No CURBSIDE SERVICE on Saturday July 4th, Independence Day
We'll be starting CURBSIDE Service again at 11 am on Monday July 6th.
The Chesley Memorial Library Board of Trustees made the difficult decision to close the library if schools in Northwood closed. The library will remain closed until further notice.
Library staff is still working remotely. Watch our website, Facebook, and Twitter for announcements and available services.
In the meantime, please remember that we participate in the New Hampshire Downloadable Books Consortium. You can call the library at 942-5472 if you have questions about how to use that service from 10 - 2pm.
Our public access wifi is available from the parking lot. We are still answering our telephone from 10 - 2pm and checking email so we will do our best to provide you with the information you need!
Library staff is still working remotely. Watch our website, Facebook, and Twitter for announcements and available services.
In the meantime, please remember that we participate in the New Hampshire Downloadable Books Consortium. You can call the library at 942-5472 if you have questions about how to use that service from 10 - 2pm.
Our public access wifi is available from the parking lot. We are still answering our telephone from 10 - 2pm and checking email so we will do our best to provide you with the information you need!
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TumbleBooks’ offers FREE access to its libraries!
Easy to use, and feature unlimited access from home! Read as many books as you want, when you want, and on any device. There are no check-outs, holds, or bulky downloads. Books are available instantly.
Free access until August 31, 2020.
K-6 children's ebooks
FREE Stories from online providers -
NARRATED STORY for kids provided byTumbleBooks, please click the banner below.
Hey, Story Time Kids - Ms. Annette wanted to share these stories with you, click on the Save with Stories logo:
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Narrated Childrens' Stories are available to our public library patrons at nh.overdrive.com . A library account is needed to access this Free service. Use it with your web browser, the Overdrive app or with Libby app.
On your device - Go to your App store to get Libby.
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NPR BOOKS SUMMER POLL 2020: KIDS' BOOKS
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Vote for your favorite books for little readers! Your choices will then be given to a line up of librarians, critics and authors who will use your votes to develop a list of 100 books. For more information visit https://www.npr.org/2020/06/23/872079728/the-npr-summer-reader-poll-returns-tell-us-about-your-favorite-kids-books?fbclid=IwAR1k-lpW0qZ9FqGd0oqODcgL38EDu0gIXnS-dh4vkahBiL4pbvsSoGtsWFc
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"GOODNIGHT WITH DOLLY" - FROM IMAGINATION LIBRARY
The Little Engine that Could
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Coat of Many Colors
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Llama Llama Red Pajama
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Max and the Tag-Along Moon
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There's a Hole in the Log on the Bottom of the Lake
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Last Stop on Market Street
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Violet the Pilot
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I Am a Rainbow
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SAG-AFTRA FOUNDATION PRESENTS STORYLINE ONLINE
Betty White reads Harry the Dirty Dog
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Chris O'Dowe reads Arnie the Doughnut
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Chris Pine reads Clark the Shark
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Kristen Bell reads Quackenstein Hatches a Family
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CAT IN THE HAT DAY
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Saturday, March 14, 2020, come stop in the library between 10:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. to visit the Cat in the Hat, Thing 1 and Thing 2. There will be a story read for the kids and treats for all who stop in.
February 2020
Story Time -
Wednesday morning at 10:30 a.m. - POSTPONED FOR THIRTY DAYS as of March 13, 2020
Please join us for Story Time Wednesday's at 10:30 am. 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 more 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 more information, 603-942-5472.
Last Story Time until Autumn is Wednesday, May 27.
February 2020
VOTE IN APRIL FOR YOUR FAVORITES
The Great Stone Face Book Award is given annually to an author whose book receives the most votes from 4th to 6th graders throughout the state. The purpose of the award is to promote reading enjoyment, allow children to honor their favorite authors, and to increase awareness of contemporary writing. To see a list of the nominees as well a last year's winner, please click here.
The month of April starts the voting for the Isinglass Teen Read Award. The Isinglass Award promotes teen reading by inviting teens to help select great literature. Each year, 7th and 8th grade students across New Hampshire nominate their favorite books and then vote on the top 10 in April. To see a list of the nominees as well as the winner, please click here.
The Flume Award promotes teen reading by inviting teens to help select great literature. Each year, 9th-12th grade students across New Hampshire nominate their favorite books and then vote on the top 10 in April. To see a list of the nominees as well as the winner, please click here.
Did you know that can download eBook and audiobook versions of these books for free? All you need is your library card! Just go to Libby.
2019 Ladybug Picture Book Award Winner has been announced!To see a list of all the 2019 nominated books, please click here.
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Can I Be Your Dog?
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Amazon Summary: "This picture book shares the tale of Arfy, a homeless mutt who lives in a box in an alley. Arfy writes to every person on Butternut Street about what a great pet he'd make. His letters to prospective owners share that he's house broken! He has his own squeaky bone! He can learn to live with cats! But, no one wants him. Won't anyone open their heart--and home--to a lonesome dog? Readers will be happily surprised to learn just who steps up to adopt Arfy.
