Memorial Day Schedule
The Library will be closed May 26 and May 28 in honor of Memorial Day. We will re-open on Tuesday, May 29 at 10am.
OPEN HOUSE
Meet the Chesley Memorial Library staff! The Library Trustees will hold an Open House on Wednesday, May 16, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. to give community members a chance to spend a fun evening with familiar staff members and welcome new staff members at the same time. It will probably be the only time the entire staff is in the same place at the same time during open library hours all year, so please stop in to say hello. Light refreshments will be served.
Rebecca Rule
Humor & Harmony is back!
Saturday, May 19, from 7:00-9:00 p.m. Humor and Harmony is back! The Friends of the Northwood Library proudly present "Humor and Harmony” featuring Rebecca Rule and Cordwood at the Masonic Hall on Route 4 in Northwood on Saturday, May 19, from 7:00-9:00 p.m. Suggested donation is $5.00 per person at the door. Cookies and beverages will be available for purchase. Proceeds will be used to complete the new outdoor sign at the Chesley Memorial Library. Rebecca Rule, aka the Moose of Humor, is a humorist/writer who specializes in funny stories about New Hampshire. You never know what is going to happen once the lies, uh, stories start flying. Her CDs are "Better Than a Poke in the Eye" and "Perley Gets a Dump Sticker." Her latest book is “Moved and Seconded: Town Meeting in New Hampshire-the Present, the Past, and the Future.” Other recent books include "Live Free & Eat Pie: A Storyteller’s Guide to New Hampshire” and “Headin’ for the Rhubarb: A New Hampshire Dictionary (well, kinda).” Cordwood is a bluegrass and folk quartet made up of instrumental, vocal, and recording artists from Northwood, Strafford, and Deerfield. This is not your local neighborhood hobby band. They are a fine group of seasoned New England musicians. Each can hold his or her own at field picking or a back stage jam, and yet, as a band, they present a highly polished on-stage performance. All four members of Cordwood are storytellers and songwriters, creating original material for instrumentalists who can sing and harmonize, sometimes taking the lead vocal, other times hanging back and lending two, three, or even four part harmonies to a song. Cordwood provides a unique sound to both originals and the covers they perform. Their tunes remain heartfelt and down-home. The band’s material is a mixture of traditional bluegrass, folk, and swing. Cordwood is Wini Young on banjo and guitar, Walt Kutylowski on bass, Al Pratt on guitar, and Bob Young on mandolin, names you may remember from Big Chicken, The Deerfield Coffeehouse Band, and Fat Hands. 
Cordwood
Teen Reads
Teen Reads is back! Talk to us at the Chesley Memorial Library Teen Blog! http://chesleyteenreads.blogspot.com/ Craft Make & Take
June 9, 2012 will be the next Make & Take from 10:30 am - 12:30 pm at Chesley Memorial Library.
Story Time- Story time is held every Wednesday at 10:15AM. Ages birth and up, no registration required (drop-in). See the Children's Page for details. Library News - Don't forget that the library has an e-mail address to use for renewing your books, reserving a title, or any other questions. Write to us at chesleylib@gmail.com. Friends of the Library Meeting The Chesley Memorial Library Board of Trustees will meet at the library on Tuesday, May 29, at 10:15 a.m Northwood Historical Society Museum will be open Saturdays from 1 -3pm. this summer for the months of July and August. Located at: Bryant Library - 76 School St, Northwood Narrows, NH 03261 |
Library News “I feel very strongly that change is good because it stirs up the system.” Ann Richards
On that note, we are definitely stirring up the library system! Last year we said goodbye to Lynne Young then Danielle Fortin; last month we said goodbye to Amy Denham. Goodbyes are always sad, but saying hello to new staff and welcoming back a familiar face helps to make the whole process a little easier. Since we have had so many changes, we want to take this opportunity to introduce (or re-introduce as the case may be) our library staff. Library Director Donna Bunker will soon celebrate 25 years in the same position. Donna attended two years of college in New York then transferred to what is now known as Granite State College and eventually completed the library certification program. Donna started working at the library back in 1987 when it was still one room and she was the only employee. Although the library has changed dramatically over the years, one thing that remains the same is the joy shared when library patrons find the right book or the right item or the right answer. Donna has lived in Northwood since 1985 with her husband and has two children and a variety of animals: cats, dogs, cows, pigs, chickens, and goats! She loved the Trixie Belden mysteries when she was young but now has too many favorite books and authors to list! Her favorite hobby is reading (surprise!) and she likes to enjoy watching basketball games and scorekeeping when her husband coaches. Our new Teen Librarian, Angela Spirdione, joined our staff in January. She lives in Derry and is currently in the process of completing her graduate program for Library Media Specialist certification at Plymouth State University. She spends her free time reading, playing video games, and being bossed around by her two cats. Her favorite authors when she was younger were Tamora Pierce and Brian Jacques (to be honest, she still reads both of their books!) The most recent book she read and enjoyed was “Clockwork Angel” by Cassandra Clare. Library Assistant Diane Kizirian started her library career as a sub, moved into a Library Aide position in 2011, and now works as our Library Assistant. Diane has lived in Northwood for twenty years; her three children are grown and she has three grandchildren. She lives with her husband and sister. She enjoys baking, reading, and kayaking. If she looks familiar, you might have seen her at Northwood School where she was a special education aide for many years. She was also very involved in Girl Scouts and Cub Scouts. Feel free to ask Diane for book suggestions! We welcomed back Library Assistant Annette Blake this year with great enthusiasm; many patrons have enjoyed seeing Annette behind the circulation desk once again. Annette and her husband have lived in Northwood since 1998; she has two grown children and a daughter at the Northwood School. In addition to the library, Annette also works at Northwood Congregational Church in an administrative capacity. She was thrilled to return to the library and loves seeing familiar faces and making new acquaintances. Annette enjoys reading a variety of genres, both fiction and nonfiction. In her spare time, she enjoys yard work, traveling, and time with family and friends. Library Aide Carla Neal joined our staff in March. Carla, A native Vermonter, moved to Northwood in 2006 with her husband and two teenage boys. An avid reader since she was four, Carla worked at her small town library and the high school library during her teen years. Her favorite hobby is escapism through reading while sitting on the beach. She reads everything- fiction and nonfiction except for romance and western novels. In her free time, you will find her spending time with her family and friends (usually with a book in her hands). She graduated from Southern NH University with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration/Marketing and worked in the advertising, health insurance, banking, pension, and 401(k) administration industries. Library Aide Deanna MacNaughton started working for us in May 2011. She attends Sant Bani School and looks forward to going to college in the fall in pursuit of an early Childhood Education degree. She frequently helps with our children’s programs, such as the make-and-take craft sessions, and loves every minute of it. We asked Deanna to pick out her favorite genre of books and/or favorite author but she let us know she could never choose! She usually has her nose in a book. She told us this was an amazing place to work and that she was going to miss us dearly when she leaves this fall but the truth is, we will miss her just as much. Library Tech Valerie Twombly started working for us in February 2012. She brings 15+ years of expertise working in technology and with computers. A Communications professional, Graphic Designer and Webmaster she excels as a promoter of collaborative thinking and communication. She has managed website development and social media campaigns. Valerie is a graduate of the University of New Hampshire with a bachelor’s degree in studio art. She has always enjoyed being able to relax with a good book since she learned how to read. "A library can open up world’s you wouldn’t ordinarily think of visiting. How can you not become part of your library with audio, e-books and books in print to enjoy. Come and visit us, your library at Northwood – CML!"
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