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Thursday, July 02, 2009 |
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7:00 PM- 9:00 PM |
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| Survivor Fun Night |
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Community Church meeting room |
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Barbara Ballou 487-3391
balloubarb@yahoo.com |
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"YA" Reader Night for youth in grades 7 and up
Join us for an evening of relay races and team challenges.
Drinks are always provided. Please bring snacks to share.
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Friday, July 03, 2009 |
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5:30 AM |
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| Library Closed |
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Closed for the July 4th Holiday!
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Saturday, July 04, 2009 |
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5:30 AM |
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| Library Closed |
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Closed for the July 4th Holiday!
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Monday, July 06, 2009 |
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10:00 AM |
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| “Happy Hiker’s Story Haven” |
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At the Gazebo |
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Barbara Ballou 487-3391
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“Happy Hikers” meet at the Gazebo on Mondays or Wednesdays at 10:00 am for stories, songs and games.
Older and younger siblings are welcome with a parent present.
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6:30 PM |
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| Peter Boie, Magician for Non-Believers |
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| Event Location: |
NBCS Gym |
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Barbara Ballou 487-3391
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Prepare to be Amazed and Delighted!
A Family Event
This magical program is supported in part by a grant from the New Hampshire State Library and donations from the Byrne Foundation, CHILIS, Cogswell Benevolent Trust and the NH Library Association.
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Tuesday, July 07, 2009 |
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9:00 AM- 3:00 PM |
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| Field Trip to Greenfield State Park |
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Greenfield State Park |
| Contact: |
Barbara Ballou 487-3391
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Cost - Adult - $4, Ages 6-11 - $2, Under age 6 - free.
Pack up the kids, the swimsuits and a picnic lunch and come with us to Greenfield State Park for the day.
Each child must have a designated adult as their chaperone.
Open to all
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Wednesday, July 08, 2009 |
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10:00 AM |
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| “Happy Hiker’s Story Haven” |
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| Event Location: |
At the Gazebo |
| Contact: |
Barbara Ballou 487-3391
balloubarb@yahoo.com |
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“Happy Hikers” meet at the Gazebo on Mondays or Wednesdays at 10:00 am for stories, songs and games.
Older and younger siblings are welcome with a parent present.
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6:30 PM- 7:30 PM |
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| "A Day at the Beach" Crafts |
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| Event Location: |
Church meeting room |
| Contact: |
Barbara Ballou 487-3391
balloubarb@yahoo.com |
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Join us for an hour of beach and water crafting fun.
Grades 1 to 6 Limited to 30
Pre-registration is required.
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Thursday, July 09, 2009 |
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7:00 PM- 9:00 PM |
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| Capture the Flag or Movie Night |
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| Event Location: |
Community Church meeting room |
| Contact: |
Barbara Ballou 487-3391
balloubarb@yahoo.com |
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"YA" Reader Night for youth in grades 7 and up
If the weather is good, we will play a huge game of Capture the Flag near NBCS. If the weather is not good, then we will have Movie Night which will be from 7 to 10 pm to allow for a longer movie.
Movies must be rated PG -13 or lower, and no longer than 3 hours in length.
Drinks are always provided. Please bring snacks to share.
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Friday, July 10, 2009 |
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10:00 AM |
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| Laptop Story Haven |
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| Event Location: |
At the Gazebo |
| Contact: |
Barbara Ballou 487-3391
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Stories, songs and fingerplays for babies & toddlers, birth to age 3, and their caregivers on Fridays at 10:00 am for stories, songs and games. Older and younger siblings are welcome with a parent present.
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Monday, July 13, 2009 |
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10:00 AM- 10:30 AM |
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| “Happy Hiker’s Story Haven” |
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| Event Location: |
At the Gazebo |
| Contact: |
Barbara Ballou 487-3391
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“Happy Hikers” meet at the Gazebo on Mondays or Wednesdays at 10:00 am for stories, songs and games.
Older and younger siblings are welcome with a parent present.
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6:30 PM- 7:30 PM |
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| Pageturners Jr Book Club |
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| Event Location: |
Church meeting room |
| Contact: |
Barbara Ballou 487-3391
balloubarb@yahoo.com |
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Pick up a copy of "The Ravenmaster's Secret" by Elvira Woodruff.
Read the book and then come have some book fun with us.
Grades 4 to 6 only. Limited to 20
Pre-registration is required.
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Tuesday, July 14, 2009 |
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11:00 AM- 7:00 PM |
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| Survivor Fun Night |
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Barbara Ballou 487-3391
balloubarb@yahoo.com |
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"YA" Reader Field Trip
This trip is co-sponsored by the New Boston Rec. Dept. and the Library.
