CONNECTING PEOPLE WITH THE RESOURCES THEY NEED TO LIVE THEIR BEST LIVES
CONNECTING PEOPLE WITH THE RESOURCES THEY NEED TO LIVE THEIR BEST LIVES
Good Afternoon Whitefield Public Library Patrons and Friends,
Happy Fall! As summer transitions into autumn, shortening our daylight hours and dropping temperatures, our time spent outside may shorten as well. Here at WPL we are ramping up programs for both adults and children for the cooler seasons. The Saturday series resumed with a presentation on Railroading in Whitefield since the 1960s and will continue with a variety of informational and craft programs. Hopefully, you will find something of interest!
We are investigating ideas for programs and library engagement that would be of interest specifically to MEN. We are requesting input from both library patrons and non-patrons in our community, so please spread the word. What would you attend or participate in at the library?
What is of interest to you? We would greatly appreciate your input through this brief survey: https://forms.gle/1K1EWGrKqxiwmHuL9
Would your 3-5 year-old child be interested in participating in a First Lego League DISCOVER group with Duplos? If so, please fill out this survey: https://forms.gle/DSCP83a7XmRqtTZx7
October is ADHD awareness month. Community members Sheena Godin and Sue High have been working steadily on ideas for displays, books, activities, and a presentation on ADHD to share here at the library. Last month we shared a survey for interest in an ADHD support group, where individuals can connect and share stories, ideas, and information. This ADHD support group will be held the Third Wednesday of each month from 10:30-11:30 AM in the program room.
The first group will be held on Wednesday, October 16th, where we will establish group guidelines and agreements. Moving forward the group will be self facilitated. We hope to see you there!
We are excited to announce that the two simultaneous programs for Caregivers of those living with Dementia and their loved ones will begin this month. This program will be held WEEKLY on WEDNESDAYS from 12:30-1:30 PM, beginning on Wednesday, October 9th.
Are you a CRAFTER? Do you have extra supplies around that you no longer need? Start gathering any spare supplies for a CRAFTING SUPPLIES SWAP that will be held at Whitefield Public Library on Saturday, November 2nd from 9-11 AM. You may begin dropping off supplies during the month of October. People are welcome to donate, donate and take, or just take.
UPCOMING PROGRAMS
BOOK GROUP
Wednesday, October 9th
6:30-7:30 PM
Open to adults & teens
Pick up a copy of this month's book, Why Fish Don't Exist by Lulu Miller and/or choose a BANNED BOOK to read and research, then share your findings about why it was banned and your thoughts on the book.
David Starr Jordan was a taxonomist, a man possessed with bringing order to the natural world. In time, he would be credited with discovering nearly a fifth of the fish known to humans in his day. But the more of the hidden blueprint of life he uncovered, the harder the universe seemed to try to thwart him. His specimen collections were demolished by lightning, by fire, and eventually by the 1906 San Francisco earthquake—which sent more than a thousand discoveries, housed in fragile glass jars, plummeting to the floor. In an instant, his life’s work was shattered.
Many might have given up, given in to despair. But Jordan? He surveyed the wreckage at his feet, found the first fish that he recognized, and confidently began to rebuild his collection. And this time, he introduced one clever innovation that he believed would at last protect his work against the chaos of the world.
When NPR reporter Lulu Miller first heard this anecdote in passing, she took Jordan for a fool—a cautionary tale in hubris, or denial. But as her own life slowly unraveled, she began to wonder about him. Perhaps instead he was a model for how to go on when all seemed lost. What she would unearth about his life would transform her understanding of history, morality, and the world beneath her feet.
Part biography, part memoir, part scientific adventure, Why Fish Don’t Exist is a wondrous fable about how to persevere in a world where chaos will always prevail.
18" DOLL CAMPING SET WORKSHOP
With Amy Aubin
Saturday, October 12
10 - 11:30 AM
For ages 6+capped at 12 participants
$25 materials fee to be paid directly to Amy
Sign-up Required: https://forms.gle/cQhP4iGeX8JmBnhb9
Come create a camping set for your 18" dolls or stuffed animal. This will include a foldable tent, a sleeping bag and pillow, a lantern, a campfire, and a strap for a doll size guitar (guitar included)
BECOMING WOLF - THE EASTERN COYOTE IN NEW ENGLAND
With Chris Schadler
Saturday, October 12
1:30 - 2:30 PM
Open to all
An eastern coyote is defined as much by its western coyote ancestry as by its DNA contribution from the Eastern wolf. “Our” coyotes vary physically and behaviorally from its smaller relative – while still carrying the incredible adaptability and canniness of Wile E. Coyote. This program takes a deep dive into the ecology and behavior of this creature, its indefatigability and how it is the human who must adapt to live with the ‘One Who Cannot Be Removed’.
On the horizon, however, is a native carnivore which fled the northeast during wolf removal and now may be trying to return: The eastern wolf. A look-alike to the coyote, it has been killed mistakenly for its similarity of appearance to the coyote. We’ll talk about how the wolf and coyote might negotiate a truce in the northeast and how we might do the same.
Chris’ interest in wild canids began in the 1970s as a volunteer at Wolf Park in Battleground, Indiana. This opportunity and others inspired an eventual Masters in Conservation Biology at Antioch University in Keene. Her thesis focused on the Natural Recovery of the Eastern Timber Wolf in Michigan. Chris lived in Michigan and Minnesota during the early 1980s where her research into the gray wolf continued and her speaking career began.
