Newsletter from the Goffstown Public Library, May 2015

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A Little Free Library for Goffstown

Acorn Park Little Free Library, image by Rick Obst

a Little Free Library

A Community Collaboration

There has been a growing movement across the country to place small libraries in communities and areas for people to congregate and to "take a book, return a book" for the next person. Together with the Friends of the Goffstown Public Library, a local business owner, and project originator Samantha Nizer, we'll be announcing the grand opening of one of these free-standing libraries in the Pinardville area in June.

We are all excited by this venture and the possibilities for our community.

For more information about the Little Free Library movement, check out their web site at littlefreelibrary.org. You can also call Dianne, at the library, with any questions at 497-2102.

Beautification Day with the Friends of the Library

Saturday, May 16, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

All are welcome to join the Friends for their annual cleanup day. This will be a day outdoors, beautifying and cleaning up the grounds of the library. Hotdogs will be served & rock painting for the little ones. Contact: Friends at 497-2102 or email them at [email protected].

ADULTS TEENS CHILDREN

ADULTS

Friends of the Library Book Sale, Saturday June 6, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. The Friends are now collecting donations from the public. Just drop off books (in bags or boxes, please) at the library during business hours. Please keep in mind that we cannot accept damaged items or text books, Reader's Digest condensed books, encyclopedias or magazines. If you'd like to volunteer, please contact the friends by email at [email protected].

Do you love gardening? Enjoy helping those in need? It's easy to be a part of Goffstown's Grow A Row program and help bring fresh vegetables to our local food pantry. Simply plant an extra row or two of your favorite vegetable as you start your garden this summer. We have row markers at the library to get you started. Read more at www.goffstownlibrary.com/grow-a-row-in-your-garden.

TEENS

Welcome, Erin!

Please welcome our new Teen Services staff member, Erin Lafond. Stop by the Teen Room on the second floor, or join her at one of these upcoming events:

Teen Job Seminar, for teens ages 14 &up. Wednesday, May 13 at 6 p.m. - Register online.
Anime Club, for teens grades 6 & up. Saturday, May 16 at 11 a.m. - Register online.
Teen Advisory Board, Wednesday, May 20 at 6 p.m.

To sign up for any program, please call the library at 497-2102, or visit our online calendar.

CHILDREN

Reading with Huck at the Goffstown Public Library

Huck, Reading Therapy Dog

Reading with Huck, 6-week reading program
Wednesday evenings May 20 - June 24

Our certified reading therapy dog "Huck" is returning for a weekly program designed to encourage reluctant readers to practice their skills. Children will have the opportunity to spend 15 minutes reading one-on-one with Huck on a regular basis.

Registration is required. To sign your child up for a 15 minute reading session call 497-2102 or stop by the Children's Room.

Squam Lakes Natural Science Center

Squam Lakes Natural Science Center

The trails are open at the Squam Lakes Natural Science Center and they have a full calendar of events this season for the whole family. The Center has beautiful trails, live native animals and all kinds of fun events.

Advancing understanding of ecology by exploring New Hampshire's natural world.

The Friends of the Goffstown Public Library pay for a pass to the Center for the Goffstown community. The pass is valid for TWO $3 trail admissions, plus up to 4 additional discounted trail admissions for $10.00 each. Center Hours: 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. The last admission is at 3:30 p.m.

Reserve your pass online, or by calling us at 497-2102. More information about Squam Lakes Natural Science Center can be found at www.nhnature.org or by calling 603-968-7194.

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The Goffstown Public Library will serve as a primary resource for community information needs. It will provide a comfortable place for citizens to access quality materials and programs, enhance cultural awareness and to explore issues of local, national and global interest.