NASHUA

Nashua Public Library, 2 Court St., 589-4600, carol.eyman@nashualibrary.org, www.nashualibrary.org.

SUMMER HOURS

The library will be closed on Sundays through Labor Day.

RON PLANTE EXHIBITS AT NASHUA LIBRARY

Works of art by Nashua native Ron Plante are on exhibit in the Image Gallery through June. The show is a collection from his “Massabesic Audubon,” “People of the Dawn,” “Visualizing Poetry,” “Covering” and “Washed-Up” series. Media include oil, watercolor, acrylic, pastel and charcoal.

ADULT SUMMER READING PROGRAM

The library’s adult summer reading program, “Groundbreaking Reads,” started May 28. Through Aug. 11, each time you read a book or attend a “Groundbreaking Reads” event, you can earn a raffle ticket. To register, go to www.nashualibrary.org/asr. Raffle prizes have been donated by the Friends of the Nashua Public Library. They include gift certificates to the Friends book sale, Barnes and Noble, and MT’s Local Kitchen; a pair of $25 tickets to a private “Beyond the Book” reception with the Nashua Reads author, and an Apple iPad. Everyone earns a prize after reading five, 10 and 25 books.

“Groundbreaking Reads” events include:

• Documentary Film: “Love Free or Die”: 7 p.m. June 11. Groundbreaking clergyman Gene Robinson became the first openly gay bishop in the Episcopal Church. His con­secration in 2003, to which he wore a bulletproof vest, caused an international stir, and he has lived with death threats ever since.

• “Movie Mavericks: Filmmakers Who Challenge the Hollywood System”: 7 p.m. June 18. Learn to appreciate creative filmmakers who have broken new ground in their field. Patrick Anderson uses film clips to analyze the work of Steven Soderbergh, David Lynch, Spike Lee, Quentin Tarantino, Wes Anderson and others. Sponsored by the New Hampshire Humanities Council.

• “The Future of Apple Computer”: 7 p.m. June 26. Andy Ihnatko, a technology columnist from the Chicago Sun Times, talks about the difference between the Apple of 2010 – when the company launched its groundbreaking iPad, the iPhone was a turbo-success and nobody had anything to complain about – and the Apple of 2013, which has real competition for its best products and seems stalled in the development of new ones. Presented in partnership with Southern NH Apple Core. Register at tinyurl.com/npladultsr.

• “Earthquakes: Seismic Groundbreakers”: 7 p.m. July 9. Join UNH seismologist Deborah Kane for a fascinating lecture on earthquakes of all sizes, with a focus on small ones in the deepest gold mine in the world.

• “Genetic Genealogy: Adding DNA to Your Toolkit”: 7 p.m. July 23. Mike Maglio will introduce us to genetic genealogy, which uses DNA testing to tell us just how closely we’re related. Learn about your deep ancestry and break through brick walls in your genealogy research.

• “Bringing the Undead to Life in Fiction”: 7 p.m. Aug. 15. Join members of Broad Universe, a group that celebrates female authors, as they talk about the popularity of the undead in horror and fantasy fiction. At the beginning of the program, winners of the Adult Summer Reading program raffle will be announced.

LIBRARY OPENING LATE ON JUNE 7

The library will open at 12:30 p.m. June 7 because of staff training. The library will close at 5:30 p.m., the usual time.

KIDS SUMMER READING PROGRAMS

“Dig Into Reading” is the theme of this year’s kids’ summer reading program at the library. Readers and nonreaders are invited to register and get their reading logs starting June 17. Each week until Aug. 2, the library will offer reading incentive prizes to pick up when you visit. Moms, dads and caregivers can join the adult summer reading program at nashualibrary.org/asr.

Come to kids summer reading events and discover the habits of bioluminescent sea creatures, examine real fossils, and identify rocks and minerals. Make a gnome home, create a Lorax planter and see a show starring Ronald McDonald. And it wouldn’t be summer without our annual Red, White and Blue Parade! Most of these programs will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesdays. They all require registration, which starts June 10 at tinyurl.com/nplkid.

Storytimes and puppet shows, which do not require registration, will continue throughout the summer, except the week of Aug. 19-23. Open Storytimes and Puppet Shows are held on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10 a.m. and Thursdays at 7 p.m. Babies and Books Storytimes are held Thursdays at 9:15 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. for ages 13-24 months and 11 a.m. and noon for up to 12 months.

