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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Attention all manga lovers! If you're looking for your next favorite series or just want to explore new titles, be sure to check out the Library's collection of new manga releases. With a wide selection of genres and themes, from action-packed Shonen to heartwarming slice-of-life, there's something for everyone. What are you waiting for? Dive into the exciting world of manga today! |
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May Calendar Highlights
CLOSED:
Saturday, May 27 - Monday, May 29
for Memorial Day Observance
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Free Comic Book Day
Saturday, May 6 at 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Every year, on the first Saturday in May, the comic book industry comes together to give away free comics. Free Comic Book Day features an amazing selection of comic book titles where you can find your favorite characters or discover some new ones.
The Goffstown Public Library is proud to join in! Grades 5-12 can drop in and choose two FREE comic books per person, while supplies last. While you're here, don't forget to check out all the great graphic novels your library has to offer.
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Wednesday, May 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, May 17 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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Knight Moves: Teen Chess at the Library
Wednesday, May 3 & May 10
Come play chess with other teens at the library! Whether you're a beginner or a pro, all skill levels are welcome. Bring your own chess board or use one of ours.
For grades 5-12. No registration required.
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Old Gnome Day Teen Craft
Saturday, May 13 at 10:00 AM - 1:30 PM
While supplies last.
For grades 5-12. No registration required.
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A Teen Salsa Making & Tasting Workshop
Saturday, May 20, 11:00 AM
Teens get hands-on experience learning about and caring for herbs and vegetables, and then you'll learn how to use them to make a tasty salsa. Best of all, you'll get to eat the salsa you make! Each participant will go home with herb seeds, a starter pot, and recipe card.
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Recycle and Create:
Hedgehog Book Art
Tuesday, May 23, 4:30 PM
Learn how to transform an old paperback book into a cute and adorable hedgehog. All materials will be provided, so all you need to bring is your imagination!
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Anime Club
Wednesday, May 24, 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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Friends of the Library News |
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Beautification Day
Saturday, May 20 at 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Can you lend a hand? It's the Friends' annual cleanup day, and everyone is invited to pitch in. This will be a day outdoors, beautifying and cleaning up the grounds of the Library. No need to sign up, just drop by and please bring your rake, gloves, water bottle, and bucket/wheelbarrow (for weeds), or garden tools if you have them.
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Book Sale
Saturday, June 3 at 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Volunteers for this event are needed, please let us know if you can lend a hand. Volunteer opportunities are:
- Tuesday, May 30 at 10-2 - Set up Tents
- Wednesday, May 31 at 10-1 - Displaying books
- 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, 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.
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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.
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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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Language is an Adventure
How do you use Mango? Do you study languages to
- prepare for travel?
- connect with your family's heritage?
- personal enrichment and curiosity?
Did you know that it's easy to take Mango Languages on the go? Hands-free features and offline mode make it convenient to fit a little language learning into any lifestyle. All you need is your Goffstown Public Library card to unlock over 70 world languages, plus more than 20 English courses!
Most popular languages our members have been studying:
- Spanish, Latin American
- French
- Turkish
- Japanese
- Arabic, Iraqi
- Finnish
- German
- Ukrainian
And there is a lot more, including:
- Endangered and Indigenous Languages
- English courses that accommodate over 20 source languages
Get started at the link below, or download the Mango Languages mobile app today!
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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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