March 19, 2019
Good Morning!

People say all the time ‘All these shows are mindless drama. Why don’t they make anything interesting or substantial anymore?’ They do! Quality entertainment has been made all along; one just has to know where to look and how to search. At the library we make recommendations every day and we’d be happy to help you find what you’re looking for.

Introducing Kanopy: A free service newly available to library card holders. Kanopy is a video streaming service like Netflix or Amazon Prime Video, but the Friends of the Gilford Public Library have made it available to library card holders free of cost. Now you can stream from over 30,000 indie films, educational resources, and documentaries. It is a treasure trove of informative entertainment, so head to Kanopy and give it a browse! 

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On the Librarian's Nightstand:
The Silent Patient
by Alex Michaelides
"This edgy, intricately plotted psychological thriller establishes Michaelides as a major player in the field."
― Publisher's Weekly ,

Other Books We're Reading:

Exit West
by Moshin Hamid

The Little Shop of Found Things
by Paula Brackston

When All Is Said
by Anne Griffin

Hey, Kiddo
by Jarrett J. Krosocska

Bad Blood
by John Carreyou

The Current
by Tim Johnston
an clear umbrella with the words rain rain go away hanging in the library
An umbrella like this will be popping up during National Library Week!
Featured Event
t'ai chi chih mondays starting 4/1 9:45 am
T'ai Chi Chih
Mondays, 9:45AM
Starting April 1st


Nancy Frost, a T'ai Chi Chih certified teacher, will lead an eight week course at the Gilford Library. With 19 stand-alone movements and one pose, T'ai Chi Chi is beneficial to all, and easy to learn. Join us for the T'ai Chi Chih 8 week course to focus on the development of intrinsic energy (Chi), increase your energy, balance, flexibility and stamina.
DVD of the Week
This week’s DVD of the Week is ‘Ben Is Back’
ben is back movie cover
A heart-wrenching depiction of a mother surprised and thrilled to see her 19-year-old son back on Christmas Eve Morning after losing him to addiction. After the shock of his return calms, she learns that he is far from the clear and her love is tested. Some reviewers couldn’t see past the exaggerated characters, but most agree that Julia Roberts and Lucas Hedges deliver tremendous performances. It’s a moving film that depicts the havoc that addiction can cause a family.
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This Week at the Library
ADULTS


Geri Fit
Tuesday, 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Video led fitness class for adults over 65. Most exercises done from a chair. Sign up required.

Hook Nook
Tuesday, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Zeb Fontaine will be here to help you learn, practice and perfect your crocheting skills.

Bridge
Tuesday, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Book Bites
Tuesday, 5:00 - 6:30 p.m.
The theme for this month is soups and stews. Sign up and $5 required.

Line Dancing
Wednesday, 9:00 - 10:30 a.m

Check Out an Expert
Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Geri Fit
Thursday, 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
See Tuesday for details.

Lunchtime Book Discussion
Thursday, 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
This month's book is Exit West by Moshin Hamid. The discussion will be led by Mark Thomas.

Conversational French
Thursday, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Nightime Book Discussion
Thursday, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
See above for details.

Bridge
Friday, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Knits Wits
Friday, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.

Advanced German
Friday, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Lakes Region Fiber Arts & Crafters
New Day & Time! Starting Wednesday, March 27
Wednesday, 10:30-1:00 p.m.

Mahjong
Monday, 12:30 - 3:00 p.m.



TEENS

Teen Early Release: Mirror Glaze Cake
Wednesday, 12:30 - 1:30
Come make a cake that will look so good you (almost!) won't want to eat it.

Homeschool Game Club
Thursday, 1:15 - 2:30 p.m.

Teen Game Club
Thursday, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.



CHILDREN

Preschool Storytime
Tuesday, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Ages 2.5 - 5. Sign up required.

Spanish Camp
Tuesday, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Grades 1 - 4. Sign up required.

Early Release Activity: Homemade Bath Bombs!
Wednesday, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Grades K - 4.

Music and Movement
Thursday, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Ages 0 - 5. Sign up required.

Preschool Storytime
Friday, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Ages 2.5 - 5. Sign up required.

Baby/Toddler Storytime
Mon. 10:30 - 11:0 a.m.
Ages 0 - 2.5
Children's Corner

Early Release Activity: March 20 th Make Your Own Bath Bombs. See above for more info.
Sign up required.
Signs of spring scavenger hunt:
Nature Blog: With A Little Bit of Luck
by Wendy Oellers-Fulmer

Did you know that the odds of finding a four-leaf clover in a typical patch is about one in five thousand? Tradition has it, if you find one it will bring you faith, luck and love.
While scientists have been studying what determines this extra leaflet, determined collectors have reached up to 170,000 four-leaf clovers during their lifespan. The world record for an hour, was reached by an American, Katie Borka for 166 on June 23, 2018. But did you know that clovers can can actually up to five leaves? Just imagine what that extra leaf would bring?