News from the Gilford Public Library!

October 4th, 2022

Dear Arielle,

Rattlin' bones, changing leaves, them witchy crones, more books please.

Autumn is upon us, and brings with it not just prime weather and the allure of sugary delights come Halloween, but also more fun and interesting programming at the library. On Tuesday the 4th we have “Managing Medications” at 1pm to help you get all your pharmaceutical ducks in a row. Then on the 6th we have “Heroes & Homecomings” , a presentation on Norman Rockwell’s wartime contributions to the art world.

Get excited as we have this and much more in store for the month of October.

On the Librarian's Nightstand:

Winners

by Fredrik Backman

“An often dark, moving story...The book, which works as a standalone read, begins with a devastating storm that leaves a path of destruction in its wake, adding heat to the simmering rivalry between Beartown and the nearby, less-prosperous town of Hed. It’s a world full of both conflict and kindness, where, as the narrator notes, ‘sport is about much more than sport.’” —AARP.com

The House Of Fortune

by Jessie Burton

The Furrows

by Namwali Serpell

Lost In Time

by A. G. Riddle

The Matchmaker's Gift

by Lynda Cohen Loigman

Live Wire

by Kelly Ripa

In The Shadow of a Queen

by Heather B. Moore

We are so grateful for our wonderful volunteers!

Fall Wine Glass Painting

Create your own custom wine glass, hand-painted by YOU! We'll provide the glass and all the art materials. Space is limited so please call to sign up. Wednesday, October 12 @ 3:00 pm.

Edible Wild Plants and Mushrooms

Expert forager and author Russ Cohen will introduce us to many of the edible plants and mushrooms that the Lakes Region has to offer. Thursday, October 13 @ 6:00 pm.

DVD of the Week is Dual

When a woman is given a terminal diagnosis she opts to have a clone made to ease her passing for those around her. When she recovers and the clone remains, a court-mandated duel to the death will be undertaken. A dark comedy that is sure to get a few laughs and maybe prompt the question of how one deals with their own mortality.

Links of the Week

PW Picks: Books of the Week, October 3, 2022

15 Incredible Memoirs to Look Out For This Fall

27 Pumpkin Spice Recipes That Taste Like Fall In a Bite

The Best Events Happening in October in NH

5 Foliage Drives with a Payoff

Children's Corner

As we inch towards colder days, we are all greeted by frost on our cars, grass, windows, etc. Make this a fun learning lesson for kids. What is frost exactly and how is it connected to fog or the damage of plants?

Check out our featured book that dives into Fall recipes, crafts, and wisdom!

A Fall Treasury of Recipes, Crafts, and Wisdom

by Angela Ferraro-Fanning & Anneliesdraws

Word of the Week

Fructify

verb

FRUK-tuh-fye

To make fruitful or productive OR to bear fruit or profit.

"Her parents are in a comfortable financial position, thanks to some investments that have recently begun to fructify."

Teen Advisory Board

Third Thursday of the month @ 4PM

Get involved in your Teen Room!

This Week at the Library

Adults

Senior Sculpt

Today, 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Exercise for 55+. Please bring your own 2-3 pound dumbbell, a stretch band, and water.

Bridge

Today, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Managing Your Medications

Today, 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

VNA pharmacist Ann Marie Bisson will explain how to store, manage, refill and dispose of your medications.

Line Dancing (Intermediate)

Today, 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Check Out An Expert

Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Need basic technology help? Swing by for a 20 minute session with our expert.

Hand and Foot

Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Come by for a few rounds of this fun card game!

Chess Group for Beginners and Up

Wednesday, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Chess for all levels, come learn or play a game with others.

Paint Group

Wednesday, 1:00 p.m.

Bring your supplies to work on your art with other artists!

Geri Fit

Thursday, 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Exercise for 55+. Please bring your own 2-3 pound dumbbell, a stretch band, and water.

Heroes and Homecomings: Norman Rockwell and World War II

Thursday, 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Presenter Jane Oneail will discuss how artist Norman Rockwell interpreted World War II themes for The Saturday Evening Post.

Senior Sculpt

Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Exercise for 55+. Please bring your own 2-3 pound dumbbell, a stretch band, and water.

Bridge

Friday, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Hand and Foot

Friday, 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Come by for a few rounds of this fun card game!

Happy Crafters

Friday, 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

All hand-crafters welcome!

Advanced Conversational German

Friday, 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

If German is your second (or third) language and you would like to maintain your skill, this weekly class is for you.

Beginner Line Dancing

Friday, 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Dancing class with Bonnie Deutch.

Beginner Line Dancing

Saturday, 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Dancing Class with Bonnie Deutch.

Geri Fit

Monday, 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Exercise for 55+. Please bring your own 2-3 pound dumbbell, a stretch band, and water.

Mahjong

Monday, 12:30 p.m.

Children

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Join Miss Linda for stories and crafts.

Science @ the Library

Wednesday 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Build a fort and make new friends!

Preschool Storytime

Friday, 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Join Miss Jill and other families for an interactive storytime.

Baby Storytime

Monday, 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Meet new friends at this interactive storytime for you and your baby.

Ages birth - 3 yrs.

T(w)een

Dungeons and Dragons Club

Tuesday, 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Join Dungeon Master, Hayden on the Rise of the Necromancer adventure.

T(w)een After School Club

Wednesday, 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Hang out with friends, play games and make stuff.

Nature Corner: Common Loons Preparing for Winter - Part One

By: Wendy Oellers-Fulmer

As daylight ebbs and temperatures drop, the incoming winter season triggers changes throughout nature. The common loon adapts in several ways. First of all, in the Fall, loons gather together in larger groups (rafts) to fish and socialize before their migration to the ocean; usually two or three months after the chicks hatch and their feathers have changed. The loon molts and replaces its dramatic black and white “breeding” feathers to ones of dull brownish-gray. This annual molting is part of a necessary survival process to ensure the replacement of new feathers due to the ordinary wear and tear.. One theory is that this plainer “garb” does not attract attention from predators and rivals.

In order to survive, Loons have to leave before the ice sets in. They need to “run” up to a 1/4-mile across the water to get their heavy bodies airborne. Ice covered lakes prevent this and a loon that leaves too late can get trapped and not survive. The adults migrate to the coast before the juveniles. The young loons have to stay until their flight feathers are long enough to support their weight, usually leaving right before the ice freezes. They will remain at the coast, not returning to their birthplace until they are 3-4 years old. Scientists don’t really know how the young know where to go, it’s one of the mysteries of nature.

To learn more:

Common Loon Fact Sheet

'They're beautiful': Maine loons prepare for winter

Did you know our non-fiction collection is categorized? While the legacy of the Dewey Decimal System will never fade, our new mode of organization opens up many interesting opportunities. Chief among those is the ease of browsibility. Simply take a casual stroll down the aisles and peruse the sections until you find something that piques your interest. As before, if you need help finding a particular book our staff and card catalog stand ready to meet that need.

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