AMHERST

Amherst Town Library, 14 Main St. 673-2288, library@amherst.lib.nh.us, www.amherst.lib.nh.us.

ART SHOW AND RECEPTION

The library will host an exhibit of Cheryl Z. Miller’s still life and scenic view fabric collages through July 14. An artist’s reception will be held from 2-4 p.m. June 9 on the main floor.

SEEKING ARTISTS TO SHARE THEIR INSPIRATION

The Friends of the Library are looking for artists to participate in their mid-July through August art exhibit titled “The Inspiration of a Painting” at the library. They are looking for paintings, drawings, hanging mixed media pieces that may have photos or conceptual drawings to show how a painting goes from inspiration to a finished piece. They plan to display simply protected and hangable photos and/or concept drawings with the finished framed art piece. Information: Sharron April at sharronapril@gmail.com or 672-8418.

BROOKLINE

Brookline Public Library, 16 Main St., 673-3330, www.bplnh.weebly.com or on Facebook at Brookline Public Library, NH.

ONGOING ADULT PROGRAMS

• Knit and crochet: The knitting, crocheting and cross-stitch group meets at 6 p.m. Mondays.

• The Writing Group meets at 1:30 p.m. Saturdays.

• The Book Group will meet at 7 p.m. June 17 to discuss “Leftovers” by Tom Perotta. Copies are available at the library. New members always welcome.

SPECIAL EVENT

“The Work of 1000” will be screened at 6:30 p.m. June 11 at the Brookline Stone Chapel, followed by a discussion with Marion Stoddart.

SUMMER READING PROGRAM FOR ADULTS

Sign up for the summer reading program for adults at the Circulation Desk and pick up the handout with all of the details, or check out the Adult Summer Reading Program tab on the library’s website.

FAMILY EVENT

Moms and their children in first grade and up are invited to the library from 6-7 p.m. June 13 to make a treasure map in a bottle for their dad. Additional details are on the library website under Events/Adult Programs. Free. Registration required.

ONGOING CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS

• Toddler Tales (ages 2-3) meets at 10:30 a.m. Mondays, through June 10.

• Preschool Story Time (ages 3-6) meets at 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, through June 11.

• Music with Miss Jackie (birth to age 6) meets 10:30-11:30 a.m. Wednesdays.

• Bedtime Tales (ages 3 and older) meets at 6:30 p.m. Thursdays, through June 13.

• Step ’n Story Time (ages 4-6) meets at 10:30 a.m. Fridays, through June 14.

• Writers Group (grades 4-6) meets at 4:30 p.m. on the second Thursday of the month. Registration required.

CHILDREN’S SUMMER READING PROGRAM

Registration for the summer reading program will begin June 10. Full guidelines and an overview of all activities planed for the summer can be found on the library’s website under the Children’s tab or at the library. The program will kick off at 10 a.m. June 22 at Upper Town Hall with “Reptiles on the Move.” Registration required.

HOLLIS

Hollis Social Library, 2 Monument Square, 465-7721, www.hollislibrary.org.

THE WRITER’S BLOCK

The Writer’s Block is a group of aspiring writers who meet for inspiration and support from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. every Saturday in the meeting room. Share your ideas and efforts. All are welcome.

ONE-ON-ONE COMPUTER TUTORIALS

One-on-one computer tutorials are offered 7-8 p.m. Mondays or 11 a.m.-noon Thursdays. Sign up to receive private sessions for any computer topic you would like help with, including email, downloading e-books (Kindle, Nook, etc.), Microsoft Word, Excel or Powerpoint, general computer use, using the library’s databases or any other topic by request. Registration required.

KNITTING CLUB

If you need support or fresh ideas for new knitting projects, join the Knitting Club from 3-4 p.m. Tuesdays in the library’s meeting room. Drop in; no sign-up required.

TUESDAY BOOK GROUP

The Tuesday Book Group meets on the third Tuesday of every month at 9:30 a.m. in the library’s meeting room. Meet new friends and discuss great books. No sign-up required. Check with the library for the selection of the month.

CHILDREN AND TEEN EVENTS

Sign up for these programs on the online calendar on the library’s website.

