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Library Hours:  Monday, Thursday, Friday 9am - 5pm Tuesday, Wednesday 9am - 8pm Saturday (September 8 - June) 9am - 2pm

This is the Library’s 60th year of summer fun, and we have a rockin’ good time planned for all ages. Get ready for special programs and events, a concert series with our friends at the Parks & Recreation Department, STEAM activities, movies, and much more! For book lists and program details, read more at: goffstownlibrary.com/the-summer-experience.

Calendar Highlights

☼ Summer Hours ☼ Closed Saturdays during July & August

Bring a blanket/chair, a picnic, and some bug spray, and enjoy these outdoor events. Concerts in the Park Thursdays 7/12 - Ross Arnold & Friends, Goffstown Pickers 6pm @ Roy Park 7/26 - Daniel Wray Bergeron 6pm @ Barnard Park Family-Friendly Movie in the Park 7/19 - "Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle" © Columbia Pictures Industries Inc. Rating: PG-13; Runtime: 119 minutes ~8pm @ Barnard Park All ages welcome. These events are brought to you by the Goffstown Public Library, the Parks and Recreation Department, and the Police Department.

Adults Coffee and Coloring: Friday 7/6; 10am - 12pm. Registration required. Power Food Combos: Friday 7/13; 10 - 11:30am. Learn to stay healthy and energized. Location: Hannaford Supermarket, Mast Road. Registration required. Adult Coloring Evening: Tuesday 7/17; 6:30pm. Registration required. “Your Hit Parade” Twenty-five Years Presenting America’s Top Popular Songs: Tuesday 7/31; 6:30pm. NH Humanities presentation. Need a ride? Check out the Goffstown Shuttle info at the bottom of this email. Teens Let’s Get Lyrical: Monday 7/9; 2pm. For teens entering grades 8 - 12 interested in writing lyrics or poetry. Cupcake Decorating Competition: Monday 7/16; 2pm. Registration required. Candy Volcano Competition: Friday 7/20; 1pm. Registration required. Teen Chef Competition: Tuesday 7/24; 2pm. Registration required. After-Hours Gaming: "LEGO Worlds": Thursday 7/26; 5 - 7pm. Registration required. Kids Simple STEAM: Mondays; 10am - 12pm. Drop-in for a new activity each week. Movie Matinee: Mondays; 2pm. See calendar for movie titles. Kindness Rocks!: Tuesdays; 2 - 4pm. Drop-in for decorating 'kindness rocks'. Rock Star Party: Wednesday, 7/11; 6pm. Registration required. Summer Story Times begin July 9: Visit goffstownlibrary.com/calendar to register.

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Summer Sky Watch Wednesday, July 25 at 7:30pm All ages welcome. 7:30pm - Presentation at Library to overview what we will be viewing this evening. 8:30pm - Join us and the NH Astronomical Society to see what's up in the summer sky at the Goffstown Water Precinct Field on Rt. 114. ** RAIN DATE : Wednesday, 8/1

STEAM = Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math For kids entering grades 1-5. These STEAM programs will be held at Bartlett Elementary School, 689 Mast Rd. 7/12 Keith Munslow - Singer & Storyteller 7/19 Exploring Sound 7/26 Building Bridges Registration is appreciated by emailing brigid.mcnamee@sau19.org or on the Event section of the Bartlett school Facebook Page .

Meet Your Library Trustees

My Library Addiction Suzanne Riel, Library Board of Trustees "For years we grabbed audio books from the library for our 5 hour trip to Otis Maine every fourth of July. We continued getting audio books for any long trips in the car. As the years progressed I started having jobs that included a decent amount of travel. I can remember a time when I was crying because of a Danielle Steele novel before walking into work and the times that I couldn’t wait to get back on the road to listen to my Stephen King novel. I still do a lot of miles and while some talk shows and NPR can keep me occupied - there’s nothing better than listening to a good book. I have been able to do classics like A Tree Grows in Brooklyn, The Scarlet Letter and the latest best sellers - all at no charge (except for my late fees of course). I grab a destination book, cookbook, or something to read on the plane and at home, but I am a huge Audio Book fan. A secret fantasy of mine would be to read for an audio book recording." "This is my library addiction."

You Heard it Here First

Meet and Greet with author Tony Tremblay Tuesday, July 24 at 6:30pm Author Tony Tremblay and his publisher will debut his new novel "The Moore House" at the Library. Tony will read from his book, entertain questions, and will sign copies. "The Moore House" is set in Goffstown, and readers may recognize plenty of local landmarks in this haunted house tale. "Tony Tremblay knows exactly what to do to make a haunted house story genuinely scary. One hell of a ride." - James A. Moore "Tony's writing will fill any horror reader's appetite - rest assured." - Buttonholed Book Reviews Copies of "The Moore House" will be available for purchase. Visit Tony's Author Page on Amazon.com.

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Personal Care Item Drive

When you drop off needed items at the Library, we'll deliver them to the Goffstown Network Food Pantry. The list: soap, shampoo, conditioner, toothpaste/mouthwash/dental floss, toothbrushes, razors for women and men, shaving cream, moisturizers, feminine hygiene products, diapers, and baby wipes. Download and print the list For more information: Goffstown Network

Your Opinion Counts

Please take this brief survey and share your opinions with the Library and Board of Trustees. Paper versions are also available at the Library. The survey will close on September 1, 2018.

www.goffstownlibrary.com\survey

Need a Ride?

Try out the Goffstown Shuttle! This DOOR-TO-DOOR service for Goffstown residents is available every week Monday/Wednesday/Friday. Make a reservation with the Manchester Transit Authority at 623-8801 (option 1). Manchester Transit Authority runs a shopper shuttle every Tuesday and provides on-demand service Monday, Wednesday, and Friday between 9am & 2pm from any location in the Town of Goffstown to any other location in the Town of Goffstown or to any medical facility in the City of Manchester or Town of Bedford. For more information about Goffstown’s Bus Service, please visit goffstown.com/community/bus-service.

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