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On The Librarian's Nightstand
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An Unwanted Guest
by Shari Lapena
"Lapena keeps the well-developed twists churning, with each a surprise notch in this ever-evolving plot, and she continues this skillful storytelling until the stunning twist at the end. . . memorable." --Associated Press
Other Books We're Reading
The Middleman
by Olen Steinhauer
Factfulness
by Hans Rosling
The Robots of Gotham
by Todd McAulty
The Outsider
by Stephen King
The Dependents
by Katharine Dion
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| DVD of the Week |
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This week's DVD of the Week is 'Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story'.
Hedy Lamarr was known by many to be 'the most beautiful girl in the world', but fewer knew that she had an idea that helped to secure wireless communication that was used in WWII radios and has had a lasting impact on modern wireless technologies. This dramatized biography nails the story of a woman who seems to have excelled at everything she did.
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Author Talk w/ Jessica Murby
Tuesday, September 4th
6:30-7:30PM
How would your life be different if you lived with mindfulness of your own inevitable death? Instead of that being a morbid question, the answer to it may be the most powerful means to get your actions in line with your truest priorities. Author, Hospice Liaison & Occupational Therapist Jessica Murby will be here to share her book and talk about this topic. |
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Children's Corner
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We're still looking for riders and walkers to join us on our annual Old Home Day float! Call or stop by the library to sign up.
Featured Book:
Willa of the Wood by Robert Beatty
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Whew, what a party it was last Thursday. Over a hundred people came out for the 10th Anniversary and Summer Reading Finale shindig. Thanks to everyone involved!
Now is the time when we go full throttle towards Old Home Day coming up the following weekend.
We are always looking for pie bakers, book sorters, and workers for the actual day,
so if you find yourself wanting to help out swing by the library to sign up for a volunteer position.
We don't stop to breathe anymore, so keep your eyes out for all the things we have planned for the end of August and September.
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Snapshots From the Library
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Learning about local mushrooms on the Mushroom Hike!
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| This Week @ the Library |
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ADULTS
Bridge
Today, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Book Bites Cookbook Club
Today, 5:00 - 6:30 p.m.
Class is full.
Mystery Book Group
Wednesday 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
This month's book is
Last Refuge by Chris Knopf. Discussion will be led by Betty Tidd.
Line Dancing
Wednesday, 9:00 - 10:30 a.m.
Check Out An Expert
Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Conversational French
Thursday, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Foreign Movie Night
Thursday, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
This month's movie from Germany is
Schultze Gets the Blues and is rated PG.
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.
CHILDREN
Ride the Float!
Monday, Aug 20 - Fri. Aug 24
Sign up in the Chidren's Room to ride the float during the Old Home Parade!
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Wrongfully Accused
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 Our fields and roadsides are now filled with blooming yellow flowers, most commonly Goldenrod, a member of the Aster family. Through the years this vibrant plant has gotten a bad rap as the bane of allergy sufferers around the world. Actually, it is not Goldenrod to blame, but Common Ragweed. While both are native plants which support native wildlife with both food and shelter, Ragweed is the culprit that causes unpleasant allergic reactions, known as Hayfever by its miserable sufferers. A Ragweed plant only lives for one season, but is a powerhouse producing up to one billion pollen grains which can travel on the wind up to 400 miles. If you are one of the 10 to 20% of people who suffer from a ragweed allergy, take heart in the fact it's a short lived season.
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Gilford Public Library
31 Potter Hill Road Gilford, NH 03249
(603) 524-6042
Library Hours
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 9 AM-6 PM
Tuesday and Thursday, 9AM-8 PM
Saturday, 10 AM-2 PM
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