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Winter is upon us which means inclement weather can occur at any time as we New Englanders know. Please call ahead in stormy weather to ensure the library is open - 942 -5472
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Upcoming Events
NATIONAL PUZZLE DAYJanuary 29 is National Puzzle Day. We will have a variety of puzzles around the library so drop in and enjoy putting a puzzle together with your friends and family. There may be an app for that, but this is your chance to get back to basics with a hands-on puzzle!
Thank You to everyone who made our library wishes come true!
The Chesley Memorial Library Board of Trustees will meet at the library Friday, January 11, at
10:15 a.m. 
The Friends of the Northwood Library will meet at the library on Monday, January 28, at 6:45 p.m.
Would you like to join the Friends of the Northwood Libraries? By joining, you are showing the community that you feel the library is an important institution in the Northwood community. You can help support the libraries by participating in fundraising activities and volunteering your services. The Friends support, improve, and promote the Chesley Memorial Library.
Local Writers - are meeting again on Tuesdays from 2 - 3:30 pmLocal writers — whether beginner, much published, or somewhere in between — are invited to a free weekly writers’ workshop on Tuesdays from 2:00 to 3:30 pm at the Chesley Memorial Library. Sessions include group critique, writing exercises, and craft discussion. Some participants may want to come early or stay late for some quiet writing time. All genres welcome. Get some writing done this year, learn from each other, and have some fun, too! Local writers will take turns leading the group sessions.
BOSTON MUSEUM PASSESStart the New Year off with a visit to one of the museums in Boston! The library has passes to the Boston Museum of Science, the Boston Children’s Museum, and the Boston Museum of Fine Arts thanks to help from the Friends of the Northwood Libraries. Each pass works a little differently so call the library at 942-5472 for updated information regarding passes. We can also provide you with information on when to visit the Currier Museum in Manchester
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Please join us for Story Time Wednesday's at 10:30am. Picture books are read aloud for 20-30 minutes followed by a simple craft.
Please Note: We will NOT be meeting on Wednesday February 27th and April 24th as these are school vacation weeks. It is a time to gather with friends, visit and to check out new books to take home each week. Please note that if school is delayed or cancelled Story Time will be cancelled as well. Call the Library for further information, 603-942-5472. 
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ONE-ON-ONE GENEALOGY SESSIONSDiscover your ancestors with Ancestry Library Edition and HeritageQuest Online! Ancestry Library Edition is available at the Chesley Memorial Library building; HeritageQuest Online can be used at the library and at home by our patrons. Please contact the library at 942-5472 to get your password to sign on to HeritageQuest Online.
If you need help navigating the genealogy databases, join local amateur genealogist Nancy Borman for FREE one-on-one genealogy sessions (beginning-level instruction) using Ancestry Library Edition Genealogy Search, HeritageQuest, and other sources. Please email Nancy at nancy.genealogy7@gmail.com to schedule your one-hour session at a mutually convenient time. Sessions will be held at the Chesley Memorial Library. If you do not have email, call the library at 942-5472 and we will forward your contact information to Nancy. Ancestry Library Edition and Heritage Quest are both sponsored by the Friends of the Northwood Libraries. 
Notary services available at the Chesley Memorial LibraryAs a courtesy to our patrons, the library offers free notary service. It is recommended that patrons seeking notary service call the library prior to their visit to ensure that a notary is available at that time.
We've gone social! Check us out on Facebook and Twitter.
We now have open access to a genealogy website at the library! ancestrylibrary.com
“Where did previous generations come from? How did they live? What did they fight for? And how did their lives affect yours? Historical records and photos hold so many answers about the fascinating people in history. Ancestry Library Edition puts them at your fingertips, enabling both research and inviting critical thinking. Ancestry Library Edition provides access to billions of historical documents, millions of historical photos, plus local narratives, oral histories, indexes and other resources in over 30,000 databases that span from the 1500s to the 2000s.”
The Chesley Memorial Library now has access to Ancestry Library Edition thanks to the Friends of the Northwood Libraries! Stop in and use one of our public access computers to start your genealogy search today. HeritageQuest Online is also available for our patrons to use at home and in the library.