• Mother-Daughter Book Club meets at 6 p.m. on the third Wednesday of the month. For girls in grades 4-8 and their mothers.

• Dungeons & Dragons Club for grades 4-7 meets at 4 p.m. on the second and fourth Mondays of each month.

• Wii Fridays are 2:30-4:45 p.m. every Friday. Drop-in event for grades 3 and up.

HUDSON

George H. and Ella M. Rodgers Memorial Library, 194 Derry Road, 886-6030, askus@rodgerslibrary.org, www.rodgerslibrary.org.

AWARD-WINNING DOCUMENTARY FILM

The library will screen an Academy Award-nominated documentary that examines the epidemic of rape of soldiers within the U.S. military at 6:30 p.m. June 11. This multiple award-winning 2012 film will be followed by a question-and-answer session with Judy Atwood Bell, U.S. Army retired.

Civil War month at the Library

The library will host these events relating to the Civil War in June.

• “Confronting the South: N.H. People during the Civil War,” an exhibit of letters from New Hampshire soldiers about day-to-day life during the Civil War.

• This month’s second Thursday film will be a 1989 Academy Award-winning film about the Civil War’s first all-black volunteer company. Shown at 6:30 p.m. June 13. Snacks will be served. Call the library film line at 816-4535 for details.

• “Rally ’Round the Flag – The American Civil War Through Folk Song,” 7 p.m. June 18. Woody Pringle and Marek Bennet will present an overview of the Civil War through the lens of period music. Preregistration suggested on the library’s website or call 886-6030.

• Living history presentation, 7 p.m. June 25. “Meet a Union Soldier” with Civil War re-enactor Bob Duffy.

FOURTH ANNIVERSARY OF RODGERS MEMORIAL LIBRARY

The Hudson community will celebrate the fourth anniversary of the dedication of the George H. and Ella M. Rodgers Memorial Library with a program to dedicate the library’s new Archives Room, which was completed in March. The Archives Room is one of the few remaining projects included in the original design whose completion relied on the availability of adequate funds. The room has been dedicated to our erstwhile clerk of the works, Bernie Manor, who has provided guidance and oversight of the original library construction and numerous associated projects. The celebration will be 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Saturday, June 15, and will include welcoming remarks and a brief history of the town’s centuries-long library history by the Hudson library trustees; a talk on the role of archives by state archivist Brian Burford; and a PowerPoint presentation on the development of the new Archives Room developed by Ann Carle, technical services librarian. Light refreshments will be served.

ANIME/MANGA CLUB

Calling all fans of anime, manga and manhwa. Come and chat about your favorite series and hear about new titles you might enjoy. Meetings may also include craft projects or watching episodes/movies from series both new and old. There are two meetings a month. Adults meet at 1 p.m. on the first Saturday of the month and teens meet at 2:30 p.m. on the third Monday of the month.

new POKEMON LEAGUE FOR ALL AGES

The library will hold a meeting for fans of the Pokemon monster collecting and battling series to meet and play together from 5-6:15 p.m. on the first Monday of the month. All ages welcome. All video-game versions, new players and TCG players are also welcome.

GENEALOGY CLUB

Whether you’re a beginner or a longtime genealogist, this club has something for you. Trade tips and techniques with others interested in family research and learn about genealogical resources located in the library. The club meets the second Friday of each month at 1:30 p.m.

GAMING DAY AT THE LIBRARY

From noon-4 p.m. on the second Saturday of each month, join Play Date NH as it teaches an assortment of new board games, card games and role-playing games at the library. Play Date NH is a volunteer organization aimed at educating the community about the benefits of games and gaming. It holds events to introduce new games, expand the gaming audience and invite residents to make gaming of all types a part of their family, school and community. There will also be Wii games.

FREE FAMILY FILM

Enjoy a free family film at 1 p.m. on the third Saturday of the month at the library. Family-friendly films for all ages will be shown on our big screen. Snacks will be served. Call 816-4535 for details.

NEW DISCOUNT PASSES

Rodgers Memorial Library cardholders can reserve discount passes to the Stone Zoo in Stoneham, Mass., and the Franklin Park Zoo in Boston through the library’s new “Zoo New England” pass. The library now offers a pass to Castle in the Clouds in Moultonborough. Enjoy the spectacular view, tour the mansion, and stroll the gardens and trails. The library offers half-off coupons for Charmingfare Farm available through Labor day weekend. Cardholders can reserve passes at rodgerslibrary.org or by calling the library.

