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   Thursday, July 02, 2009
7:00 PM- 9:00 PM
Survivor Fun Night
Event Location: Community Church meeting room
Contact: Barbara Ballou   487-3391
balloubarb@yahoo.com
"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.



   Friday, July 03, 2009
5:30 AM
Library Closed
Event Location:
Contact:    
Closed for the July 4th Holiday!


   Saturday, July 04, 2009
5:30 AM
Library Closed
Event Location:
Contact:    
Closed for the July 4th Holiday!


   Monday, July 06, 2009
10:00 AM
“Happy Hiker’s Story Haven”
Event Location: At the Gazebo
Contact: Barbara Ballou   487-3391
“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.



6:30 PM
Peter Boie, Magician for Non-Believers
Event Location: NBCS Gym
Contact: Barbara Ballou   487-3391
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.
 



   Tuesday, July 07, 2009
9:00 AM- 3:00 PM
Field Trip to Greenfield State Park
Event Location: Greenfield State Park
Contact: Barbara Ballou   487-3391
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



   Wednesday, July 08, 2009
10:00 AM
“Happy Hiker’s Story Haven”
Event Location: At the Gazebo
Contact: Barbara Ballou   487-3391
balloubarb@yahoo.com
“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.



6:30 PM- 7:30 PM
"A Day at the Beach" Crafts
Event Location: Church meeting room
Contact: Barbara Ballou   487-3391
balloubarb@yahoo.com
Join us for an hour of beach and water crafting fun.
Grades 1 to 6                          Limited to 30
Pre-registration is required. 



   Thursday, July 09, 2009
7:00 PM- 9:00 PM
Capture the Flag or Movie Night
Event Location: Community Church meeting room
Contact: Barbara Ballou   487-3391
balloubarb@yahoo.com
"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.



   Friday, July 10, 2009
10:00 AM
Laptop Story Haven
Event Location: At the Gazebo
Contact: Barbara Ballou   487-3391

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.




   Monday, July 13, 2009
10:00 AM- 10:30 AM
“Happy Hiker’s Story Haven”
Event Location: At the Gazebo
Contact: Barbara Ballou   487-3391
“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.



6:30 PM- 7:30 PM
Pageturners Jr Book Club
Event Location: Church meeting room
Contact: Barbara Ballou   487-3391
balloubarb@yahoo.com
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. 



   Tuesday, July 14, 2009
11:00 AM- 7:00 PM
Survivor Fun Night
Event Location:
Contact: Barbara Ballou   487-3391
balloubarb@yahoo.com
"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.



   Wednesday, July 15, 2009
10:00 AM- 10:30 AM
“Happy Hiker’s Story Haven”
Event Location: At the Gazebo
Contact: Barbara Ballou   487-3391
“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.



   Thursday, July 16, 2009
9:00 AM- 12:00 PM
Hike New Boston
Event Location:
Contact: Barbara Ballou   487-3391
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.



7:00 PM- 9:00 PM
Movie or Capture the Flag Night
Event Location: Community Church meeting room
Contact: Barbara Ballou   487-3391
balloubarb@yahoo.com
"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.



   Friday, July 17, 2009
10:00 AM
Laptop Story Haven
Event Location: At the Gazebo
Contact: Barbara Ballou   487-3391

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.




5:30 AM
Names Drawn for Locked in the Library
Event Location:
Contact:    



   Monday, July 20, 2009
10:00 AM
“Happy Hiker’s Story Haven”
Event Location: At the Gazebo
Contact: Barbara Ballou   487-3391
“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.



   Tuesday, July 21, 2009
10:00 AM- 11:00 AM
Face Painting Fun
Event Location: Church Meeting Room
Contact: Barbara Ballou   487-3391
balloubarb@yahoo.com
Learn how to paint a friend and have your face painted, too.
Grades 1 to 6                          Limited to 30
Pre-registration is required. 



