What is Social Emotional Learning?

"Social and emotional learning...is the process through which children, adolescents, and adults learn skills to support healthy development and relationships" (full definition found here). 

The New Hampshire online library (Overdrive) has a collection of books to help children in this area.

Click the picture above to view it!

Note: If you are interested in a program, please take the time to register. Registering helps us properly prepare for programs and allows us to contact you if the program needs to be cancelled.

Robotics for Adults with Ned!

July 31st @ 10:00am and 12:00pm

Adults of all ages are welcome to play with Ned, our collaborative robot (or "cobot") arm based on open-source technologies and designed specifically for education, vocational training and more.

Work "all together now" to program Ned to locate, pick up and drop objects, or to just wave "hi"!

Click here to learn more about Ned and watch him in action!

Harry Potter Escape Room

Monday, July 31st @ 3:00pm

Families with children 7+ are invited to celebrate Harry Potter's birthday in this escape room.

We invite you to put on your thinking caps and solve all the puzzles to escape! You have one hour to get your team members out of our Harry Potter Classroom. Communicate and work together!

Children must be accompanied by an adult. No young children please. Sign up the total number in your party. 

Harry Potter Escape Room

Monday, July 31st @ 1:00pm and 2:00pm

Tweens (entering grades 5-8) are invited to celebrate Harry Potter's birthday in our escape room!

We invite you to put on your thinking caps and solve all the puzzles to escape! You have one hour to get your team members out of our Harry Potter Classroom. Communicate and work together!

Books and Booze at Luk's Bar & Grill

Tuesday, July 31st @ 7:00pm

Come to Luk's to discuss TJ Klune's novel "The House in the Cerulean Sea" over good food and drinks! You can pick up a copy of the book from the library. Luk's is located at 142 Lowell Rd Unit #1, Hudson, NH 03051. *Individuals are responsible for their own food and drink.

Story Safari at Bensons

Tuesday, August 1st @ 10:00am

and

Thursday, August 3rd @ 10:00am

Come to Benson Park for some songs, stories, and bubbles!

All ages welcome. Geared to ages 3-8. 

Meet us near the playground. Bring blankets and chairs.

If it is raining, we'll meet in the gorilla cage. If it's pouring, we'll see you next time.

A Visit to the Orkney and Shetland Islands 

Wednesday, August 2nd @ 2:00pm

Verdant rolling hills peppered with neolithic sites and 16th century castles adorn the Orkney and Shetland Islands, the northernmost territories of Scotland. While humans have lived in Shetland since the Mesolithic period, it took a TV series to put it on the map. Come see the stunning sights of both island groups.

This event is done in collaboration with Rivier University's RISE program. 

Dino the Therapy Dog

Wednesday, August 2nd @ 3:00pm

Come meet Dino, the therapy dog. Dino is a St. Bernard who loves to be petted. 

Rodgers Readers: "Trejo : My Life of Crime, Redemption, and Hollywood" 

Thursday, August 3rd @ 7:00pm

Join us as we discuss Trejo : My Life of Crime, Redemption, and Hollywood by Danny Trejo* with Donal Logue.

*Registration is not required, yet it's helpful for planning purposes. 

Stitching Together

Friday, August 4th @ 9:30am

Do you have an itch to stitch? All ages are welcome to join our stitching circle.

Learn to knit or crochet or show off your skills. Whether you are an expert or a beginner, you are welcome here. 

Stitch/Cross Stitch/Blackwork/Embroidery Group

Saturday, August 5th @ 9:00am

Free and Open to the Public. Large, well lit room, plus lots of natural light, wheelchair accessible, first floor, room on right, bathroom on left. Food and beverage allowed in room. Plenty of free parking.

Questions to Oonagh Williams on FB.

Dungeons & Donuts

Saturday, August 5th @ 9:30am

Are you looking for people to play Dungeons & Dragons with? Are you new to the game or have you been playing for decades? Come play and grab a donut!