


Don’t miss out on your chance to win a fabulous raffle basket – and support the Friends of the Wolfeboro Public Library at the same time. Themed baskets include: New This Summer (gift certificates to new businesses in Wolfeboro), Breakfast!, Bee-zzzzzz, Travel Accessories, Tableware Accents and a NH Beer Basket. Baskets are on display at the library, and tickets -- $1 each or 6 for $5 –The drawing will be held at the Friends’ Book & Author Luncheon on June 2. You do not need to be present to win.

In addition, luncheon attendees will be able to purchase raffle tickets for a chance to name a character in one of Hank Phillippi Ryan’s upcoming books!

ARTIST OF THE MONTH

Robin Cornwell

Art Quilts

Our walls are graced through the month of May with Robin's lovely artwork. An art print project starts as multiple prints and techniques on cloth, then fabric pieces are organized and stitched together. They are finished using hand quilting stiches to outline and build texture.

GARDEN CHAT

Let's Talk Gardening

All About Tomatoes

Friday, May 19th @ 11:00 am


Come and join us. We’ll discuss what tomato varieties grow well in our area, where to purchase the best plants and how to get great results We’ll continue gathering information on Monarch butterflies and identifying critters in our soil. Open to all.

TECH TUESDAYS

Get Tech Help with Mike

Tuesdays from 10:00 am -3:00 pm


If you need help with your laptop, phone, online searching, or printing, you can call the library and make an appointment with our IT guy, Mike Babylon. 603-569-2428

STORYTIME FOR GRADES K-5

Elementary Storytime & Craft

Monday, May 22nd @ 4:00 pm


Come join us for some great picture book stories followed by a craft!

ESSENTIAL SOFTWARE SKILLS

Microsoft Excel

Mondays, June 5th - 26th @ 10 am

Instructor: Don Campbell


This four-week module will help you get the most of out of Excel. You'll learn to enter and analyze data , format text, organize a workbook, insert charts and save and print your reports. Space is limited to 15 participants. Registration is for all four classes. Bring your own laptop or let us know in advance if you'll need to borrow one. This technology offering is made possible by the Friends of the Wolfeboro Library.

CLASSIC MOVIE FRIDAY

Tea for Two

Friday, May 26th @ 1:00 pm


Join us for this classic comedy, a musical romance starring Doris Day and Gordon MacRae.

A socialite with aspirations of a career in show business bets her wealthy uncle $25,000 that she can say "no" to everything for two days straight, hoping winning will help her fulfill her dreams.

FRIENDS ANNUAL EVENT

38th Annual Friends'

Book & Author Luncheon

Friday, June 2nd beginning at 11:30 am


Bestselling authors Hank Phillippi Ryan and Julie Carrick Dalton will be the featured speakers at the Friends of the Wolfeboro Library’s 38th annual Book & Author Luncheon at Bald Peak Colony Club. Reservations are now open for the event which offers attendees the opportunity to see and hear first-hand from notable authors, a memorable lunch, and the chance to support the library. Stop by the Library to pick up a form or find one online on our website.

TECHNOLOGY TRAINING

Malware:

Malware: How to Avoid It.

What to do if You Get Infected


Wednesday, June 7th 10:00-11:00 am

With IT Instructor, Mike Babylon

PROTECTING YOUR LAND

Conservation 101 For Landowners

Tuesday, June 6th 6:30-8:00 pm

with Moose Mountains Regional Greenways Land Agent, Veronica Bodge


Have questions about what a conservation easement is, or what the process of conserving your land means for you? Join this informative presentation tailored towards landowners interested in the possibility of conserving their land. Learn the basics of land conservation and conservation easements. Bring questions! Sign up online at mmrgnh.org/events

SECOND TUESDAY BOOK DISCUSSION

Horse

by Geraldine Brooks

Tuesday, June 13th @ 1:00 pm


“Horse isn’t just an animal story—it’s a moving narrative about race and art.” —TIME

A discarded painting in a junk pile, a skeleton in an attic, and the greatest racehorse in American history: from these strands, a Pulitzer Prize winner braids a sweeping story of spirit, obsession, and injustice across American history.

SPRING STORYTIME

Toddler and Preschool Storytime

May 2 - June 15

Toddler Tuesdays (12-36 mos.) @ 10:30

Preschool Tuesdays (3-5 yrs.) @ 10:30

Join us for stories, songs, and movement!


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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