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November2023 |
Check out the latest updates, resources, upcoming events, and more at your library this month! |
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Library News |
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BOOKS & BREW |
Books & Brew has moved to the first Thursday of the month. Please join us on Thursday, November 2nd.
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HOLIDAY CLOSURES |
The library will be closed Friday, November 10th in observance of Veteran's Day. We will close at 4:30pm on Wednesday, November 22nd and will be closed Thursday November 23rd and Friday November 24th for Thanksgiving. |
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NEW ENGLAND IRISH HARP ORCHESTRA | The New England Irish Harp Orchestra returns on Saturday, December 2nd at the Heights Community Center! More details to come.
| A WALK BACK IN TIME: THE SECRETS OF CELLAR HOLES
Northern New England is full of reminders of past lives: stone walls, old foundations, a century-old lilac struggling to survive as the forest reclaims a once-sunny dooryard. On Tuesday, December 5th Adair Mulligan will explore the rich story to be discovered in what remains behind. More details to come. |
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FRENCH CLUB |
Parlez-vous français? Join us on Monday, November 20th at the Main Branch and get reacclimated with your French fluency!
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WEB WEDNESDAYS | Each Wednesday at the Heights Branch Library learn about eBooks, downloadables, library databases and other questions you may have.
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| LANGUAGE LEARNING |
Transparent Language Online offers unlimited access to more than 100 online language courses, including 25+ ESL offerings, and a version for children called KidsSpeak.
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CONSUMER REPORTS | Need a little help with gift giving this year? The library offers free access to Consumer Reports. It is easy to use, and offers access to buying guides, ratings, articles and more.
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STAFF SPOTLIGHT |
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Amy R.
Amy and her family have lived in Concord for almost 9 years, moving up here from Texas. She enjoys reading, walking, and trying a new adventure every year. Learning to ski with her daughter this past year was a highlight! Her favorite book genres are historical fiction, humor, spiritual, and mystery. She is currently reading The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah and The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman. |
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Library Create & Sip: Fall Gnome
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Monday, November 6th at 5:30pm in the Blanchard Room Create a fall gnome door hanger using burlap, leaves and hot glue. Apple cider will be provided. Adults 18+ years only. Class is limited to 16 and registration is required.
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|  | Traditional Storyteller Anne Jennison |
Tuesday November 14th at 6pm via Zoom
Join us via Zoom for an evening of timeless Northeast Woodlands Abenaki stories with storyteller, Anne Jennison. Jennison is the current Chair for the NH Commission on Native American Affairs and a member of the Indigenous NH Collaborative Collective. |
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Wind, Water, Fire and Ice: Extreme Weather
Impacts on NH Trees and Forests
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Wednesday, November 15th at 6pm at the Main Library
Join us in person or via Zoom as Dave Anderson discusses how agricultural clearing affected the forest composition of the second and third-growth forests returning to post-agrarian New Hampshire, and also the transformation of the White Mountains and Central Lakes Region following the heavy logging of the late 1800s and early 1900s. |
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True Crime Book Club
| Tuesday, November 21st at 6pm at the Main Library
Do you enjoy true crime books and programs? Are you an aspiring armchair detective? Does Anne Rule speak to you? Then you'll want to check out CPL's new True Crime Book Club! This is a casual gathering of true crime aficionados with no reading requirements. This month we'll be discussing the Connecticut River Valley Cold Cases. |
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BOOKS AND BREW
Please join us on our new day, Thursdays, for Books and Brew! This is a low-pressure book club at the Heights Branch Library. Chat about what you've been reading, and listen to suggestions and recommendations from other readers. There are no assigned books in this group; just come and share your latest reads! Library staff will be on hand to take notes and share the group's recommendations on the library website. |
 | | ULTIMATE BOOK NERDS: MEETING OF THE NERDS!
Can you believe it's almost over? The second year of Ultimate Book Nerd is nearing the end. Let's get together on Saturday, November 18th to discuss what we've been reading and the categories you would like to see for the 2024 challenge. |  |
FROM THE LIBRARY OF THINGS |
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Before the snow falls, be sure to check out a metal detector from the Library of Things. You never know what you'll find in your back yard! More info here. |
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Looking for more youth news & events? Try subscribing to our newest eMail newsletter for parents and youth. You can do this by visiting our subscription page and updating your subscriptions to include Elementary (Ages 6-13) - News & Events. While you wait for the next newsletter to hit your inbox, visit our online calendar or website for details about more upcoming youth events and news.
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STEAM FOR LITTLES
| Thursday, November 2nd at 10:00am | This is a program for preschoolers (and their caregivers) that allows them the chance to explore a new STEAM topic each month. |
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KID CRAFTERNOON |
Thursday, November 9th at 3:30pm | Hurricane Jars: Let's hurry along Hurricane season with this weather-inspired craft! Kid Crafternoon is recommended for children ages 7-10. |
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SHAKE, RATTLE, AND ROLE |
Tuesday, November 21st at 9:30am | Shake, Rattle, and Roll will include music, fun games, yoga, and creative movement for toddler through preschool - age children with their caregivers. |
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SIGNING MORNING STORYTIME |
Wednesday, November 22nd at 9:30am | Learn to read a book using American Sign Language! The program will be interpreted for both Deaf and Hearing participants by Northeast Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services. |
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Visit our online calendar of events to learn about more programs for all ages! |
STAFF PICKS & SUGGESTIONS | |
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| | Sara Nisha Adams |
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| | Ashley Audrain |
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| | Mai Nguyãäen |
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| | Rebecca Makkai |
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| | Frances Hardinge |
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| | B. A. Paris |
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| | Matthew Desmond |
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| | Rose Hackman |
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CONTACT US |
45 Green St. (Main Library)
Concord, NH 03301
603-225-8670 | library@concordnh.gov |
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