Vol. 4: No. 28 | July 15, 2022
Here are pictures from Wendesday's Wildlife encounter. The next one is Wednesday, July 27th at 6pm. Just show up on our lawn!
National Night Out is Coming!!
Small businesses interested in participating can contact Linda Pilla at director@rodgerslibrary.org
We now offer Craftsy!

Craftsy is an online resource for all creative makers where you can find everything you need – from basic instruction to advanced techniques. It’s a community of enthusiastic makers, from quilters and sewers, to cake decorators and painters wanting to create beautiful things and express their creativity.
Upcoming Adult & Children Events
Creative Kids: Sharks!
Monday, July 18th @ 10:00am AND 1:00pm
Children entering grades 1-5 are invited to come to the library and make a fun, ocean themed craft!

Create a cut paper shark.

Registration is required. Children MUST be entering grades 1-5. NO EXCEPTIONS. 

If you cannot attend, please cancel your registration so someone else can participate.

If you are more than 5 minutes late, your place will be given to someone on the waiting list. 
Mystery Lovers Book Club
Tuesday, July 18th @ 1pm

This is the regularly scheduled meeting for the Mystery Lovers Book Club. We meet on the third Monday of each month to discuss murder, mayhem and whodunnit! Please register for this program.
Story Safari @ Benson's
Tuesday, July 19th @ 10am
AND
Thursday, July 21st @ 10am

Come to Benson Park for some songs, stories, and bubbles! All welcome, geared to ages 3-8. 

Meet us near the playground. Bring blankets and chairs. If it is raining, we'll meet in the gorilla cage
Tween Scene: Mermaid Scale Art
Tuesday, July 19th @ 3:00pm

Fun for grades 5-8.
Marine Mammal Rescue
Tuesday, July 19th @ 7:00pm

Learn about marine mammal rescue with Ron Watson from the Seacoast Science Center. Ron is a Hudson resident who has worked with with the Seacoast Science Center Marine Rescue for many years. Learn what the marine rescue is doing and how you can help through a presentation and hands-on activities. 
Snuggle & Stretch
Wednesday, July 20th @ 10:00am
This program is for babies ages 6 weeks old through crawling and their caregiver. 
 
Please bring a non-slip mat/towel, baby blankets, and small engaging toys for your baby. Feel free to feed, change, or take care of the baby and your needs while in class.
Tween Anime & Manga Club
Wednesday, July 20th @ 2:30pm

Teens are invited to come watch anime, discuss manga, and eat ramen at the library. 
Encanto: Interactive Family Movie
Wednesday, July 20th @ 6:00pm

Whether you've never seen Encanto, or you've seen it dozens of times, join us for this fun interactive movie. We will use props to interact with the movie. Singing is encouraged. Dress up is encouraged.

All ages are welcome. Registration required. Every person who is watching the movie must be registered, including adults and babies. If you can not attend, please cancel your registration so someone on the waiting list can participate. 

If you are more than 5 minutes late, your place will be given to someone on the waiting list. 
Family Playtime
Thursday, July 21st @ 1:30pm AND 5:30pm

Drop-in and play in our learning centers! Sensory bins, art projects, science experiments, engineering challenges, and more. Geared to ages 5-10. Siblings welcome. All children must be accompanied by an adult. 
Concert: Jon and Li Waterman-Acoustic Rock and Blues, Originals and Covers
Thursday, July 21st @ 6:00pm
Singer-songwriter Jon Waterman and Li Waterman play original acoustic rock and blues along with some familiar favorites. Bring your chairs or blankets and a picnic supper if you wish.
Stitchers Group
Friday, July 22nd @ 9:30am

Bring a stitching project, share ideas, learn new skills. Register to reserve a space. Space is limited. Walk-ins welcome if space is available.
Curious Kids
Friday, July 22nd @ 10:00am
Drop-in and try out our learning centers with your preschooler. Sensory bin, art, and engineering. 

Ages 2.5 to 6. If you are not registered, you may have to wait until registered patrons are done.
Tween DIY: Geode Bath Bombs
Friday, July 22nd @ 1:30pm

Tweens in grades 5-8 are invited to come to the library to make their own geode bath bombs. 
Teen DIY: Geode Bath Bombs
Friday, July 22nd @ 3:00pm

Teens in grades 8-12 are invited to come to the library to make their own geode bath bombs. 
Adult Paint Along
Friday, July 22nd @ 7:00pm

Come to the library for an interactive murder mystery. Who knows, maybe you’ll be the killer. Or just a victim…
Normal Library Hours
Monday & Friday: 
9am - 5pm
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 
9am - 9pm
Saturday: 9am - 1pm
Sunday: CLOSED