Veggie Swap on Tuesdays @ the Hancock Town Library
Don’t forget! If you have a little too much of something (vegetables) in your garden this year, bring some (not too much!) of the extra to the library on Tuesdays (we’re open from 10 – 7). Others may be looking for just that item for dinner! We’ll put them on the front desk and see what happens. If no one needs them, we’ll make sure the extras get taken to the food bank in Peterborough. Thank you!
The First Tuesday Book Club, is changing their meeting time to the first WEDNESDAY of the month. Still at 7:00 pm in the Daniels Room. Anyone is welcome to join us at any time. Free and open to all. The first meeting will be Wednesday October 3rd. Stay tuned for the title we will be reading!
ANNUAL BOOK SALE!!
Friday August 17th – Early Bird Sale 5:00 – 8:00 pm – Free to current members of the Friends of the Hancock Town Library. $10 entry fee for all others.
Saturday August 18th – 9:00 – 4:00 pm Book sale is open and free to all. Come browse! You can’t beat the prices – from .50 to $2.00!
The Book Sale will continue in the Daniels Room during regular library hours through Thursday August 23rd.
From the Children’s Room
Rennie Timm, Children’s Librarian
Tuesdays, July 31 & August 7 at 2:00pm
Artist in Residence
Are you creative, love the arts? Come join us for an afternoon of make-and-take projects.
Thursday August 2 by 5:00 pm
Summer Reading Program Time Logs MUST be in!
To qualify for the final drawing of the Summer Reading Program, ALL time logs MUST be in to Miss Rennie by 5:00 pm on Thursday August 2nd. We will announce the winners at the magic show on Friday night August 3rd.
Friday, August 3 at 7:00pm
Magic show with Norman Ng
The Grand Finale of this year’s Summer Reading Program features Norman Ng, an amazing and wonderful magician. The Norman Magic show features original music, audience participation and hilarious comedic situations. The show features never before seen magic, you won’t see a show like it anywhere else. All ages welcome. Mountain Treats Ice Cream will be available after the show….YUM! The magic show is free and open to all.
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Defensive Combat Cane Class September 1st @ 11 am
Free @ the Hancock Town Library
The cane is the only self defense weapon that can be carried anywhere in all 50 states. It is an easy but effective weapon that all ages can learn. The Defensive Cane Class teaches simple, basic and effective strikes and blocks that will keep any person safe and confident. The Defensive Combat Cane Class is taught by Sensei Marc Mosher who has studied Combat Cane for 20 years.
Free and open to all but space is limited. Please pre-register by calling the Hancock Town Library at 525-4411.
The cane is the only self defense weapon that can be carried anywhere in all 50 states. It is an easy but effective weapon that all ages can learn. The Defensive Cane Class teaches simple, basic and effective strikes and blocks that will keep any person safe and confident. The Defensive Combat Cane Class is taught by Sensei Marc Mosher who has studied Combat Cane for 20 years.
Free and open to all but space is limited. Please pre-register by calling the Hancock Town Library at 525-4411.
Thursday, July 19, 2012
Dream Big Theatre Venture's Grand Finale!
The Dream Big Theatre Venture, which ran for the last two weeks here at the library, ended with an original play this afternoon. Many thanks to Jason Lambert who taught the workshop with flair, humor, creativity and wit, and to all the kids who participated. Thanks, too, to the Friends of the Hancock Town Library who underwrote this program. Your donations to the Friends make all things possible. Dream big.
Wednesday, July 18, 2012
Coming to the Hancock Town Library August 3rd @ 7:00 pm!!
The amazing magic of Norman Ng! This show will be incredible so plan to come early to get good seats. Here's a link to his website. Check him out! This program is free and open to all thanks to funding from the Hancock Woman's Club and The Friends of the Hancock Town Library.
Date change for July Trustees Meeting
The July Library Trustee meeting set for Wednesday July 25th at 9:00 am has been changed to Tuesday July 24th at noon in the Daniels Room of the library.
Thursday, July 12, 2012
Library Events for July 2012
Please welcome Theresa Earle as our new front-desk clerk on Saturdays. We hope to see Britton Kennedy, who staffed the library on Saturdays for many years, in the library as a patron with her son Van and new baby sister or brother come December!
