Goffstown Public Library Teen Newsletter
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Library Hours: Monday, Thursday, Friday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday, Wednesday 9am - 8pm
Saturday 9am - 2pm
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2022 is a midterm election year. Our town committees and departments are currently preparing this year's budget. How can individual citizens - yes, even teens - make their voices heard and shape the policies which affect their daily lives? How can we as a community foster the common sense of purpose and belonging which enable effective representative governance?
There will be programs for adults, teens, and kids, including:
See the full calendar of events and register to attend.
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Tuesday, February 1 at 9am: Teen-To-Go Bags: A new craft bag will be available every month. Teen-To-Go bags are located on the second floor in the teen space. This month's bag includes the major supplies needed plus directions to craft a melted snowman ornament. WHILE SUPPLIES LAST.
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Wednesday, February 16 at 6pm: Teen Advisory Board: Help decide what cool stuff the Library can offer for tweens & teens. Registration appreciated.
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LitLoot: Teen Book Bundle Bags
Subscription Series January thru March
Ready for a reading surprise? Our Book Bundle Bag includes two teen books based on the theme(s) you select. You won't know exactly what books you are getting until you pick them up.
We'll also include some fun goodies in each bag. Return the borrowed books, but keep the fun surprises inside each bag!
Register to request a Teen Book Bundle Bag from the Goffstown Public Library. Participants are registering to receive one bag a month for the current series session January - March regardless of the date you sign-up.
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Teen Winter Reading: Book-Opoly
Begins Tuesday, January 11 thru March 31
Teen Book-Opoly is a 12-week reading adventure just for grades 5-12.
Pick up or download your official Teen Book-Opoly playing sheet to begin; copies will be available on the second floor in the teen space. Create "book-opolies" by completing the color categories, the four corners, and mystery challenges in order to earn raffle tickets for the end-of-program prizes. The more spaces completed, the more opportunities to win.
Participants will be entered in a random drawing to win great prizes like Domino's Pizza gift certificates, or Escape Room tickets. Registration begins Tuesday, January 11 at 9am. Registration required.
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DIY Pop-Tarts® Pillow
Monday, February 28 at 1pm
Sweeten up your bedroom décor with a no-sew Pop-Tarts® pillow. Inspired by everyone’s favorite toaster pastry, this may be the easiest DIY ever.
All supplies are provided.
For grades 5-12
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Head on over to the Goffstown Public Library's YouTube channel for recorded versions of select programs and original videos not available anywhere else! We have book talks, craft videos, how-tos, and more for all ages!
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Please remember that the Library's weather closings are independent of town & school announcements. When inclement weather requires us to close, we'll post the announcement on our FacebookPage, Twitter, at goffstownlibrary.com, and we'll inform WMUR.
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The Curious Reader Podcast |
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Explore the roaring '20s in Shanghai as feuding gangs team up to control a monster on the loose, and a madness taking the lives of their citizens.
In the latest podcast episode, Stacey and interim co-host Liz discuss These Violent Delights by Chloe Gong and dive into topics like zombie bugs, colonialism and extraterritoriality, and larkspur.
603-497-2102 to find out more information.
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The Bookshelf: New Teen Titles
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New Book Preview
Click on the picture above and explore the new teen bookshelf.
New teen fiction, nonfiction, and graphic novels can be found on the windowsill in the 2nd floor teen space. Find these books and more when you search the catalog and place your requests online, or give us a call at 603-497-2102.
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TAB meets next on Wednesday, February 16 at 6pm!
TAB is a group of tweens and teens that meets once a month. TAB collaborates with the Teen Services Library Assistant to help improve teen programs and the teen space, suggests materials such as books and games, and creates ideas to help connect the Library with the community. Join today! For grades 5-12.
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TAB Member Spotlight
The Library's Teen Advisory Board is made up of a great group of teens who help prepare and plan for teen programs. Each month we would like to highlight one of our great TAB members.
Name: Sky
School & Grade: Mountain View Middle School, grade 6
Do you have any hobbies? Reading and hanging out with friends.
What's your favorite thing to do in winter? Building a snowman.
Do you have any fandoms? My Little Pony! I even binge watch it.
TAB is currently brainstorming teen program plans for 2022 and the group is helping Stacey finish the puzzle art from last year's Summer Reading Experience.
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Free To Use With Your Library Card |
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Check Out the Libby App
Anytime Anywhere App
Flex your reading strength with Libby, the anytime, anywhere reading app.
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Libby is the new app to enjoy e-books, e-audiobooks, and magazines from OverDrive. Get it today. Libby makes it easy to get started for first-time users and offers a streamlined experience.
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E-books can be sent to your Kindle or Kindle reading app. Learn how.
- Libby is available from the Apple App Store and Google Play Store for smartphones and tablets.
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Need help? Visit the Libby Help site
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hoopla Bonus Borrows are Back
February 1-28!
Great news...hoopla Bonus Borrows are back with new themed collections! Hundreds of titles available without using your monthly instant borrows.
February themes include:
- Start Here! Series to Explore
- Swoonworthy Love Stories
- Wellness for Body and Mind
- Laugh Out Loud
- Titles Kids Love
- Fictional Favorites
- In the News
- Intense Suspense
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hoopla Graphic Novel Book Club
Through April 30, 2022
"Hush is the creation of two of the top talents in comics, Jeph Loeb and Jim Lee. Their combined forces offer a Batman story that is celebrated by veteran comic readers and that also serves as a perfectly accessible entry point for readers new to the world of Batman. Lee's artwork is breathtaking, and Loeb - a successful Hollywood screenwriter turned comic scribe - weaves a mystery that will have you guessing from beginning to end..."
Hush by Jeph Loeb and illustrated by Jim Lee, is available instantly, in e-book format in the hoopla app. There are unlimited digital copies - no holds, no waiting!
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Let MTA pick you up!
Call 603-623-8801 (option "2") for free transportation options.
Ride with the Manchester Transit Authority to your next hair salon appointment, grocery store visit, social gathering, medical appointment, and more!
Manchester Transit Authority provides on-demand service now available Monday through Friday, 9am to 2pm. Make a reservation directly with Manchester Transit Authority as early as 1 week prior, and at least 24 hours in advance.
Rides to medical appointments, riders with disabilities, and those age 62+ receive priority booking. Service will be provided on a first come first serve basis and will be available "curb to curb" from any location in the Town of Goffstown to any other location in the Town of Goffstown or any medical facility in the City of Manchester or Town of Bedford.
- Connect with MTA Route #6 at Shaws Plaza for Manchester, Concord, and Nashua service.
- All buses are ADA accessible.
For more information contact Planning and Economic Development Director Jo Ann Duffy at 603-497-8990 x118 or JoAnn.Duffy@goffstownnh.gov
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The Goffstown Public Library Is Open For Full Service
Effective 08/23/2021, visitors are required to wear masks while inside the library. For more information, please visit www.goffstownlibrary.com.
Please help us be here for you!
Our primary goal is to remain healthy and open to the public, providing every service and resource to the community. If you or other family members are unwell, please do not come into the library building. If your child is too ill to be in school, they are too ill to visit the library. We have options for you:
- Call us at 603-497-2102 and we will put together a Book Bundle for you or anyone in your family.
- We are always happy to provide materials through our contactless parking lot pick-up process. Just call us at 603-497-2102 when you are parked, open your trunk, and we will place previously requested materials there.
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Your Goffstown Public Library card gives you access to THREE platforms for e-audio and e-books. hoopla gives you streaming access to movies, TV shows, e-audio, e-books, books in a graphic format, and more.
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