|
This Month's Calendar of Events
Our 1000 Books before kindergarten readers in 2019!
|
Congratulations Eleanor
Congratulations Thompson
|
Congratulations George and Lucy
Congratulations Emma
|
Make and Take Craft -
Thursday, August 22 and
Saturday, August 24
Stop by any time during these two days to make this cute little lightning bug. You can choose to take the supplies home to make or stay and make them at the library.
While supplies last.
While supplies last.
|
|
Summer Reading Party
Summer Reading Program
Congratulations to the winning team - Betelgeuse!
Number of Books our Teams Read:
Betelgeuse - 485
Sirius - 410
Polaris - 309
Capella - 35
Betelgeuse - 485
Sirius - 410
Polaris - 309
Capella - 35
SUMMER READING RAFFLE WINNERS
Congratulations to the prize winners! The following won a prize in our Summer Reading Program Drawing.
Jake - Alien
Silas - Banner
Charlotte - Astronaut
Hayden - Games
Winners have been contacted via phone to let them know they won. Again, congratulations to our winners!
Jake - Alien
Silas - Banner
Charlotte - Astronaut
Hayden - Games
Winners have been contacted via phone to let them know they won. Again, congratulations to our winners!
Congratulations Jake! Have fun with ET Ruth
"Universe of Stories"
2019 Summer Reading Program
Summer Reading Program ran from June 26 - July 31.
The winning team has been featured in a "Library Book of Stars" every book read counted! All of our young readers received a STAR trophy and yummy MOON PIES.
Check out our Summer Reading Programs - click here
The winning team has been featured in a "Library Book of Stars" every book read counted! All of our young readers received a STAR trophy and yummy MOON PIES.
Check out our Summer Reading Programs - click here
UKULELE LESSONS FOR BEGINNERS
with BONI HIBBARD
THURSDAYS
5:00PM - 6:30PM
Would you like to learn how to play the ukulele? Boni Hibbard will host weekly (FREE!!) workshops at the Chesley Memorial Library on Thursdays from 5:00pm to 6:30pm beginning on August 1.
Participants will learn about ukuleles, learn a few chords, and will strum and sing with other ukulele players.
Ages 12 and up are welcome to join.
If you have a ukulele, please bring it.
If you don't there will be a limited number of ukuleles at the workshop subject to availability.
There will be a $25.00 security deposit required if you want to bring one of the library's ukulele's home to practice.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sponsored by Chesley Memorial Library and the Tampa Bay Ukulele Society.
Boni is a member of Silver Strummers in Dover, Southern NH Ukulele Group (SNHUG), and Tampa Bay Ukulele Society (TBUS) in Florida. If you like ukulele music and you like to sing, plan to join us for this free event.
Participants will learn about ukuleles, learn a few chords, and will strum and sing with other ukulele players.
Ages 12 and up are welcome to join.
If you have a ukulele, please bring it.
If you don't there will be a limited number of ukuleles at the workshop subject to availability.
There will be a $25.00 security deposit required if you want to bring one of the library's ukulele's home to practice.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sponsored by Chesley Memorial Library and the Tampa Bay Ukulele Society.
Boni is a member of Silver Strummers in Dover, Southern NH Ukulele Group (SNHUG), and Tampa Bay Ukulele Society (TBUS) in Florida. If you like ukulele music and you like to sing, plan to join us for this free event.
LOCAL WRITERS
Local writers — whether beginner, much published, or somewhere in between — are invited to attend 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.
The Chesley Memorial Library Board of Trustees will meet at the library on Friday, August 16 at 10:15am.
The Friends of the Northwood Library Meeting has been cancelled for Monday.
Museum Passes offered at the library
The Chesley Memorial Library has passes to the Boston Museum of Science, and the Boston Museum of Fine Arts courtesy of Friends of the Northwood Libraries.
Want to stay in New Hampshire? We now also have the Children's Museum of New Hampshire in Dover, NH thanks to help from the Friends of the Northwood Libraries. Each pass works a little differently so call us at 942-5472 for updated information regarding passes.
