There's something for everyone at the Goffstown Public Library.
The Library Will Be Closed
 Veteran's Day: Friday, November 11
Thanksgiving Day: Thursday, November 24
Calendar Highlights
Don't Miss These Events 
To see all the events we have in store this month, please visit our online calendar.

Adults
  • Betrayal at the House on the Hill Wednesday, November 2;  5:30 - 7:30pm. Gamers and strategy board-game enthusiasts - try out a new game at the Library, registration is required. For ages 16 +.
  • Teen Substance Misuse: What YOU Should Know Tuesday, November 15; 6:30 - 8:30pm. Is your child at risk for substance misuse? Are they using now? What are the warning signs? This workshop is designed to answer those questions and more. Topics covered will include vaping, synthetic cannabinoids, inhalants, marijuana, prescription drugs, caffeine, over the counter drug misuse and opiates. Presented by Laurie Warnock, MPH, who currently chairs the Board of Trustees for a Drug Free NH and has been an EMT for 20 years. Open to all parents, caregivers, educators and concerned adults. Resources will be presented. Sponsored by Crispin's House Coalition for Youth.
Teens  
Read the Teen Voice newsletter to learn all about November events. You can also update your email subscriptions to make sure you get it in your inbox. 

Kids 
  • Hour of Code Saturday, November 12; 11am Kids in 1st - 5th grade will make a necklace spelling out their name in binary code. Registration is required.
  • Kids Movie Matinee - Finding Dory Friday, November 25; 1pm. © Walt Disney Pictures Runtime: 97 minutes; Rated PG.
Get Out Your Aprons!
Mouth Watering Events in November

Kids

Hungry for Pie? Wednesday, November 2; 6:30pm. Kids in 2nd - 5th grade: Mix, knead and roll as you learn to make pie crust from scratch. Registration is required.

Adults

Recipes & Reminiscing Friday, November 4; 10am. Share recipes and stories. Location: Parks & Rec Building, Mast Street. Registration is requested.

All Ages

Once Upon a Pie Baking Competition & Auction November 12; 6:30pm. This is a Friends of the Library fundraiser. Location: Stark Hall at 3 Church Street.
  • Entries should be delivered 11am - 1pm. Download & Print entry form.
  • At 6:30pm the public is welcome to taste ($2/slice) and bid on blue ribbon pies.
Families

Gingerbread House Decorating Workshops The Friends of the Library have provided houses and decorating goodies, you just need to bring your imaginations. Registration is required:

More Events in December for Adults

Gingerbread House Decorating Workshop Friday, December 2; 10am. Houses, frosting, and candy are provided-all you have to bring is your creativity! Registration is required. Location: Parks & Rec Building, Mast Street.

Cookie Swap Saturday, December 10; 11am. Please see guidelines and register at our website or give us a call at 497-2102.

New
Diary of a Wimpy Kid NYT bestseller
Diary of a Wimpy Kid E-book Series 
No waiting, no late fees, and free with your library card.
Kids love the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series - and now it's available instantly with hoopla, no waiting! All you need is your library card. This series has remained on the New York Times bestseller lists since the publication of the first book in 2007, has won two Children's Choice Book Awards, and six Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards for Favorite Book.  
Download and start reading today. With hoopla, each month you can download 3 titles per library card. If you need help or more instructions please visit our website.

New
New Teen Health Content 
Free with your library card.

To meet the information needs of parents and teens, Consumer Health Complete has added nearly 100 new proprietary articles containing reliable information on the topics teens and their parents care about.
 
Written by subject-matter experts, the "TeenTalk" articles help young people better understand the health- and safety-related issues facing them, while the "How to Talk with Teens About..." articles guide their parents in starting important conversations. The content can also support middle school and high school health curricula.

Topics include:

* Alcohol * College rejection * Cyberbullying * Distracted driving * Divorce * Eating disorders * Emotional abuse * Food allergies * Pregnancy * Social media safety * Smoking * and many more

This is part of our E-Sources in the Health category:
Special Invitation Just for You
Seacoast Science Center

Seacoast Science Center
Just one of the passes that are part of the Museum Pass Program, sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Seacoast Science Center winter hours are November through mid-February on Saturday - Monday, 10am - 5pm.

Since the Goffstown Public Library has a membership to the Seacoast Science Center, library card holders can enjoy the Center seven days a week. With a two hour notice, they will open the Center Tuesday through Friday, 10am - 3pm, just for Goffstown Public Library cardholders who have reserved the pass for that day.
Featured Resource
Electronic Resources available with your library card
Featured Resource
Even when you can't get to the Library, we have features that are available 24/7.

Staying in touch with the latest news and information is easy with your library card. In our E-Sources category Magazines & Newspapers you can stay current wherever you have an internet connection.

Read newspapers and magazines from around the U.S., including the Goffstown News, the Union Leader, and the Concord Monitor.
If you need a password to access these features, please give us a call at 603-497-2102, or visit My Account online to reset.
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