Veggie Swap on Tuesdays @ the Hancock Town Library
Don’t forget! If you have a little too much of something (vegetables) in your garden this year, bring some (not too much!) of the extra to the library on Tuesdays (we’re open from 10 – 7). Others may be looking for just that thing. Radishes and greens in late spring, peas in July, zucchini and cukes in August – whatever! We’ll put them on the front desk and see what happens. If no one needs them, we’ll make sure the extras get taken to the food bank in Peterborough. Thank you!
Summer Reading Program for the Grown-Ups!
The Hancock Town Library is hosting our first ever Summer Reading Program for Grown-ups! The theme this year is Between the Covers. We’ll start June 18 and run through August 3, same as the Summer Reading Program for the children. For every LIBRARY book you read (this includes downloadable audios or ebooks that you get from the library’s Overdrive site online) you can enter a raffle for great prizes such as dinner at the Hancock Inn, a massage from New-Life Massage & Bodywork, and a gift certificate to Fiddleheads Café. Let the reading begin!!
Free Audio & eBooks available online for Hancock Town Library patrons at http://nh.lib.overdrive.com. Stop by or call for the super-secret password. And don’t forget that we have a Nook to lend. We download the book you want, you take it home for two weeks. Come in and try it out!
Tuesday July 24th, 2:00-3:00
The Nurse Is IN!
The Nurse Is In clinic is one of the free wellness programs offered by Home Healthcare, Hospice & Community Services, a United Way agency. Four times a year a nurse from HCS Services visits the Hancock Town Library. Have your blood pressure checked or ask the nurse about high blood pressure, cholesterol, and other health concerns. Free and open to the public.
From the Children's Room
Rennie Timm, Children’s Librarian
Summer Reading Program is HERE!
CALLING ALL DREAMERS! Readers of all ages will explore the night this summer as the Hancock Town Library presents “Dream Big—READ! This summer’s theme is all about things nocturnal—dreams, stars and planets, bats, owls, spooky stories, and more. The 2012 Summer Reading Program is free and open to children of all abilities, babies through young adult, with programs, prize drawings, story hours, and more. Families are invited to join the Read-to Me-portion of the program. We have begun and will run through August 3, with a finale performance by Norman Ng, the Magician at 7pm. Stop in the library to pick up a flyer of summer events and your registration packet.
Monday through Thursday, July 9-19 from 1-5pm
The Dream Big Theatre Venture
THIS PROGRAM IS FULL!
In this theatre workshop, students are encouraged to dream big as they individually and collaboratively chart their own course for theatre adventure. Theatre games, character work, improvisation, script writing, clowning, play and scene study, costume, set, and prop design, like points on a compass, all these activities signal exciting creative steps on the theatre making path. Drawing from a bevy of theatre magic and tradition, students will be asked to let their curiosity and imagination map their course for the workshop. Students will both individually and as a group discover new territories, if not worlds, of theatre. And at the end of the workshop, they will share their treasure with an invited audience. What does it mean to dream big and make theatre? Attend the workshop and find out! Enrollment limited to ages 8-17. Pre-Registration Required. Workshop fee-$20.00 HTL patrons, $30.00 non-resident HTL patrons.
Wednesday, July 11 at 2:30pm
“A Duck Called Ugly” by Peterborough Players
Preview , all ages welcome.
Wednesday, July 11 at 3:00pm
Family Summer Movie Series-
“Good Night Gorilla” & “Stellaluna”
Classic children’s bedtime stories.
FREE POPCORN and air conditioning to stay cool.
Runs 97 minutes, Rated G
Thursday, July 12, 19, 26 at 10:30am
The Parenting Circuit & Storytime
Join us for a 6 week series on the joys and challenges of raising children with parenting educator, Nancy Macalaster . Bring your questions and stories to the discussion. This program is a joint partnership with the Grapevine Family & Community Resource Center. Child care will be provided for toddlers. Pre-Registration Required. Workshop fee-$25.00
Thursdays, July 12, 19, 26 & August 2 at 9:30am
Archery with Lucy MorrisExecutive Director of the NE School of Archery
This program will focus on teaching basic archery skills. Archery is a life skill that improves concentration, hand-eye coordination and student self esteem. This is a 4 week, course. Pre-Registration Required. FEE $60.00 will cover all supplies and bows. Ages 8+, class limited to 12 participants. REGISTER TODAY!