BOOKS & BABIES

Books & Babies storytime, for birth-18 months old and their caregivers, meets at 11 a.m. Thursdays in the Children’s Programming Room.

LITCHFIELD

Aaron Cutler Memorial Library, 269 Charles Bancroft Highway, 424-4044, acml1@juno.com, www.cutlerlibrary.blogspot.com.

DISCOUNT MOVIE TICKETS

The Friends of the Aaron Cutler Library have a new service available to residents. Come to the library to buy movie tickets for $6 for the Apple Tree Cinema 12 in Londonderry. That’s a $2.50 savings off the adult evening ticket price.

LYNDEBOROUGH

J.A. Tarbell Library, 136 Forest Road, 654-6790, www.jatarbelllibrary.org.

MUSEUM PASSES FOR LOAN

The library has these museum passes for loan: The Mariposa Museum, the Currier Museum, the See Science Center and the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston.

LIBRARY TRUSTEES MEETING

The library trustees meet at 7 p.m. on the first Tuesday of the month.

TRIVIAL PURSUIT GROUP

Trivial Pursuit group meets at 6:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Thursdays.

KNITTING GROUP

The Knitting Group meets at 1 p.m. on the second and fourth Fridays.

PRESCHOOL STORY HOUR

Preschool story hour meets at 11 a.m. Wednesdays.

MERRIMACK

Merrimack Public Library, 470 Daniel Webster Highway, 424-5021, mmkpl@merrimack.lib.nh.us, www.merrimack.lib.nh.us.

Register for programs with an adult Merrimack Library card at the library, by calling 424-5021, or visiting www.merrimacklibrary.org.

‘A PIANO IN EVERY ROOM’

The library will present “A Piano in Every Room” at 7 p.m. June 12. Rosamond van der Linde, who founded the Sonatina School of Music in Bennington, Vt., with her husband, Rein, will tell the astonishing tale of a family of seven pianists living in a 42-room house with 35 pianos. Their music camps for adults and children grew into six music schools in the U.S., Canada and the Caribbean. This remarkable family has mentored and taught thousands of piano students, many of whom have gone on to win competitions and awards. Copies of Van der Linde’s book, “A Piano in Every Room,” will be for sale. Program suitable for adults and teens. Registration is strongly advised.

‘DONUTS WITH DAD’

Children of all ages with their dads, grandpas, uncles, stepdads, big brothers or any other special guys in their lives are invited to “Donuts with Dad,” a Fathers’ Day storytime, from 10:30-11:15 a.m. June 15. Enjoy some stories read aloud, songs and a craft – as well as a doughnut and coffee brunch. Moms and female caregivers are also welcome – but we’ll enjoy a distinctively Dad-spin on our usual storytime program. Registration is preferred for planning purposes, though not required. You must have an adult Merrimack library card to register.

MUSIC CATALOG AVAILABLE AT LIBRARY WEBSITE

The library has joined the Library Ideas network of public library websites that offer access to more than 3 million songs, including Sony’s catalog of legendary artists. In buying a one-year subscription to Freegal Music Service, the library has increased the size and diversity of its collection by offering access to more than 10,000 music labels from 65 countries. Merrimack Library cardholders can download three Freegal Music tracks in the MP3 format each week. The downloaded files can be transferred to a computer or any MP3 device; there is no charge to the cardholder and the music can be kept indefinitely. Free mobile apps are available at the Apple App Store and the Android Marketplace, aka Google Play. To try Freegal Music Service or to get more information about this, visit the library’s website.

ONLINE NEWSSTAND AT MERRIMACK LIBRARY

Have you visited the Online Newsstand? With this service, you can read the feature articles in 86 magazines for all ages and on a variety of subjects. Many of the issues can be viewed in .pdf format, so illustrations can be viewed as well. You can find the Online Newsstand at www.merrimack.lib.nh.us and will need to enter a valid Merrimack Library card number when prompted. Content is provided via EBSCOHost, an online periodical resource to which the library subscribes. The Online Newsstand was created by a New Hampshire librarian and is offered at no cost to subscribing libraries. Call the Merrimack Library’s Reference Desk at 424-5021 if you need assistance accessing the Online Newsstand.

