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

Welcome! Please welcome our new Circulation staff member, Maura Araldi . Maura will be at the Circulation desk part time, please stop by and say "hello".

Calendar Highlights

☼ Saturday Hours ☼ Open Saturdays 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. starting September 7

Story Time The gift of reading lasts a lifetime, take the first step and visit the Library with your child. Build skills, introduce vocabulary, and help children recognize what reading for enjoyment is all about. Family Drop-In Story Time - Saturdays through November. Mother Goose on the Loose - for 1 1/2 - 2 1/2 yr. olds & parents. Thursdays at 9:30am beginning 10/3, registration required. Stories & More for 2 1/2 yr. olds through kindergarten Wednesdays at 9:30am beginning 10/2, registration required. Fridays at 9:30am beginning 10/4, registration required. Fridays at 1pm beginning 10/4, registration required.

French Canadian Music and its Cross-Cultures Wednesday, September 25 at 6:30pm For toe-tapping, head-bopping fun look no further than this engaging conversation on the history of French-Canadian music. Musician Lucie Therrien will present the evolution of traditional French Canadian music including its arrival in North America from France, its crossing with indigenous peoples' culture during the evangelization of Acadia and Quebec, its growth alongside English culture after the British colonization, and its expansion from Acadia to Louisiana. The movement of French-Canadian culture from Quebec to New England during industrialization and the ensuing French Canadian migration is also addressed. This program was made possible by a generous grant from the New Hampshire Humanities .

Save Me a Seat!

Save the dates & join us. No registration required unless otherwise noted. Adults Evening Book Discussion: Tuesday 9/3 at 6:30pm. The Buried Giant by Kazuo Ishiguro. Blank Page Writer's Group: Tuesday 9/10 at 6:30pm. Afternoon Book Discussion: Wednesday 9/18 at 1:30pm. The Overstory by Richard Powers. Knit & Crochet Club: Tuesday 9/24 at 6:30pm. Need a ride? Check out the Goffstown Shuttle info at the bottom of this email. Teens Teen Advisory Board: Wednesday 9/18 at 6pm. Alien Selfies and Snacks: Friday 9/20 - Saturday 9/21. Guess the Banned Book: Monday 9/23 - Saturday 9/28. Teen Monthly Meet-up: Wednesday 9/25 at 6pm.

Details & All Events @ goffstownlibrary.com/calendar

Crafty Events for Adults Creativity Designed for Beginners First Friday Fun: Geometric Painting Friday, September 6 at 10am Location : Parks & Rec Building I n this guided workshop we'll use acrylic paints to make a geometric wall-hanging – and leave with amazing handmade art! All supplies provided. Refreshments will be served.

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Let's Make: Faux Watercolor Prints Tuesday, September 17 at 6:30pm We'll create beautiful art meant to inspire and uplift in this guided workshop. The finished pieces will be so stunning no one will ever know you didn’t use paint! All supplies provided; wear clothes to get messy!

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Downton Abbey Trivia Saturday, September 21 at 10:30am  Think you know Downton Abbey? Celebrate the movie premier with a morning of tea and trivia! Arrive in your best Victorian outfit (optional), drink a proper English tea and mingle with other Downton Abbey fans. And for entertainment, participate in our trivia tournament for series-inspired prizes! Tea and finger foods will be served.

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Two Ways to Win in September

September is Library Card Sign-up Month Wait?! I already have a Library Card! If you're reading this, you probably already have a Goffstown Public Library card, and that's great news! During September, we're asking that you share how fabulous a library card is with your family & friends - it may just get you a dinner on the town! New adult cardholders signing up during September will be entered into a drawing for a $50 gift certificate to Putnam's Waterview Restaurant on Main Street. (Your friend is sure to take you along if they win!) The American Library Association is also giving everyone a chance to win when you spread the word about the value of libraries this September. By snapping a picture with your library card and posting it to Instagram or Twitter with the hashtag #GetLibraryCarded you'll be automatically entered in a drawing to win a $100 Visa gift card! Entries can also be submitted by posting as a comment or wall post on the I Love Libraries Facebook Page. (This promotion ends Sunday, September 22 at 1pm EST.) Our selfie cutout will be at the circulation desk during September if you'd like to use it like Kyle did in the picture above. One more reason to get your friends and family on board - Goffstown pride! New Hampshire libraries will be competing for a trophy in September - the library with the most sign-ups wins! Good Luck & Start Spreading the news!

Record Breaking Month

Who said July is for taking it easy - we've been busy! As a matter of fact, we set a new record for the number of items checked out at 11,066. We also set a high mark for attendance at our programming and events, at 1,843 for the month. Thanks for being part of our Goffstown Library Community and breaking records!

Featured Resource

Homework Help 24/7 Do your students need help after-hours with school reports, research assignments, or projects? Help is at your fingertips with Explora, in our e-library, FREE to use 24/7 with your library card. Search, browse, read, and learn with Explora - visit goffstownlibrary.com/elibrary and try out Explora in the Education section.

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Call for Volunteers

The Friends of the Goffstown Library are in need of volunteers for their book sale on October 19 and all other fundraising events and activities throughout the year. Can you help? If so, please email dianneh@goffstownlibrary.com or attend the next meeting of the Friends on Wednesday, September 11 at 6:30pm at the Library.

Constitution Day

Constitution Day commemorates the formation and signing of the U.S. Constitution on September 17, 1787, recognizing all who are born in the U.S. or by naturalization, have become citizens. Take a look at www.constitutionday.com to read about those who signed the Constitution, and more. Celebrate the ratification of the U. S. Constitution by stopping by the Library to pick up a pocket copy to read and share with someone else (while supplies last).

In the Community

Grow a Row That extra row of your favorite vegetables will help stock the Goffstown Food Pantry with healthy and fresh food for our neighbors in need. 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 .

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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