Want to stay in New Hampshire? We now also have the Children's Museum of New Hampshire in Dover, NH thanks to help from the Friends of the Northwood Libraries. Each pass works a little differently so call us at 942-5472 for updated information regarding passes.
Legos, Magformers and Brainflakes!
Available for use anytime the library is open, ask a Librarian to get them for you.
Sign your kids up to participate in the "1000 Books Before Kindergarten Club"
Give your child the tools to become a successful reader! Join the “1000 Books Club” sponsored by the Chesley Memorial Library with help from Northwood School teachers. The program is open to any child from birth to the start of kindergarten. Reading aloud to children at birth strengthens their language skills and builds their vocabulary – two important tools for learning to read when they enter kindergarten. Stop by the Chesley Memorial Library to register your child, learn more about the program, and receive a free canvas book bag for registering.
Coe Brown Summer Reading Books are still here!
TEDDY BEAR SLEEPOVER
Friday Evening, August 16
Children and parents listen to Garden stories
Thank You for joining us at the Teddy Bear Sleepover!
Friday night was the night that Teddy Bears and Friends gathered together at the library for a Garden Party.
Friday night was the night that Teddy Bears and Friends gathered together at the library for a Garden Party.
After everyone went home...
Everyone had fun in the Children's Gardens
ONE-ON-ONE GENEALOGY SESSIONS
Discover 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.
For instructions on how to access HeritageQuest Online from click here. 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 us 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. |
|
|
Availability of ancestry.com and HeritageQuest is provided by the Friends of the Library.
Heritage Quest is also available for you to use from home or in the library. A password is required to access this website.
Call us at 603-942-5472 for the required password. (Available to library patrons in good standing.)
Heritage Quest is also available for you to use from home or in the library. A password is required to access this website.
Call us at 603-942-5472 for the required password. (Available to library patrons in good standing.)
SENIOR CAFÉ
Summer is here and the air conditioning will be on if it's hot, so get together with your friends and neighbors at the Chesley Memorial Library!
The Senior Café meets every Monday from 1:00-2:30 pm. so drop by to enjoy some delicious treats and a cup of tea or coffee while you socialize. You might even want to come early or stay later to check out the library’s books, movies, or magazines!
The Senior Café meets every Monday from 1:00-2:30 pm. so drop by to enjoy some delicious treats and a cup of tea or coffee while you socialize. You might even want to come early or stay later to check out the library’s books, movies, or magazines!
Origami with Kelly
Kelly volunteered to teach our patrons how to fold origami. Her precision folding was an inspiring thing to watch. Thank you for volunteering your time Kelly!
|
|
Afternoon Book Club
The Afternoon Book Discussion Group will meet at the Chesley Memorial Library on Wednesday, September 4, at 2:00 p.m. to discuss “Big Stone Gap" by Adriana Trigiani.
From Amazon: "Millions of readers around the world have fallen in love with the small town of Big Stone Gap, nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, and the story of its self-proclaimed spinster, Ave Maria Mulligan. In the series’ enchanting debut, Ave Maria reaches her thirty-fifth year and resigns herself to the single life, filling her days with hard work, fun friends, and good books. Then, one fateful day, Ave Maria’s past opens wide with the revelation of a long-buried secret that will alter the course of her life. Before she knows it, Ave Maria is fielding marriage proposals, trying to claim her rightful inheritance, and planning the trip of a lifetime to Italy—one that will change her view of the world and her own place in it forever. Full of wit and wonder, hilarity and heart, Big Stone Gap is a gem of a book, and one that you will share with friends and family for years to come."
Books that we have read for our afternoon book group over the last 10 years are listed on Pinterest!
Books we have read for our afternoon group:
pinterest.com/chesleylibrary/afternoon-book-discussion/
From Amazon: "Millions of readers around the world have fallen in love with the small town of Big Stone Gap, nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, and the story of its self-proclaimed spinster, Ave Maria Mulligan. In the series’ enchanting debut, Ave Maria reaches her thirty-fifth year and resigns herself to the single life, filling her days with hard work, fun friends, and good books. Then, one fateful day, Ave Maria’s past opens wide with the revelation of a long-buried secret that will alter the course of her life. Before she knows it, Ave Maria is fielding marriage proposals, trying to claim her rightful inheritance, and planning the trip of a lifetime to Italy—one that will change her view of the world and her own place in it forever. Full of wit and wonder, hilarity and heart, Big Stone Gap is a gem of a book, and one that you will share with friends and family for years to come."
