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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
The Chesley Memorial Library Board of Trustees will meet at the library Friday, December 14 at 10:15 am.
The Friends of the Northwood Libraries will not meet in December but 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 - Tuesdays at 2 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! Writers will take turns leading the group sessions.
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Don’t miss the Story Time fun with Chesley Memorial Library Assistant Annette Blake on Wednesday mornings at 10:30 a.m. Preschoolers of all ages can listen to a story and make a craft. Registration is encouraged but new participants are always welcome at any time. There will not be a Story Time session on Wednesday, December 26. Please call the library at 942-5472 for more information.
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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; HeritageQuest Online can be used at the library and at home.
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, 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.
BOSTON MUSEUM PASSESDecember is a great time to visit one of the museums in Boston! The library has passes to the Boston Museum of Science and the Boston Children’s Museum 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.
LEGOS, MAGFORMERS and BRAINFLAKES!Just ask us to bring them out if you'd like to play with them this fall.
We've gone social! Check us out on Facebook and Twitter.
We now have open access to a genealogy website! 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. Book Discussions
Afternoons or evenings… the choice is yours! Afternoon Book Club
The December Afternoon Book Discussion Group will meet at the library on Wednesday, December 5, at 2:00 p.m. to discuss our favorite books and poems
Books we have read for our afternoon group:\ pinterest.com/chesleylibrary/afternoon-book-discussion/ Evening Book ClubThe Evening Book Discussion Group will not be meeting in December. The next meeting will be held at the Chesley Memorial Library on Wednesday, January 23, at 7:00 p.m. to discuss “The Stranger in the Woods” by Michael Finkel.
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
Did you know that a recent study at the University of California identified that more than 40% of seniors experience loneliness on a regular basis? Loneliness can have a significant impact on physical and mental health.
The Chesley Memorial Library Senior Café meets on Mondays from 1:00-2:30 p.m. and is a perfect chance for seniors of all ages to connect. Come prepared to enjoy a cup of coffee or tea, assorted refreshments, and some lively conversation! According to an article written by Emily Brandon for U.S. News: “There is no clearly defined age when an American becomes a senior citizen. Some people might consider themselves seniors when they are invited to join AARP, qualify for Medicare, or officially retire from the workplace. Some 96 percent of current 50-year-olds don’t consider themselves senior citizens and only slightly over half (56 percent) of 64-year-olds say the term senior citizen applies to them.” Sounds like a good topic for discussion at one of our meetings! -------------------------------------------------- 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. 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. 
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.) |
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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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! |
Heritage Quest is also available for you to use from home or in the library.
http://www.heritagequestonline.com Sign in with Username: 0JFWCK9QG2 (The first character is a zero.) and a Password: welcome 
Jim Ennis and friend 1930's
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