Beginning in the early 1990s, Chris taught Forestry, Wolf Ecology and Environmental Conservation in the Natural Resources Department at UNH. She also instructed and mentored adult degree candidates in the UNH System at Granite State College.
While wolf recovery was the focus of her early work, Chris’ attention shifted to the Eastern Coyote when she and her flock of sheep moved to New England. She is now the NH and VT Representative for Project Coyote, a national organization promoting coexistence with coyotes.
Chris (with John Harrigan) co-founded the NH Wildlife Coalition which aims to defend predators and broaden public input into wildlife decision-making. She currently Chairs the Webster Conservation Commission and is a member of the Northeast Wolf Recovery Alliance.
DEATH CAFE
With North Country Home Health & Hospice
Tuesday, October 15th
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Open to all
Join us to share about and discuss death and dying, the inevitable end to life, in a light, open, honest, and respectful manner. This is a monthly opportunity to broach the rarely discussed topic of death and dying, coming to terms with our mortality, how to make the most of the lives we have, and think about how to prepare and plan for our passing.
BEADED PURSE MULTI-SESSION WORKSHOP
with Rhona Besaw
(attendance at all 3 sessions is required)
Wednesday, October 16, 2-4 PM, Saturday, October 26, 2-4 PM, and Saturday, November 2, 2-4 PM.
Open to adults & teens$100 Materials fee to be paid directly to RhondaCapped at 10 participants (2 spots available)Sign-up required: https://forms.gle/DMoENqJded2CzfoH9
Under Rhonda's instruction, participants will make a Wabanaki-style beaded purse with a blueberry design. The skill set involves hand sewing and beading. For an idea of what a Wabanaki-style beaded purse looks like, you can find examples on Rhonda's website: www.rhondabesaw.com, click on the beaded purses tab. Participants will have work to complete on the project between classes, as it will take more than the 6 hours allotted.
Rhonda Besaw is of Abenaki-Canadian Metis descent and resides in Whitefield, NH. Rhonda is one of the small number of beadworkers who specializes in traditional Wabanaki-style beadwork. The Wabanaki people include the tribes historically located in the Northeastern United States, Quebec and the Maritimes. After Newt Washburn, a master Abenaki basketmaker, Rhonda is the second individual of Abenaki descent to become a juried member (2009) of the League of NH Craftsman. Rhonda’s work is valued by museums and individual collectors of Wabanaki style beadwork.
"My ancestors have lived in southern Quebec, Canada and on both sides of the Kwinitekw (Connecticut) River in New Hampshire and Vermont for hundreds of years. I honor those who have gone before me and give to those in the future. Through beadwork perhaps my brothers and sisters, my relatives will recognize a piece of who they are and who they were. Perhaps some will be inspired to learn more about their culture. Perhaps others will be inspired to pick up a needle and thread and tell their own story of survival."
"To me, beading is breathing. It is that natural and essential. Just as breathing keeps the physical body alive, beadwork keeps my spirit alive. Beadwork designs that are influenced by the world around me, such as mountains or medicine plants, keep me observant, grounded and grateful to Mother Earth. Designs received from the dream world and visions are a most treasured gift. I marvel at waking up in the morning with a beadwork design fully developed in my mind. The colors, the patterns, the symbols and the meaning- it’s all there! Every stitch becomes a prayer of thanksgiving to my ancestors and the Creator. My needle just flies when making such a project! These designs are the most powerful; the physical manifestation of spirit captured in bits of glass and cloth."
FIDGET MAKING WORKSHOP
with Sue High
Saturday, October 19th
11 AM
All ages welcome
Sign-up requested: https://forms.gle/b3oJJXq8Aej1oHbb8
Fidget, fidget, fidget! Do you need to fidget sometimes?Does having something in your hands help you to focus?Come make your own fidget so you can fidget, fidget, fidget!We'll have the supplies and ideas to get you started.
ALL ABOUT ADHD
With Sue High & Sheena Godin
Saturday, October 19th
All ages welcome
1 PM
How do I know it's ADHD? How do I help my child, or myself? What explanation do I give others for my child's behaviors? Is ADHD the reason you struggled throughout your childhood? Nothing is your fault. Research indicates that people with ADHD may have issues with the transmission and regulation of neurotransmitters like dopamine and norepinephrine, which play a vital role in attention, focus, and motivation. If you would like answers to these and other questions about ADHD, join us on October 19th at 1:00. Learning Efficiency & ADHD Coach, Sue High will be here to answer these questions and share information about the sometimes annoying, but often wonderful thing called ADHD.
TECH WITH TEENS
With Whitefield Elementary School Junior High Tech Wizards
Wednesday, October 23 (or) Wednesday, November 6, 3-4 PM
Sign up required: https://forms.gle/nK8fXF6Xp8zR1mqv9
Do you have a smartphone, lap top, tablet, or other tech device that you would like help navigating? Do you have questions about how to use and access different features? This is an opportunity to learn from the experts! Join students from Whitefield Elementary School to get your questions answered.
