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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CLOSED
New Year's Day Observance, Monday, January 2
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Monday, January 16
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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 Facebook Page, at goffstownlibrary.com, and we'll inform WMUR.
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January Calendar Highlights |
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Kick off the new year with the Winter Reading Challenge: All the Feels. January 1 through February 10, 2023, earn badges and virtual tickets for reading, writing book reviews, and completing activities with the Beanstack app. It's easy to get started at www.goffstownlibrary.com/beanstack.
Virtual tickets can be redeemed in the Beanstack app for end-of-program prizes such as:
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Four (4) tickets for tubing at McIntyre Ski Area*
- $15 Amazon Gift Certificate
- $15 Amazon Gift Certificate
For grades 5 - 12.
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Wednesday, January 4 at 9 AM.: 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, January 18 at 6 PM: Teen Advisory Board: Help decide what cool stuff the Library can offer for tweens & teens. Registration appreciated.
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Board in the Library
Friday, January 13, 3:30 PM - 5 PM
Shake off the winter blues by learning a new board game at the Library. January's featured game is Sushi Go! Grab a friend and let's meet around the gaming table. Snacks provided.
For grades 5-12. No registration required.
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Write Your Own Adventure
Thursday, January 19, 3:30 PM - 5 PM
Adventure! Intrigue! Mystery!
Work as a team to craft a Choose Your Own Adventure-style story. This program runs once a month for three months. Participants will receive a "self-published" copy of the final book at the end of the series.
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Anime Club
Wednesday, January 25, 6 PM - 7:30 PM
Join our monthly meetup to watch some anime, talk about your favorite manga, create your own art and manga, and play games. Snacks provided.
For grades 5-12. No registration required.
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The Curious Reader Podcast |
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In the latest episode of the Curious Reader Podcast, Stacey, Teen Services Library Assistant, and her teen guests, Daisy, Reeva, and Lila discuss Beasts and Beauty: Dangerous Tales by Soman Chainani.
Podcasts are great to listen to when you're in the car, doing chores, or even while you're shoveling snow or crafting. The Curious Reader Podcast may pique your interest to pick up a new book!
603-497-2102 to find out more information.
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WOW! The Curious Reader Podcast hit 1,000 downloads. Thank you to all that have listened and to the teens that have helped co-host. |
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The Bookshelf: For Fans of Wednesday
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Books for Fans of Wednesday
If you're a fan of Wednesday on Netflix, click on the picture above and explore books just for you! From the monstrous to the mysterious, these unsettling stories will satisfy your mania for the macabre.
These books are now on display on the second floor. Visit the Library today or
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 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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NOTICE: Due to very low usage over the past three years, Creativebug is no longer offered in the e-library.
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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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