My daughter wanted to contribute and i had a need to save my ears. Everyone is welcome at our washington county library book clubs. Enjoy coffee and conversation at the coffee at the lofts with your ppl as we host an offsite book group. New to the library beginning friday, april 10th, patrons can instantly borrow digital movies, music, ebooks, audiobooks, tv, and comics, 247 with your library card. The book is available as an ebook or audiobook on hoopla. Exeter public library town of exeter new hampshire. We are once again offering door front pick up consistent with the governors emergency order. Browse, borrow, and enjoy titles from the new hampshire state library digital collection. Book groups are hosted at libraries throughout the city and facilitated by new york public library staff. Apr 07, 2020 all manchester library locations are closed until at least may 4th. Coffee at the lofts 842 gallia st, portsmouth, oh 45662. Please do not return any library items until the library reopens.
This decision is based on the new hampshire libraries associations recommendation in order to minimize the spread of covid19 in our community. Ongoing library booksales, center for the book, new hampshire. The wednesday morning book group meets on the first wednesday of the month at 10. Joining a book club can seem impossible, if you dont know where to look. The group is run in partnership with the rnib who support people with sight loss across the country. This book discussion group for 1214 yearolds 7th8th graders meets on the second saturday of the month octobermarch at 10. Here are several you can join, and some tips for building your own. Note that many of the facebook or yahoogroups pages may require membership. A comedians guide to life on the spectrum by michael mccreary will be available with no holds or waitlists. The collection of the library contains 1,950,727 volumes. We also offer instant book club kits so you can have a book club anytime and anywhere you like.
The merrimack public library book group is open to all. Posts about online reading group written by karin, hampshire libraries and gilbert hampshire libraries. We offer book clubs for adults, teens, and children. To join or renew your membership, please register online at nhla38 discounted nela membership also available. A place for books about nebraska, that take place in nebraska or by nebraska authors. Books are available for check out with your ppl card. We can provide multiple copies of books borrowed from other nh libraries, and. Searches the five college library catalog and many of our research databases at one time. The book our online reading group will be reading or listening to and discussing in april has been decided on through a vote in the group. View upcoming events, information about library services and programs, and more. Does not include admission to the omni, planetariumlaser, 3d digital cinema, butterfly garden, or special exhibits. If you have any questions about booking a space, call or visit the service desk at that location. This is where you will be able to find out information about any events that we will be holding in our community library.
The library will not charge fines until 3 weeks after the building reopens. This is a group for librarything staff to announce and discuss new features and other improvements recommend site improvements a place to make recommendations for functions or features youd like to see incorporate into. Book discussions in the library and in the community city of keene. Hampshire library service hampshire county council. Local groups for home educators the local groups for home educators listed below have sites, pages or groups which give support in the area, details of any meetings, and general information. Hampstead public library website, hampstead, new hampshire. Local groups for home educators home education in the uk. Free e and audio books available from hampshire library service. October 30th, 2018 comments off on book discussion a gentleman in moscow book group, books, city library, e books, events, main branch, news, trustees our thursday evening book discussion group will be meeting to discuss a gentleman in moscow by amor towles. The library s fiction book club meets the second monday each month at 1 pm and 7 pm.
If you are unable to visit the library yourself this scheme will allow a nominated person to be responsible for your book loans and returns. If you have a nashua public library card, you now have access to creativebug, with thousands of awardwinning online art and craft classes taught by recognized design experts and artists. Many new hampshire libraries hold book sales on specific days during the year. Join us for thoughtprovoking discussions of fascinating books, led by library staff member sue fahey. Posted in book chat, books, books of the month, ebook of the month, library bits, this months picks tagged book discussion, digital library, love your. Library staff can assist your nominated person in choosing books for you. Book choices vary, from mysteries to travel, literary fiction to gritty memoir. Hampshire library service find your place in the library. Friends of library book sale video nashua, nh patch. Book discussion groups the library hosts two book groups that read and discuss a wide variety of fiction and nonfiction, ranging from classics to contemporary works. The library and knowledge commons are thrilled to welcome jessica c. The library will welcome a new college archivist this fall. New audiobooks for adults new hampshire state library. Just go to the hoopla book club hub to read more about the book and download it.