CHILDREN'S FALL & WINTER CLOTHING SWAP
Saturday, October 269 AM - 1 PM
This event is open to Whitefield residents and surrounding communities. You do not have to donate items to participate.We will begin accepting donations on Tuesday, October 1st, and will stop on Thursday, October 24th, when the Library closes at 6 p.m.Please keep in mind that we will only accept children's clothing and outerwear in good used condition. There should be no stains or holes. The items should be cleaned or washed and smoke and pet-hair-free. This is a volunteer-run event, and they cannot clean donated items. We will accept donations to benefit WOLF (Whitefield's Official Library Friends 501(c)(3)).
REGULAR WEEKLY PROGRAMS
PRE-K STORIES & PLAY
9:30-10:30 AM
Tuesdays & Thursdays
Preschool & Kindergarten age children & their caregivers
Program Room
Join us for stories and activities, including games, songs, movement, and crafts.
TODDLER TALES & TUNES
11-11:30 AM Thursdays
Program Room
Join us for stories, songs, and movement.
INFANT AND TODDLER OPEN PLAY
Saturdays9-11 AM
Infants & Toddlers and their caregivers
Program Room (or children’s book room if another event has been scheduled)
Come visit the library with your little ones. Find and read some stories, play with library toys, and connect with other families.
CAREGIVERS for THOSE LIVING with DEMENTIA SUPPORT GROUP
Wednesdays
10:30-11:30 AM
This is a time for caregivers to gather and share stories and receive support for each other. At this time there is no facilitator for this group, so it will be an informal gathering run by the participants.
LOVED ONES LIVING with DEMENTIA PROGRAM
With Sheena Godin
Wednesdays
10:30-11:30 AM
Runs simultaneously with the CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP. Sheena will guide loved ones through activities and conversation designed to spark positive connections and engagement through music, photos, movement, etc.
KNITTING, CROCHETING & HANDCRAFTS GROUP
Fridays (may be intermittent, so call ahead 837-2030)
1:00-3:00
Front Reading Room
Teens & Adults
Are you a seasoned handicraft person? Do you want to learn? Do you have a project in the works or something you have dreamed of creating? Adults & Teens of all skill levels are welcome to join others while you knit, crochet, needlepoint, sew, etc. Please call first in case a session has been canceled if you plan to participate for the first time – (603) 837-2030.
Check us out on our website at https://whitefieldpubliclibrary.org/ and on Facebook
We hope to see you at Whitefield Public Library!
Cheers,
Lyn
It is hard to believe that we are wrapping up summer and moving into fall! The SUMMER READING program had 52 participants this year. 28 of those participants recorded 140+ minutes for 7, 8, or all 9 weeks of the program! Collectively, they read for 86,898 minutes (1,448 hours) over the nine weeks. Each week a participant logged 140+ minutes, they received either an ice cream coupon donated by Maryanne's Soft Serve or a sheet of stickers. Maryanne donated over 200 free ice creams to readers this summer, and 75 sticker sheets were distributed! The top five readers in the 0-6 age group and the 7-12 age group each received a ticket to the movies, donated by The Rialto Theatre in Lancaster. Our top reader read 13,260 minutes over 9 weeks! Congratulations on your amazing work, readers!
Overall, the summer program for children at Whitefield Public Library hosted 7 Fun Fridays and 34 Library programs for the community and Whitefield Rec campers thanks to all of our generous sponsors.
The winner of the Guess How Many Marbles jar was Amy Goyette, with an exact guess of 967 marbles. Amy has earned 2 tickets to the Rialto Movie Theater. There were lots of 1000 marble guesses, and several others that were very close to the 967.
Update - The Tuesday and Thursday STORY TIMES - Pre-K Stories and Play - will be held at 9:30 AM beginning September 3rd. There will not be Pre-K Stories and Play or Toddler Tales and Tunes on Thursday, August 29th or Tuesday, September 10th.
Check out the BANNED BOOKS display in celebration of Banned Books Week, which runs September 22-28th. See which books have been banned and consider why people might want access to particular books restricted, whether you agree with the concerns, what lessons can we learn from these books and the push to ban them, and ponder who gets to decide what others read. Should there be restrictions for children? Are there books that are just too dangerous or prejudiced or inappropriate to even exist? Who gets to make that choice and why? Have your mugshot photo taken with your banned book at the "Caught Reading Banned Books" booking station.
Do you have ADHD or live with someone who does? Are you interested in an ADHD support group? Please respond here if you are interested: https://forms.gle/FiqJ3nCHeJJYNRgh9. October is ADHD awareness month, so at the request and guidance of one of our library patrons, we will be hosting an informational program and providing ADHD related materials. Stay tuned for more information!
We have a busy September for adults here at the library as the children head back to school.
UPCOMING PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS
WABANAKI RAISED BEADWORK FLOWER
with Rhonda Besaw
Saturday, September 7
2-4 PM
Open to adults and teens - minimum 6 students - capped at 10 participants
$20 materials fee - due the day of the event paid directly to Rhonda
Sign-up required: https://forms.gle/VvWV9n3q9E3s7FFR9
Back by popular demand, Rhonda will share her skills of creating raised beadwork flowers with participants.