Troy Cummings's hilarious and touching story is a perfect gift for a child wanting a dog, and for pet adoption advocates. It also showcases many different styles of letter writing, making it appealing to parents and teachers looking to teach the lost art of written communication." |
Ask About Our Passes Passes to:
Plan a trip to the Boston Museum of Science or Museum of Fine Arts in Boston with one of the passes sponsored by the Friends of the Northwood Libraries.
Passes to the Children’s Museum of New Hampshire in Dover are also available so you can plan a local trip if that is more convenient. Each pass works a little differently so please call us at 942 - 5472 for updated information regarding passes.
Passes to the Children’s Museum of New Hampshire in Dover are also available so you can plan a local trip if that is more convenient. Each pass works a little differently so please call us at 942 - 5472 for updated information regarding passes.
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Legos, Magformers and Brainflakes!
will not be available until further notice - March 2020
Let your imagination be your guide. LEGO creations will be on display until the next session so bring your family and friends back to see your masterpieces.
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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. |
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DRESS-UP CHEST - clothing not available for play until further notice as of March 2020
The library has a lovely new cedar chest to house our dress-up collection in memory of library trustee Pat Bondelevitch.
If you have dress-up clothes or costumes you would like to donate, please bring them in. We have enjoyed seeing pirates, turtles, and fairies float around the children’s room. (Please no hats or headgear!)
If you have dress-up clothes or costumes you would like to donate, please bring them in. We have enjoyed seeing pirates, turtles, and fairies float around the children’s room. (Please no hats or headgear!)
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SOME OF OUR PREVIOUS EVENTS THIS YEAR ...
READ ACROSS AMERICA DAY
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March 2020
SOCK HOP
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NATIONAL WINNIE THE POOH DAY
Saturday, January 18, 2020
"Winnie the Pooh has been a childhood favorite for generations. Originally created in 1926, his stories have sparked wholesome, honey-loving, childhood dreams for nearly a century. Although there are many other characters within the Winnie the Pooh universe (Kanga, Rabbit, Roo, and Tigger — just to name a few), there is not doubt that the bear wearing a red shirt — with his fist shoved into a jar of honey — is most certainly a fan favorite. National Winnie the Pooh Day, on January 18, is your time to return to the Hundred Acre Wood!" (quoted from: https://nationaltoday.com/national-winnie-the-pooh-day/)
For more information on Winnie the Pooh, click here.
The author of Winnie the Pooh, A.A. Milne (Alan Alexander Milne) was born January 18 1882. For more information on the author click here.
For more information on Winnie the Pooh, click here.
The author of Winnie the Pooh, A.A. Milne (Alan Alexander Milne) was born January 18 1882. For more information on the author click here.
MAKE AND TAKE CRAFT
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Several kids stopped by the library and made this cute little snowperson tea light craft. Everyone got to make one that wanted one and they all seemed to have a lot of fun.
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CHALK ART STORY TIME -
Wednesday, January 8, 2020
10:30am
Young children joined Miss Annette on Wednesday, January 8 for a special Chalk Art Story Time with local artist Roland Smith!
The story, "The Christmas Tree Who Loved Trains" was read by Miss Annette while Roland Smith used his artistic skills to make a wonderful drawing to go with the story.
You may remember some of his previous work also posted here from last year's Chalk Art Story Time when he made wonderful art to go with "Kittens First Full Moon" by Kevin Henkes and "Roaring Rockets" by Tony Mitton to help launch our 2019 Summer Reading Program, Summer of Space.
The story, "The Christmas Tree Who Loved Trains" was read by Miss Annette while Roland Smith used his artistic skills to make a wonderful drawing to go with the story.
You may remember some of his previous work also posted here from last year's Chalk Art Story Time when he made wonderful art to go with "Kittens First Full Moon" by Kevin Henkes and "Roaring Rockets" by Tony Mitton to help launch our 2019 Summer Reading Program, Summer of Space.
AARON RISI, AUTHOR
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We had a nice attendance for our author, Aaron Risi. Attendees heard the story of Monty the Moose and his adventure in a harmony Grove!
They also heard live ukulele music, lessons on the ukulele, and a "How to Draw Monty the Moose" demonstration. To view a clip of his performance, please click here.
Aaron Risi is a classically trained, award winning artist, influenced by surrealism. Aaron creates warm emotional connections through his art and music. His art takes you on a creative adventure and always has an engaging message.
He has developed art for authors, musicians, and non-profit organizations. Aaron lives in Dover, NH.
They also heard live ukulele music, lessons on the ukulele, and a "How to Draw Monty the Moose" demonstration. To view a clip of his performance, please click here.
Aaron Risi is a classically trained, award winning artist, influenced by surrealism. Aaron creates warm emotional connections through his art and music. His art takes you on a creative adventure and always has an engaging message.
He has developed art for authors, musicians, and non-profit organizations. Aaron lives in Dover, NH.