Book Discussions
Afternoons or evenings… the choice is yours! Afternoon Book Club
The Afternoon Book Discussion Group will meet at the library on Wednesday, January 9, at 2:00 p.m. to discuss “Between You & Me: Confessions of a Comma Queen” by Mary Norris.
From Amazon: “Mary Norris has spent more than three decades working in The New Yorker’s renowned copy department, helping to maintain its celebrated high standards. In Between You & Me, she brings her vast experience with grammar and usage, her good cheer and irreverence, and her finely sharpened pencils to help the rest of us in a boisterous language book as full of life as it is of practical advice.” Books we have read for our afternoon group:\ pinterest.com/chesleylibrary/afternoon-book-discussion/ Evening Book ClubThe Evening Book Discussion Group will meet at the Chesley Memorial Library on Wednesday, January 23, at 7:00 p.m. to discuss “The Stranger in the Woods: The Extraordinary Story of the Last True Hermit” by Michael Finkel.
From Amazon: “In 1986, 20-year-old Christopher Knight left his home in Massachusetts, drove to Maine, and disappeared into the woods. He would not have a conversation with another human being until nearly three decades later, when he was arrested for stealing food. Living in a tent even in winter, he had survived by his wits and courage, developing ingenious ways to store food and water, to avoid freezing to death. He broke into nearby cottages for food, clothes, reading material, and other provisions, taking only what he needed, but terrifying a community never able to solve the mysterious burglaries. Based on extensive interviews with Knight himself, this is a vividly detailed account of the why and how of his secluded life - as well as the challenges he has faced returning to the world. A riveting story of survival that asks fundamental questions about solitude, community, and what makes a good life and a deeply moving portrait of a man who was determined to live his own way - and succeeded.” Books that we have read for our evening book group over the last 10 years are listed on Pinterest! 
Important: OverDrive
Libby/OverDrive (The New Hampshire Downloadable Books Consortium) requires a PIN number to access your account.
Your PIN number is the last four digits of your primary phone number. 
Monday's are Senior Cafe Day at Chesley Memorial Library all year long!
Local Vet Mr. Mike Smith sat down and talked about being a Vet with our Senior Cafe members
Celebrate the New Year with your friends and neighbors at the library…the weather outside might be frightful, but the library is so delightful! The Chesley Memorial Library Senior Café meets every Monday from 1:00-2:30 p.m.
Come on in for a chance to chat, enjoy a cup of coffee or tea, and sample some delicious goodies while you visit. We have a special program planned on January 14! Diana, the dietitian from the Hannaford Healthy Living Team, will be here from 1:00-2:00 p.m. to discuss senior diet and nutrition. -------------------------------------------------- What is a Senior Cafe? A place to gather and socialize for older folks from Northwood and surrounding towns. (We're handicap accessible so don't let that stop you from joining us.) Caretakers are welcome to stay with seniors for the café but can also enjoy some time away on their own if appropriate. Please call the library at 942-5472 if you would like more information. 
Yes, we are a free WiFi spot.
The public WiFi is always on for your convenience. 
Check out our Pinterest picks at pinterest.com/chesleylibrary/
(NOTE: If you're new to Pinterest, you will have to set up your own account to view all the categories available.) 
Northwood Fun Facts!
In 1897 - The cost of tuition is $8.75 for 3 students to Coe’s Northwood Academy. The library had 409 books 1898 - Did you know that in 1898 click here for more fun facts! 
Jim Ennis and friend 1930's
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Spend family time at the library. Get involved.
You and your children can learn a lot of things together! Like how to make a magnetic Ferris Wheel with our magnetic Magformers. Our 1000 Books before kindergarten readers in 2018!
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Magazines at the Northwood Library
There's more than books at Chesley Memorial, Northwood's Public Library, we carry a wide range of magazines (Read them while at the library or take them home to enjoy at your leisure).
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To view more historical photos of Northwood New Hampshire click here
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