2023 Kid's Winter Reading Challenge
Jan 1 - Feb 28
Ages 0-12

The Winter Reading Challenge is back! Here’s how to get started:

• January 1st: Start tracking your reading

• January 3rd:

  • Stop by the Children’s Room to pick up your Snowball Reading Log, and

  • Fill in the snowballs for the reading you’ve done since January 1st.

• January 3rd - February 28:

  • Continue to pick up reading logs,

  • Participate in some silly snowball challenges, and

  • Earn prizes all winter long!

Email Ms. Alexis if you have any questions or call her at 603-424-4044.

Storytime with Ms Alexis Returns on January 10th!

Mother Goose on the Loose

Tuesdays at 10:00AM

Ages 0-36

Babies and toddlers learn through early literacy activities that you can continue at home. Rhymes and rhythm, songs and fingerplays, and a few stories are part of this program, with a big emphasis on movement play.

Come ready to bounce, wiggle, move, and groove! For ages 0-36 months with caregiver--siblings welcome.

Preschool Storytime

Wednesdays at 10:00AM

Ages 3-5

Preschoolers engage in rhymes, songs, and fingerplays to get their wiggles out, then sit for a few stories with plenty of interaction and discussion of the books.

Movement, games, and a craft round out this lively Storytime. For ages 3-5 with caregiver--siblings welcome.

Teen Winter Reading Challenge

Jan 1 - Feb 28

The Teen Winter Reading Challenge starts on Sunday, January 1st! Complete various challenges to earn prizes and a chance to win the grand prize! Pick up your Bingo sheets at the Circulation Desk.

Supernormal—A One-Shot RPG Adventure

Thur Jan 19 from 4:00-6:00PM

Age 13 and up

Join us at the library for a standalone role-playing adventure that's great for RPG beginners and experts alike!

In SUPERNORMAL by Ursidice, you are a superhero, and you are faced with your greatest challenge yet: a normal social outing! Each time you interact with the world, you run the risk of accidentally unleashing the full force of your powers and high-fiving your friend through a brick wall, or unleashing your frost breath when you go to sing a high note. Can you and your fellow heroes keep your identities a secret? Or will your many enemies discover you and threaten your peaceful day off? Either way, the day is sure to end in absolute chaos!

Brick Builders Club

Thu Jan 26 at 4:00PM

Age 9 and up

Unleash your imagination and show off your Lego skills at the first meeting of our Brick Builders Club! Tackle fun prompts and building challenges, plus we'll have some time to free build with your friends.

Best Books of 2022

Goodreads announced the winners of their 14th Annual Goodreads Choice Awards, the only major book awards decided by readers. 5,779,854 votes were cast in 17 categories!

• Browse the winner in each category.

• Browse the winner and all nominees in each category.

Congratulations to the best books of the year!

Winter Reading Challenge

Jan 1 - Feb 28

The Winter Reading Challenge begins Sunday, January 1st! Complete various challenges to earn prizes and a chance to win the grand prize! Pick up your Bingo sheets at the Circulation Desk.

Rest, Reflect, and Reset This New Year

with hoopla

Ready to get into your healthiest mindset yet? Hoopla has everything you need in their specially curated collection that is sure to facilitate a mindful new year.

All Booked Up Reads “The Patron Saint of Second Chances” for January Meet-Up

Wed Jan 4 at 6:30PM or
Fri Jan 6 at 1:00PM

All Booked Up reads The Patron Saint of Second Chances by Christine Simon. In this funny and heartwarming novel, "the self-appointed mayor of a tiny Italian village is determined to save his hometown no matter the cost." (from the back cover)

Knitting and Needlework Meet-Up

Tue Jan 3 at 10:00AM

Drop-in and knit, crochet, cross-stitch, etc. All needle-workers at all skill levels are welcome.

In Stitches Knitting & Needlework Meet-up gathers on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Tuesdays of the month.

Chair Yoga and Meditation

Thu Jan 5 at 10:30AM

Join volunteer instructor Catrina Ledoux for gentle chair yoga followed by guided meditation.It's a great way to relieve stress, increase strength and flexibility, reduce strain on joints and muscles, build balance, and increase circulation.

Dress comfortably. The class is free, but it is acceptable to make a small donation to the volunteer instructor if you desire.

Recordings of previous classes are also available on the library YouTube channel.

Unraveled: Knittinig & Needlework Meet-Up

Wed Jan 18 at 6:00PM

Come and unravel with other needleworkers at the library! Show-off your finished projects and works in progress, chat, share tips and patterns, and lend a hand.

Unraveled meets the 3rd Wednesday of each month.

A Tribute to 100 Years of Radio

Wed Jan 25 from 6:30PM-8:00PM
In-Person or via Zoom

Join local radio personality Mike Morin for a tribute to the history of radio. In this walk down memory lane, Morin’s presentation features collected audio clips from some of the greatest radio entertainers of the past century, followed by a short Q&A.

Catch a sneak preview of the program and register below.

Ice Castles in North Woodstock

Open Tue-Sat

Ice Castles is an awe-inspiring, must-see winter phenomenon that brings fairy tales to life. Read the story behind this venue.

Here’s what you’ll find:

• Ice Slides

• Caverns and Archways

• Crawl Tunnels

• Mystic Forest Light Walk

• Snow Tubing

• Polar Pub

• Winter Fairy Forest

• Sleigh Rides

• Arctic Alcove

These features are weather dependent, and may be temporarily closed or unavailable due to weather. Best to check before you go.

Photo courtesy Ice Castles, Sherri Covell