Wednesday, July 18 at 3:00pm
Family Summer Movie Series–
“Monster House”
The spooky shadows and eerie creaking of a rickety old house are brought to life in this thriller.
FREE POPCORN
Runs 91 minutes, Rated PG
Monday, July 23 at 3:00pm
“Shadows in the Night” - Mariposa Museum
Explore the folk art form of shadow puppetry. We’ll take a look at the Museum’s collection of shadow puppets, learning a bit about their history. Watch a small shadow puppet show and create your own shadow puppet to take home. Ages 4+
Wednesday, July 25 at 3:00pm
Family Summer Movie Series-
“Castle in the Sky”
A fantasy-adventure inspired by "Gulliver's Travels”.
FREE POPCORN
Runs 125 minutes, Rated PG
Tuesday, July 31 at 2:00pm
Artist in Residence
Are you creative, love the arts, come join us for an afternoon of make-and-take projects.
SAVE THE DATE!
Friday, August 3 at 7:00pm
Magic show with Norman Ng
The Norman Magic show features original music, audience participation and hilarious comedic situation. The show features never before seen magic, you won’t see a show like it anywhere else. All ages welcome.
Mountain Treats Ice Cream will be available after the show….YUM!
Middle School & High School Student Programs:
Ghost Hunting and Stories
Franken Toys
Ghost Stories:Writing Workshop
America’s Next Top Monster
Duct Tape club
Teens and Tweens check our website for details of up and coming events or email Rennie at hancockkidlib@comcast.net
Veggie Swap on Tuesdays @ the Hancock Town Library
Don’t forget! If you have a little too much of something (vegetables) in your garden this year, bring some (not too much!) of the extra to the library on Tuesdays (we’re open from 10 – 7). Others may be looking for just that thing. Radishes and greens in late spring, peas in July, zucchini and cukes in August – whatever! We’ll put them on the front desk and see what happens. If no one needs them, we’ll make sure the extras get taken to the food bank in Peterborough. Thank you!
Summer Reading Program for the Grown-Ups!
The Hancock Town Library is hosting our first ever Summer Reading Program for Grown-ups! The theme this year is Between the Covers. We’ll start June 18 and run through August 3, same as the Summer Reading Program for the children. For every LIBRARY book you read (this includes downloadable audios or ebooks that you get from the library’s Overdrive site online) you can enter a raffle for great prizes such as dinner at the Hancock Inn, a massage from New-Life Massage & Bodywork, and a gift certificate to Fiddleheads Café. Let the reading begin!!
Free Audio & eBooks available online for Hancock Town Library patrons at http://nh.lib.overdrive.com. Stop by or call for the super-secret password. And don’t forget that we have a Nook to lend. We download the book you want, you take it home for two weeks. Come in and try it out!
Tuesday July 24th, 2:00-3:00
The Nurse Is IN!
The Nurse Is In clinic is one of the free wellness programs offered by Home Healthcare, Hospice & Community Services, a United Way agency. Four times a year a nurse from HCS Services visits the Hancock Town Library. Have your blood pressure checked or ask the nurse about high blood pressure, cholesterol, and other health concerns. Free and open to the public.
From the Children's Room
Rennie Timm, Children’s Librarian
Summer Reading Program is HERE!
CALLING ALL DREAMERS! Readers of all ages will explore the night this summer as the Hancock Town Library presents “Dream Big—READ! This summer’s theme is all about things nocturnal—dreams, stars and planets, bats, owls, spooky stories, and more. The 2012 Summer Reading Program is free and open to children of all abilities, babies through young adult, with programs, prize drawings, story hours, and more. Families are invited to join the Read-to Me-portion of the program. We have begun and will run through August 3, with a finale performance by Norman Ng, the Magician at 7pm. Stop in the library to pick up a flyer of summer events and your registration packet.
Monday through Thursday, July 9-19 from 1-5pm
The Dream Big Theatre Venture
THIS PROGRAM IS FULL!