Rhonda Besaw is of Abenaki-Canadian Metis descent and resides in Whitefield, NH. Rhonda is one of the small number of beadworkers who specializes in traditional Wabanaki style beadwork. The Wabanaki people include the tribes historically located in the Northeastern United States, Quebec and the Maritimes. After Newt Washburn, a master Abenaki basketmaker, Rhonda is the second individual of Abenaki descent to become a juried member (2009) of the League of NH Craftsman. Rhonda’s work is valued by museums and individual collectors of Wabanaki style beadwork.
"My ancestors have lived in southern Quebec, Canada and on both sides of the Kwinitekw (Connecticut) River in New Hampshire and Vermont for hundreds of years. I honor those who have gone before me and give to those in the future. Through beadwork perhaps my brothers and sisters, my relatives will recognize a piece of who they are and who they were. Perhaps some will be inspired to learn more about their culture. Perhaps others will be inspired to pick up a needle and thread and tell their own story of survival."
"To me, beading is breathing. It is that natural and essential. Just as breathing keeps the physical body alive, beadwork keeps my spirit alive. Beadwork designs that are influenced by the world around me, such as mountains or medicine plants, keep me observant, grounded and grateful to Mother Earth. Designs received from the dream world and visions are a most treasured gift. I marvel at waking up in the morning with a beadwork design fully developed in my mind. The colors, the patterns, the symbols and the meaning- it’s all there! Every stitch becomes a prayer of thanksgiving to my ancestors and the Creator. My needle just flies when making such a project! These designs are the most powerful; the physical manifestation of spirit captured in bits of glass and cloth."
BOOK GROUP
Wednesday, September 11
6:30-7:30 PM
Open to adults & teens
Pick up a copy of this month's book, The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett
The Vignes twin sisters will always be identical. But after growing up together in a small, southern black community and running away at age sixteen, it's not just the shape of their daily lives that is different as adults, it's everything: their families, their communities, their racial identities. Many years later, one sister lives with her black daughter in the same southern town she once tried to escape. The other secretly passes for white, and her white husband knows nothing of her past. Still, even separated by so many miles and just as many lies, the fates of the twins remain intertwined. What will happen to the next generation, when their own daughters' storylines intersect?
Weaving together multiple strands and generations of this family, from the Deep South to California, from the 1950s to the 1990s, Brit Bennett produces a story that is at once a riveting, emotional family story and a brilliant exploration of the American history of passing. Looking well beyond issues of race, The Vanishing Half considers the lasting influence of the past as it shapes a person's decisions, desires, and expectations, and explores some of the multiple reasons and realms in which people sometimes feel pulled to live as something other than their origins.
As with her New York Times-bestselling debut The Mothers, Brit Bennett offers an engrossing page-turner about family and relationships that is immersive and provocative, compassionate and wise.
As with her New York Times-bestselling debut The Mothers, Brit Bennett offers an engrossing page-turner about family and relationships that is immersive and provocative, compassionate and wise.
DEATH CAFE
With North Country Home Health & Hospice
Tuesday, September 17st
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Open to all
Join us to share about and discuss death and dying, the inevitable end to life, in a light, open, honest, and respectful manner. This is a monthly opportunity to broach the rarely discussed topic of death and dying, coming to terms with our mortality, how to make the most of the lives we have, and think about how to prepare and plan for our passing.
RAILROADING IN WHITEFIELD 1960's-2020
With Ben English & Corey Fothergill
Saturday, September 21
1:30 - 3:00 PM
Open to all
Ben and Corey will introduce us to the railroads, railroad stations, and railroad activity in Whitefield from the 1960's to today.
UPCOMING PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN
HOMESCHOOL SCIENCE
Tuesdays or Thursdays - September through May
1:30-2:30 PM
Open to children ages 5-12
This program is currently full. To be put on the waitlist please email Lyn at whitefieldpubliclibrary2@gmail.com.
Students will receive an introduction to a variety of science topics through stories, videos, activities, and crafts. Broken into five 5-6 class sessions, this year we will explore The Human Body, The 5 Senses, Animal Classes, Animal Characteristics, and Fun with Physics & Chemistry.
AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE
with Rose Poland
(5 sessions) Tuesdays, October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
3:00 - 3:45 PM
Open to children ages 5+ who are interested and can maintain attention for the duration of the program
Capped at 15 students
Sign-up required: https://forms.gle/16MttyqgdD9N8dMY6
Rose is a retired teacher of the deaf who speaks ASL fluently. She has worked with children of all ages and will introduce the alphabet and some basic introductory signs through stories, songs, and direct instruction.
FIRST LEGO EXPLORE GROUP
(7 sessions) Thursdays, October 3, 10, 17, & 24 and November 7, 14, & 21
3-4 PM
Open to children ages 5-10
Capped at 10 students
(*This program will be held for a second group in January & February for those who prefer that time period or register after the cap of 10 is met. Please email Lyn at whitefieldpubliclibrary2@gmail.com to be put on the winter waitlist.)
Sign-up required: https://forms.gle/FWbiN2hJUT4fMD6a6
This season, First Lego is releasing SUBMERGED, an underwater exploration Lego program. Check out the introductory video here: https://youtu.be/hCEp4mQ6bVk?si=-t1dhu_bQY1RaepE
REGULAR WEEKLY PROGRAMS FOR DROP-IN
PRE-K STORIES & PLAY
9:30-10:30 AM Tuesdays & Thursdays
Preschool & Kindergarten age children & their caregivers
Program Room
Join us for stories and activities, including games, songs, movement, and crafts.
