Happening at the Wadleigh Library

For more information, please e-mail refdesk@wadleighlibrary.org or call 603-249-0645

To register for these FREE programs call the library at 249-0645, email refdesk@wadleighlibrary.org or sign up on the online library calendar at www.wadleighlibrary.org.

GENERAL NEWS

Ø  The Library Trustees will meet Tuesday, September 17 at 7 p.m.

Ø  The Friends of the Library will meet Wednesday, September 25 at 7 p.m.

SPECIAL PROGRAMS

Wednesday, September 18
Hiking the Appalachian Trail
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Roger Tetreault of Boxborough took the phrase “take a hike” literally when he decided to walk the 2,176.4 miles of the Appalachian Trail. A carpenter by trade, Roger is a backpacking and hiking enthusiast. After ten years of hiking the local terrain he decided early in 2008 to hike the Appalachian Trail.  It took Roger 5.5 months to hike from Springer Mountain in Georgia to Mount Katahdin in Maine. He hiked from March 25 until September 7. During the hike he encountered temperatures ranging from 18º to 100º plus snow, lots of rain, deer, wild horses, wild long horned cattle, wild boar, mountain lions, bears, snakes, and many wonderful fellow thru-hikers.

Roger "Hammer" Tetreault will share his 'visual hike' with a multi-media presentation for hikers and non-hikers alike.

Tuesday, September 24
Evening Book Group
7 p.m.
Our selection for this month is The Widower's Tale by Julia Glass.

In a historic farmhouse outside Boston, seventy year-old Percy Darling is settling happily into retirement. His routines are disrupted, however, when he is persuaded to let a locally beloved preschool take over his barn. Copies are available at the Circulation Desk. Newcomers are welcome!

Wednesday, October 2
Your Organized Life Starts Here 
7 – 8:15 p.m.
In this information packed seminar you will learn the basics of organizing your home.  Lorraine will walk you through each step necessary to transform your home into a neat, clean and functional living space for you and your family to enjoy. This valuable and inspiring seminar will start you on the path to your  new organized life. 

Lorraine Falcone founded Naturally Organized L.L.C. in 2004. She is a Certified Professional Organizer ® and coach, holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, and a Level I Certificate of Study in Chronic Disorganization. Lorraine is a member of the National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO), and the Institute for Challenging Disorganization.  

Tuesday, October 8
The Founding Fathers: What Were They Thinking 
7 – 8:30 p.m.
In 1787 delegates gathered in Philadelphia to address a wide variety of crises facing the young United States of America and produced a charter for a new government. In modern times, competing political and legal claims are frequently based on what those delegates intended. Mythology about the founders and their work at the 1787 Convention has obscured both fact and legitimate analysis of the events leading to the agreement called the Constitution. Richard Hesse explores the cast of characters called "founders," the problems they faced, and the solutions they fashioned. 

This program is funded in part by a grant from the New Hampshire Humanities Council. 

Thursday, October 10
Morning Book Group
10 a.m.

Faith by Jennifer Haigh

When her older brother Art--a Catholic priest and the popular pastor of a large suburban parish--finds himself at the center of a scandal, Sheila McGann, estranged from her family for years, returns to Boston, ready to fight for him and his reputation.

Copies are available at the Main Desk. Newcomers always welcome.  

1st Monday of the month
Knit 1, Crochet 2
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Are you looking for other yarn addicts? Do your Monday nights seem dull? Look no further! Don't have a project in mind? Can't seem to finish that scarf for Grandma? Or are you a complete beginner with an itch to stitch? Bring your project in & be inspired; if you're a beginner, your local craft store can help you select a project & requisite supplies. There will be no formal instruction but 'knitwits' are a helpful bunch and love to indoctrinate the uninitiated into the cult of knitting.

Tuesdays
Spanish Conversation Group
7 – 8 p.m.
Do you want to practice your Spanish? Here’s your opportunity with this new, drop-in group that is just starting up. Join Sandra Pleisch to brush up on your Spanish language skills or have a chance to use your Spanish. If you have an interest in using the Spanish language, you're just the person we're looking for, so come on down!

TEENS & TWEENS

For more information on teen programs, email wadleighya@gmail.com

Thursday, September 19
Pizza & Pages Book Club for Teens
3:30 p.m. 
This month's selection: Origin by Jessica Khoury
Summary: Pia has grown up in a secret laboratory hidden deep in the Amazon rain forest. She was raised by a team of scientists who have created her to be the start of a new immortal race. But on the night of her seventeenth birthday, Pia discovers a hole in the electric fence that surrounds her sterile home--and sneaks outside the compound for the first time in her life. Free in the jungle, Pia meets Eio, a boy from a nearby village. Together, they embark on a race against time to discover the truth about Pia's origin--a truth with deadly consequences that will change their lives forever.