In this theatre workshop, students are encouraged to dream big as they individually and collaboratively chart their own course for theatre adventure. Theatre games, character work, improvisation, script writing, clowning, play and scene study, costume, set, and prop design, like points on a compass, all these activities signal exciting creative steps on the theatre making path. Drawing from a bevy of theatre magic and tradition, students will be asked to let their curiosity and imagination map their course for the workshop. Students will both individually and as a group discover new territories, if not worlds, of theatre. And at the end of the workshop, they will share their treasure with an invited audience. What does it mean to dream big and make theatre? Attend the workshop and find out! Enrollment limited to ages 8-17. Pre-Registration Required. Workshop fee-$20.00 HTL patrons, $30.00 non-resident HTL patrons.
Wednesday, July 11 at 2:30pm
“A Duck Called Ugly” by Peterborough Players
Preview , all ages welcome.
Wednesday, July 11 at 3:00pm
Family Summer Movie Series-
“Good Night Gorilla” & “Stellaluna”
Classic children’s bedtime stories.
FREE POPCORN and air conditioning to stay cool.
Runs 97 minutes, Rated G
Thursday, July 12, 19, 26 at 10:30am
The Parenting Circuit & Storytime
Join us for a 6 week series on the joys and challenges of raising children with parenting educator, Nancy Macalaster . Bring your questions and stories to the discussion. This program is a joint partnership with the Grapevine Family & Community Resource Center. Child care will be provided for toddlers. Pre-Registration Required. Workshop fee-$25.00
Thursdays, July 12, 19, 26 & August 2 at 9:30am
Archery with Lucy MorrisExecutive Director of the NE School of Archery
This program will focus on teaching basic archery skills. Archery is a life skill that improves concentration, hand-eye coordination and student self esteem. This is a 4 week, course. Pre-Registration Required. FEE $60.00 will cover all supplies and bows. Ages 8+, class limited to 12 participants. REGISTER TODAY!
Wednesday, July 18 at 3:00pm
Family Summer Movie Series–
“Monster House”
The spooky shadows and eerie creaking of a rickety old house are brought to life in this thriller.
FREE POPCORN
Runs 91 minutes, Rated PG
Monday, July 23 at 3:00pm
“Shadows in the Night” - Mariposa Museum
Explore the folk art form of shadow puppetry. We’ll take a look at the Museum’s collection of shadow puppets, learning a bit about their history. Watch a small shadow puppet show and create your own shadow puppet to take home. Ages 4+
Wednesday, July 25 at 3:00pm
Family Summer Movie Series-
“Castle in the Sky”
A fantasy-adventure inspired by "Gulliver's Travels”.
FREE POPCORN
Runs 125 minutes, Rated PG
Tuesday, July 31 at 2:00pm
Artist in Residence
Are you creative, love the arts, come join us for an afternoon of make-and-take projects.
SAVE THE DATE!
Friday, August 3 at 7:00pm
Magic show with Norman Ng
The Norman Magic show features original music, audience participation and hilarious comedic situation. The show features never before seen magic, you won’t see a show like it anywhere else. All ages welcome.
Mountain Treats Ice Cream will be available after the show….YUM!
Middle School & High School Student Programs:
Ghost Hunting and Stories
Franken Toys
Ghost Stories:Writing Workshop
America’s Next Top Monster
Duct Tape club
Teens and Tweens check our website for details of up and coming events or email Rennie at hancockkidlib@comcast.net
Minutes for the June 2012 Trustee Meeting
MINUTES
HANCOCK LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
JUNE 27, 2012
Present: Laurie Bryan, Mary Garland, Amy Markus, Peter Ryner
The meeting began at 9:00 am
The minutes of May 30, 2012 were approved.
The Treasure's report of April, 2012 was approved.
The Board discussed policy options for providing incentive awards to Library staff, and agreed that this would be further researched with the objective of having a formal structure in place by the end of summer.
The Bank of America presently administers some of the Library trust funds, the others are under the control of the Town Trustees of Trust Funds. The Bank wants the Library to sign an Investment Policy statement, and after some discussion the Board authorized Amy to sign the document.
