Goffstown Public Library's
MONTHLY NEWSLETTER
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Library Hours:
Monday, Thursday, Friday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday, Wednesday 9am - 8pm
Saturday (September 8 - June) 9am - 2pm
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Explore “A Universe of Stories” this Summer
The summer fun continues at the Library!
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Summertime is here, and if you're dreaming of toes in the sand, sun on your skin, and a good book in your hand, we've got you covered! Light and breezy books, from romances to mysteries, are on display all summer long at the Goffstown Public Library. Pick one up today, or download a beach read with one of our easy to use mobile apps and take your reading on the go.
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Closed July 4 for Independence Day.
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Summer Hours
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Closed Saturdays until September 7
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Save the dates & join us.
No registration required unless otherwise noted.
Adults
- Evening Book Discussion: Tuesday 7/2 at 6:30pm. Summer Hours at the Robbers Library by Sue Halpern.
- Adult Coloring: Friday 7/5 at 10am.
- Roving Book Club: Saturday 7/6 at 1pm. The Martian by Andy Weir. Location: Glen Lake Beach
- Blank Page Writer's Group: Tuesday 7/9 at 6:30pm. Beginner to experienced welcome.
- Clutter Control: Tuesday 7/16 at 6:30pm.
- Afternoon Book Discussion: Wednesday 7/17 at 1:30pm. Beautiful Ruins by Jess Walter.
- Knit & Crochet Club: Tuesday 7/23 at 6:30pm.
- Need a ride? Check out the Goffstown Shuttle info at the bottom of this email.
Teens
- Eclipse T-Shirts: Tuesday 7/2 at 2pm. Registration required.
- Graphic Novel Art: Monday 7/8 at 2pm. Registration required.
- Adulting 101 - Personal Finance: Wednesday 7/10 at 6pm.
- Galaxy Cupcakes: Friday 7/12 at 2pm. Registration required.
- Mini Lightsaber Making: Monday 7/15 at 3:30pm.
- Starry Night Sidewalk Art: Friday 7/19 at 2-4pm.
- A Universe of Trivia: Wednesday 7/24 at 6pm.
- Teen Book Chat: Thursday 7/25 at 2pm.
- Minute to Win It: Monday 7/29 at 3pm. Registration required.
- Astronaut Food Taste Testing: Wednesday, 7/31 at 6pm.
Kids
- Simple STEAM Activity: Mondays in July at 10am-12pm.
- Kids' Matinee Mondays at 2pm:
- 7/8 - The LEGO Movie II, rated PG, 107 mins. ©Warner Bros.
- 7/22 - How to Train your Dragon: The Hidden World, rated PG, 110 mins. ©DreamWorks Animation.
- Story Time for 2 1/2 year olds through kindergarten: Wednesdays at 11am. Registration required.
- LEGO® Block Builders: Thursday 7/11 at 12-3pm.
- Crazy About Pokemon: Wednesday 7/17 at 6pm.
- Steve Corning Juggler: Friday 7/26 at 10am. Location: Barnard Park
- Family Book Discussion: Wednesday, 7/31 at 6pm. Registration required.
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"Let's Make" Bad Art
Saturday, July 20 at 11am
Drop in for a morning of out-of-this-world cutting, drawing, painting, or glittering. The choice is yours!
No talent? No problem!
All supplies provided; wear clothes to get messy!
No registration required.
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Roving Book Club -
The Space Barons
Saturday, July 27 at 1pm
Explore a Universe of Stories this summer as we take our book clubs on the road! Meet at a different, popular Goffstown location each month to discuss out-of-this-world fiction and nonfiction.
This month we will be reading
The Space Barons: Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and the Quest to Colonize the Cosmos by Christian Davenport. Stop by, or give us a call at 497-2102 to reserve your copy.
Location:
The Village Trestle, 25 Main Street. Participants are encouraged to enjoy a lunch or snack from our generous host.
No registration required.
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Library Open House
Saturday, July 20 at 11am - 1pm
Get a sneak peek behind the scenes during Goffstown Main Street Program's Old Home Day, take a tour of our historic building, and "Ask a Trustee Anything".
Adults can stop by to create some "Bad Art" and we'll have a special story time and craft for the kids at 11:30am.
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- NASA Live Webcast - celebrate the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11’s historic moon landing. Monday 7/15 at 3:45pm.
- Sky Watch - 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. Thursday 7/18 at 8:30pm.
- Concerts in the Park - Briggs Benny and the Red Threads - Performing Americana and acoustic music from traditional string band and blues, to acoustic rock and country, there’s something for everyone in this family-friendly concert. Thursday 7/25 at 6pm at Barnard Park.
- Galileo Galilei, the Starry Messenger - Galileo (Michael Francis, dressed in 17th-century costume) will present in this dramatic, fun-filled exhibition. Galileo will answer questions about his experiments, his life, and his times. Experience firsthand the science that rocked the western world! Made possible by a grant from the New Hampshire Humanities. Tuesday 7/30 at 6:30pm.
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NoveList K-8 Plus: Free With Your Library Card
Find the books your kids want to read.
NoveList can help you find new titles based on the ones you already like. Discover recommended reading lists for everything from "Kids' Faves" and animal stories, to humor and sports.
This resource delivers the same great content as NoveList Plus does for adults. NoveList K-8 Plus includes Teacher resources and state curriculum standards, read-a-likes and more.
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Learn Something NEW Today!
Universal Class offers unlimited access to over 500 courses covering 30+ subject areas, including astronomy and cosmology.
Check out classes in
• Computer training • Personal finance • Pet & Animal Care
• Health & Medicine • Arts, Crafts & Hobbies • and much more!
Continuing Education classes are self-paced and instructor-led, with certified instructors available to answer questions and assess your performance. IACET certified, giving the option for CEUs (continuing education units) on approved courses, and over 100 video audit courses available.
Expand your "Universe of Stories" and get started today with Universal Class -
FREE with your library card.
tarted with Universal Class Today!
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The Summer Experience at the Library isn't just for kids! Adults can also have a blast this summer with out of this world programs and events. No registration is required to join in the Adult Summer Experience; participants can earn raffle tickets by attending events, and/or submitting reviews for books read during the summer.
It's that easy!
Raffle tickets can be entered into drawings for one of three prize baskets - you may have seen them as you enter the Library above the Hot Spot display, they're packed with great prizes, including gift certificates.
Thanks to
Chunky's Cinema Pub
for their donation to the Movie Time! basket.
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New England Aquarium Pass
Now available in July & August
This family favorite is now available during the summer months! A pass reservation may be placed up to two weeks in advance online, in person, or by phone, with your library card.
The New England Aquarium pass admits up to 4 people with half price of regular admission, per person; children under 3 years old are free. Their summer hours are 9am - 6pm, 7 days/week. For schedules and exhibit information, please visit
www.neaq.org.
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Grow a Row
this summer and that extra row of your favorite vegetables will help stock the Goffstown Food Pantry with healthy and fresh food for our neighbors in need. Start planting now and harvest the benefits later this summer.
Personal Care Item Drive
is another way you can lend a helping hand this summer.
Needed items are
: soap, shampoo, conditioner, toothpaste/mouthwash/dental floss, toothbrushes, razors for women and men, shaving cream, moisturizers, feminine hygiene products, diapers, and baby wipes.
Printable List
Drop off produce &/or items at the Library when the Goffstown Network Food Pantry is closed, and we'll deliver them for you.
For more information
: Goffstown Network Food Pantry at St. Matthew's, 7 North Mast Street, 497-3433,
www.goffstownnetwork.org
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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.
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