Which movies are these quotes from?
You can't handle the truth!
Go ahead. Make my day.
You talkin' to me?
I'm gonna make him an offer he can't refuse.
Frankly, my dear, I don't give a damn!
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Thursday, December 9, 2021
3:00pm - 4:30pm
British Christmas Afternoon Tea
Community Room, Rodgers Memorial Library
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Whether you're new to Jane Austen or an avid Janeite, you'll have fun in this inclusive group for all who love Jane Austen.
Join us in celebrating the season - and Jane Austen's birthday! - with a British Christmas afternoon tea. We'll discuss our December title (see below) with tea, edible delights and themed place settings provided by Festiviteas LLC of Contoocook, NH.
This Month's Selection: Jane Austen and the Twelve Days of Christmas, by Stephanie Barron.
Christmas Eve, 1814: Jane Austen has been invited to spend the holiday with family and friends at The Vyne, the gorgeous ancestral home of the wealthy and politically prominent Chute family. Jane, however, discovers holiday cheer is fleeting. One of the Yuletide revelers dies in a tragic accident, which Jane immediately views with suspicion. With clues scattered amidst cleverly crafted charades, dark secrets coming to light during parlor games, and old friendships returning to haunt the Christmas parties, whom can Jane trust to help her discover the truth and stop the killer from striking again?
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New book review at our multimedia site Rodger
That!
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Make sure to check out Rodger That! if you haven't yet. We offer staff reviews of books and movies, author interviews, activites, COVID resources, and more!
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Virtual Bestselling Author Program:
David Baldacci discusses "Mercy"
Thursday, December 9th
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FBI Agent Atlee Pine’s harrowing search for her long-lost sister Mercy reaches a boiling point in this breakneck thriller from #1 New York Times bestselling author David Baldacci. This program is presented in partnership with the Tewksbury, MA Public Library. Participants in this program will be entered to win a signed copy of the book! |
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A Zoom link will be emailed to registrants once we receive it. |
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Mittens, Gloves, and Hats Donation Drive |
Bring new mittens, gloves, hats and scarves to the Reference Desk now through December.
Handmade and store bought items welcome. Donations will be given to local charitable organizations.
While you are here, admire the Mitten Tree, decorated with items made by our Friday Stitchers Group.
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Events This Week: December 4 through December 10
Visit our website to see all upcoming events
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Curious Kids: Jingle Bells
Monday, December 6 @ 10am
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Preschool sensory playtime. For ages 2.5-5.
Registration required. A caregiver should accompany the child or children. Please indicate the number in your party (including infants).
Masks required for all patrons ages 3+ while in programs.
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Page Turners: Constellations
Monday, December 6 @ 4pm
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Register your child for our kids book club! We will meet, do an activity relating to the world of the story, and then discuss what we did (or didn't!) enjoy about the book.
This month's book pick is the Star Scouts graphic novel by Mike Lawrence. Copies are available to pick up in the Children's Room. Grades 1-5.
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Adventurers Storytime: Gingerbread
Tuesday, December 7 @ 10am
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Run, run! Fast as you can! You can make your own gingerbread man! Join Ms. Tanya for stories, songs, games, and activities. For ages 3-5.
Registration required. Caretaker participates with their child or children. Please indicate the number in your party.
Masks required for all patrons ages 3+ while in programs.
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Holiday Trivia
Tuesday, December 7 @ 3:30pm
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Tweens entering 4th-8th grades are invited to come to the library and play holiday trivia! |
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Pokémon Club
Tuesday, December 7 @ 6pm
Pokémon Club returns! Drop in to play the game, trade cards, hang out, and draw fan art.
Due to COVID we are only allowed to have 20 kids at a time attend this program.
Note: This program is only for children ages 6+. Masks required for all patrons ages 3+ while in programs.
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Movers & Shakers
Wednesday, December 8 @ 10am
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Toddler Storytime for kids that don't sit still for long. Songs, stories, games, and activities for ages 1-3.
Limited space. Registration is required. Caretaker participates with child or children. Please indicate how many will attend.
Masks required for all patrons ages 3+ while in programs.
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Movers & Shakers
Wednesday, December 8 @ 10:30am
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Toddler Storytime for kids that don't sit still for long. Songs, stories, games, and activities for ages 1-3.
