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An Introduction to
New Hampshire Geology
with Ollie Fletcher
Wednesday, November 4 at 6:00pm
Don't know much about geology? Ollie Fletcher, Education Specialist with the McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center will explore the geology of the Granite State. Topics to be covered include:
- Basic building blocks of geology
- What geological processes shaped today’s New Hampshire
- Why New Hampshire is called “The Granite State”
- What are minerals
- Bring your geology questions!
Sponsored by the Friends of the Wolfeboro Public Library
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Find Your Joy Through Letter Writing
with Helen Fernald, author
Love Helen, Letters to my Mom
Friday, November 6 at 11:00am
One of the best things we can do for our brains and general health is to write a letter to a loved one. Letters keep us connected. Letters bring joy. After a brief discussion of the importance of writing letters by hand, both emotionally and scientifically, Helen will pass out pens and paper and allow people time to begin a letter to anyone of their choosing. It can be a child, grandchild, long-lost friend or even someone who has passed. The choice is yours. Bring a favorite pen or stationery if you wish.
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DIY No-Sew Fleece Pillow
Monday, November 9, 3 - 4:00pm
Teens - Grades 7-12
As the weather gets colder, it's a great time to get cozy. Make your own no-sew fleece pillow to take home. You can use it to create a cozy spot or as a great gift for the upcoming holiday season! This program is for those in grades 7-12. All materials will be provided. Space is limited and sign up is required. Register here.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Wolfeboro Public Library
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ENCORE PRESENTATION
Getting Started with AI
with Bill Gassman
Thursday, November 12 at 6:00pm
Due to the high interest in the subject of AI, this is a repeat of our September 22 program.
In this interactive, practical session, Bill Gassman will demonstrate tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini and show how they can help with everyday tasks like writing, planning, research, organizing information, and brainstorming.
The program will include live demos, open discussion, and plain-language guidance on what AI does well, where it falls short, and when human judgment still matters. No technical background is needed. Attendees are encouraged to bring questions or real problems they would like to explore. A phone, tablet, or laptop, with access to an AI tool is optional.
Bill Gassman is a Moultonborough resident, retired IT professional, and volunteer who helps local groups understand and use new technologies in practical ways.
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Christmas Greetings
Using Apple Procreate for iPad
Karen Hardenbergh & Gordon Brooks, instructors
Thursday, November 12, 3 - 5:00pm
In this Class:
You will integrate photos and artwork to create Christmas greetings that can be used in cards or digital greetings.
Please Bring:
Your fully charged iPad (running IOS 16.3 or later) and an Apple pencil or equivalent. Make sure you have downloaded Procreate from the Apple App Store.
For Ages 12 + up
This class is suitable for beginners and more experienced digital artists.
Procreate is a powerful, yet inexpensive program that runs on the Apple iPad. It allows you to create art that emulates pencil, oil, pastels, charcoal, cartoons, collages and more without the requirements of physical media. It's suitable for a wide range of ages and skill levels. Karen Hardenbergh is a retired Disney animation artist. Gordon Brooks is a retired post-production supervisor. Registration encouraged but not required. Register here.
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Holiday Card Workshop
Thursday, November 19, 10:00am - noon
Join Kimberly, staff member and local artist, for a relaxed, crafty morning. She’ll provide samples, materials, and instructions - everything you’ll need to create several unique holiday cards. For ages 12 and up. Space is limited. Advance registration required. Register here.
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Beaded Napkin Rings
Wednesday, November 18
3:30 - 4:15pm
Ages 7 and up
Thanksgiving day is right around the corner! Join Miss Jenn as she guides children through creating their own beaded napkin rings! Each child may make 4 napkin rings. If this is not enough for your immediate family, send an email to youthservices@wolfeboropl.org and Miss Jenn will put together some extra supplies for you to take home. All materials will be provided. This class is for ages 7 and up and registration is required. We can't wait to create with you! Register here.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Wolfeboro Public Library
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About Music:
Jazz, Swing and the Big Band Era
Wednesday, November 18 at 6:00pm
In partnership with the Library, the Wolfeboro Friends of Music are offering free music appreciation sessions featuring interactive discussion/demonstrations led by guest musician/scholars. Topics relate to the current concert season. November's focus is on the Big Band Era. About Music provides a pathway to greater enjoyment, appreciation and understanding. Free and open to all. For reservations and information, email the Wolfeboro Friends of Music at info@wfriendsofmusic.org.
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Caregiver Café
for Family Caregivers
Thursday, November 19, 1 - 2:00pm
Join Cornerstone VNA staff for their Caregiver Cafe to support the Wolfeboro community. If you are a family caregiver, please come for an afternoon of support, education, and conversation. No registration required.
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Friends of the Library
Holiday Book Sale
Saturday, December 5
10:00am - 2:00pm
Stop by the Annual Holiday Book Sale and find the perfect book for everyone on your shopping list. Great prices, great selection, and all the proceeds support the work of the Friends of the Library. Friends coffee mugs and tote bags will be available too! Shop early!
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The Forest Year: Finding Hope
in a World Worth Saving
Ethan Tapper, author
Thursday, December 10, 6:00pm
Following the author’s forest through a year of life, The Forest Year explores flowers, birds, forest ecology and biodiversity, while also reflecting on stewardship, community, and what it means to be rooted in place.
