Goffstown Public Library's Monthly Newsletter

Library Hours: Monday, Thursday, Friday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday, Wednesday 9am - 8pm & Saturday 9am - 2pm

Library Website Event Calendar Museum Passes Search Catalog

The Friends of the Library Book Sale

Saturday, October 18, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.

On the Lawn during Main Street's Pumpkin Regatta
All new donations * Not "picked over"
Not scanned * Categorized & Sorted

Also: Baked Goods, Crafts & Free Coffee

(Not So) Elementary, My Dear Watson
Tuesday, October 21 at 6:30 p.m.

Sherlock Holmes, the most portrayed literary character of all time, is alive and well in the 21st century! Why is Sherlock Holmes so popular? Our guest speaker from the NH Humanities Council, Ann McClellan, explores the origins of the famous detective and tracks his incarnations in literature, film, advertising, and modern media.

Registration appreciated. Seating can only be guaranteed for registrants.

Teens

Find homework resources; submit a book review; view the photo gallery - all at our website.

College Overview
Wednesday, October 22 at 6 p.m.

Ideal for high school juniors, seniors and parents, presented by NH Higher Education Assistance Foundation (NHHEAF) Network Organizations' Center for College Planning.

For teens in grades 6 & up:

Anime Club, Saturday, October 25 at 10 a.m.
It's a Geek Thing, Wednesday, October 29 at 6 p.m. Please Register.

Halloween Costume Swap
October 10 - October 30 in the Children's Room
For children up through 4th grade, bring a clean costume in good condition to trade.

Pumpkin Decorating Contest
October 27 - October 31
Vote for your favorite pumpkin, decorated as a book character. See them all in the Children's Room.

Open Mic Night
Friday, October 24 at 7 p.m.

Join the audience or take the stage at Apotheca Flower Shoppe for this last Open Mic Night event for the 2014 season. See photos of previous evenings at our online gallery.

Jump Start Your Own Business
October 28 at 6:30 p.m.
Have a great idea, but not sure where to start? Robin McCune, owner of Jump! Snacks, LLC., will share how she got her local, home-based business off the ground. MaryAnn Manoogian from the Center for Women's Business Advancement at SNHU will be here to tell us how the CWBA can assist in starting a business. Samples of Jump! Snacks will be served.
Registration Appreciated. Seating can only be guaranteed for registrants.

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