Theres really no better way to appreciate the opportunities and beautiful scenery at the university of new hampshire than to experience them in person. Follow our social media channels for the latest news. New milton library, hampshire, new milton, united kingdom. A book discussion group is a forum where readers can come together and talk about books and the reading experience there are adult groups, studentled groups, motherdaughter groups, fatherson groups, and parentchild groups, to name just a few. Thank you for your patience and we wish all our customers well. The talking books program exists to meet the reading needs and interests of new hampshire residents who are physically unable to see, handle or process printed material comfortably.
Browse our instant book club kit titles and our in library book clubs below. Besides browsing topics such as biography, fan fiction, games, history, or tutorials, you can submit your own ebook, too. Book groups adult book group meets monthly, on the fourth tuesday of the month at 7 pm. Book discussion groups at your neighborhood library the. Reference and information services, new hampshire state library. The book is chosen by group members and its ok if you didnt like it or found it impossible to finish, we like a lively discussion. The libraries listed on this page have ongoing sales, some are instead of and others are in addition to a scheduled sale. Nhla is excited to launch the extended membership with nela new england library association. Neal jes, who will be joining us as college archivist on september 9 just as the fall semester gets underway. Books are available at the circulation desk a month before the discussion. The library will be closed until further notice due to coronavirus precautions update 03272020 new hampshire is the latest state to issue a stayathome order and close all nonessential businesses amidst the coronavirus outbreak. These ebooks are all free, so you can download as many as you want. Within six months of the date of this report, it is recommended that nhsl. Remember too that during this time no late fees will accrue and items do not need to be returned.
The virus is a serious concern and can last several days or more on surfaces. This library is affiliated with university of new hampshire. The states library associations and nhsl must work together to meet these needs. For more information please visit the hampshire library service. Maxfield public library board of trustees and library management team have decided to close the library to the public and suspend all library services and activ ities effective wednesday, march 18th at 12. Please see previous library blog posts for more information about covid19 and. For librarians services to nh libraries book bag program. It is bordered by massachusetts to the south, vermont to the west, maine and the atlantic ocean to the east, and the canadian province of quebec to the north. I help with several committees in the library including the staff programming committee, the display committee, and the social media committee drop me a line on twitter, i love hearing from you guys. See the new audiobooks for adults collection from new hampshire state library. When a book might help is a collection of titles aimed at young children to help explain and help them with difficult topics such as death, bullying, adoption, going to the doctor and a range of other difficult themes.
The library catalogue allows you to search all the titles in a public library many councils offer online access to their library catalogue search the local library catalogue gov. We are going to have a virtual book group meeting on april 15th at 1. Books are provided, and no registration is necessary. Mar 28, 2017 i am currently leading the mystery book discussion group for the library.
Welcome to the hooksett library s virtual escape room. American library association ala tools for pandemic preparedness united for libraries opens up online forums during crisis membership requirements waived through june 30, 2020. Book groups town of exeter new hampshire official website. Nhla new hampshire library association home facebook. Group discussion is informal and no longterm commitment is required.
Readstogo is a service of nh library association that provides book discussion kits for groups within new hampshire. Once you have registered your group, you can order sets online or at your local library. Adult book group meets monthly, on the fourth tuesday of the month at 7 pm. The university of new hampshire library provides students, faculty, staff, and community members with research help as well as access to resources, spaces, and tools for success. To borrow reading group sets, sign up for group membership at your local library. The library serves a population of 14,704 fte enrollment. All hampshire libraries are closed, and events cancelled, until further notice. Updates for all affected hampshire county council services. Paul memorial library 76 main street newfields, nh 03856. You can also place your own requests online through the library catalog. In this adventure, you will be exploring a magical library and helping out the creatures inside. Project gutenberg was the first to supply free ebooks, and today they have almost 30,000 free titles in stock. Through april, 2020 big library read during this threeweek digital book club, funny, you dont look autistic. Readstogo is a program sponsored by the nh library association which makes book discussion kits available to libraries throughout new hampshire.