TODDLER TALES & TUNES
11-11:30 AM Thursdays
Program Room
Join us for stories, songs, and movement.
INFANT AND TODDLER OPEN PLAY
Saturdays
9-11 AM
Infants & Toddlers and their caregivers
Program Room (or children’s book room if another event has been scheduled)
Come visit the library with your little ones. Find and read some stories, play with library toys, and connect with other families.
KNITTING & CROCHETING GROUP
Fridays (may be intermittent, so call ahead 837-2030)
1:00-3:00
Front Reading Room
Will resume in OCTOBER
Teens & Adults
Are you a seasoned handicraft person? Do you want to learn? Do you have a project in the works or something you have dreamed of creating? Adults & Teens of all skill levels are welcome to join others while you knit, crochet, needlepoint, sew, etc. Please call first in case a session has been canceled if you plan to participate for the first time – (603) 837-2030.
Check us out on our website at https://whitefieldpubliclibrary.org and on Facebook!
We hope to see you at Whitefield Public Library!
Cheers,
Lyn
Hello All -
The summer calendar is finally here! I have attached it for your reference. This calendar lists programs for children and families. Programs for adults are being scheduled separately. Feedback from our summer program survey for adults indicated that Tuesday and Thursday afternoons were the preferred time, so we are planning with that in mind. Thank you for your patience while I finalized the summer programs.
We will be CLOSED Thursday and Friday, July 4th & 5th.
ADVENTURE BEGINS AT YOUR LIBRARY is now underway. The following schedule
* We are aware that families prefer to attend one program collectively, rather than several different programs for each age. These are not strict age limits, so please decide as a family which would work best for you in regards to development, attention span, and timing. The planned stories and activities are developmentally appropriate for the targeted age group, though activities may be adapted with help from siblings and guardians to be easier for younger children.
SUMMER MEALS have begun. They are available as long as they last. Our daily delivery is typically at 9:30 AM. They will be available during our open hours as long as they last.
We invite all readers to participate in SUMMER READING! There are bookmarks for adults and teens to record the books they read through the summer, and weekly rewards for children who read 140+ minutes/week (20 minutes+/day). Middle School students are challenged to read 6 novels throughout the summer. Those who accomplish this challenge will earn a ticket to The Rialto Movie Theater in Lancaster. Pick up reading logs and bookmarks at the front desk or the program room.
UPCOMING PROGRAMS for ADULTS
ROGER IRWIN NATURE & WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY
Tuesday, July 16
4:00 - 5:00 PM
Open to all
WABANAKI RAISED BEADING with RHONDA BESAW
Thursday, July 18
4:00 - 6:00 PM
$20 materials fee
Sign-up required: https://forms.gle/naYNjckNkNetNRrL8
Rhonda Besaw is of Abenaki-Canadian Metis descent and resides in Whitefield, NH. Rhonda is one of the small number of beadworkers who specializes in traditional Wabanaki style beadwork. The Wabanaki people include the tribes historically located in the Northeastern United States, Quebec and the Maritimes. After Newt Washburn, a master Abenaki basketmaker, Rhonda is the second individual of Abenaki descent to become a juried member (2009) of the League of NH Craftsman. Rhonda’s work is valued by museums and individual collectors of Wabanaki style beadwork.
"My ancestors have lived in southern Quebec, Canada and on both sides of the Kwinitekw (Connecticut) River in New Hampshire and Vermont for hundreds of years. I honor those who have gone before me and give to those in the future. Through beadwork perhaps my brothers and sisters, my relatives will recognize a piece of who they are and who they were. Perhaps some will be inspired to learn more about their culture. Perhaps others will be inspired to pick up a needle and thread and tell their own story of survival."
"To me, beading is breathing. It is that natural and essential. Just as breathing keeps the physical body alive, beadwork keeps my spirit alive. Beadwork designs that are influenced by the world around me, such as mountains or medicine plants, keep me observant, grounded and grateful to Mother Earth. Designs received from the dream world and visions are a most treasured gift. I marvel at waking up in the morning with a beadwork design fully developed in my mind. The colors, the patterns, the symbols and the meaning- it’s all there! Every stitch becomes a prayer of thanksgiving to my ancestors and the Creator. My needle just flies when making such a project! These designs are the most powerful; the physical manifestation of spirit captured in bits of glass and cloth."
FUN FRIDAYS for Children & Families
WHITE MOUNTAIN APIARY - ALL ABOUT BEES
Friday, June 28th
10:30 AM
Highland Park Field
FINDING FOREST ANIMALS with Lyn
Friday, July 12th
10:30 AM
Highland Park Field
SILVER CIRCUS
Friday, July 19th
10:30 AM
CD McIntyre Apartments
HIKING SAFETY with CONSERVATION OFFICER MATT HOLMES
Friday, August 2nd
10:30 AM
Highland Park Field
THE POOP MUSEUM by SUSIE MAGUIRE
Friday, August 9th
10:30 AM
Trinity United Methodist Church
Sponsored by: Infiltrator Whitefield, Rexford Septic, & White's Septic
SQUAM LAKE SCIENCE CENTER - Animals with Bad Reputations
Friday, August 16th
10:30 AM
Highland Park Field
AUTHOR NATALIE KINSEY-WARNOCK & CLIF BOOK GIVEAWAY
Friday, August 23rd
10:30 AM
Whitefield Public Library
The Knitting and Crocheting group and the Book Group are on hold for summer. We will resume in the fall.
