Goffstown Public Library's
MONTHLY NEWSLETTER
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Important Reminders
We are no longer charging overdue fines
on all items owned by our Library.
Computer Reservations:
We are now accepting appointments from the public to use our computers. To keep Library staff and visitors safe, we are limiting the number of PCs in use, so your appointment length may be restricted. Call us at 497-2102 to make an appointment. (Note: you will be required to wear a face covering while in the library building. Disposable masks are available in the lobby or wear one of your own.)
Parking Lot Pick-Up:
We will continue contact-free parking lot pick-up of library materials for the foreseeable future. Please see our short video explaining the process on
YouTube
. The hours available to pick-up are:
- Monday-Friday, 10am to 2pm
- Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, 5 to 7pm
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We are monitoring available information and guidance on COVID-19.
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Courageous Community Conversations:
Can We Talk About Race?
In the time of the COVID-19 pandemic, the killings of George Floyd, Ahmaud Aubery, and Breonna Taylor, incidents in NH such as the arrest of Jean Ronald Saint Preux, and numerous slights in our own Greater Goffstown community have caused many of us to examine our beliefs about discrimination and racial justice. After having elected an African American as President, many people thought racism was behind us. Yet recent events seem to prove otherwise. Join us as we continue to explore these topics, facilitated by James McKim, Goffstown resident and President of the Manchester Branch of the NHNAACP.
- History of Racial Discrimination - Tuesday 8/11 at 7pm
- Microaggressions & White Privilege - Tuesday 8/25 at 7pm
- Institutional Racism - Tuesday 9/15 at 7pm
- How to Be an Advocate - Tuesday 9/29 at 7pm
Registration is required
, we will meet virtually and all registered participants will receive an email invitation with details on how to join the discussion.
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The 2020 summer reading theme “
Imagine Your Story
,” is a celebration of fairy tales, folklore, mythology, and sharing your own unique story and voice. All ages are invited to participate at
www.goffstownlibrary.com/summer2020
.
Attend special online and virtual events, complete challenges, earn raffle tickets, track reading, and more, in the new online platform hosted by READsquared.
Raffle tickets can be entered to win prizes for each age group:
- Children's prizes include Amazon gift cards, games, craft and cooking supplies, a Campfire Fun & Snack bundle, a Book to Movie bundle, Canobie Lake Park and Story Land tickets;
- Teen program prizes are three $50 amazon.com gift cards;
- Adults can enter raffle tickets to win one of three prize baskets that include $50 in gift cards to local businesses, each.
The state-wide READsquared subscription for New Hampshire public libraries is funded by the FY20 IMLS CARES Act grant, through the NH State Library.
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August
Staff can be reached at 603.497.2102
Monday, Thursday, Friday, 9am - 5pm
Tuesday & Wednesday, 9am - 8pm
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Summer 2020 Virtual Programs and Events
Don't forget!
Many YouTube programs have a "premiere" time on the calendar. If you can't make it for the first showing, don't worry! It will remain on our channel for you to view at any time. Subscribe at
www.youtube.com/goffstownlibrary
and never miss a thing!
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ADULTS & TEENS
Saturdays at 1pm:
Book Talk with Michelle
on YouTube
Tuesday 8/4 at 6:30pm:
Evening Book Group
The Bear
by Andrew Krivak. Book is available instantly with no holds on
hoopla
.
Registration required
Wednesdays 8/5 & 8/12 at 1pm:
Let's Make! Craft with Michelle
on YouTube*
Tuesday 8/18 at 6:30pm:
Votes for Women: A History of the Suffrage Movement
,
Registration required
.
This project was made possible with support from
New Hampshire Humanities
, in partnership with the National Endowment for the Humanities.
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TWEENS & TEENS
Mondays 8/3 & 8/10 at 1pm:
Cooking Corner ~ Teen Snacks
on YouTube
Wednesday 8/19 at 6pm:
Social Distance Friendly Teen Advisory Board
on the lawn (RAIN DATE 8/26 at 6pm)
Registration is requested
Thursdays 8/6 & 8/13 at 1pm:
Let's Create ~ TEEN DIY
on YouTube*
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KIDS
Mondays through 8/17:
Simple STEAM Activity
on YouTube*
Thursdays 8/6 & 8/13 at 10am:
Movers and Groovers
for children 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 years old,
Registration required
*
Fridays 8/7 & 8/14 at 10am:
Fairy Tale Fridays
on YouTube
Wednesday 8/5 at 2pm:
Fairy House Building
on YouTube
Through 8/31:
StoryWalk® @ the Library
Stroll around our lawn to read our summer StoryWalk® book
Among a Thousand Fireflies
by Helen Frost and Rick Lieder.
The StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT and developed in collaboration with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library. StoryWalk® is a registered service mark owned by Ms. Ferguson.
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Check the calendar
to confirm pick up times for supply bags - get yours at the Library the week prior to the scheduled event.
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Stories on the Wild Side
Thursday, August 13 at 2pm
Presented by Squam Lakes Natural Science Center and their live animal ambassadors in a virtual classroom via Zoom.
Reading and science come together in this fun program blending storytelling with up close encounters with three live, native, New Hampshire wild animals.
Registration is required, all registered participants will receive a link to the Zoom meeting.
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Museum Pass Availability
Many of our Museum Pass partners are reopening their doors to the public, and library passes are being made available once again. One of the safety measures being taken by facilities is to require visitors to obtain advance reservations at their locations -- a library pass alone will not guarantee admission. Please read all information carefully when reserving a pass, and for the most up-to-date hours, closings, exhibit information, and facility calendars, please contact your destination directly.
Thanks go to the Friends of the Goffstown Public Library for fully funding the Museum Pass Program.
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Evening Book Discussion
Tuesday, August 4 at 6:30pm
The Bear
by Andrew Krivak is available instantly, in
e-book
and
e-audio
formats in your hoopla app, or at
www.hoopladigital.com
. No holds, no waiting! You can read this title on a mobile device or computer.
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OverDrive: Own Voices & Diversity Books for Students
The 50+ titles in this collection were provided courtesy of the vendor and publishers, and will be available through August 31, 2020 with no holds or waiting. Browse and start borrowing with the OverDrive or Libby app.
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Adventure Begins with E-books and E-audiobooks
The OverDrive & Libby apps are easy to use and FREE with your library card. Check out these collections, and begin your reading adventure:
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The Darwin Affair
by Tim Mason
August 3 - 17
"Get ready for one of the most inventive and entertaining novels of 2019—an edge-of-your-seat Victorian-era thriller, where the controversial publication On the Origin of Species sets off a string of unspeakable crimes."
The Darwin Affair
will be available instantly, in e-book and e-audio formats in the
OverDrive
and
Libby
apps. No holds, no waiting
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More Choices with cloudLibrary
Looking for more variety? Check out the e-books and e-audiobooks on cloudLibrary -- one of the great apps the Library offers to provide you with a wide selection of titles and publishers. It's FREE to download and FREE to use with your library card. With cloudLibrary there are no overdues, and no fines to worry about.
See what's available today!
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Mango Languages
Mango Languages shared some of their favorite reads, each a classic originally written in a world language, infusing their love of language and culture into everything they do.
Take a crack at learning the language of
your
favorite classic with over 70 world languages and dialects to choose from in Mango Languages. Build conversational-ready skills with the easy-to-use mobile app, or on your desktop - FREE with your library card! Mango Languages can be found in the
e-library
.
Mango Languages guides you with personalized activities, interactive listening & reading, great features like Culture Notes, Study Reminders, and even learning through film.
Try it today!
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U.S. Census 2020
The Census takes place every 10 years, and ...
- It's quick and easy. The 2020 Census questionnaire will take about 10 minutes to complete.
- It's safe, secure, and confidential. Your information and privacy are protected.
- Your response helps to direct billions of dollars in federal funds to local communities for schools, roads, and other public services.
- Results from the 2020 Census will be used to determine the number of seats each state has in Congress and your political representation at all levels of government.
- Census takers will be following up in person with homes that have not responded to the 2020 Census.
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Need a ride? Let MTA pick you up!
Call 603-623-8801 (option "2") for free transportation options.
Manchester Transit Authority provides on-demand service now available Monday through Friday, 9am to 2pm. Make a reservation directly with Manchester Transit Authority as early as 1 week prior, and at least 24 hours in advance.
Service will be provided on a first come first serve basis and will be available "curb to curb" from any location in the Town of Goffstown to any other location in the Town of Goffstown or any medical facility in the City of Manchester or Town of Bedford.
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