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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Congratulations, Dianne!
Library Director Dianne Hathaway has been named 2022 Director of the Year by the New Hampshire Library Trustees Association.
The Library Director of the Year Award is given to a director that exhibits professionalism, leadership, and outstanding performance and has made notable contributions toward fulfilling the mission and goals of the library and demonstrates initiative in developing programs and services to meet community needs and enhance the quality of life.
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TeenTober™ is a nationwide celebration hosted by libraries every October and aims to celebrate teens, promote year-round teen services and the innovative ways teen services helps teens learn new skills, and fuel their passions in and outside the library.
See the calendar highlights below and discover something new at the Library!
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October Calendar Highlights |
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Monday, October 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. WHILE SUPPLIES LAST.
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Wednesday, October 19 at 6pm: Teen Advisory Board: Help decide what cool stuff the Library can offer for tweens & teens. Registration appreciated.
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Teen LEGO® Brick Build
Tuesday, October 10, 3pm-5pm
Design. Construct. Create.
Let your imagination loose during our drop-in LEGO® Brick Build for Teens!
Choose to free-build or select to build from a variety of challenge cards. LEGO® bricks and snacks provided.
For grades 5-12. No registration required.
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Sew Easy Pumpkins
Thursday, October 13, 3:30pm-5pm
Orange You Pumped for Autumn? Then you'll love this sewing craft for beginners. All supplies will be provided, and you'll take home a stuffed pumpkin you can fit in your hand.
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Drop-in Teen Movie Night
Wednesday, October 26, 5:30pm-7:30pm
Drop-in to watch a movie, eat popcorn, and make
glow-in-the-dark slime.
Tonight's film is Ghostbusters (2016), ©Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc, PG-13.
For grades 5-12. No registration required.
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Middle School Graphic Novel Club
Thursday, October 27, 3:30pm
Join us for a new book club for grades 5-8!
This month's title is Newsprints by Ru Xu. Come ready to talk about what you loved and what you didn't.
Books are available to borrow at the Circulation Desk, stop by and request your copy.
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Secrets of the GPL
Saturday, October 15 at 11am
What is it that makes our building special? We talk a lot about how the Library building is on the National Register of Historic Places, but what does that actually mean? 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. |
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The Curious Reader Podcast |
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This month Stacey and Liz discuss the fantasy fiction novel, Lore by Alexandra Bracken. A mash-up of Greek Gods and modern day mortals set in Manhattan.
603-497-2102 to find out more information.
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Friends of the Library Book Sale
Saturday, October 15 from 9am - 2pm
* RAIN OR SHINE * On the lawn of the Library. Come early for the best selection. $10 bag sale begins at 1pm, bring your own reusable shopping bag. See the event on Facebook
Volunteers for this event are needed on:
- Tuesday, October 11 at 10-1 - Set up Tents
- Wednesday, October 12 at 11-2 - Displaying books
- Thursday, October 13 at 9-2 - Displaying books
- Friday, October 14 at 9-2 - Displaying books
- Saturday, October 15 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.
This fundraiser helps the Friends of the Goffstown Public Library fully fund the
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The Bookshelf: Filipino Representation |
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YA Books With Filipino Representation or By Filipino Authors
October is National Filipino American History Month. It's all about celebrating the history, heritage, culture and achievements of Filipino Americans.
Stop by the Library and find these books displayed on the second floor. You can also find these titles 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 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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Included With Your Library Card |
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Digital Books & More
Discover Libby, cloudLibrary, and hoopla
Enjoy the convenience of downloadable e-audio & e-books, music albums, comics, movies, TV shows, and more on your mobile & e-reader devices with your Goffstown Public Library Card.
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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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