The Board also continued discussing whether the Bank of America should continue to manage the Library's funds. Peter suggested that there are some options he would like the Board to consider. It was agreed that the Board would discuss this and related financial issues with Hunt Dowse in July, with July 11 at 9:30 am as a tentative date to be confirmed by Amy.
The Board then reviewed a draft policy created by Amy for the circulation of the Nook device. After discussion and suggested minor revisions, the Board agreed that Amy could start circulation based upon the draft and that the Board would formally approve a final version at its regular July meeting.
Amy then distributed a Library Investment Policy dated June 19, 1999, suggesting that the Board review and as necessary update this document. She also provided related materials from various sources to assist the Board in its review. It was agreed that this would be discussed at the regular July meeting.
Several years ago the Library received a financial gift intended to pay for Wall Street Journal subscriptions. Unfortunately the price of the subscription has doubled and is now at $409, a sum not covered by the gift. Amy asked for Board direction. The Board asked Amy to see if she can obtain the exact language of the gift, the exact amount, and associated information. It was agreed that this would be discussed with Hunt Dowse at their July meeting.
In addition to a meeting with Mr. Dowse in early July, the next regular meeting of the Board will be at 9:00 am on July 25th.
Submitted by Peter Ryner
HANCOCK LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
JUNE 27, 2012
Present: Laurie Bryan, Mary Garland, Amy Markus, Peter Ryner
The meeting began at 9:00 am
The minutes of May 30, 2012 were approved.
The Treasure's report of April, 2012 was approved.
The Board discussed policy options for providing incentive awards to Library staff, and agreed that this would be further researched with the objective of having a formal structure in place by the end of summer.
The Bank of America presently administers some of the Library trust funds, the others are under the control of the Town Trustees of Trust Funds. The Bank wants the Library to sign an Investment Policy statement, and after some discussion the Board authorized Amy to sign the document.
The Board also continued discussing whether the Bank of America should continue to manage the Library's funds. Peter suggested that there are some options he would like the Board to consider. It was agreed that the Board would discuss this and related financial issues with Hunt Dowse in July, with July 11 at 9:30 am as a tentative date to be confirmed by Amy.
The Board then reviewed a draft policy created by Amy for the circulation of the Nook device. After discussion and suggested minor revisions, the Board agreed that Amy could start circulation based upon the draft and that the Board would formally approve a final version at its regular July meeting.
Amy then distributed a Library Investment Policy dated June 19, 1999, suggesting that the Board review and as necessary update this document. She also provided related materials from various sources to assist the Board in its review. It was agreed that this would be discussed at the regular July meeting.
Several years ago the Library received a financial gift intended to pay for Wall Street Journal subscriptions. Unfortunately the price of the subscription has doubled and is now at $409, a sum not covered by the gift. Amy asked for Board direction. The Board asked Amy to see if she can obtain the exact language of the gift, the exact amount, and associated information. It was agreed that this would be discussed with Hunt Dowse at their July meeting.
In addition to a meeting with Mr. Dowse in early July, the next regular meeting of the Board will be at 9:00 am on July 25th.
Submitted by Peter Ryner
Busy day!
Busy day here at the Hancock Town Library. Archery class for children out back near the pumpkin patch, parenting class for new moms and dads in the Daniels Room, child care for the parenting class in the Children's Room, fresh lettuce for the taking at the front desk, all six public computers full, and several wi-fi users scattered around. Love. It.
Monday, July 9, 2012
Program Cancellation - July 12th @ 1:30 pm
The Habits and Habitats of New Hampshire Wildlife class with NH Fish & Game has been cancelled. We will re-schedule in the fall. Sorry for any inconvenience!
Tuesday, July 3, 2012
4th of July!
The Library will close at 5 pm on Tuesday July 3rd for the 4th of July celebration! The Ice-cream Social begins at 6 pm in the Vestry, at 6:30 there's bell-ringing at the church, at 7 pm the children in town will read the Declaration of Independence, and at 7:30 pm there is a folk concert with Wendy Keith and Doug Farrell. Fireworks over Norway Pond begin at dusk.
The Library will be closed all day on Wednesday July 4th. Enjoy the holiday!
The Library will be closed all day on Wednesday July 4th. Enjoy the holiday!
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