Goffstown Public Library Teen Newsletter
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Library Hours: Monday, Thursday, Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, Wednesday 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
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In March, Goffstown neighborhoods received neo-Nazi propaganda in their driveways. Because of that incident, we have developed “One Goffstown”, a series of discussions for teens and adults with the goal of encouraging communication and becoming a more welcoming, accepting community for everyone.
Show your support, and your attitude of unity, when you share these events on social media, along with the hashtag #OneGoffstown.
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June Calendar Highlights
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All Together Now - The 2023 Summer Experience
June 17 - August 12
The 2023 summer experience theme All Together Now celebrates kindness, friendship, and unity with themed programs and activities to support a love of reading and learning.
Please join us for our 65th year of providing exciting and fun special summer programs for all members of the Goffstown community.
Beginning June 17, teens will be able to register for the digital challenge at www.goffstownlibrary.com/beanstack where a ll reading logs, activity logs, and prizes will be tracked.
Don't forget to sign up for programs on the calendar, call us at 603-497-2102, or visit the Library.
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GMILCS Library Hop
Hop to each library in the GMILCS Consortium this Summer! From June 1 – August 31, visit each participating library, complete each library’s unique challenge, and earn prizes along the way.
To get started, stop by your home library to pick up your passport book and set off on your journey. Inside your passport book, you’ll find each library’s information and challenge. After you complete a challenge, show it to a library staff member to receive a stamp or sticker in your passport book and a prize.
Once you complete all eleven challenges, present your completed passport book at your home library to be entered into a raffle for a gift card to Bookery in Manchester, NH. We can’t wait to see you this summer! |
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Saturday, June 3 at 9:00 AM.: Teen-To-Go Bags: A new craft bag will be available every month. Teen-To-Go bags are located on the second floor in the teen space. For grades 5-12. WHILE SUPPLIES LAST.
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Tuesday, June 20 at 6:00 PM: Concert: North River Music: Playing familiar songs with their own roots/bluegrass sound, a North River set is fun to listen to with something for everyone. From Crosby Stills and Nash, The Eagles and Dylan to traditional American standards come to listen--you'll like what you hear! For all ages. No registration required.
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Thursday, June 29 at 3:00 PM: BBQ Themed Cupcake Decorating: Unleash your inner pastry chef and transform cupcakes into BBQ-themed burgers and corn on the cob using frosting and edible decorations. For grades 5-12. Registration required.
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Teen Summer Kick-off
Wednesday, June 21 at 6:00 PM
Come celebrate the kick-off to the Teen Summer Experience. Get ready to put your skills to the test as you compete in Survivor-like games. Work in teams to tackle demanding obstacle courses, solve tricky puzzles, and take on a range of difficult challenges that are sure to put your competitive spirit to the test. The winning team earns "Relic of Triumph" trophies. Snacks provided. Organized by the Teen Advisory Board.
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Breakfast Book Club
Saturday, June 24 at 10:00 AM
Rise and shine, book lovers! Join us at our breakfast book club where you can enjoy fluffy pancakes and refreshing juice while discussing your favorite books or the one you're currently reading.
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Teen Tinker Tuesday
Tuesday, June 27, 2:00 PM
Get ready to explore your inner inventor as you experiment with gadgets, gizmos, and everyday materials to create something awesome! Discover the exciting world of electronics as you make conductive and insulating play dough to create squishy circuits that light up.
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Drop-In Video Games
Wednesday, June 28, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Gather a friend or two and drop-in to play video games. System used: Nintendo Switch™. Snacks provided!
For grades 5-12. No registration required.
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Tiny Art Show
Kits are available starting Saturday, June 17
The tiny art show is back!
Show off your artistic talents in our tiny art show. Register to receive a tiny art kit to help you create your masterpiece.
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Kits are available for pick-up beginning Saturday, June 17 at 9:00 a.m.
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Please return your completed art pieces by Saturday, July 8.
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All returned art pieces will be on display through Saturday, August 5.
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Art must be picked up from the Library by Saturday, August 12 or it will be discarded.
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Friends of the Library News |
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New Teen Area Tables
Exciting News for Teens at the Library! We are thrilled to unveil the awesome new tables in our Teen Area. These tables are perfect for studying, hanging out with friends, or diving into your favorite books.
Thanks to the Friends of the Goffstown Public Library for funding these new tables.
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Book Sale
Saturday, June 3 at 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Volunteers for this event are needed. Join the Friends on the lawn if you are able to help out on:
- Thursday, June 1 at 9-2 - Displaying books
- Friday, June 2 at 9-12 - Displaying books
- Saturday, June 3 at 2-4? - Packing up books
If you can assist, or have questions, please call Bill Babine, President of the Friends at 603-497-4738, or the Library at 603-497-2102, or email bilbine@comcast.net and let the Friends know when you're available.
Book donation collections will resume Monday, June 12.
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The Curious Reader Podcast |
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Podcasts are great to listen to when you're in the car, doing chores, or even while you're shoveling snow or crafting. The Curious Reader Podcast may pique your interest to pick up a new book!
603-497-2102 to find out more information.
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TAB is a group of tweens and teens that meets once a month. TAB collaborates with the Teen Services Library Assistant to help improve teen programs and the teen space, suggests materials such as books and games, and creates ideas to help connect the Library with the community. Join today! For grades 5-12.
The next regular TAB meeting will be in July!
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Included With Your Library Card |
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Digital Books & More
Discover Libby, cloudLibrary, and hoopla
Enjoy the convenience of downloadable e-audio & e-books, music albums, comics, movies, TV shows, and more on your mobile & e-reader devices with your Goffstown Public Library Card.
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hoopla Update
hoopla Minimum Operating System Upgrade
To allow for future enhancements to hoopla, they will be updating their minimum operating system support for mobile devices in July. After that time, patrons must be running Android 7.1 or higher or iOS 15 or higher to access the latest version of hoopla. Affected patrons will be notified beginning this month. Questions? Please visit www.hoopladigital.com/help
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Let MTA pick you up!
Call 603-623-8801 (option "2") for free transportation options.
Ride with the Manchester Transit Authority to your next hair salon appointment, grocery store visit, social gathering, medical appointment, and more!
Manchester Transit Authority provides on-demand service now available Monday through Friday, 9am to 2pm. Make a reservation directly with Manchester Transit Authority as early as 1 week prior, and at least 24 hours in advance.
Rides to medical appointments, riders with disabilities, and those age 62+ receive priority booking. Service will be provided on a first come first serve basis and will be available "curb to curb" from any location in the Town of Goffstown to any other location in the Town of Goffstown or any medical facility in the City of Manchester or Town of Bedford.
- Connect with MTA Route #6 at Shaws Plaza for Manchester, Concord, and Nashua service.
- All buses are ADA accessible.
For more information contact Planning and Economic Development Director Jo Ann Duffy at 603-497-8990 x118 or JoAnn.Duffy@goffstownnh.gov
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