The Forest Year is a meditative and lyrical ode to the land, weaving complex scientific and ecological concepts with beautiful narrative prose, making nuanced ideas easy to understand and deeply resonant. Both place-based and practice-driven, Tapper writes not as an armchair philosopher or an academic, but as a working forester and ecologist stewarding real forests in real time, blending emotional insight with ecological rigor. A moving account of what it means to persist in the face of change and to love a place through work, compromise, sacrifice, and humility, this book will inspire readers to think deeply about where they live and who they are.
Ethan Tapper is a forester, ecologist, digital storyteller, and the bestselling author of How to Love a Forest: The Bittersweet Work of Tending a Changing World. For more than a decade, Ethan has been recognized as a thought-leader in the world of ecosystem stewardship, winning numerous regional and national awards for his work.
Sponsored by The Friends of the Wolfeboro Public Library
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Chair Yoga for Seniors
with Jessica Harriman
November Sessions
Mondays Nov. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 at 1:00pm
Fridays Nov. 6, 13, 20, 27 at 1:00pm
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Please sign up for just one session per week, Monday OR Friday
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Register for each session separately. Visit our website.
- A waiver is required. One waiver will cover all your yoga registrations.
- Registration for November classes is open.
- Classes fill up quickly!
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Move & Groove
with Linda Williams
Wednesdays at 1:00pm
Need to get up out of your chair and move? Drop in Wednesdays for an hour of gentle, fun movement set to music. Learn simple line dancing steps. No experience necessary. A waiver is required. One waiver will cover all your sessions. No pre-registration necessary.
| | SCI FI & FANTASY BOOK CLUB | |
A Memory Called Empire
by Arkady Martine
Thursday, November 5 at 6:00pm
Ambassador Mahit Dzmare arrives in the center of the multi-system Teixcalaanli Empire only to discover that her predecessor, the previous ambassador from their small but fiercely independent mining Station, has died. But no one will admit that his death wasn't an accident—or that Mahit might be next to die, during a time of political instability in the highest echelons of the imperial court.
Now, Mahit must discover who is behind the murder, rescue herself, and save her Station from Teixcalaan's unceasing expansion—all while navigating an alien culture that is all too seductive, engaging in intrigues of her own, and hiding a deadly technological secret—one that might spell the end of her Station and her way of life—or rescue it from annihilation.
Arkady Martine's debut novel A Memory Called Empire is a fascinating space opera and an interstellar mystery adventure. It was the winner of the 2020 Hugo Award for Best Novel. Register here.
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The English Patient
by Michael Ondaatje
Tuesday, November 10 at 1:00pm
The English Patient is a lyrical, haunting novel set in an abandoned Italian villa near the end of World War II. A young nurse cares for a severely burned, unidentified man whose memories gradually reveal a passionate love affair in the North African desert. As the nurse and two other war-scarred men share the villa, their stories of love, betrayal, loss, and identity intertwine, exploring the devastating personal costs of war.
The English Patient won the 1992 Booker Prize. It was also awarded The Golden Man Booker, a special one-off prize awarded in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Booker Prize. All of the previous 51 winning titles since the Booker's inception in 1969 were eligible.
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Cribbage for Everyone
Mondays at 1:00pm
Come and join others for a couple of hours of fun. Whether you are just learning the game or are an experienced player, you are welcome to join in.
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Drop-in Chess Club
Mondays 6 - 8:00pm
All Levels Welcome
Ages 18 and up
We are pleased to offer the community a drop-in chess night. Meet up with others weekly or occasionally for some friendly chess competition. All levels are welcome. A volunteer will be on hand to guide the group. Bring your own chess set, if possible.
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Tech Tuesdays
Tuesdays 10:00am - 5:00pm
Mike, our IT Administrator will be available to help you solve your tech-related problems. Bring in your phone, tablet or other device. Please call in advance for an appointment. This free service is limited to Wolfeboro Public Library cardholders.
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One-on-One Genealogy Help
Wednesdays 10:00am - 3:00pm
One-on-one genealogy help for beginners, intermediates and beyond with volunteers from the Lakes Region Genealogy Interest Group. Learn the fundamentals of genealogy research. Get guidance on:
- Starting your family history
- Organizing your documents
- Finding records
- Exploring databases
- Using genealogy programs like FamilySearch and Ancestry and more
Bring your own laptop if possible. Email: BethFangmeyer@gmail.com or call 603-252-2917 to set up an appointment or for more information.
No registration required.
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Weekly Mah Jongg
Thursdays at 1:00pm
Love playing Mah Jongg? Join our weekly group for friendly games and good company. This is a play group rather than an instructional class, so participants should already know the basics and be comfortable playing with minimal assistance.
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Weekly Drop-in Scrabble
Fridays 10:30am - noon
Looking for a little entertainment and a brain workout? Drop in our Bradley Room on Fridays to meet others for some fun rounds of this timeless board game.
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Senior Lunches
Monthly (dates vary)
Noon - 2:00pm
Great Hall at Wolfeboro Town Hall
Share a delicious meal and great company at the free monthly Senior Lunch, open to all community members ages 55 and up.
Pre-registration is required — call 603-569-5639 or visit our office at 390 Pine Hill Road to sign up. **Most lunches are free with a suggested donation, though some may require a small cash fee. Please check the Town's website for a complete listing of Senior and Recreation Department events.
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CLOSED VETERANS DAY NOVEMBER 11
REGULAR HOURS
Monday – Wednesday 9:30am to 7pm
Thursday & Friday 9:30am to 5pm
Saturday 9:30am to 3pm
Closed Sunday
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