Enjoy some pizza while discussing the book! Copies of the book are available in the teen display area. Pizza & Pages is for 5th grade and up.

Tuesday, October 1
Dr. Who Fan Club
3:30 p.m.
Do you enjoy time travel? Do you know what a tardis is? Then here’s a club for you!! This club is for Doctor Who fans! Join others for snacks, discussion, and trivia.

Thursday, October 3
Crafty Teen Book Club
3 p.m.

This month's selection: I Am Rembrandt's Daughter by Lynn Cullen

Summary: In Amsterdam in the mid-1600s, Cornelia's life as the illegitimate child of renowned painter Rembrandt is marked by plague, poverty, and despair at ever earning her father's love, until she sees hope for a better future in the eyes of a weathy suitor.

This book club isn't just for knitters anymore!  Bring along a project you're working on, or use our craft supplies.  This month we will have canvases and paint to fit in with the theme of our book! Copies are available on the teen display. Crafty Teen Book Club is for grades 6 & up.

Tuesday, October 8
Geeks R Us Anime Club
3:30 p.m.
Hang out and discuss your favorite anime or manga series, participate in related games and activities, and create sketches of your favorite characters to share.

Wednesday, October 9
Teen Gaming: Wii Wednesday
2:45 - 4:30 p.m.
Two hours of gaming with the Wii, PS2, and other wireless (board) games!  You are welcome to bring your DS, PSP, controllers or any games (rated T or lower) to play. Snacks provided.

CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS

Registration is open for Storytime Stars, our storytime for ages 4-6 years old. There are two time slots for this program, Wednesdays 1-2 p.m. and Thursdays, 10 – 11 a.m. Sign up after August 30th by calling 249-0645 or registering online.

Mondays starting  September 16
Toddler Tales
10 – 10:30 a.m.
 A storytime for ages 18 months to 24 months.  We'll read together, sing, dance and have lots of fun from 10-10:30am, then it's "stay & play" from 10:30-11:00am.

NO REGISTRATION NECESSARY.

Older and younger siblings are welcome.

Little Listeners
10:30 – 11 a.m.

A storytime for ages 2 to 3 1/2 years old.  We'll listen to stories, sing, dance and have lots of fun.NO REGISTRATION NECESSARY.

Older and younger siblings are welcome.

Wednesdays starting September 18
Baby Lapsit - For newborns to 18 months
10 – 11 a.m.
Join us for tickles, giggles, stories and fun! Then stay and play with all of your friends!

No Registration Required. 

Wednesdays starting September 18
Storytime Stars
1 – 2 p.m.
A storytime for ages 4-6 years old.  A fun filled hour of stories, songs, and dancing, followed by an amazingly awesome craft!

REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

REGISTARTION STARTS AUGUST 30th.

An adult will need to be present in the building throughout the duration of the program.

Storytimes are for Wadleigh cardholders only.

Thursdays starting September 19
Storytime Stars
10 – 11 a.m.
A storytime for ages 4-6 years old.  A fun filled hour of stories, songs, and dancing, followed by an amazingly awesome craft!

REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

REGISTARTION STARTS AUGUST 30th.

An adult will need to be present in the building throughout the duration of the program.

Storytimes are for Wadleigh cardholders only.

Friday, September 27
Art Afternoon
3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Come join Miss Trina for some artistic fun!  We will briefly study the works of a famous artist and then start a project based on their style.  During this session we will be studying some famous "Cows on Parade" and painting a paper version of our own.  You may want to have your child wear a smock or old t-shirt as we will be working with paint. For students in grades 2-5. 

Monday, October 7
Grades 2-5 Book Group 
6 – 7 p.m.
Come join Miss Trina for this Book Group kick-off event .  Bring a favorite book or two and be prepared to tell us why you like it so much.  We will have a snack and get our new reading assignment to complete by the next meeting.  Feel free to bring a friend, too! 

Saturday, October 19
PAWS to Read
10:30 – 12 p.m.
Read to a DOG? Not just any dog....

Certified Therapy Pets are a wonderful way to encourage reluctant readers and children having difficulties with reading to become more confident in their ability to read. The use of Therapy Pets in hospitals, rehabilitation centers and nursing homes has been shown to decrease anxiety, lower blood pressure and promote relaxation; the same premise applies to children with reading difficulties.

For those children who cannot yet read on their own, parents & caregivers are invited to read with their children. In order to guarantee your spot, you must register for each session.

Registered children should arrive during the advertised time span and will read to the dog of their choice for approximately 15-20 mins.

Check our online calendar for upcoming dates & times.

Every Third Thursday starting September 19
Lego Party
4 – 6 p.m.
Come join us every third Thursday for an amazing Lego building party!  All you need to bring is your imagination, we provided the rest!