CONNECTING PEOPLE WITH THE RESOURCES THEY NEED TO LIVE THEIR BEST LIVES
CONNECTING PEOPLE WITH THE RESOURCES THEY NEED TO LIVE THEIR BEST LIVES
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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