News from the Gilford Public Library!

September 17th, 2019

Greetings!

What can you do with your library card? Well, besides the obvious (checking out great books and movies), you can borrow things like a Kitchenaid Mixer, a pumpkin carving kit, a telescope, museum passes, get access to thousands of downloadable books and movies, great programs, and so much more. What more could you want? Let us know!

Stop by the library and take our National Library Card Sign-Up Month Survey, and let us know what you would you love to be able to do with you library card. Then, you'll be entered to win one of the great tote bags designed by Arielle and Kayleigh.

On the Librarian's Nightstand:

A Bend in the Stars by Rachel Barenbaum

"A thick, juicy novel packed with history, science, adventure, fully-realized characters, and a race to the 1914 solar eclipse."― Literary North

Other Books We're Reading:

Bunny

by Mona Awad

The Storied Life of AJ Fikry

by Gabrielle Nevin

Daring to Drive

by Manal Al-Sharif

The Wolf Pack

by CJ Box

The American Agent

by Jacqueline Winspear

Searching for Sylvie Lee

by Jean Kwok

Picture of the Week

Mother Bruce, the Geese, and Mice all are ready for school in the Children's Room!

Featured Event

The Weirs: A Stroll Through Time

Tuesday, October 15 6:30pm-7:30pm

If you've recently taken a stroll through the Weirs boardwalk, you may have noticed the new historical markers, highlighting The Mount Washington Cruise Ship, Laconia Bike Week, and more. K Peddlar Bridges and the Weirs Action Committee took this project from the board room of the mind, to the boardwalk of the Weirs. Come hear the story of the signs, it will be an interesting and informative evening.

DVD of the Week

This Week's DVD of the Week is Booksmart.

A coming of age comedy that focuses on two girls graduating from high school, who set out to final break the rules and party on their last day of classes. After figuring out that everyone who partied and ‘wasted’ their high school years also got into Ivy League schools, Amy and Molly decide to party on their last night of school. Funny, wise, and rated R for good reason.

Viral Links of the Week

20 New Horror Books for Spooky Season Time

Great Books by Latinx Writers

There's a Dr. Seuss Experience Coming Soon

Can Climate Fiction be Hopeful?

IT the movie vs IT the book. Spoilers Ahead!

Children's Corner & Book of the Week

Our first early release program is tomorrow 9/18 at 1:30pm: Chips, Dip, and Cards.

*Bus 1 from GES drops kids directly here. (children have to be at least 9 years of age to be unattended here)

*Little MDs (Little Medical Doctors) starts next week (1 ^st -4 ^th grade). We still have some spaces available, call or stop in to sign-up

Busy with fall sports? Try these instant pot recipes:

Instant Pot Chicken

Instant Pot Recipes of 2018

This Week at the Library

ALL AGES

Library Card Sign Up Month

September 1 - 30

Celebrate National Library Card Sign up Month at Gilford Library!

A DULTS

Geri Fit

Today, 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Improve reaction time and driving skills with this semi-advanced workout video.

Hook Nook

Today, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Zeb Fontaine will be here to help you learn, practice and perfect your crocheting skills.

Bridge

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

Classics Book Discussion

Today, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

This month's book is Frankenstein by Mary Shelley

Line Dancing

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

Check Out an Expert

Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Lakes Region Fiber Arts & Crafters

Wednesday, 10:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m

New members, veteran crafters, and project workers welcome!

Trustee Meeting

Wednesday, 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.

Geri Fit

Thursday, 9:00 a.m. -9:45 a.m.

Conversational French

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

Foreign Movie Night

Thursday, 7:00- 9:00 p.m.

This month's movie is Becoming Astrid, an Unrated movie from Sweden.

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.

T'ai Chi Chih

Monday, 9:45 - 10:45 a.m.

Nancy Frost will lead this 8 week course.

Mahjong

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

Tweens & Teens

Teen Early Release: Salsa!

Wednesday, 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.

NEW YEAR New Early Release activities! We're making our own salsa and eating it during Early Release.

Homeschool Game Club

Thursday, 12:15 - 2:15 p.m.

Come by and play all types of games from classic to modern.

CHILDREN

Preschool Story Time (Ages 2.5 - 5)

Today, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Sing, read, dance, make a craft! Sign up required.

Early Release: Chips, Dip, & Cards! (K-4)

Wednesday, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.

Join us and learn how to make salsa and play cards while you enjoy your creation!

Yoga Fun (Ages 2-6)

Thursday, 10:30 – 11:30am

Learn the basics of yoga through fun movement and play! Sign up required.

Crafty Preschool Story Time (Ages 2.4 - 5)

Friday, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Read, play and make a craft. Sign up required.

Baby/Toddler Story Time (Ages 0 - 2.5)

Monday, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Read, sing and play with your baby or toddler. Sign up required.

New Program: Chess Club is now being offered here at the library starting in October! Call or stop by to sign up (1 ^st -4 ^th grade)

Nature Corner: Loon Babies-Growth Spurts by Wendy Oellers-Fulmer

We’ve been observing a family of loons this Summer and have marveled how the baby loon has matured over the past 10 weeks, transforming from a tiny, fuzzball of dark brown down, into a mottled, brownish-gray and white version of its parents. The juvenile’s eyes continue to be dark brown. It’s plumage is now similar to its parents winter colors, but the youngster won’t change into the distinctive black and white breeding plumage with red eyes until it’s about 2.5 years old. The youngsters are adept swimmers, fully capable of finding their own food and flying by 12 weeks of age. They will migrate like their parents for winter over to the ocean, sometimes waiting until right before the lake freezes. Once there, the young will not return to the lake they were born on for at least two years. Although they will have adult plumage, they might not breed until they are six or more years old. Loons can live for up to 30+ years.

For more information about these incredible birds:

Common Loons

DID YOU KNOW?

The library has an exhibit area which features local artisans, crafters, and creators. This month, you can see beautiful paper art and jewelry from Jan Winchester.