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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March is National Reading Month, and it's the perfect time to celebrate the joy of reading!
To help teens make the most of this month, we've got a calendar of fun and exciting ways to celebrate National Reading Month. Complete the calendar; get a small prize!
Some of the things you can do to celebrate National Reading Month include:
- Play a Scrabble game with family or friends.
- Read a book while eating popcorn.
- Write a book review and share it on the teen bulletin board.
- Listen to an audiobook through Libby, cloudLibrary, or hoopla.
Swing by the Library and pick up a copy of the calendar and get ready to dive into a world of reading adventures! Don't forget to bring your completed calendar to Stacey in order to receive your prize!
Remember, reading can take you places you've never been and introduce you to new ideas and experiences. So, let's make this National Reading Month one to remember! For grades 5-12. No registration required.
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March Calendar Highlights |
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Wednesday, March 1 at 6:00 PM: Fondue Frenzy: Melt! Dip! Taste! Teens will learn how to make delicious fondues using cheese and chocolate. For grades 5-12. Registration required.
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Friday, March 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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Wednesday, February 15 at 6:00 PM: Teen Advisory Board: Help decide what cool stuff the Library can offer for tweens & teens. For grades 5-12. Registration appreciated.
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Crack the Case
Thursday, March 2
Pull out your magnifying glass and follow the evidence. A victim has been poisoned and your help is needed to examine the evidence, eliminate the suspects, and catch the culprit before they strike again.
Registration required. Please register for only one of the two sessions available. For grades 5-12.
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Board in the Library
Friday, March 10, 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Shake off the winter blues by learning a new board game at the Library. March's featured game is
MUNCHKIN. Grab a friend and let's meet around the gaming table. Snacks provided.
For grades 5-12. No registration required.
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Write Your Own Adventure
Thursday, March 16, 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Adventure! Intrigue! Mystery!
Work as a team to craft a Choose Your Own Adventure-style story. This program runs once a month for three months. Participants will receive a "self-published" copy of the final book at the end of the series.
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Anime Club
Wednesday, March 22, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Join our monthly meetup to watch some anime, talk about your favorite manga, create your own art and manga, and play games. Snacks provided.
For grades 5-12. No registration required.
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Teen Paint Party
Wednesday, March 29, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Learn about the artist, Vincent Van Gogh and paint one of his masterpieces using plastic forks. Snacks and beverages will be provided.
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Please remember that the Library's weather closings are independent of town & school announcements. When inclement weather requires us to close, we'll post the announcement on our Facebook Page, at goffstownlibrary.com, and we'll inform WMUR.
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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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The Bookshelf: NH Teen Read Awards Flume 2023 |
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The Flume Award
Are you a teenager looking for a "great book"? You might want to try one of the books nominated for the New Hampshire Teen Flume Award that we have in our collection. Click the above picture to learn more about this year's Flume nominees.
The Flume Award promotes teen reading by inviting teens to help select great literature.
Each year, teens across NH in grades 9-12 nominate their favorite books and vote on the top 10 in April.
Visit the Library today or find these books and more when you search the catalog and place your requests online or give us a call at 603-497-2102.
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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.
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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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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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