Books that we have read for our afternoon book group over the last 10 years are listed on Pinterest!
Books we have read for our afternoon group:
pinterest.com/chesleylibrary/afternoon-book-discussion/
Evening Book Club
The Evening Book Discussion Group will meet on Wednesday, August 28, at Chesley Memorial Library at 7:00pm to discuss "Rise of the Rocket Girls" by Nathalia Holt
From Amazon: “In the 1940s and 50s, when the newly minted Jet Propulsion Laboratory needed quick-thinking mathematicians to calculate velocities and plot trajectories, they didn't turn to male graduates. Rather, they recruited an elite group of young women who, with only pencil, paper, and mathematical prowess, transformed rocket design, helped bring about the first American satellites, and made the exploration of the solar system possible. For the first time, Rise of the Rocket Girls tells the stories of these women--known as "human computers"--who broke the boundaries of both gender and science. Based on extensive research and interviews with all the living members of the team, Rise of the Rocket Girls offers a unique perspective on the role of women in science: both where we've been, and the far reaches of space to which we're heading."
Books that we have read for our evening book group over the last 10 years are listed on Pinterest!
Books we have read for evening group:
pinterest.com/chesleylibrary/evening-book-discussion/
From Amazon: “In the 1940s and 50s, when the newly minted Jet Propulsion Laboratory needed quick-thinking mathematicians to calculate velocities and plot trajectories, they didn't turn to male graduates. Rather, they recruited an elite group of young women who, with only pencil, paper, and mathematical prowess, transformed rocket design, helped bring about the first American satellites, and made the exploration of the solar system possible. For the first time, Rise of the Rocket Girls tells the stories of these women--known as "human computers"--who broke the boundaries of both gender and science. Based on extensive research and interviews with all the living members of the team, Rise of the Rocket Girls offers a unique perspective on the role of women in science: both where we've been, and the far reaches of space to which we're heading."
Books that we have read for our evening book group over the last 10 years are listed on Pinterest!
Books we have read for evening group:
pinterest.com/chesleylibrary/evening-book-discussion/
|
American Flags worn and torn?Bring your flags that are worn, torn, tattered, and battered into the library for proper disposal during library hours. We have a box to place them in and they will get disposed of properly.
|
DONUT DAY at the Library! First Saturday of the Month
|
Homemade, library-baked donuts will be available while supplies last on the first Saturday. Homemade/library-baked donuts will be available while supplies last. The library is open from 10am to 1pm on Saturdays so plan to arrive early and enjoy your donut before you check out what the library has to offer.
|
|
Northwood Fun Facts
Facts garnered from olde official Northwood Town Reports
For example...
in 1894
The town has 8 hogs.
The town has 336 cows.
The library collected $98.00 in fines.
learn more
in 1894
The town has 8 hogs.
The town has 336 cows.
The library collected $98.00 in fines.
learn more
Notary Services: As 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.
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.
TUESDAY NIGHTS KNITTING GROUP
with SHARON
4:30pm to 6:30pm
Starting July 9, Sharon will be holding a knitting group on Tuesdays from 4:30pm to 6:30pm for all who knit, advanced or beginners!
Drop-ins are always welcome or you can call 942-5472 to schedule a session at a mutually convenient time.
Sharon is here to help you with your creations!
Drop-ins are always welcome or you can call 942-5472 to schedule a session at a mutually convenient time.
Sharon is here to help you with your creations!
STORY TIME - Starts on September 11th
Wednesday morning at 10:30 a.m.
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.
It is a time to gather with friends, visit, and to check out new books to take home each week.
Join us for fun, laughter, stories and more.
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.
It is a time to gather with friends, visit, and to check out new books to take home each week.
Join us for fun, laughter, stories and more.
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.