A Record-Breaking Summer
We're breaking records, and we don't mean the heat! To date, we have 372 participants of all ages in our Summer Learning program, outpacing last year's record of 320. (In 2016, we had 139 participants.). At our author storytelling event on Wednesday, funded by a grant from the Children's Literacy Foundation (CLiF), we hosted 147 children, and sent each of them home with two free books to keep! Circulation of library materials and library program attendance continue to be on the rise, but the true measure of how busy we are is how often we have to refill the paper towels... In the month of June, we had over 4,000 visits to the library, answered over 900 questions, logged over 800 sessions on our public computers, and hosted over 1,600 people at library programs. Your library team is tired but happy. Even with over 20 volunteers, we need more help with cleaning and to provide oversight on our top floor, so please contact me if you'd like to help out. Enjoy the rest of the beautiful summer, and thank you for enjoying your library.
Please feel free to contact me any time at jperrin@townofjaffrey.com.
Kind regards, Julie M. Perrin, Library Director - a.k.a. Ms. Julie
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Don't miss these last events of Summer Learning!
 Wizard Rock Party: Thursday, July 26 at 5:00 PM
This year marks the twentieth anniversary of Harry Potter’s book debut in the United States, and since the young wizard’s birthday falls at the end of the month, we are inviting Potter fans, young and old, to celebrate.
The celebration starts in Diagon Alley (in the library’s meeting room) where attendees can pick up supplies before taking the train to Hogwarts. Pick up a new wand at Ollivander’s wand shop, or dress for success at Madam Malkins, and then have your photo taken at King’s Cross at the Hogwarts Express photo booth. Head on to Hogwarts to be sorted into your Hogwarts house by the Sorting Hat. Enjoy Wizard Rock music and a host of party games – Try your hand at Wizard dueling or Pin the Lightning Bolt on Harry. End the evening with a slice of Harry’s birthday cake! Costumes are optional but feel free to come in your best Muggle or Wizard attire.
 Wildlife Encounters Summer Learning Finale: Friday, August 3 at 6:30 PM
Calling all animal lovers! Wildlife Encounters is bringing exciting and exotic animals to the library lawn, some from North America and others from across the globe. Earn our “Wild Reader” achievement for reserved front row seats for up-close interaction. We have several animals coming, and a special request for a wallaby if he is feeling up to the trip. We'll also announce our grand prize winners for Summer Learning!
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Summer programming continues...
We have something every day of the week!
Make-and-Take Crafts and Wall Challenge: Mondays, thru August 13
Drop by all day to complete a new challenge on the Cutter Creativity Wall and spend some time on a paper craft in The Lab. Don’t forget to take a picture for our summer photo wall!
All-Ages 3D Lab: Tuesday at 4:30 PM, thru August 14
Whether you're a complete beginner or a seasoned pro, perfect your 3D printing skills this summer during our open lab time. Staff will be on hand to answer questions, help you get the hang of TinkerCad, and offer feedback as needed. Free printing of your lab creations is included. Bring a laptop or use our in-house Chromebooks. Open to children and adults. Young children should be supervised by a caregiver.
Storytime: Wednesdays and Fridays at 10:30 AM
Children of any age are welcome to join us for an hour of stories and movement. Wrap up each program with a cool project or sensory play and social time.
Summer Movies: Wednesdays at 1:30 PM, thru August 15
Beat the heat with these recent release PG movies. Check out our upcoming films poster or call in to find out which titles are showing.
Maker Club: Thursdays at 3:30 PM
Each week offers a new high-tech and low-tech maker challenge, from Lego and magnetic wall construction to Ozobots and electronic circuits. Bring the whole family!
Knitting Group: Fridays at 10:00 AM
Join our friendly knitters, crocheters, stitchers...every Friday morning in the beautiful Bean room. All are welcome!
Artist Afternoons: Fridays at 1:30 PM, thru August 10
Calling all young artists! Join Ms. Eileen on the Library Lawn to learn about a featured artist, followed by creation time inspired by this week’s highlighted artist. Open to Pre-K to Grade 5. Registration required.
SUMMER BOOK CLUB MEETINGS:
Genre Tasting: Friday, August 10 at 3:30 PM
This Grades 2 -12 book club allows you to choose a title within the selected genre, read it, and share it with the group. In addition, we’ll prepare (and taste) a book-related recipe. August’s genre is SCIENCE FICTION. Registration is required and must indicate any food allergies or sensitivities.
As the Page Turns: Monday, August 13 at 2 PM - A monthly book club for adults. As the Page Turns meets on the second Monday of the month from 2 - 3:30 pm in the Bean Room of the library. Each month, a different book group member will lead the discussion. This month, the group is reading The Alice Network.by Kate Quinn.
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Submissions for My Moment with Harry Due July 30th
Harry or Hagrid could be yours!
 Artist John Paul Marmonti has generously donated canvas prints of his Harry and Hagrid pieces as prizes for a literature inspired contest for our youth and teens. Two lucky youth can win their very own canvas prints, (on display along with contest details in the front hallway display cabinet). This fun contest can be art, writing, song - whatever fits the theme of My Moment with Harry for you! Thank you, John Paul for your support of libraries and literature. For more information about our artist, please visit his website.
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Closed for Carpet Cleaning
Thursday, August 16th
 We are sorry for the inconvenience but know that you, too, will enjoy cleaner carpets at the library. We will be closed all day on Thursday, August 16th for the work to be completed so please plan ahead. There will be no Maker Club that day.
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SAVE THE DATE!!! The ALL NEW Curiosity Cube is coming to the library on Saturday, September 29th. The new Cube has all new exhibits and experiments! Thank you, Millipore Sigma.
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Artist Afternoons with Ms. Eileen and Ms. Erin feature a story about a famous artist and an opportunity to be inspired by the masters. Today we learned about Van Gogh.
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Thank you to the Jaffrey Fire Department for great fun on a hot day!
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