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On The Librarian's Nightstand
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"A harrowing portrait of the Trump presidency...Again and again, Woodward recounts at length how Trump's national security team was shaken by his lack of curiosity and knowledge about world affairs and his contempt for the mainstream perspectives of military and intelligence leaders."
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The Washington Post
Other Books We're Reading
Tear Me Apart
by J.T. Ellison
French Exit
by Patrick DeWitt
Educated
by Tara Westover
Calypso
by David Sedaris
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| Book of the Week |
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This week's Book of the week is '
Severance' by Ling Ma.
It is a deadpan satire making light of our everyday rituals in the context of a biological apocalypse. The population of New York City is rapidly dwindling as terrible diseases move through the population. People die or leave, except for Candace Chen whose love for routine and apparent immunity keep her working her day job for as long as it is there. When a dictatorial group of survivors try to move in where she has been living her routine, she is forced to join them, or change. The book is strange, but the satire is a relief, especially as the apocalypse trend starts to dip.
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| Featured Event |
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Ferns, Herbs, Lichens, & Mushrooms Hike
Monday, 10/1 10AM-12PM
Rick Van de Poll, PhD of Ecosystem Management Consultants of New England will lead us on a walk on Belknap Mountain identifying ferns, herbs, lichen and mushrooms.
Sign-up required.
We will meet at the lower parking lot on the Carriage Road. If raining we will meet at the library
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Children's Corner
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Enjoy stories, music, and play? There are still openings in Friday's preschool storytime! Call or stop by to sign up.
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Space is a wonderful commodity and the Library was built with pleasant, workable spaces in mind. Day after day, people come in to use the space for working on their laptops, reading, doing a puzzle, or meeting with a friend. There is the reading room, the New Hampshire Room, and several tables where you can pop in, use the space, and head out after that. You don't need a library card to sit and use the wifi, nor do you have to check something out every time you come in--although, more often than not, you'll see something you want. So next time you feel cramped or want a change in scenery, swing by the library for some space.
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Snapshots From the Library
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Yoga Fun at the Library!
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| This Week @ the Library |
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ADULTS
Bridge
Today, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Friends
5G Wireless: What is it?
Today, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Carolyn Larocque of Lakes Region Disclosure Support Network, will be providing an awareness presentation on the health hazards and environmental damage related to the rollout of the 5G network.
Wednesday, 9:00 - 10:30 a.m.
Check Out An Expert
Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Questions about your computer, email, cellphone, etc? Library card holders can check out a tech expert for help.
Brown Bag Book Discussion
Thursday,12:30-1:30 p.m.
This month's book is Daring to Drive by Manal al-Sharif. Led by Molly.
Conversational French
Thursday, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Evening Book Discussion
Thursday, 6:00-7:00 p.m.
See above.
Bridge
Friday, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30p.m.
Knit Wits
Friday, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Advanced Conversational German
Friday, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Fiber Friends
Monday, 10:00 a.m. -12:15 p.m.
Mahjong
Monday, 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Bookworm Shop
Open 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. when library is open.
CHILDREN
Baby/Toddler Storytime, DROP IN
Today, 10:00 - 10:30 a.m.
Ages 0 - 2 with caregiver
Preschool Storytime* Signup Required
Today, 10:45 - 11:45 a.m.
Ages 2 - 5 with caregiver.
Early Release Minecraft Party
Wednesday, 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Enjoy Minecraft? Come over to the library for some low tech Minecraft projects and an experiment! Ages K-4.
Yoga Fun
*Signup Required
Thursday
, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Preschool Storytime *Signup Required
Friday, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Ages 3 - 5 with caregiver.
TEEN
Early Release: Improv
Wednesday, 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Try out some scenes!
Homeschool Game Club
Thursday, 1:15 a.m. 2:30 p.m.
Teen Game Club
Thursday, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
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| Changing Seasons |
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 The hummingbirds are gone. Some unseen weather forecaster has told them it was time to begin their long journey to the Gulf of Mexico. On our daily walks, we see evidence that summer is indeed ebbing. Save the occasional chirps from the usual suspects (nuthatches, chickadees, blue jays, woodpeckers) the songbirds are quiet. The ones who are still here have lost their courting colors and no longer need to sing for a partner. Once the insects are gone, they also must leave for warmer territories and greater food supplies. Yet, all around us, we can find vibrant signs that life is still evolving. From brilliantly colored seed pods to fast changing leaves, we have hints of the seasons to come.
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