The cost of the trip is only $22. Sign up soon! You can sign up online thru the Rec Dept or in person at the library. Limited to 50.
Brinbg money or your own food.
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Wednesday, July 15, 2009 |
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10:00 AM- 10:30 AM |
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| “Happy Hiker’s Story Haven” |
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At the Gazebo |
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Barbara Ballou 487-3391
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“Happy Hikers” meet at the Gazebo on Mondays or Wednesdays at 10:00 am for stories, songs and games.
Older and younger siblings are welcome with a parent present.
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Thursday, July 16, 2009 |
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9:00 AM- 12:00 PM |
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| Hike New Boston |
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Barbara Ballou 487-3391
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Join us as we hike Joe English in search of blueberries. Bring water, a snack and something to put blueberries in. Please dress appropriately. "Happy Hikers" must have an adult partner
Open to all.
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7:00 PM- 9:00 PM |
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| Movie or Capture the Flag Night |
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| Event Location: |
Community Church meeting room |
| Contact: |
Barbara Ballou 487-3391
balloubarb@yahoo.com |
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"YA" Reader Night for youth in grades 7 and up
If July 9 was a Movie, this is Capture the Flag! if it is Movie Night, then we will end at 10 pm in order to have a chance to watch a longer movie.
Movies must be rated PG -13 or lower, and no longer than 3 hours in length.
Drinks are always provided. Please bring snacks to share.
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Friday, July 17, 2009 |
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10:00 AM |
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| Laptop Story Haven |
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| Event Location: |
At the Gazebo |
| Contact: |
Barbara Ballou 487-3391
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Stories, songs and fingerplays for babies & toddlers, birth to age 3, and their caregivers on Fridays at 10:00 am for stories, songs and games. Older and younger siblings are welcome with a parent present.
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5:30 AM |
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| Names Drawn for Locked in the Library |
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Monday, July 20, 2009 |
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10:00 AM |
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| “Happy Hiker’s Story Haven” |
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| Event Location: |
At the Gazebo |
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Barbara Ballou 487-3391
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“Happy Hikers” meet at the Gazebo on Mondays or Wednesdays at 10:00 am for stories, songs and games.
Older and younger siblings are welcome with a parent present.
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Tuesday, July 21, 2009 |
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10:00 AM- 11:00 AM |
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| Face Painting Fun |
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| Event Location: |
Church Meeting Room |
| Contact: |
Barbara Ballou 487-3391
balloubarb@yahoo.com |
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Learn how to paint a friend and have your face painted, too.
Grades 1 to 6 Limited to 30
Pre-registration is required.
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7:00 PM |
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| "Stories Under the Stars" |
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| Event Location: |
Whipple Free Library |
| Contact: |
Barbara Ballou 487-3391
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Enjoy stories under the "stars" in the library. PJs, blankies and stuffed animals are welcome. Open to all.
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Wednesday, July 22, 2009 |
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10:00 AM |
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| “Happy Hiker’s Story Haven” |
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| Event Location: |
At the Gazebo |
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Barbara Ballou 487-3391
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“Happy Hikers” meet at the Gazebo on Mondays or Wednesdays at 10:00 am for stories, songs and games.
Older and younger siblings are welcome with a parent present.
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7:00 PM- 9:00 PM |
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| Open Mike Night |
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| Event Location: |
Community Church meeting room |
| Contact: |
Barbara Ballou 487-3391
balloubarb@yahoo.com |
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"YA" Reader Night for youth in grades 7 and up
This is your time to shine! Sing karaoke, read some poetry or a story, share some jokes, get a group together to share a short skit...the possibilities are almost endless. Or just listen and enjoy the show.
Drinks are always provided. Please bring snacks to share.
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Thursday, July 23, 2009 |
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10:00 AM- 11:00 AM |
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| "Beat the Summer Blues" Crafts |
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| Event Location: |
Church meeting room |
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Barbara Ballou 487-3391
balloubarb@yahoo.com |
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Bored? Nothing to do? This is the craft day for you!
Grades 1 to 6 Limited to 30
Pre-registration is required.
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7:30 PM |
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| Locked in the Library |
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| Event Location: |
Whipple Free Library |
| Contact: |
Barbara Ballou 487-3391
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Put your name in our raffle for a chance to survive being locked in. If you are picked you can come and read around the clock (almost). Lots of reading and fun activities. Parental permission a must! Grades 1 to 6.