Hope to see you soon!
Cheers,
Lyn
Good Morning,
We are wrapping up our school year activities and preparing for summer - just one month to go before school is out and we are adventuring through the warm summer days!
ADVENTURE BEGINS AT YOUR LIBRARY is the summer theme, and our summer calendar will be out mid June, with the summer programs beginning the week of June 24th. For those in planning mode now, here are the days and times for programs:
* We are aware that families prefer to attend one program collectively, rather than several different programs for each age. These are not strict age limits, so please decide as a family which would work best for you in regards to development, attention span, and timing. The planned stories and activities are developmentally appropriate for the targeted age group, though activities may be adapted with help from siblings and guardians to be easier for younger children.
SUMMER MEALS will again be offered through the NH Food Bank here at the library Monday-Friday. To be put on a notification list when sign up for that program is available, please click here to add your email address: https://forms.gle/VbUX67xHcsTbLCDR8
We invite all readers to participate in SUMMER READING! There will be bookmarks for adults and teens to record the titles of the books they read through the summer, and prizes for children. Please sign up children and youth to participate. Sign your children up for summer reading here: https://forms.gle/JnbQZnqMJfrFYkno6
June is PRIDE month, so check out our collection of LGBTQ books and resources at the book display this coming month.
UPCOMING PROGRAMS
INVASIVE PLANT SPECIES
with Biologist Rachel Cliche
Saturday, May 18th
1:30-3:00 PM
Open to adults
RSVP requested but not required: https://forms.gle/BCrtRANRhzUCznRQA
Rachel Cliché, a biologist with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, will help us identify various invasive plant species in the area and some management techniques. She will also share about the work of the Upper Connecticut River Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area (UC CISMA), a group that has been managing knotweed at the headwaters south.
A GLIMPSE INTO THE LIFE OF A MILITARY SERVICE MEMBER
with Michelle Leslie
Saturday, May 18th
4:00 - 5:00 PM
Open to adults
RSVP requested but not required: https://forms.gle/mQU2VZtQE6zwqdL39
We are grateful to the current and veteran military personnel who have served our country, and other countries around the world, to keep democracy and freedom alive. Michelle will share about her life and experiences in the US Army Reserves and her tour in Iraq as a small arms repairer and tank turret repairer. She will share about daily life, her duties, and her experiences.
DEATH CAFE
With North Country Home Health & Hospice
Tuesday, May 21st
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Open to all
Join us to share about and discuss death and dying, the inevitable end to life, in a light, open, honest, and respectful manner. This is a monthly opportunity to broach the rarely discussed topic of death and dying, coming to terms with our mortality, how to make the most of the lives we have, and think about how to prepare and plan for our passing.
DEMENTIA SUPPORT PROGRAMS COMMUNITY INPUT FORUM
Wednesday, May 22nd
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Open to all
Are you caring for a loved one with dementia? Are you interested in sharing your thoughts on what type of programs would be most beneficial for our community of individuals with dementia and the individuals caring for them? Please join us for a conversation about how to best support you and your loved ones and our aging community.
LIBRARY CLOSED for Book Sale Setup
Friday, May 24th
To volunteer to help with set up or break down, please sign up here: https://forms.gle/5zvSgLFxiktXSnrKA
LIBRARY BOOK SALE - TAKING DONATIONS NOW!
Saturday, May 25th
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Open to all
Hardcover books $1 each
DVDs $1 each
Softcover books $.50
GARDEN DOLL CLUB
Saturday, June 1st
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Open to ages 6-12 years
$15 fee paid directly to Amy upon arrival
Sign up required: https://forms.gle/8L99Zy7uLrcqzvEY7
Amy and Zeanny are back with a spring themed doll club. Bring your 12 inch doll (or a stuffed animal) and get it ready for some springtime garden fun! Make your doll a fairy, vegetable, and flower garden. Paint a fairy castle for a miniature fairy, create a raised bed vegetable garden, and plant a pot of flowers.
INTRODUCTION TO MEDIA LITERACY with Theresa Russo
Saturday, June 15th
1:30 - 3:00 PM
Open to Adults & Teens
Sign up requested but not required: https://forms.gle/QZitDfwzsqVtuMFv9
Are you an informed media consumer, or do the opinions of others influence you?This introductory discussion will raise awareness of the types of bias that exist, not only in the media, but also within the consumer. This knowledge will provide readers with tools to see past the headlines and make informed opinions on the world around them.Learn the questions you should ask yourself when you see something on social media and, more importantly, before sharing it.
SUMMER READING KICKOFF PARTY
Tuesday, June 25th
10:00 -11:00 AM (preK-K)
1:00 -2:00 PM (6 - 12 years)
Sign up for SUMMER READING: https://forms.gle/JnbQZnqMJfrFYkno6
Join us for the summer reading kickoff event! We will enjoy some stories, an activity, and an introduction to the summer theme. Participants can pick up their Summer Reading goody bags and materials.
REGULAR WEEKLY PROGRAMS FOR DROP-IN
Story and Activity Hour
10-11 AM Tuesdays & Thursdays
Preschool & Kindergarten age children & their caregivers
Program Room
Join us for stories and activities, including games, songs, and crafts.
