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AMAZING OUTDOOR ADVENTURES | |
Mountain Climbing
with Steve Arsenault
Wednesday, May 15 @ 6:00 pm
Learn about Steve’s decades of experience climbing in Yosemite, New England, the Alps, Canada, Australia & more. Hear how the sport has changed over the years. Steve will bring lots of terrific slides to share.
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LOCAL AUTHORS/ILLUSTRATOR PROGRAM | |
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The Dove Who Inspired Beyond Barbed Wire
by Andrea Ackerly & Kimberly J.B. Smith
Thursday, May 16 @ 3:30 pm
For ages 9 and Up
Join the authors/illustrator as they read their book aloud, discuss its meaning and purpose, share framed illustrations, answer questions, and guide students through an art activity based on the book.
Registration is required. All illustrations are currently on display at the library through May 16th.
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NATURAL LANDSCAPING PROGRAM | |
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A Garden for Wildlife
Julie Brown, Presenter
Wednesday, May 22 @ 6:00 pm
Julie Brown from the Wentworth Watershed Association will discuss how anyone with a backyard, garden, or landscaped area can help wildlife by altering their landscaping and gardening practices. Includes discussion of wildlife and habitats, plant choice, use of native plants, nest boxes and feeders, and issues such as invasive plants.
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LAKES REGION GENEALOGY INTEREST GROUP | |
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Finding Your Revolutionary War Patriot
Thursday, May 23 @ 6:30 pm
Karl Kill, Presenter
Karl Kill is the current Registrar for the
So. Maine Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolutionary War. He specializes in finding out who might be your ancestors during our country’s founding. Free and open to all.
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RETURNING NORTH WITH THE SPRING | |
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Retracing the Journey of Naturalist Edwin Way Teale
John Harris, Presenter
Tuesday, June 4 @ 6:00 pm
Harris will share his experiences recreating Teale’s epic 1947 journey from the Everglades to the summit of Mt. Washington.
This program is made possible by a generous grant from New Hampshire Humanities.
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D-DAY BOOK DISCUSSION & MOVIE | |
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2nd Tuesday Book Discussion
June 11 @ 1 pm at the Wright Museum
The Longest Day is Cornelius Ryan’s unsurpassed account of D-Day, a book that endures as a masterpiece of military history. I
This book, first published in 1959, is a must for anyone who loves history, as well as for anyone who wants to better understand how free nations prevailed at a time when darkness enshrouded the globe. The Wright Museum will be screening the 1962 film The Longest Day on June 6 at noon.
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Birds, Bats, and Butterflies
Wednesday, June 12 @ 4:00 pm
Presented by Julie Brown from the Wentworth Watershed Association. The Birds, Bats & Butterflies slide presentation highlights a dozen wildlife species commonly seen in New Hampshire. Participants will learn cool animal facts and find out how the diverse mix of habitats in our region support various species.
There will be lots of photos and info and then we'll make a craft! Register Here.
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LOCAL AUTHOR SPEAKING EVENT | |
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American Mother with Diane Foley
Thursday, June 13@ 6:00 pm
Author talk and book signing with Diane Foley. Diane is
the mother of Jim, a freelance journalist captured and killed by ISIS in 2014. American Mother is the heart-rending story of her journey of strength, resilience and radical empathy.
Copies of American Mother will be available to purchase for $75 which includes a $50 donation to the James W. Foley Legacy Foundation. You may also bring your own copy, purchased elsewhere, for signing. Space is limited. Please register in advance on our website.
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2-DAY BABYSITTER TRAINING COURSE | |
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4-H Babysitting Course
Sat., June 22 and June 29
10:00 am -2:00 pm
For ages 12 and up
The 4-H Babysitters Training Course is for those teens/tweens interested in taking care of younger children, being a mother's helper or the go-to neighborhood babysitter. Get familiar with child development, nutrition, safety & First Aid and earn your Certificate of Completion for the 8-hour course. Register Here.
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Little Explorers Outdoor Adventure
Wednesday, June 26
9:30 - 11:00 am
Where? Brewster Heath Preserve - off McManus Road in Wolfeboro. For kids ages 3 and up to be accompanied by a parent- fun for the whole family!
We'll join our friends from the Wentworth Watershed Association, who will take us for a short hike exploring the watershed, make a nature craft, and hear story time in the outdoor classroom.
Be sure to wear clothes that can get dirty, comfortable shoes, and bug spray. :)
Register Here.
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ONE-ON-ONE GENEALOGY HELP | |
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Lakes Region Genealogy Interest Group
Genealogy Wednesdays
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Every week a volunteer from the Lakes Region Genealogy Interest Group will be on hand to offer one-on-one family research help in our Thayer Genealogy and Local History Room. For beginners to advanced. Please contact Beth at BethFangmeyer@gmail.com or call 603-252-2917 for more information and to set up an appointment.
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Tech Tuesdays with Mike
Tuesdays 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Make an appointment with Mike, our IT specialist, and get the help you need with your phone, laptop other device, software, email, etc. He'll patiently work with you to solve your tech issues.
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Cribbage for Everyone
Monday May 20 - 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Come and join us for our last weekly cribbage event until Fall. Whether you are just learning the game or are an experienced player... you are welcome. We would love to show you how to play. Cribbage Season ends Monday May 20. Will resume in October.
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Weekly Drop-in Scrabble
Fridays @ 10:30 am - noon
Looking for a little entertainment and stimulation? Drop in our Bradley Room on Fridays to meet others for some fun rounds of this timeless board game.
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Coffee & Conversation
Tuesdays & Thursdays 10:00 am - Noon
Community Center @ 32 Lehner Street
Senior Walking Wednesdays
Begins May 1 @ 10:00 am
https://wolfeboro.recdesk.com/community/program or call 603-569-5639. For more information about Wolfeboro Senior activities, please call Parks & Rec at 603-569-5639 or email: aaustin@wolfeboronh.us
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LIBRARY HOURS
Monday – Wednesday 9:30 am to 7 pm
Thursday & Friday 9:30 am to 5 pm
Saturday 9:30 am to 3 pm
Closed Sunday
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