MUSEUM PASSES AVAILABLE

Are you looking for great places to visit? The Merrimack Library has 14 museum passes available for cardholders. Some passes provide free admission, while others provide a discounted admission. Passes can be reserved online, in person or by phone at 424-5021. Visit the website for information about the passes and links to each museum.

BOOKS FOR BABIES

Do you have a new baby in the house or do you know a Merrimack resident who has a new addition? If so, they’re eligible to receive a Books for Babies bag courtesy of the Friends of the Merrimack Library. The bag contains baby board books, a bib, other gifts and a list of books that might be of interest to new parents. Those interested in receiving this gift can email Dortha Morrill at dajm7@comcast.net or leave your name and address with the staff at the circulation desk.

KINDLE LIBRARY BOOKS

Amazon Kindle e-readers are now compatible with New Hampshire Downloadable Books and available to Merrimack Library cardholders. Kindle owners can check out Kindle-compatible versions of the e-book titles and download them to their Kindles free. The borrowing period is two weeks, with no renewals, and a maximum of three titles can be checked out at a time. E-pub versions of the books are available for other e-readers. Amazon and the NHDB site have help screens to guide new users, and the reference librarians may be able to answer questions.

MILFORD

Wadleigh Memorial Library, 49 Nashua St., 673-2408, refdesk@wadleigh.lib.nh.us, www.wadleigh.lib.nh.us.

book sale

The library will have a summer vacation book sale from June 9-15, with all books $3 a bag.

‘THE WORK OF 1000’

“The Work of 1000,” a 30-minute documentary providing a gripping profile of citizen activist Marion Stoddard, will be shown at 7 p.m. June 12 in the Keyes Room. After the film, Stoddard 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. Free.

LIBRARY TRUSTEES MEETING

The library trustees will meet at 7 p.m. June 18.

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. What forces shaped settlement, and later abandonment, of these places? Adair Mulligan explores the rich story to be discovered in what remains behind. See how one town has set out to create an inventory of its cellar holes, piecing together the clues in the landscape. Such a project can help landowners know what to do if they have archaeological sites on their land and help stimulate interest in a town’s future through its past. Mulligan, executive director of the Hanover Conservancy, has served for 20 years as conservation director of the Connecticut River Joint Commissions. This program, funded in part by a grant from the New Hampshire Humanities Council, will be held 7-8:30 p.m. June 19 in the Keyes Room.

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY

The Friends of the Library will meet at 7 p.m. June 26.

HOLIDAY HOURS

The library will be closed Thursday, July 4.

NEW EBOOK SERVICES LAUNCHED

Your Wadleigh library card gives you access to audio and e-books on your mobile and e-reader devices. Recently, we’ve welcomed the addition of 3M Services to our online catalog, providing more titles for you and making downloading e-books to your device an easy process. The 3M e-books are made possible by a grant from the Samuel P. Hunt Foundation. The New Hampshire Downloadable Books service has also been enhanced with a more streamlined process for borrowing downloadable books and audio. Speak to a library staff member for more information about these services and compatible devices or visit www.wadleighlibrary.org and search the library catalog for “3M.”

ADULT ONGOING PROGRAMS

• The Evening Book Group will meet at 7 p.m. June 25 to discuss “Five Thousand Days Like This One: An American Family History” by Jane Brox. Newcomers welcome.

n The Knit 1, Crochet 2 group meets 6:30-8:30 p.m. on the first Monday of the month in the Keyes Meeting Room. Bring your project in and be inspired; if you’re a beginner, your local craft store can help you select a project and requisite supplies. There will be no formal instruction, but “knitwits” are a helpful bunch and love to indoctrinate the uninitiated into the cult of knitting. Tea, helpful company and oodles of knitting books will be served. (Note: group no longer meets on the third Mondays).

• The Spanish Conversation Group meets 7-8 p.m. Tuesdays in the Conference Room. Do you want to practice your Spanish? Here’s your opportunity with this new, drop-in group that is just starting. Join Sandra Pleisch to brush up on your Spanish language skills or have a chance to use your Spanish.

TEENS & TWEENS

For more information on teen programs, email wadleighya@gmail.com.

