Goffstown Public Library's
MONTHLY NEWSLETTER
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Library Hours: Monday, Thursday, Friday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday, Wednesday 9am - 8pm
Saturday 9am - 2pm
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The Goffstown Public Library Is Open For Full Service
Effective 08/23/2021, visitors will be required to wear masks while inside the library. For more information, please visit www.goffstownlibrary.com.
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Holiday Reads & Music
Our holiday-themed fiction and music collections were designed for this time of year, have a little something for everyone, and will keep those visions of sugarplum fairies dancing in your head; pick up a festive read or curate a personal soundtrack for your December festivities.
The library's holiday music collection is located on the first floor across from the circulation desk and features a wide variety of artists, songs, and arrangements. 🎵 If you are bah-humbugging your way through the season, we’ve got music, books, and movies for that, too—simply ask Michelle or Elizabeth for assistance in locating these resources.
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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Closed
Friday, December 24
Saturday, December 25
Friday, December 31
Saturday, January 1
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Birds All Around Us
Friday, December 3 at 11am
Families with children age 5 through grade 5 are invited to discover what makes a bird a bird in this beginner birding class facilitated by the NH Audubon Society! Learn the basics of bird identification, the wide diversity of birds you might see in New Hampshire, and some tools of the trade to help you name the birds around you!
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Teen Crafternoon
Thursday, December 9 at 3:30pm
For grades 5-12. Come hang out in the teen area and have fun with crafts. The Library will provide the supplies; you supply the creativity. Each month features different projects using a variety of materials. Already working on a project? Feel free to bring it along. All skill levels welcome! Snacks provided.
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Make Your Own Ugly Holiday Sweater
Tuesday, December 14 at 6:30pm
Gather with other adults for an evening of holiday music and tacky fashion choices. Choose from the Library's entire collection of craft supplies to create the ultimate ugly holiday sweater. No artistic talent? No problem! This event is for every adult who doesn't think they're creative. You can let your imagination flow without the pressure of being perfect or even good!
You bring the sweater; we'll bring the ugly-- and all the supplies to create it.
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Wrap and Yap: Gift Wrapping Party
Saturday, December 18 at 11am
Join us for a festive morning filled with holiday music, cheery conversation, and lots of wrapping paper. Bring as many unwrapped presents as you'd like. The Library will supply tape, scissors, ribbon, paper, gift tags, gift bags, and tissue paper. If you have special materials you want to use, feel free to bring your own. Adult services librarian Michelle will be on hand to guide those who wish to DIY through making potato stamped paper and homemade bows.
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Game Night
Tuesday, December 21 at 6:30pm
This month's game is Betrayal at House on the Hill. This is a co-op game that tasks you with surviving your own horror story, but there's a traitor on the team who's secretly working to bring everyone else down.
Instructional session begins at 6:30pm, if you've played before, gameplay starts at 7pm.
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Head on over to the Goffstown Public Library's YouTube channel for recorded versions of select programs and original videos not available anywhere else! We have book talks, craft videos, how-tos, and more for all ages!
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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, Twitter, at goffstownlibrary.com, and we'll inform WMUR.
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December Book Groups
Meeting In Person
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Tuesday 12/7 at 6:30pm: Evening Book Group City of Thieves by David Benioff
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Wednesday 12/22 at 1:30pm: Afternoon Book Group Hero of the Empire by Candice Millard
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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Binge Bundle Bags
Spice up your movie nights, or discover your new favorite TV show when you take a chance with Binge Bundles! These bags include five movies/television seasons based on your selected preferences. You won't know exactly what DVDs you are getting until you pick them up. We'll also include some fun movie-themed goodies in each bag.
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hoopla Book Club
Through December 31
"A fascinating overview of the human skeleton from the forensic anthropologist's point of view, with case studies that are both pertinent and entertaining." - Kathy Reichs, author of the Temperance Brennan Bones series
Written in Bone by Sue Black is available instantly, in e-book & e-audiobook formats in the hoopla app. There are unlimited digital copies - no holds, no waiting!
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hoopla Graphic Novel Book Club
Through January 31, 2022
"Stitches together indie-rock attitude, video game logic, and romantic longing...a hilarious, idiosyncratic gem." - Washington Post
Scott Pilgrim Vol. 1, by Bryan Lee O'Malley, is available instantly, in e-book format in the hoopla app. There are unlimited digital copies - no holds, no waiting!
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Librarians Pick of the Week
GTV Community Ch. 16
These short videos air on local access Comcast Community Ch. 16 (Goffstown) and can also be watched on YouTube. Brought to you by Goffstown Television and the Goffstown Public Library.
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The Goffstown Public Library is proud to announce the theme of its 2022 Community Conversations: Civics.
In February and March, we will investigate how citizens can and should work together to solve public problems. Our series of programs will include book discussions, trivia, events in partnership with the New Hampshire Institute of Politics at Saint Anselm College, and other empowering explorations and conversations about how we the people can and should steer the ship of our democracy.
Clicking below will automatically add your email address to the mailing list to get updates with more details and information as events are scheduled:
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You're More Creative Than You Think
Get crafty with Creativebug and your Goffstown Public Library card! With Creativebug you have unlimited access to explore 1000+ online art and craft classes produced by renowned artists and creative experts, with new ones added every month.
Creativebug has classes to spark your creativity this season including crafts like simple holiday cards, ornaments, gift toppers, sewing Christmas stockings and tree skirts, crochet projects, gift wrap ideas, and even sugar cookie classes with the Wilton Method®.
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Through December 31, 2021, Ancestry® Library Edition is available to you at home, at no cost to you with your library card at http://bit.ly/GPLgenealogy. In the new year, you will still be able to use Ancestry® in the Library building.
Ancestry® delivers billions of records like census data, vital records, directories, and photos. It’s an unprecedented online collection of individuals from North America, the United Kingdom, Europe, Australia, and more. Trace the clues your ancestors left behind!
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Technical Services Librarian
This is a full-time position to start after January 1, 2022. Applications reviewed as received; position open until filled. For details and application information, please visit www.goffstownlibrary.com/employment
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Toys for Tots
Collecting through Monday, December 13
Please add a child or teen to your shopping list this year!
The Goffstown Public Library is proud to be a local drop off site for the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation. The Foundation is in need of new and unwrapped toys and gifts for all ages, but especially teens. Toys are distributed as holiday gifts to children and teens in need in the Goffstown Area.
A large box will be available in the Library foyer for you to bring your donations of new, unwrapped toys - please drop off your donations during open hours only. For more information: www.toysfortots.org.
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COVID-19 Vaccines
www.vaccines.nh.gov/ has information about New Hampshire COVID-19 vaccines, cases in NH, and what to do if you were exposed to COVID-19.
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Building Addition Information |
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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
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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.
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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