Goffstown Public Library's
MONTHLY NEWSLETTER
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The Goffstown Public Library Will Reopen For Full Service on Saturday, June 5
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Face masks will still be required, and hand sanitizer is available throughout the building.
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Parking Lot Pick-Up will remain an option. Just call us from the parking lot, open your trunk/back door, and we will place your items there.
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Seating and computer use: Some seating will not be available, and appointments are recommended for computers; please call us at 603-497-2102.
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The Children’s Room will not be available for play.
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Upcoming summer programs and events will be hybrid, both in-person and online.
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Foyer Browsing: New teen and adult materials will still be available in the foyer.
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Returns: Will no longer be quarantined, please use your own judgment when borrowing materials.
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Grand Reopening Open House
Tuesday, June 8 at 6pm
The Goffstown Public Library is happy to announce our grand reopening after a year of COVID-19 related restrictions. Join us in an open house featuring a door prize, gift bags, library tours, and drop-in crafts. Aimee Huntemann, Chair of the Library Board of Trustees, will be available with the architectural plans for the proposed building addition, come take a look and get your questions answered.
We can’t wait to welcome you back to the heart of the community – your library!
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Friends of the Library Book Sale
Saturday, June 5 at 9am - 2pm
The Friends of the Library will be hosting their book sale on the lawn of the Library. RAIN or SHINE. 1-2pm is the $10 bag sale, bring your own reusable shopping bag.
No donations will be collected prior to this event, the Friends will resume collecting donations from the public beginning in July.
Volunteers for this event are always needed, please call Bill Babine at 603-497-4738 or email friends@goffstownlibrary.com if you can lend a hand. For details, see the public event on Facebook at https://fb.me/e/3EQ7gMfKB
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ADULTS
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Monday 6/14 at 1pm: Let's Make: Paper Hyacinths Watch on YouTube
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Tuesday 6/22 at 6:30pm: Knit & Crochet Club on the Lawn
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Monday 6/28 at 1pm: Let's Make: Big Dipper Constellation Plushie Watch on YouTube
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The Ultimate Boston Red Sox Presentation
Saturday, June 12 at 11am
You’ve had two months to become more familiar (for better or worse) with the 2021 lineup of Boston’s boys of summer. Learn more about rosters of yore as we host award-winning sports journalist and author of The Ultimate Red Sox Time Machine Book, Marty Gitlin. Marty’s presentation explores the lifespan of the team, starting in the 1880s and ending in the present moment, sharing anecdotes about legendary players, audio and video clips, lore, and tricky trivia. Good times never seemed so good, so log on with your peanuts and crackerjack to root, root, root for the home team!
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Let's Make: Upcycled Jewelry Art
Tuesday, June 15 at 6:30pm
Breathe new life into broken costume jewelry otherwise destined for the landfill! Join us to create an elegant wall hanging in the pattern of your choice using gems, baubles, and beads. Leave with a final product so stunning, no one will ever know you used second-hand materials.
This workshop is perfect for beginners; everyone is welcome! All supplies provided; jewelry was generously donated by community members and local thrift shops including Goffstown's Community Clothing Center.
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Tick-Safe Strategies for Outdoor Activities in NH or, the “Tick Talk”
Tuesday, June 29 at 6:30pm
As we welcome warmer weather and delight in being outdoors, it’s time for the “Tick Talk”. The GPL welcomes Joe McCue of TickFree New Hampshire, whose presentation will help you to prevent and protect yourself from tick bites or safely remove and identify ticks that have already bitten you. Tick-borne illnesses have surged recently in New Hampshire, and it is a sad reality that there are no human inoculations available for these irksome arachnids. Join us to better learn what you, as an outdoor adventurer, gardener, picknicker, or worker can do to minimize tick encounters and prevent bites. No registration required, meet us on the lawn.
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June Book Groups
Meeting In Person
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Tuesday 6/1 at 6:30pm: Evening Book Group The Supremes at Earl’s All-You-Can-Eat by Edward Kelsey Moore
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Wednesday 6/16 at 1:30pm: Afternoon Book Group At Home by Bill Bryson
Physical copies of book group titles are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please give us a call if you need help getting a copy at 603-497-2102.
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The Welcoming Library
The Welcoming Library from Neighborhood Books is now available through 6/25. You'll find these on display in the Library foyer and can be checked out when you visit.
The picture book collection of acclaimed immigration-themed picture books and their embedded discussion questions invites readers of all ages to explore literature as a means to celebrate our commonalities and differences and to create an environment of welcoming.
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Read Aloud
Reading aloud for 15 minutes every day not only helps develop your child's brain but also leads to great discoveries! Head over to readaloud.org to print out a coloring page of Book Badges - four badges for children to color as they finish reading a sci-fi, mystery, fantasy, and adventure book, and print out your own Book Passport. This eight-page mini-book designed for children to record the books they have read – all that is needed are a few folds and one cut!
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Big Library Read
June 28 - July 12
"Dueling narratives propel this stunning psychological suspense...Hitchcock fans won't want to miss this nuanced, multilayered novel." —Publishers Weekly
Beginning June 28, The Quiet Girl by S.F. Kosa will be available instantly, in e-book format in the OverDrive and Libby apps. There are unlimited digital copies - no holds, no waiting!
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hoopla Book Club
Through June 30
"The critically acclaimed and Whiting Award-winning author of We Love You, Charlie Freeman returns with Libertie, an unforgettable story about one young Black girl’s attempt to find a place where she can be fully, and only, herself."
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Please welcome our new Youth Services staff member, Liz Erickson.
You'll find Liz in the Children's Room, please stop by and say "hello!"
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Ciarra Annis has joined us at the Circulation Desk, be sure to give her a warm welcome when you visit the Library.
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The Summer Experience
Follow us on social media and at www.goffstownlibrary.com during June for announcements about what's in store this summer. Summer programs and events will be hybrid, both in-person and online.
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EBSCOhost
As of July 1, the library will no longer have access to the EBSCOhost suite of databases, including a magazine and journal index. Goffstown High school students will still have access through the media center, so homework assistance will be maintained. The NH State Library is discontinuing the subscription due to declining usage, and it is unaffordable otherwise. We will still have access to NoveList and NoveList K-8. Please let us know if you have questions.
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GTV Community Ch. 16
Thanks to David Steffen at Goffstown Television, you'll now be able to see the Library calendar animated on YouTube, and airing on local access Comcast Community Ch. 16 (Goffstown).
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Do you know someone who isn't active online, who may not be reading the Goffstown Public Library newsletters, or see our social media posts? The Library would like to connect with them and see how we can provide them with Library services.
Please share this message with those that you know of and let them know they can get connected when they call Elizabeth at the Library at 603-497-2102. Thank you!
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Mandatory 10-Digit Dialing Coming to NH
To complete all local calls, you will now need to dial 10 digits (3-digit area code + 7-digit telephone number) for all local calls. This applies to all calls within your area code that are currently dialed with seven digits.
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COVID-19 Vaccine Phases
www.vaccines.nh.gov/ has information about New Hampshire COVID-19 vaccine phases, information about qualifications, and a link for registration.
Check out this graphic on Facebook about proof of residency requirements (no Facebook account required to view).
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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.
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.
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Monday, Thursday, Friday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday, Wednesday 9am - 8pm
Saturday (September 8 - June) 9am - 2pm
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