7:00 PM
"Stories Under the Stars"
Event Location: Whipple Free Library
Contact: Barbara Ballou   487-3391
Enjoy stories under the "stars" in the library.  PJs, blankies and stuffed animals are welcome.  Open to all.


   Wednesday, July 22, 2009
10:00 AM
“Happy Hiker’s Story Haven”
Event Location: At the Gazebo
Contact: Barbara Ballou   487-3391
“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.



7:00 PM- 9:00 PM
Open Mike Night
Event Location: Community Church meeting room
Contact: Barbara Ballou   487-3391
balloubarb@yahoo.com
"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.



   Thursday, July 23, 2009
10:00 AM- 11:00 AM
"Beat the Summer Blues" Crafts
Event Location: Church meeting room
Contact: Barbara Ballou   487-3391
balloubarb@yahoo.com
Bored? Nothing to do?  This is the craft day for you!
Grades 1 to 6                          Limited to 30
Pre-registration is required. 



7:30 PM
Locked in the Library
Event Location: Whipple Free Library
Contact: Barbara Ballou   487-3391
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.


   Friday, July 24, 2009
10:00 AM
Laptop Story Haven
Event Location: At the Gazebo
Contact: Barbara Ballou   487-3391

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.




5:00 PM- 6:00 PM
Teen Book Club
Event Location: Library
Contact: Barbara Ballou   487-3391
balloubarb@yahoo.com
"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.
 



   Monday, July 27, 2009
10:00 AM
“Happy Hiker’s Story Haven”
Event Location: At the Gazebo
Contact: Barbara Ballou   487-3391
“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



6:30 PM
Night Time Stories with Laura
Event Location: Whipple Free Library
Contact: Laura Robbins   487-3391

Wear your PJs, bring your blankies and stuffed animals. Bedtime stories for one and all.




   Tuesday, July 28, 2009
9:00 AM- 11:00 AM
Hike in New Boston
Event Location:
Contact: Barbara Ballou   487-3391
Bring water, a snack, and please dress appropriately.  "Happy Hikers" must have an adult partner. Open to all.


6:30 PM
Wildlife Encounters
Event Location: Town Common
Contact: Barbara Ballou   487-3391
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



   Wednesday, July 29, 2009
10:00 AM
“Happy Hiker’s Story Haven”
Event Location: At the Gazebo
Contact: Barbara Ballou   487-3391
“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.



6:30 PM- 7:30 PM
"Little Bit of This, Little Bit of That" Crafts
Event Location: Church meeting room
Contact: Barbara Ballou   487-3391
balloubarb@yahoo.com
All kinds of crafting fun to enjoy, potluck style.  First come, first served. 
Grades 1 to 6                          Limited to 30
Pre-registration is required. 



   Thursday, July 30, 2009
10:00 AM- 11:00 AM
"Craft a Story" Junior Book Club
Event Location: Church Meeting room
Contact: Barbara Ballou   487-3391
balloubarb@yahoo.com
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. 



7:00 PM- 9:00 PM
Murder Mystery Night
Event Location: Community Church meeting room
Contact: Barbara Ballou   487-3391
balloubarb@yahoo.com
"YA" Reader Night for youth in grades 7 and up
 
Help solve the mystery! 
Drinks are always provided.  Please bring snacks to share.



   Friday, July 31, 2009
10:00 AM
Laptop Story Haven
Event Location: At the Gazebo
Contact: Barbara Ballou   487-3391

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.




   Monday, August 03, 2009
9:30 AM- 8:30 PM
Reading Charts Due
Event Location:
Contact: Barbara    
Charts need to be complete and handed into the Children's Librarian, or at the front checkout desk.


   Wednesday, August 05, 2009
6:00 PM- 8:00 PM
Final Pizza Party Night
Event Location: Community Church meeting room
Contact: Barbara Ballou   487-3391
balloubarb@yahoo.com
"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



   Thursday, August 06, 2009
6:00 PM
Event Location: Town Common
Contact: Barbara Ballou   487-3391
balloubarb@yahoo.com
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