The monday book group meets on the second monday of the month at 10 a. Sincerely, your friends at the conway public library. Books set in new hampshire score a books total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. Book clubs groups in hampshire heres a look at some book clubs groups near hampshire. Talking book services provides library materials to over 2,000 new hampshire residents and lends over 70,000 audio and braille books each year. Visit the library for help finding and using the full range of reference resources, both print and online, or for help finding a fact or locating a book. The library building is closed to the public until further notice but the librarians are here to help.
Posted this in a specific group, but it could help some others too. Find out whats happening in book clubs meetup groups around the world and start meeting up with the ones near you. The library hosts two book groups that read and discuss a wide variety of fiction and nonfiction, ranging from classics to. Thursdays at 3 pm middlegrade book talks on our new youtube channel. Book bag program loans multiple copies of over 400 titles for book discussion groups sponsored by libraries and other nonprofit organizations federal depository library program new hampshire index index to articles from nh newspapers and periodicals pertaining to state issues, culture and history from 1984present. Staff directory click on name to email erin apostolos, library director. You only need your 5digit library card number for adults, use the 4digit library card number for teens and children. The new hampshire book bag program is a joint project of the new hampshire state library and the new hampshire humanities council the book bag program provides collections of literature to book discussion groups in new england first preference is given to new hampshire customers. Membership is for the calendar year, january through december. Campus tours and visits university of new hampshire. New hampshire library trustee winter 201415 page 3 celebrating 100 years the carpenter memorial library by karen sheehan lord, trustee and nhlta director and marsha beecy, chair, manchester city library board of trustees it was all hands on deck as the manchester city library prepared to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the. Hampshire county council library service keeping you up to date with the latest events.
The group meets on the 2nd friday of each month at 2. All manchester library locations are closed until at least may 4th. Student collaborative spaces our collaborative areas offer computers and large monitors for group work. All are welcome to join discussion, whether or not youve read the book but we wont promise not to spoil the ending if you didnt finish, and refreshments are always served. We got out the leftover ribbon and buttons from prior random projects for this new project, save the ears. We offer a variety of tours and informational sessions for prospective students, families and groups throughout the year. The nhla facebook page has been created to facilitate. Or we can provide advice to help make your own club run more smoothly. We meet in the lowell room on the third wednesday of the month from septjune. New hampshire state library january 2020 granite state. Whenever possible copies of each title are borrowed from new hampshire libraries in advance. Hampshire libraries can provide reading group sets of books for groups to borrow with over 1700 sets available.
New hampshire is the 5th smallest by area and the 10th least populous u. You can read on your computer or mobile device with the overdrive or libby apps. Find groups in hampshire about book clubs and meet people in your local community who share your interests. To the kind souls donating books, we cannot accept anything other than library material returns at this time. Lebanon public libraries has e books, eaudiobooks, and streaming videos that you can read, listen to, and watch online from the comfort of your home. Book groups we invite you to join one of our library sponsored book clubs for adults. University of new hampshire library university of new. Your membership also entitles you to borrow playsets. The online forums provide a place for boards of trustees, friends groups, and library foundations to share best practices, ask questions, seek feedback, and more. The portsmouth public library speculative fiction book group will meet on the.
Pass valid for up to 4 people to receive 50% off admission price. Many book clubs have sprung up to connect readers during social distancing. The library provides copies of the book which participants keep. No charges for overdues or reservations from hampshire stock. List of carnegie libraries in new hampshire wikipedia. To find out what book clubs and book discussion groups are going on at your library. They range from a few friends to more organised groups set up in libraries and bookshops who advertise for members they should be relaxed and informal. In addition, library trustees should set an example for other elected officials by actively supporting and seeking continuing education for themselves and their library employees. Book clubs concord, nh official website city of concord, nh. Nhla is a professional association of library personnel, trustees, and library supporters.
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