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Friday, July 24, 2009 |
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10:00 AM |
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| Laptop Story Haven |
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At the Gazebo |
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Barbara Ballou 487-3391
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Stories, songs and fingerplays for babies & toddlers, birth to age 3, and their caregivers on Fridays at 10:00 am for stories, songs and games. Older and younger siblings are welcome with a parent present.
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5:00 PM- 6:00 PM |
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| Teen Book Club |
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Library |
| Contact: |
Barbara Ballou 487-3391
balloubarb@yahoo.com |
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"YA" Reader Event, for youth in grades 7 and up
Pick up a copy of "The Ear, the Eye and the Arm" by Nancy Farmer.
Read the book and then come enjoy some very lively book discussion.
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Monday, July 27, 2009 |
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10:00 AM |
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| “Happy Hiker’s Story Haven” |
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At the Gazebo |
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Barbara Ballou 487-3391
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“Happy Hikers” meet at the Gazebo on Mondays or Wednesdays at 10:00 am for stories, songs and games.
Older and younger siblings are welcome with a parent present
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6:30 PM |
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| Night Time Stories with Laura |
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| Event Location: |
Whipple Free Library |
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Laura Robbins 487-3391
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Wear your PJs, bring your blankies and stuffed animals. Bedtime stories for one and all.
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Tuesday, July 28, 2009 |
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9:00 AM- 11:00 AM |
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| Hike in New Boston |
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Barbara Ballou 487-3391
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Bring water, a snack, and please dress appropriately. "Happy Hikers" must have an adult partner. Open to all.
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6:30 PM |
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| Wildlife Encounters |
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| Event Location: |
Town Common |
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Barbara Ballou 487-3391
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Learn about our "Neighbors in Nature" from the Zoo that comes to You!
Family Event on the Town Common
Rain date is Wed. July 29
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Wednesday, July 29, 2009 |
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10:00 AM |
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| “Happy Hiker’s Story Haven” |
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At the Gazebo |
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Barbara Ballou 487-3391
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“Happy Hikers” meet at the Gazebo on Mondays or Wednesdays at 10:00 am for stories, songs and games.
Older and younger siblings are welcome with a parent present.
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6:30 PM- 7:30 PM |
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| "Little Bit of This, Little Bit of That" Crafts |
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| Event Location: |
Church meeting room |
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Barbara Ballou 487-3391
balloubarb@yahoo.com |
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All kinds of crafting fun to enjoy, potluck style. First come, first served.
Grades 1 to 6 Limited to 30
Pre-registration is required.
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Thursday, July 30, 2009 |
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10:00 AM- 11:00 AM |
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| "Craft a Story" Junior Book Club |
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| Event Location: |
Church Meeting room |
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Barbara Ballou 487-3391
balloubarb@yahoo.com |
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Pick up a copy of "Summer Reading is Killing Me" by Jon Scieszka. Read the book and then come have some book fun with us.
Grades 2 & 3 only. Limited to 20
Pre-registration is required.
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7:00 PM- 9:00 PM |
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| Murder Mystery Night |
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| Event Location: |
Community Church meeting room |
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Barbara Ballou 487-3391
balloubarb@yahoo.com |
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"YA" Reader Night for youth in grades 7 and up
Help solve the mystery!
Drinks are always provided. Please bring snacks to share.
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Friday, July 31, 2009 |
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10:00 AM |
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| Laptop Story Haven |
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At the Gazebo |
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Barbara Ballou 487-3391
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Stories, songs and fingerplays for babies & toddlers, birth to age 3, and their caregivers on Fridays at 10:00 am for stories, songs and games. Older and younger siblings are welcome with a parent present.
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Monday, August 03, 2009 |
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9:30 AM- 8:30 PM |
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| Reading Charts Due |
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Barbara
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Charts need to be complete and handed into the Children's Librarian, or at the front checkout desk.
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Wednesday, August 05, 2009 |
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6:00 PM- 8:00 PM |
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| Final Pizza Party Night |
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Community Church meeting room |
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Barbara Ballou 487-3391
balloubarb@yahoo.com |
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"YA" Reader Night for youth in grades 7 and up
Have you filled out your raffle tickets?
Free pizza and drinks.
Yankee Swap - Prize Raffle
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Thursday, August 06, 2009 |
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6:00 PM |
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| Event Location: |
Town Common |
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Barbara Ballou 487-3391
balloubarb@yahoo.com |
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Bring a favorite dish to share. The library will provide drinks and paper goods. Certificates will be awarded to "Survivors" who met their summer reading goal.
Prize Raffle Family Event
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