• Geeks R Us Anime Club, 3:30 p.m. June 11 in the Keyes Meeting Room.

• Teen Gaming: Wii Wednesday, 2:45-4:30 p.m. June 12 in the Keyes Meeting Room

• Pizza & Pages Book Club for Teens, 3:30 p.m. June 20 in the AV Room. This month’s selection: “The Unwanteds” by Lisa McMann.

• Teen Summer Reading Kickoff: 1-3:30 p.m. June 21 in the Keyes Meeting Room. Watch “Jurassic Park.” For grades 6-12. Registration recommended.

• Teen Craft: Rock Necklaces, 2:30-3:30 p.m. June 25 in the Keyes Meeting Room. Registration begins June 1. For grades 6-12.

• Dr. Who Fan Club, 3:30 p.m. July 2 in the Keyes Meeting Room.

• Chicks with Sticks Book Club, 3 p.m. July 11 in the AV Room. This month’s selection: “Perfect Escape” by Jennifer Brown. For grades 7 and up.

CHILDREN??S PROGRAMS

• Summer Reading Kickoff, 6-7 p.m. June 21 at Heron Pond School. Magician Mike Bent will perform his show “Readers of the Lost Ark.” This event is open to all ages. Seating is first come, first served.

• Family Storytime, 10-10:30 a.m. June 24 July 1 in the Children’s Room. No registration needed.

• Tie Dye, 5-7 p.m. June 24 on the library lawn. Registration required. All ages welcomed.

• Gardening Party, 10-11 a.m. June 26 on the library lawn. Registration required. All ages welcome.

• Keyes Field Storytime, 11 a.m.-noon June 28 and July 5 at Keyes Field. Afterward, we will play with bubbles or a parachute.

• Art with Kristine Brock, 1-2 p.m. July 1 in the Keyes Meeting Room. For ages 8 and older. Registration required.

• Fourth of July Craft Day, 9-5:30 p.m. July 3 in the Children’s Room. All ages welcome. No registration required.

MONT VERNON

Daland Memorial Library, 5 North Main St., 673-7888, www.dalandlibrary.wordpress.com.

BOOK DISCUSSION FOR ADULTS

The book discussion group usually meets once a month at 9:30 a.m. for up to two hours. Participants take turns bringing a light refreshment. No attendance requirement – attend discussions that are of interest. The library buys a copy of each selection that may be checked out by patrons when the book isn’t reserved for the discussion.

Book list for remainder of 2013:

• June 24: “The Giant’s House: A Romance” by Sheila McCracken (fiction).

• No meeting in July.

• Aug. 5: “In the Garden of Beasts: Love, Terror, and an American Family in Hitler’s Berlin” by Erik Larson (nonfiction).

• Sept. 9: “English Creek” by Ivan Doig (fiction).

• Oct. 7: “Citizens of London: The Americans Who Stood with Britain in its Darkest, Finest Hour” by Lynne Olson (nonfiction).

• Nov. 4: “The Light Between Oceans: A Novel?? by M.L. Stedman (fiction).

• Dec. 2: “Christmas Holiday” by W. Somerset Maugham (classic).

TAKE-HOME STORYTIME BAGS

Can’t make storytime? Stop in and borrow one of our Storytime Bags. Each bag contains four picture books and a craft kit to be done at home. Themes are Dinosaurs, Trucks, Bugs, Princess, Snow Animals and Winter. Perfect for ages 3-5.

MUSEUM PASSES

Passes to these museums are available to Daland Memorial Library patrons. Three are free and one has a small co-pay. Passes may be checked out for one week. Late returns will incur a $5 fine. Call the library or stop by to reserve a pass. Check the websites for further details.

• Mariposa Museum & World Culture Center, Peterborough. www.mariposamuseum.org. One pass – admits two adults and two children.

• Currier Museum of Art in Manchester. www.currier.org. Two passes – each admits two.

• SEE Science Center, Manchester. www.see-sciencecenter.org. Three family passes.

• Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. www.mfa.org. Flex pass – one pass admits two adults, including admittance to the new Art of the Americas Wing. There is a $10 co-pay for each adult. Some special exhibits require an additional charge.

With the exception of the Mariposa Museum pass, which was donated to the library by a patron, the other passes are made possible through the fundraising efforts of the Friends of the Daland Memorial Library.