Toddler Stories and Songs
11-11:30 AM Thursdays
Program Room
Join us for stories, songs, and movement.
Infant & Toddler Open Play
Saturdays
9-11 AM
Infants & Toddlers and their caregivers
Program Room (or children’s book room if another event has been scheduled)
Come visit the library with your little ones. Find and read some stories, play with library toys, and connect with oter families.
Knitting & Crocheting Group
Fridays (may be intermittent, so call ahead 837-2030)
1:30-3:30
Front Reading Room
Teens & Adults
Are you a seasoned handicraft person? Do you want to learn? Do you have a project in the works or something you have dreamed of creating? Adults & Teens of all skill levels are welcome to join others while you knit, crochet, needlepoint, sew, etc. Please call first in case a session has been canceled if you plan to participate for the first time – (603) 837-2030.
Check us out on our website at https://whitefieldpubliclibrary.org/ and on Facebook!
We hope to see you at Whitefield Public Library!
Cheers,
Lyn
Happy May! All those flowers that the April showers are currently in the process of waking up will be brightening our yards and gardens soon.
When you stop by the library in May, spend some time at the CREATION STATION tracing, drawing, coloring, creating, and painting some spring FLOWERS for a seasonal scene or bouquet.
May is DEMENTIA awareness month, and we are thrilled to share that a GRANT through the American Library Association has been secured to work with those in our community who are living with dementia and the caregivers who support them. We have had many responses to our Dementia programs survey and are ready to get the Support Group for Caregivers and the Connections Program for Individuals with Dementia underway. The next step in the process is to hold a community meeting to receive input from the public. Please join us on Wednesday, May 22nd, at 2 PM to share your thoughts.
In May we will be honoring our local military personnel for NATIONAL MILITARY APPRECIATION month and featuring books on military history for MEMORIAL DAY. For this display, we need your help! If you, or a community member that you know, has served in the military, please send us, with their permission, a photo and a bio including which branch of the military they served, when and where they served, a bit about what their roles were, and what they are doing now. We are so grateful to all our military service members and hope to have a wall full of photos and bios to honor our local veterans and current service members! Please email all submissions to whitefieldpubliclibrary2@gmail.com or drop them off at the library.
We are excited to announce that the library has received a free TELESCOPE from the NH Astronomical Society's Library Telescope Program. This telescope is available to loan to patrons for use. Join us for a program with Marc Stowbridge from the NHAS on Saturday, May 11th at 1:30 PM to learn more about it!
May also brings International HARRY POTTER DAY on the 2nd and STAR WARS DAY on "May the 4th be with you." The book display will be brimming with Harry Potter and Star Wars books and movies. If you have not yet delved into these magical worlds, this is a good time to check them out!
Finally, we are shifting the annual BOOK SALE to SATURDAY, MAY 25th in preparation for the upcoming renovations (no, we do not yet have a start date). We are now accepting donations of books and movies in good condition - please no stinky, stained, or damaged books. If you would like to volunteer to help set up on Friday, May 24th, or breakdown on Saturday, May 25th, please sign up here: https://forms.gle/5zvSgLFxiktXSnrKA. Many hands make light work!
UPCOMING PROGRAMS
RAMBLING REPAIR with Elena Brotz
Saturday, April 27th
1:30-3:00 PM
Open to adults & teens
Sign-up requested: https://forms.gle/VWB3ckccNTheDhRt6
For centuries, and all across the globe, people have been picking up a needle and thread to “make do and mend” and fix what is fixable. Simply using a needle and thread and your own two hands, patching is an accessible, creative, and satisfying craft that allows you to keep your favorite items wearable while also adding a personal creative touch. In this free workshop, we will find the joy of repair together and gather around the table to learn the basics of mending and collaborate to fix some of your favorite torn clothing. Come join us and stitch your clothes back to stability!
Bring your own clothing to fix and any yarn, fabric, or materials you’d like to use or share. We will provide the rest!
Elena is a senior at the College of the Atlantic in Bar Harbor, Maine. For her Senior Project, she is biking from Burlington, VT to to Bar Harbor, ME, and along the way, she will stop in different towns to offer workshops on mending, textile repair, and re-use to the local communities.
From Elena - "Since I was a child I have loved sewing and fabric crafts and I began working with a mentor to learn these skills when I was 11. As I have gotten older and connected this craft with other values I have learned about mending, darning, patching, and the importance and creative opportunity of repair and re-use. At COA I have been running a club called Mending Matters for the past 3 years and this has been a fun way to share this knowledge with other folks, try out new skills myself, and work within the community to create solutions, share joyful space, and keep perfectly good textiles out of the waste stream."
Follow Elena on Instagram @ramblingrepair.
LATIN FITNESS, STRENGTH, & NUTRITION
Thursdays, May 9, 16, 23, 30 & June 6 &13
3:30-5:00 PM
Open to adults
RSVP required: https://forms.gle/EKe3KpGwTJ3DwMgS7
UNH Extension, in partnership with the Whitefield Public Library, and supported by Saint Matthew’s Church, invites you to participate in a Latin fitness, Strength, and Nutrition Program for adults.
Join us for a 6-week Program where you will learn some Latin dance moves with Zeanny Egea and Marisol Gil, strengthen your muscles with Jaime Schimdt, and learn how to add healthier options to your meals as you taste delicious Hispanic-inspired dishes!
