This Week: Holiday Closure, Tiny Art Show on display, New Art Exhibit! Women's Coffee and Men's Coffee.

Dunbarton Public Library

Newsletter

Just a reminder that the library will be

CLOSED Saturday, August 31, 2024

in observance of the Labor Day Holiday.

Library Hours:

Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Thursday: 10:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Friday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Saturday: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Please note that pick-ups are still available by placing requests through the catalog.

Please find pick-ups at the desk.

Thank you!

All books (including inter-library loans) not picked up after one week

will be returned to circulation.

Catalog and Downloadable Content

Browse the Library Catalog here

New Hampshire Downloadable Books

PLEASE NOTE: You will notice that your shelf in the Libby app looks a little different. The page has been redesigned to include highlight the loans and holds -- and now includes your timeline and notifications!

More info about the Libby app changes HERE

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The library's subscription to NH Downloadable Books provides patrons access to very expensive content, in a very cost-effective manner. This would be impossible for the library to do alone, and without the wide selection of available titles. Patrons can download e-books, audiobooks, and magazines to their computer, tablet, smartphone or Kindle. Download the Libby for Overdrive app from your device’s App Store.

The Libby app will be used and linked directly to your library card. Be aware that if you are not able to download an item, it may be because you have an overdue book on your account,

or your card has expired.

Information about NHDC HERE

Children

He did it! You can, too!

New Hampshire 1000 Books Before Kindergarten

The concept is simple, the rewards are priceless. Read a book (any book) to your newborn, infant, and/or toddler.

The goal is to read 1,000 books before your little one starts kindergarten- and yes you can repeat books! We know that all kids have favorites! If you read just 1 book a night, you will have read 365 books in a year. By the time they start kindergarten, it's possible to have read 1,825 books together!

Not only will your child benefit from having a larger vocabulary, and more interest in reading, but studies have shown that reading to a child daily is an early indicator of academic success. The bonding time while you read to/with a child is possibly one of the most wonderful benefits!

Do you have questions? Need more logs?

Please call the library!

Check out one of our Playaway Launchpads!

Playaway Launchpads are available for checkout.

These pre-loaded tablets have interactive learning apps and games that are just perfect for prechoolers and elementary students. Each tablet is already loaded with games such as math, science, transportation, art.

Orion Starblast Telescope

Did you know that we have a telescope available for you to check out? Adult patrons in good standing can borrow the telescope for one week. The telescope was donated and is fostered by the NH Astronomical Society, part of the Library Telescope Program. Call for information.

"Summer in Dunbarton"

Tiny Art Show

On display right now!

Drop by to see the beautiful art work on display during August and September.

Art will be returned after our show ends.

Thanks to all who participated.

Story Time takes a break!

See you in September!

Story Time will take the usual break in late August. Our weekly schedule will resume every Wednesday at 10:30 AM

starting on September 11th. See you here!

Adult

Men's Coffee

Every Friday

at 9:00 AM

at the DCC Vestry across the street from the library.

Bring your own coffee!

Women's Coffee Chat

Join us EVERY Tuesday

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Meet your neighbors and make new friends.

Please bring your own coffee or beverage.

Chair Yoga returns!

Sherry will be back for the following Thursday morning sessions starting at 11:00 AM.

September 12 and 26

October 10 and 24

November 14 and 21

December 12 and 26

Online Meditation

with Judy Caron

Our sessions will return the following Wednesday evenings at 7:00 PM. If you are interested in joining, please contact the library for the Zoom link.

September 18

October 9

October 23

November 13

December 4

December 18

Book Discussion

Wednesday,

September 18, 2024

Noon

Books are available NOW!

Songs of Emigration: Storytelling through Traditional Irish Music

Presented by Jordan Tirrell-Wysocki

Thursday, September 12, 2024

6:30 PM, Upper Town Hall

Through traditional music Jordan Tirrell-Wysocki relays some of the adventures, misadventures and emotions experienced by Irish emigrants. The presenter discusses the historical context of these songs, interspersing their stories with tunes from Ireland that made their way into New England's musical repertoire, played on his fiddle or guitar.

Mark your calendars!

The Southern New Hampshire Ukulele Group

is coming on Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 11:00 AM.

Find them on the stage in the Upper Town Hall for a performance AND a beginner lesson! They will bring the ukes. No excuses! Uke can do it!

Fun for the entire family! Fun for a lifetime.

HEADS UP!

Beginning Fly Tying with Scott Biron

of NH Fish and Game's

"Let's Go Fishing Program"

Saturday, December 7, 2024

9:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Upper Town Hall

14 years and up!

You must register directly with NHFG.

The Live Link will be up early in September HERE.

If you are interested, please keep checking due to limited seats available.

AncestryLibrary Edition

The library offers an opportunity for you to discover your family genealogy and ancestry information. Please drop by the library during open hours to use this resource. Call ahead to block out a time!

Year-Round Puzzle and Game Exchange

Puzzles (and games) galore to swap out, trade, or just take!

Thanks to all for all the great donations.

We currently have most all levels and sizes, and are stock-piled on games, but we are low on 500 piece puzzles, our most popular size. If you have any in good condition, we would love. Thank you!