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Events from 2017


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Photo Exhibit will be displayed from November 2017 through January 2018
The Chesley Memorial Library will display a “ChildVoice” exhibit during November featuring work from three photographers: Pulitzer Prize- winning photojournalist, Mary Chind-Willie, Dr. Larry Lindell, and Dr. Neil Mandsager.

ChildVoice has empowered men, women, and children – once rejected and abused – and transformed them into individuals of strength, hope, and dignity. These personal journeys of courage and faith have been captured in verse, photo, and video by visitors to ChildVoice’s Lukome Center in
northern Uganda.

Nottingham resident Conrad Mandsager founded ChildVoice in 2006 to restore the voices of children silenced by war in northern Uganda. At that time, more than 30,000 children had been abducted by the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) and forced to become soldiers. Of the children who were able to escape, many returned home to face innumerable hardships, from post-traumatic stress disorder to a lack of educational opportunities. 

Since 2007, ChildVoice’s Lukome Center has provided a therapeutic community for adolescent girls including former child soldiers and sex slaves, war orphans, child mothers, and other highly vulnerable girls in northern Uganda. At the Center, girls are able to recover from the trauma of war and receive the educational and vocational training they so desperately need to rebuild their lives.
 
While Uganda is no longer at war, the effects of years of conflict have left generations of families struggling to recover from trauma and poverty. 
Today, there are 35 conflict zones around the world where children are growing up in war-torn communities. ChildVoice is working diligently to expand its services to include war-affected children in
South Sudan, Nigeria, and beyond.

Bobcats in NH was presented by
Mr. Don Allen of NH Fish & Game on Monday, Sept. 25, at 7 p.m. at the
​Masonic Hall in Northwood.

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Adult male bobcat in Bow, NH;
photo courtesy of Diane Lowe.

- Bobcats and Fishercats are mortal enemies
- Bobcats have smaller paws than a lynx, their paws will not hold them up on the snow like the larger paws of a lynx
​- Male bobcats are larger than female
​- Bobcats are territorial and solitary animals

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Mr. Allen led us through the history of wildlife in NH starting with the first settlers, pointing out how when the first settlers landed there seemed to be an overwhelming abundance of wildlife, forest and resources here. But as time went on the abundant resources were being used up. He went on to tell us how it was decided that "we the people" needed to become responsible for the care and management of all resources from wildlife to land and water. That was the start of our Conservation branch of the government.

Don told us that the most common wildcat in North America is the Bobcat.  The Bobcat gets its common name from its characteristic stubby, or “bobbed,” tail. The tail is only 4-7 inches in length with 2 or 3 black bars and a black tip above, while the underside is pale or white. The bobcat is smaller than a lynx.

New Hampshire Fish & Game partnered with the University of New Hampshire initiating a comprehensive bobcat study with on the ground work starting in the fall of 2009. Distribution, population abundance, habitat use, habitat connectivity, and methods to index populations were studied. This comprehensive research project was completed December 2014 and has provided a wealth of knowledge about bobcats in New Hampshire.
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We would like to thank our speaker from the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department, Mr. Don Allen and the Northwood Masons for the use of the Masonic Hall for this event.. This free program was sponsored by the Chesley Memorial Library.


​BIRDS OF PREY WITH JANE KELLY
​ was at Chesley Memorial Library on
​Thursday, June 22, at 6:00 p.m. with an impressive group of raptors.

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Jane Kelly from On the Wing presented “Birds of Prey”  Together, they offered a glimpse into the complex relationships between raptors and humans and the reasons why protection and rehabilitation are so important. 

On the Wing is a raptor rehab center located in Epping. The facility is dedicated to the rescue and care of injured raptors.  With the support of partners Tim and Selvi Lampman of Veterinary Emergency and Surgery Hospital, plus training in a variety of workshops and over three years of volunteer work at a Maine wildlife center, Jane is state and federally licensed to practice falconry, educate with, and rehabilitate raptors.  Her work has been featured in a variety of newspaper and magazine articles, radio interviews, and television appearances

Describing how she became interested in her work, Kelly says: “Six years ago, in a two month period, I found 10 dead barred owls, all hit by cars, on the shoulder of Route 101. From a long interest in the outdoors, I felt a need to advocate for animals, specializing in raptors. The volunteer work and training came soon after. To gain more knowledge of raptors, I took up the sport of falconry, which has been an incredible journey physically, spiritually, and mentally.  I am honored to be in the presence of these amazing creatures and to educate all age groups in making a difference for wildlife.”
 

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OPEN HOUSE - Tuesday, May 30, from 4:00-7:00 p.m. "The Road Not Taken"

The Chesley Memorial Library Board of Trustees will hold an Open House to celebrate the traveling art exhibit The Road Not Taken, Artistic Impressions of the Poetry of Robert Frost, art by New Hampshire artists Inge Seaboyer, Judy Krassowski and Corinne Dodge.  The Open House will be held at the Chesley Memorial Library on Tuesday, May 30, from 4:00-7:00 p.m.  Northwood School fourth graders will also be displaying projects from their New Hampshire unit.  The Road Not Taken will remain on display at the library until the end of June.


Humor&Harmony was a hit!  The Chesley Memorial Library and the Friends of the Northwood Libraries sponsored "Humor&Harmony” featuring Rebecca Rule, Cordwood and local legend from Calef's Country store of old - Joel! The show was held at the Masonic Hall on Route 4 in Northwood on Saturday, May 20, from 7 - 9 p.m.

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          • May 12 - Plant the Tiny Seed - Story Time
          • May 5 - Henry and Mudge and the funny lunch
          • April 28 - Water is Water - Story Time
          • April 21 - Clifford’s Spring Cleanup - Story Time
          • April 14 - Here We Are - Story Time
          • April 7 - How Robin Saved Spring - Story Time
          • March 31 - Beautiful Easter Egg - Story Time
          • March 24 - Mud - Story Time
          • March 17 - St Patricks Day - Story Time
          • March 10 - Sugaring - Story Time
          • March 3 - Hello Spring - Story Time
          • February 24 - When Spring Comes - Story Time
          • February 17 - Presidents Day - Story Time
          • February 10 - Little Bears Valentine - Story Time
          • February 3 - A Home In The Barn - Story Time
          • January 27 - GroundHog Day - Story Time
          • January 20 - Dream Big Little Pig - Story Time
          • January 13 - The Mitten - Story Time
          • January 6 - The Five Dog Night - Story Time
        • Story Time 2020 >
          • December 30 - The Night Before New Year’s - Story Time
          • December 23 - Bear Stays Up for Christmas - Story Time
          • December 16 - Big Snow - Story Time
          • December 9 - Snowmen At Night - Story Time
          • December 2 -Winter Dance - Story Time
          • November 25 - ‘Twas the Night Before Thanksgiving - Story Time
          • November 18 - Thanksgiving In The Woods - Story Time
          • November 11 - In November - Story Time
          • November 4 - Duck For President - Story Time
          • October 28 - The Very Hungry Caterpillar - Story Time
          • October 21 - The Rainbow Fish - Story Time
          • October 14 - The Day The Crayons Quit - Story Time
          • October 7 - The Little Red Hen - Story Time
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