If you have a child ages 4-10, sign them up to participate in Music, Movement, and Munchies held simultaneously at the library.
MUSIC, MOVEMENT, & MUNCHIES
Thursdays, May 9, 16, 23, 30 & June 6 &13
3:30-4:30 PM
Open to children ages 4-10
RSVP required: https://forms.gle/2NsLA8LHBfUR6ova8
Let’s get moving! In collaboration with the UNH Cooperative Extension, we will get our groove on with a program full of movement, games, nutrition lessons, and healthy snack-making.
BOOK GROUP
Wednesday, May 8th
6:30-7:30 PM
Open to adults & teens
American Dirt, by Jeanine Cummins
American Dirt, by Jeanine Cummins is a #1 New York Times bestseller and Oprah Book Club pick that has sold over three million copies.
Lydia lives in Acapulco. She has a son, Luca, the love of her life, and a wonderful husband who is a journalist. And while cracks are beginning to show in Acapulco because of the cartels, Lydia’s life is, by and large, fairly comfortable. But after her husband’s tell-all profile of the newest drug lord is published, none of their lives will ever be the same.
Forced to flee, Lydia and Luca find themselves joining the countless people trying to reach the United States. Lydia soon sees that everyone is running from something. But what exactly are they running to
INTRODUCTION to the LIBRARY TELESCOPE and SKY PORTAL
with Marc Stowbridge from the NH Astronomical Society
Saturday, May 11th
1:30-3:00 PM
Open to all ages
RSVP Requested but not required: https://forms.gle/PvCVvYeSPe4cAKXT6
Marc is one of the founders of the International Library Telescope program, which originated in New Hampshire in 2008, and has since expanded to more than 900 libraries across the world. Marc will introduce us to the library's newly acquired Orion StarBlast 4.5-inch Astronomical Telescope and share what we can view in the night sky, from stars and beyond. He will also introduce Sky Portal, a free app that helps locate, identify, and provide information about celestial objects.
INVASIVE PLANT SPECIES
with Biologist Rachel Cliche
Saturday, May 18th
1:30-3:00 PM
Open to adults
RSVP requested but not required: https://forms.gle/BCrtRANRhzUCznRQA
Rachel Cliché, a biologist with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, will help us identify various invasive plant species in the area and some management techniques. She will also share about the work of the Upper Connecticut River Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area (UC CISMA), a group that has been managing knotweed at the headwaters south.
MILITARY SERVICE MEMBER PANEL
A Glimpse into the lives of service members
Saturday, May 18th
4:00 - 5:30 PM
Open to adults
RSVP requested but not required: https://forms.gle/mQU2VZtQE6zwqdL39
We are grateful to the current and veteran military personnel who have served our country, and other countries around the world, to keep democracy and freedom alive. A panel of local veterans will share what life was like while in the military. They will tell us about their roles, responsibilities, and duties. They will discuss training, experiences, the challenges and rewards of serving, and any impactful lessons they learned.
DEATH CAFE
With North Country Home Health & Hospice
Tuesday, May 21st
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Open to all
Join us to share about and discuss death and dying, the inevitable end to life, in a light, open, honest, and respectful manner. This is a monthly opportunity to broach the rarely discussed topic of death and dying, coming to terms with our mortality, how to make the most of the lives we have, and think about how to prepare and plan for our passing.
DEMENTIA SUPPORT PROGRAMS COMMUNITY INPUT FORUM
Wednesday, May 22nd
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Open to all
Are you caring for a loved one with dementia? Are you interested in sharing your thoughts on what type of programs would be most beneficial for our community of individuals with dementia and the individuals caring for them? Please join us for a conversation about how to best support you and your loved ones and our aging community.
LIBRARY CLOSED for Book Sale Setup
Friday, May 24th
To volunteer to help with set up or break down, please sign up here: https://forms.gle/5zvSgLFxiktXSnrKA
LIBRARY BOOK SALE
Saturday, May 25th
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Open to all
Hardcover books $1 each
DVDs $1 each
Softcover books $.50
REGULAR WEEKLY PROGRAMS FOR DROP-IN
Story and Activity Hour
10-11 AM Tuesdays & Thursdays
Preschool & Kindergarten age children & their caregivers
Program Room
Join us for stories and activities, including games, songs, and crafts.
Toddler Stories and Songs
11-11:30 AM Thursdays
Program Room
Join us for stories, songs, and movement.
Infant & Toddler Open Play
Saturdays
9-11 AM
Infants & Toddlers and their caregivers
Program Room (or children’s book room if another event has been scheduled)
Come visit the library with your little ones. Find and read some stories, play with library toys, and connect with other families.
Knitting & Crocheting Group
Fridays (may be intermittent, so call ahead 837-2030)
1:30-3:30
Front Reading Room
Teens & Adults
Are you a seasoned handicraft person? Do you want to learn? Do you have a project in the works or something you have dreamed of creating? Adults & Teens of all skill levels are welcome to join others while you knit, crochet, needlepoint, sew, etc. Please call first in case a session has been canceled if you plan to participate for the first time – (603) 837-2030.
Check us out on our website and on Facebook!
We hope to see you at Whitefield Public Library!
Cheers,
Lyn
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