In this Issue
On The Librarian's Nightstand
Book of the Week
Featured Event
Children's Corner
Snapshots from the Library
This Week @ the Library
On The Librarian's Nightstand
Number One Chinese Restaurant
by Lillian Li
A deliciously comic debut novel about secrets, scandal, and the patriotism at the heart of the hustle."
O, The Oprah Magazine
 
Other Books We're Reading

Shelter in Place
by Nora Roberts

The Outsider 
by Stephen King 

After Anna
by Lisa Scottoline

Mistborn
by Brandon Sanderson 
 
Elephant Whisperer 
by Lawrence Anthony and Graham Spence 
Book of the Week
This week's DVD of the Week is 'Den of Thieves'. 

A quintessential heist film, Den of Thieves is a thriller, full stop. It offers no pretense of layered plotting, realism, or plausibility, so suspend all disbelief. If you do, then this heist can satisfy the itch to see two elite opposing teams play cops and robbers.
Featured Event
Flamenco with El Arte Flamenco
July 31st 1:30-2:30 & 6:30-7:30
Come see the beautiful art of flamenco dancing! El Arte Flamenco will be here to lead a lecture demonstration that describes the origins and history of flamenco and Andalucian Folklore, dances performed by Gladys Clausen (Isabel Rios), a live guitarist and a chance for audience participation. Afternoon session for children, and evening session for adults! Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. 
Children's Corner
Learn how to make rock candy and paint a rock with a cool design! Tuesday, July 24 at 1:30. All ages welcome.
 

 
July 17, 2018
 

Enjoying the dog days of summer? That means the hottest days of summer for you younger folks. If you are hot as a dog anyway, why not read about them with the cutest book this side of the dog house, "A Dog Named Doug", so named because he digs determinedly. Or try the new memoir by Stephen Kuusisto 'Have Dog, Will Travel. 

Even though it might be the dog days of summer, come get wrapped up in quilts, stories about New England Quilts, that is, at 6:30pm tonight. Tomorrow, the library will be invaded by West African Drumming and Dancing! For all, ages, the Akwaaba Ensemble, a Nationally-known West African Drumming and Dancing Group, will be here at 2PM to rock the library. Experience the show for yourself as they bring drumming and dance to vivid life!
Snapshots From the Library
Painting Rocks in Storytime @ the Beach!
This Week @ the Library
ADULTS  

Bridge

Today, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

NHH: New England Quilts and the Stories they Tell
Today, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Pam Weeks will weave history with stories about quilts.  Participants may bring one quilt for identification or story telling.

Line Dancing
Wednesday, 9:00 - 10:30 a.m.
 
Akwaaba Ensemble (all ages welcome)
Wednesday, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
The Akwaaba Ensemble will present a vivid interactive performance of drumming and dance as part of our Summer Reading Program.  Join us for drumming, dancing and singing!
 
Brown Bag Book Discussion
Thursday, 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
This month's book is The Women In the Castle by Jessica Shattuck.  Discussion will be led by Molly Harper. 
 
Conversational French
Thursday, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.  

Evening Book Discussion
Thursday, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
See above for details.
 
Volunteer Away Your Fines
Friday, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
              3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Volunteer for 1 hour to wipe away $5 in fines or 2 hours to wipe away $10 in fines.
Call to sign up for a time slot.
 
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, 10:30-12:30 p.m.

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

Bookworm Shop
Open 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. when library is open.  

 
Teens    
 
Book Bonanza for Teens
Friday, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Play games, read books, explore the library.

CHILDREN
 
Preschool Dance Party(ages 0 - 5*)
Today, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Jump, wiggle and dance to some fun music.
* with caregiver

Storytime at the Beach
Wednesday, 12:30-12:30 p.m.
All ages are welcome to join us at the Gilford beach for stories and fun.

Drop In Play Group
Friday, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
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