Goffstown Public Library Teen Newsletter
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Library Hours: Monday, Thursday, Friday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday, Wednesday 9am - 8pm
Saturday 9am - 2pm
Closed
Friday, December 24 for Christmas Observance
Saturday, December 25 for Christmas Day
Friday, December 31 for New Year's Day Observance
Saturday, January 1 for New Year's Day
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The Goffstown Public Library Is Open For Full Service
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Wednesday, December 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. This month's bag includes the major supplies needed plus directions to craft a melted snowman ornament. WHILE SUPPLIES LAST.
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Wednesday, December 15 at 6pm: Teen Advisory Board: Help decide what cool stuff the Library can offer for tweens & teens. Registration appreciated.
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Teen Gingerbread House Competition
Voting Begins Monday, December 6
Our annual Teen Gingerbread House Decorating Contest is back. Vote for your favorites on the second floor during 12/6-10. The winning gingerbread house takes home an Amazon gift certificate. For grades 5-12.
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Candy Bar Bingo
Friday, December 3 at 2pm
Do you like candy? Join in the fun with Candy Bar Bingo. Play 6 to 8 games of bingo for the chance to win candy bar prizes! For grades 5-12.
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Teen Crafternoon
Thursday, December 9 at 3:30pm
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. For grades 5-12.
Craft projects featured this month:
- easy embroidery
- sock snowman
- stamped wrapping paper
No registration required.
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Teen Cafe
Tuesday, December 28 from 2pm - 4pm
Come gather in the teen space, play some board games, video games, color, and hang out with your friends.
For grades 5-12.
No registration required.
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Mystery Manor Escape Room
Thursday, December 30 at 1pm and 3pm
Can you solve the puzzles and get out of our escape room before it’s too late? Search for clues and solve a succession of puzzles until you find the secret codes to unlock the treasure chest, find the prize, and escape the room.
Registration required for one of the following times:
Each time spot has a maximum of 5 participants.
For grades 5-12.
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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 FacebookPage, Twitter, at goffstownlibrary.com, and we'll inform WMUR.
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Attention OverDrive Users |
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Check Out the Libby App
The OverDrive app will no longer be available beginning in 2022, please begin using the Libby app today.
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Libby is the new app to enjoy e-books, e-audiobooks, and magazines from OverDrive. Get it today.
- Easy to get started for first-time users and a streamlined experience.
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E-books can be sent to your Kindle or Kindle reading app. Learn how.
- Available from the Apple App Store and Google Play Store for smartphones and tablets.
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Need help? Visit the Libby Help site
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The Curious Reader Podcast |
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This month Stacey and Melissa dive into a murder mystery with Jewish folklore. Tune in as they discuss the historical fantasy thriller, The City Beautiful by Aden Polydoros.
Are you a teen interested in being part of the podcast? Contact Stacey at staceyd@goffstownlibrary.com or call the Library at 603-497-2102 to find out more information. |
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The Bookshelf: New Teen Titles |
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New Book Preview
Click on the picture above and explore the new teen bookshelf.
New teen fiction, nonfiction, and graphic novels can be found on the windowsill in the 2nd floor teen space. 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 meets next on Wednesday, December 15 at 6pm!
TAB is a group of tweens and teens that meets for one hour, 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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TAB Member Spotlight
The Library's Teen Advisory Board is made up of a great group of teens who help prepare and plan for teen programs. Each month we would like to highlight one of our great TAB members.
Name: Linnea
School & Grade: Mountain View Middle School, grade 6
If you could travel to any time period, where would you want to go? The Middle Ages, but not during the plague.
What is one of your favorite Library events? Teen Advisory Board
Would you rather eat a candy cane or a gingerbread man? Both!
TAB recently crafted holiday cards for the Library home bound and Hillsborough County Nursing Home residents. In addition, The second floor lobby bulletin board theme was chosen by our TAB members. Thank you for volunteering!
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Free To Use With Your Library Card |
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Craft Some Holiday Cheer with Creativebug
Get into a crafty, festive mood with classes like:
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Simple Holiday Cards
- 25 Days of Gift Wrap
- Holiday Card Display
- Mitten Garland
- Post-It Holiday Wreath
- ... and more! Just search for "holiday".
Enjoy these and so much more - with Creativebug you have unlimited access to explore 1000+ online art and craft classes produced by renowned artists and creative experts. Watch classes anytime, anywhere FREE with your library card. Since classes never expire, you can start and stop projects at your own pace. No pressure, just possibilities!
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The Season's Best Deals
Libby by Overdrive
Take a break from #BlackFriday shopping with the best deal of all: always free e-books & e-audiobooks on the Libby App. The year’s best deals can always be found at the Library.
Learn more when you visit:
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hoopla Graphic Novel Book Club
Through January 31, 2022
Scott Pilgrim wants Ramona Flowers to be his girlfriend. However, she's got baggage in the form of seven evil exes, all of whom Scott must defeat to win her heart! Can Scott focus long enough to take them out?
Scott Pilgrim Vol. 1 by Bryan Lee O'Malley "Stitches together indie-rock attitude, video game logic, and romantic longing... a hilarious, idiosyncratic gem."— The Washington Post
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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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