PELHAM

Pelham Public Library, 24 Village Green, 635-7581, www.pelhamweb.com/library.

STORY HOURS AT PELHAM LIBRARY

The yearlong theme for story hours and for lots of programming throughout the library is “Let’s Discover!” Preregistration isn’t necessary. Check the children’s calendar at pelhampubliclibrary.org for a complete listing of dates and times. Below is the schedule of storytimes:

• Children’s Story Hour for ages 3-4 is 10-11 a.m. Tuesdays.

• Lunch Bunch for Kindergartners and 5-year-olds is 11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Wednesdays. Bring your lunch and join Miss Debbie for some fun activities.

• Mother Goose Story Time for up to age 2 is 10-10:30 a.m. Fridays.

WILTON

Wilton Public and Gregg Free Library, 7 Forest Road, 654-2581, www.wiltonlibrarynh.org.

‘DIG INTO READING’ SUMMER READING PROGRAM

Readers of all ages will explore all things underground this summer as the library presents “Dig Into Reading” during its summer library program. Activities include programs on dinosaurs and construction vehicles, pirates and ancient Egypt, caves, rocks, geocaching and more.

The program is open to preschool through young adult, with programs, prize drawings, story hours and more. Families are invited to join the Read-to-Me portion of the program. Registration for “Dig Into Reading” begins June 15. Stop in the library to sign up or sign up at the library’s tent in the Main Street Park during Celebrate Wilton on June 15. All programs are free.

HISTORICAL SOCIETY ROOMS

The Historical Society rooms, which house artifacts and displays on Wilton history, are open to the public from 1:30-5 p.m. Thursdays year-round. The Historical Society meets on the second Thursday of each month (except March, July and August) at 7 p.m. in the Historical Society rooms. The public is welcome.

ART IN THE ROTUNDA

The art of oil and watercolor artist Betty Glass will be on display in the rotunda. The display will be open to the public during normal business hours.

ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE

The Friends of the Wilton Library offer instruction to anyone in Wilton interested in learning English as a second language. Call Bevan Buffum at 654-5811 to set up an appointment or for more information.

LEARN A NEW LANGUAGE WITH MANGO LANGUAGES ONLINE

The library added Mango Languages to its online collection. Mango is an online language-learning system that can help you learn languages such as Spanish, French, Japanese, Brazilian, Portuguese, German, Mandarin Chinese, Greek, Italian and more. Log in to the library catalog and click on the Mango icon to get started. The lessons are free, and are available for 40 languages. ESL lessons are included.

FREE COMPUTER TRAINING

One-on-one computer training from beginner to advanced is available for free. To make an appointment with staff member Bill Bulling, call 654-2581 or email billb@wiltonlibrarynh.org. Public Internet access and WiFi are available at the library.

HISTORICAL RESEARCH ASSISTANCE

The Wilton Historical Society welcomes inquiries from the public on historic or genealogical matters relating to Wilton. Email heritage@wiltonlibrarynh.org. More information about the society: www.wiltonlibrarynh.org/wilton/whs.asp.

THURSDAY MORNING FREE COFFEE

Drop in at the library and enjoy a cup of coffee or tea while reading the library’s newspaper and magazine collection. Free coffee and cookies from 9:45 a.m.-noon.

EVENTS FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

• Toddler Storytime is at 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays. No registration required.

• Musik Garten Family Music for Babies is at 9:45 a.m. Tuesdays.

• Preschool Storytime is at 1 p.m. Wednesdays. Registration required.

• Wii Wednesdays are at 3:30 p.m. on the fourth Wednesday of each month. For grades 5 and older.

• Music and Movement with Miss Karina is at 10 a.m. Thursdays. For ages birth-6.

• Paws to Read is at 3:30 p.m. Thursdays. Children can read to Caro, the therapy dog, for 15 minutes. Call the library to register for a time slot.

• Lego Club meets at 3:30 p.m. on the first and third Fridays. For ages 6 and older.

• Acting Up and Acting Out. For grades 1-3, on the second and fourth Friday at 3:30 p.m. Be a character and use his/her voice to say a few familiar lines. How many ways can you change your voice? Be creative; be inventive with props to create your own character. This program is led by Sandy Perfito, a retired teacher and dramatic arts instructor.

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