Wadleigh Memorial Library

Wednesday June 12, 2013
7:00 PM until 8:30 PM

The Work of 1000 - a 30-minute documentary complemented by a personal discussion with the film’s central figure, citizen activist Marion Stoddart – provides a gripping profile of an ordinary person who realized her power to make a difference. The film,The Work of 1000, shares Marion’s exhilarating story of her work to clean up the Nashua River, once one of the 10 most polluted rivers in America.

Marion will speak about what local citizens can do to help complete the vision of the Nashua River Watershed  Association’s Nashua River Greenway Program, which aims to permanently protect a corridor along both banks of the Nashua River, its main tributaries, and its smaller streams.

Register today!

The library will be closed Memorial Day weekend:

Saturday, May 25

Sunday, May 26

Monday, May 27

Regular summer hours (closed on Sundays) will resume on Tuesday, May 28.

The Milford Memorial Day parade will take place on Monday, May 27 starting at 10:15 a.m.  The parade processes down Elm Street, around the Oval, then continues up Rt. 13 to the VFW Post.

Friday June 21, 2013
6:00 PM until 7:00 PM

Join us at Heron Pond to see the fabulous magician Mike Bent in his show, Readers of the Lost Ark.  Watch phenomenal magic tricks while reliving your favorite parts of some fantastic books.  This event is open to all ages.  Seating is first come.

Wednesday May 22, 2013
7:00 PM until 8:30 PM

In 2011 we celebrated the 100th anniversary of the Weeks Act. This Act was passed by Congress and, for the first time authorized the use of federal money to purchase private land for national forests. Our White Mountain National Forest was the result. Congressman Weeks was a NH native and conservative Republican from Back Bay in Boston. The story continues as he fought for the bill against Democratic Speaker Cannon who famously said “Not one damn cent for scenery.”

Carl Lindblade began his hotel career at the Balsams Resort in Dixville Notch and for the past 40+ years has operated 3 and 4 diamond hotels and resorts. In addition to years of hands on experience he brings a commitment to community and industry service.He is currently a lecturer in the hospitality management department at the University of New Hampshire.

Register today!

Tuesday May 28, 2013
7:00 PM until 8:30 PM

This month’s selection is The Paris Wife by Paula McLain

Meeting through mutual friends in Chicago, Hadley is intrigued by brash “beautiful boy” Ernest Hemingway, and after a brief courtship and small wedding, they take off for Paris, where Hadley makes a convincing transformation from an overprotected child to a game and brave young woman who puts up with impoverished living conditions and shattering loneliness to prop up her husband’s career.                                                                          

Copies are available at the Circulation Desk. Newcomers welcome.

“For many, getting help starts with a conversation. People who believe they may be suffering from a mental health condition should talk about it with someone they trust and consult a health care provider. As a Nation, it is up to all of us to know the signs of mental health issues and lend a hand to those who are struggling. Shame and stigma too often leave people feeling like there is no place to turn. We need to make sure they know that asking for help is not a sign of weakness — it is a sign of strength. To find treatment services nearby, call 1-800-662-HELP. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline offers immediate assistance for all Americans, including service members and veterans, at 1-800-273-TALK.” — April 30, 2013 Presidential Proclamation

Newsbank’s Special Report on Mental Health includes a select group of articles and background information on disorders, providers, institutions, science, awareness, government involvement and more.

The Library has many books on the topic of mental health. You can find them on the shelves using the call number 616.89. Check one out this month…

1st Monday every Month
6:30 PM until 8:30 PM

Are you looking for other yarn addicts? Do your Monday nights seem dull? Look no further! Join us for a drop-in stitch-fest on the 1st Monday of each month.  Bring your project in & be inspired; if you’re a beginner, your local craft store can help you select a project & requisite supplies. There will be no formal instruction but ‘knitwits’ are a helpful bunch and love indoctrinating the uninitiated into the cult of knitting.

Location: Keyes Meeting Room

Through Transparent Language Online, patrons have unlimited access to more than 100 online language courses, packed with pronunciation, speech, grammar, writing and vocabulary-building lessons. Patrons have the ability to write or speak their answers, practice pronunciation by slowing down the on-screen examples, and converse with native speakers though interactive videos. Transparent Language Online delivers all language-learning materials online with no additional media, such as CDs, flash drives, or DVDs. Patrons can learn on their own time, at their own pace in the library, in the comfort of their own home, or on the go with Byki Mobile for the iPhone® and Android™.

Just click on Research and then Language Learning or visit library.transparent.com/wadleighnh to begin! Please ask us if you have any questions.