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

Oceans of Possibilities - The Summer Experience at the Library June 10 - August 19 We are in our 64th year of providing exciting and fun special summer programs that include a variety of activities and events for all members of the Goffstown community. Beginning June 10, everyone will be able to register for our new and engaging digital challenge at www.goffstownlibrary.com/summer2022. Join us for events like: Summer Kick-off Event on 6/15 at 6pm for youth in grades 5-12. Whales & Seals on 6/21 at 10am for kids entering kindergarten through grade 4. Let's Make Crochet Beverage Coozie on 6/18 at 11:30am for adults. and lots more, including crafts for all ages, Family Game Night, movies, and STEAM programs. Sign up for programs on the calendar, call us at 603-497-2102, or visit the Library and get ready for Oceans of Possibilities!

Shelly the Octopus will be hanging out with us at the Library this summer as we celebrate "Oceans of Possibilities"!

June Calendar Highlights

Secrets of the GPL Saturday, June 4 at 11am We talk a lot about how the Library building is on the National Register of Historic Places, but what does that actually mean? What is it that makes our building special? Join Dianne Hathaway, Library Director, and hear all about it, along with a clock, a painting, and a ghost. Aimee Huntemann, Library Trustee, will also be on hand to discuss the proposed library addition and to get your feedback.

Keith Haring: AIDS, Advocacy & Art Thursday, June 9 at 7pm During his short life, Keith Haring had a meteoric rise from graffiti artist to the world of fine art to mainstream success. His iconic figures still function as familiar and beloved symbols in American culture. Learn more about the artist, the launch of his career, and his advocacy around AIDS awareness. Presented by Jane Oneail of Culturally Curious. Registration required, this virtual event is offered in partnership with other GMILCS member libraries and hosted on Zoom via the Manchester City Library.

Save Your Spot at the Keith Haring Event

Sky Watch Wednesday, June 29 at 8:30pm All ages are welcome to join us and our friends from the NH Astronomical Society to see what is up in the summer sky. The Sky Watch will take place at Barnard Park, 9 Barnard Lane, Goffstown. Telescopes and expert stargazers will be available to help you explore. Rain date is Wednesday, August 10.

See the full calendar online.

The Event You've Been Waiting For!

Friends of the Library Book Sale Saturday, June 4 from 9am - 2pm * RAIN OR SHINE * On the lawn of the Library. Bag sale begins at 1pm – $10, bring your own reusable shopping bag. See the event on Facebook Volunteers for this event are needed on: Wednesday, June 1 at 11-2 - Displaying books Thursday, June 2 at 9-2 - Displaying books Friday, June 3 at 9-2 - Displaying books Saturday, June 4 at 2-4? - Packing up books If you can assist, please call Bill Babine, President of the Friends at 603-497-4738, or email bilbine@comcast.net.

Thanks go to the Friends of the Goffstown Public Library for fully funding the Museum Pass Program. The Museum Pass Program enables library patrons free or reduced entry fees to various museums, state parks, and science institutions in NH such as the Children’s Museum, Currier Museum of Art, SEE Science Center, and Squam Lakes. In the Boston area, institutions include the Museum of Fine Arts, New England Aquarium, Isabella Stewart Gardener Museum, and Boston Children’s Museum.

Organized Chaos

Please Excuse Us! Our new mobile shelving is scheduled to arrive in June, and then the work gets started! The areas that will be disturbed are the children’s library and the south room on the second floor. While we are installing and moving shelving, some parts of the collection will be boxed and may not be readily accessible. Our goal is to be organized enough to be able to retrieve materials within 24-hours, so please bear with us during this time. The shelving project has been funded by a $28,080 grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services, part of the American Rescue Act Plan of 2021, and facilitated by the N.H. State Library. Learn more about the grant ...

Borrow • Read • Repeat

This Month's Book Groups Pick up your copies at the Circulation Desk today! Tuesday 6/7 at 6:30pm: Evening Book Group The Seed Keeper by Diane Wilson Wednesday 6/15 at 1:30pm: Afternoon Book Group Jim Henson: The Biography by Brian Jay Jones

Pop-Up Book Club Tuesday, June 21 at 6:30pm This month, we'll be reading the non-fiction title The Republic of Pirates: Being the True and Surprising Story of the Caribbean Pirates and the Man Who Brought Them Down by Colin Woodard. Pick up your copy of the book at the Circulation desk, or borrow the e-book or e-audiobook in the hoopla app (there are unlimited digital copies).

hoopla Graphic Novel Book Club Through July 31 "Doctor Strange Vol.1: The Way of the Weird, has something for everyone: it is fun, scary, and full of charm. New fans will learn more about Stephen Strange and his superhero alter ego, while old fans will enjoy a fresh new take..." Doctor Strange Vol. 1: The Way of the Weird, written by Jason Aaron and illustrated by Chris Bachalo is available instantly, in e-book format in the hoopla app. There are unlimited digital copies - no holds, no waiting! Learn more at http://theclub.hoopladigital.com/graphicnovel/

Kids' Graphic Novel Book Club Tuesday, June 28 at 3:30pm This month, kids in grades 2-4 will be reading Black Sand Beach: Are You Afraid of the Light? by Richard Fairgray. Come ready to talk about what you loved and what you didn't, and to learn more about reading and making comics! Pick up your copy of the book at the Circulation desk. Registration appreciated.

The Curious Reader Podcast “Gripping worldbuilding, well-rounded characters, and fantastic horror.”—Kirkus Reviews In the latest podcast episode, Stacey and Liz discuss Gallant by V.E. Schwab and dive into topics like hypersleep, storytelling, and the Goldilocks zone. To listen, please visit thecuriousreader.podbean.com or tune in on your favorite podcast app.

In the Community

COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic Saturday, June 4th at 9am - 1pm There will also be a COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic at St. Matthew's Episcopal Church, 7 North Mast Street, during their yard sale event. If you or someone you know needs a vaccine or booster, the NH DHHS COVID-19 Mobile Clinic will be there with pediatric, primary, and booster doses in Moderna, Pfizer, and J&J.

Grow a Row Do you have a green thumb? Enjoy your garden while helping your community this summer by adding an extra row (or more) of your favorite vegetables to your garden. When it's harvest time, you can drop off your surplus produce at Goffstown Network's Food Pantry or the Library during business hours. Learn more at goffstownnetwork.org.

Personal Care Products Drive Help the Goffstown Network to furnish clients of the Food Pantry with much-needed items which everybody needs yet few consider when thinking about pantry donations. Purchase items for pantry clients when you buy them for yourself. Donations of any kind will be welcome all summer long. each summertime month of this partnership will feature a highlighted theme: June will be Paper Products month, July - Feminine Products, and August - Toiletries. Please drop off your donations at the Library during business hours. Thank you! PAPER PRODUCTS (June): toilet paper, paper towels, kleenex tissues, dish detergent

Building Addition Information

Building Addition The Goffstown Public Library belongs to the community and that has been our focus for over 100 years. To see specs and plans for the building addition, please visit www.goffstownlibrary.com/building-addition/

Need a Ride?

Let MTA pick you up! Call 603-623-8801 (option "2") for free transportation options. 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. 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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