Food for Overdues! Don't forget that you can drop
off food items for local food banks here at the Hancock Town Library (whether
or not you have overdue books). Here are
some items that have been requested: canned items like beef stew, chunky soups,
chicken noodle & tomato soups; veggies (peas, corn & beans are
popular); fruit (fruit cocktail is most popular); peanut butter and jelly;
jello (all kinds, including sugar free); macaroni & cheese; spaghetti &
sauce; pancake mix; tuna; and oatmeal. Many thanks to our volunteers who take
the food to Peterborough.
Mondays at 9 am ~ Ongoing in the Daniels Room
Yoga with Margaret Gurney
Come relax and get toned while doing Kripalu yoga. Bring a mat and a blanket. Cost is $15 for drop-ins or $60 for 6 classes.
Yoga with Margaret Gurney
Come relax and get toned while doing Kripalu yoga. Bring a mat and a blanket. Cost is $15 for drop-ins or $60 for 6 classes.
Wednesday October 2nd at 7:00 pm
It’s Austenaganza with the First Wednesday Book
Club!
This year marks the 200th anniversary of Jane Austen’s
book, Pride & Prejudice. To mark this significant milestone the First
Wednesday Book Club will be reading and discussing Pride & Prejudice
for their first meeting of the year on October 2nd at 7:00 pm. All are welcome
to join in the discussion (no need to commit to the book club for any length of
time – drop-ins are always welcome). Multiple copies of the book are available at the front desk – just come in
and ask for one!
Thursday October 10th at 7:00 pm
The History of Agriculture as Told by Barns with
John Porter
The evolution of barn architecture tells the story of New
Hampshire agriculture. Barns changed from the early English style, to Yankee
style, to gambrel and then pole barns to accommodate the changing agriculture.
Take a chronological walk through time, with photo illustrations of barns
around the state that are examples of these eras of agricultural history. John
Porter was raised on a dairy farm in Lebanon, New Hampshire. He graduated from UNH with a B.S. Degree in
Animal Science; then went on to get a Master’s Degree from Cornell University
in Animal Nutrition and Farm Management; and later got another Master’s Degree
from Bob Jones University in Education Administration. He served as a Dairy
Specialist for the UNH Cooperative Extension from 1974 until his retirement in
2006. In 2001, he co-authored the book “Preserving Old Barns”; in 2007,
was editor and contributing author of “The History and Economics of
the New Hampshire Dairy Industry”; and in 2011 was contributing author of “Crosscurrents
of Change”, an updated history of Concord, NH. This program is free and
open to all thanks to the Friends of the Library.
Thursday October 24th at 7:00 pm
Mt. Kilimanjaro and the Serengeti Ecosystem Safari with
Hank Huber
Join Hank Huber on a photo tour in Tanzania to the Roof of
Africa. The 6 day accent takes us through 6 climatic zones from the jungle
environment of the 6000’ elevation trail head to the fabled snows of Mt
Kilimanjaro’s summit at 19,340’. We experience the valley of the weird plants,
accent of the Baranco Wall and views of the melting glaciers. The climb was
capped off by an incredible 4 day wildlife safari through the Serengeti Plains
and the Ngorongoro Crater to view large numbers of lions, leopards, thousands
of zebras, rhinos and elephants. Hank is a long time resident of Hancock and is
an avid mountain climber/biker. He has
climbed several of the highest mountains in the lower 48 states. This program
is free and open to all.
Wednesday October 30th at 7:00 pm
Film: Do the Math
The Monadnock Citizens Issues Project presents the film, Do
the Math. Author, educator and
environmentalist Bill McKibben, among others in this film, reveals why rising
carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is such a pressing problem, and to help
preserve our planet, how we only need to understand three numbers to recognize
the urgency and immediacy of addressing it and how it effects climate change.
Author and 350.org activist Anne Ipsen will facilitate a discussion after the
film. Free & open to all.
From the Children's Room
Rennie Timm, Children’s Librarian
Tuesday October 1 at 3:15 - 4pm
Block Party: LEGO® Fun
Hands-on learning opportunity to explore how things
work. LEGO® bricks are provided by the library. This program will run through
December 3, on the first Tuesday of every month. All ages welcome.
Thursdays in October at 10:30am (NEW TIME)
Laptop Storytime
Walking and talking, this babes to toddler story time is
an interactive program for all pre-school children and their parents or care
providers. We’ll share books, rhymes, songs, finger play & movement. Our
goal is to foster an early love of books and literacy. At the end of the
program, there will be playtime for parents and caregivers to share books,
puzzles, or other literacy activities with their toddler. Dress comfortably as
we will be sitting on the floor in the Children’s Room. No registration required,
feel free to drop in anytime.
Wednesday October 9 at 3:15 – 4:15pm
Young Readers Book Club
Pick up your copy of “Swindle” or “Chained” at the
library front desk. Read on your own and come share your thoughts and
insights about the book you read. Help us choose next month’s book at our
meeting.
Swindle (Mar 2008)
By: Korman, Gordon
After unscrupulous collector S. Wendell Palamino cons him out of a valuable baseball card, sixth-grader Griffin Bing puts together a band of misfits to break into Palomino's heavily guarded store and steal the card back, planning to use the money to finance his father's failing invention, the SmartPick fruit picker. Recommended for ages 8-12.
By: Korman, Gordon
After unscrupulous collector S. Wendell Palamino cons him out of a valuable baseball card, sixth-grader Griffin Bing puts together a band of misfits to break into Palomino's heavily guarded store and steal the card back, planning to use the money to finance his father's failing invention, the SmartPick fruit picker. Recommended for ages 8-12.
Chained (May 2012)
By: Kelly, Lynne, 1969-
To work off a family debt, ten-year-old Hastin leaves his desert village in India to work as a circus elephant keeper but many challenges await him, including trying to keep Nandita, a sweet elephant, safe from the cruel circus owner. Recommended for ages 8-12.
By: Kelly, Lynne, 1969-
To work off a family debt, ten-year-old Hastin leaves his desert village in India to work as a circus elephant keeper but many challenges await him, including trying to keep Nandita, a sweet elephant, safe from the cruel circus owner. Recommended for ages 8-12.
Friday October 18 at 5:00 – 7:00pm
Movie Night for Tweens & Teens
Middle School and High School Students are invited to
gather with friends, munch on popcorn & watch a movie together. Our feature presentation will be “Pitch
Perfect”. The only thing the girls of Pitch Perfect have in
common is how good they sound when they sing together. Will their all-new
mash-ups be enough to take them to the top of the college music
competitions???
Thursday October 24 at 10:30am
Merry Music
for Kids with Miss Katy
This program combines the
joy of singing with action-oriented activities. Puppets and live music with the
accompaniment of the baritone ukulele, mandolin, banjo and various percussion
instruments create a fun filled show for children ages 2-6.
Wednesday October 30 at 2:45-4:15pm
Night Shivers- Vampires, Zombies, Ghosts and Monsters
Fun Halloween crafts and activities for all ages. Parents
are encouraged to join in the fun. All ages are welcome.
PLEASE SIGN UP BY OCT. 23 AT THE LIBRARY TO ENSURE
ENOUGH SUPPLIES FOR ALL TO ENJOY!
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