Limited space. Registration is required. Caretaker participates with child or children. Please indicate how many will attend.
Masks required for all patrons ages 3+ while in programs
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Teen Anime Club
Wendesday, December 8 @ 2:30pm
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Teens are invited to come watch anime, discuss manga, and eat ramen at the library. |
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Cyber Security and Ransom Ware
On Zoom and In Person
Wednesday, December 8 @ 7pm
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Shop safely and keep your data secure this holiday season. Learn how to protect yourself online.
This is a hybrid program. Anyone who plans to attend via Zoom, please email events@rodgerslibrary.org to request the link. Please include the name of the event. In person space is limited so you must register for a seat.
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Family Dance Party
Thursday, December 9 @ 10am
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Bring your kids to the library for some dancing, music, and instruments! |
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Geopolitics on Zoom
Thursday, December 9 @ 1pm
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Are you interested in current affairs? Would you like to engage in thought provoking discussions about national and international news events? The Geopolitics Class focuses on current world geopolitical events using information from multiple U.S. and world internet sources. Summaries of the source materials are presented on PowerPoint for class discussion. |
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Homeschool STEAM: Gum Drop Tree Challenge
Thursday, December 9 @ 2:30pm
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STEAM = Science Technology Engineering Art Math
Homeschooling families are invited to join Ms. Tanya for an interactive STEAM activity each week.
Activities are geared toward ages 6-12. Older children welcome. Younger children may attend with an attentive caregiver over age 16.
Registration is required. Please indicate the number of people in your party on the registration form (including infants).
Masks required for all patrons ages 3+ while in programs.
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Full STEAM: Gum Drop Tree Challenge
Thursday, December 9 @ 5:30pm
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Join Ms. Tanya for an interactive STEAM activity each week.
STEAM = Science Technology Engineering Art Math
For children in grades K-5.
Activities are geared toward ages 6-12. Older children welcome. Younger children may attend with an attentive caregiver over age 16.
Registration is required. Please indicate the number of people in your party on the registration form (including infants).
Masks required for all patrons ages 3+ while in programs.
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Austen Book Club:
Christmas Afternoon Tea
Thursday, December 9 @ 3pm
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Whether you're new to Jane Austen or an avid Janeite, you'll have fun in this inclusive group for all who love Jane Austen.
Join us in celebrating the season - and Jane Austen's birthday! - with a British Christmas afternoon tea. We'll discuss our December title (see below) with tea, edible delights and themed place settings provided by Festiviteas LLC of Contoocook, NH.
This Month's Selection: Jane Austen and the Twelve Days of Christmas, by Stephanie Barron.
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Virtual Bestselling Author Program:
David Baldacci discusses "Mercy"
Thursday, December 9 @ 7pm
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FBI Agent Atlee Pine’s harrowing search for her long-lost sister Mercy reaches a boiling point in this breakneck thriller from #1 New York Times bestselling author David Baldacci. This program is presented in partnership with the Tewksbury, MA Public Library. Participants in this program will be entered to win a signed copy of the book. |
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Stitchers Group
Friday December 10 @ 9:30am
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Bring a stitching project, Share ideas, Learn new skills. Register to reserve a space. Space is limited. Walk-ins welcome if space is available. |
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Songs & Snuggles
Friday, December 10 @ 10am
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For babies and their caregivers. Enjoy time together with other caregivers and their babies as we learn, play, and develop language and motor skills. For prewalkers and babies not yet steady on their feet.
Registration required. Please let us know how many people are in your party, including your baby.
Masks required for all patrons ages 3+ while in programs.
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Genealogy Club: Games and Talk
Friday, December 10 @ 1:30pm
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Play BINGO. Win candy bars.
Students entering grades 4-8 are invited to come to the library to play BINGO!
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Teens After Dark: "Elf" Movie and Pizza
Friday, December 10 @ 6pm
Teens ages 13+ are invited to hang out in the library after hours, eat pizza, and watch Elf.
Registration required. Please include your contact information so that we can let you know if their are changes due to weather or Covid.
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Monday, Wednesday, Friday:
9am - 5pm
Tuesday, Thursday: 9am - 9pm
Saturday: 9am - 1pm
Sunday: CLOSED
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