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ROCHESTER - Happy Fourth everyone! The library will be closed on Monday, July 4th, and will reopen on the 5th with our regular hours. We wish everyone a safe and very happy holiday!
Summer Fun at the Main Desk
Guessing Game: Saltwater taffy holds great memories for so many people! Try a sample and be reminded of great times by the seaside! There is a guessing jar at the Main Desk where patrons can enter a guess of how many taffies are in the jar. The first entry pulled that is the right guess will win the taffies and the jar. Entries will be pulled the last day of the Summer Reading Program, July 29.
Golden Ticket: We have a special surprise for our Beach Book readers! Hidden inside some of the books is a Golden Ticket that will win the reader a free copy of The Heart of the Deal by Lindsay Macmillan. We are giving away copies of these books to the lucky patrons that happen to check out books with a Golden Ticket. There have been 6 winners so far! You might win one of 4 copies left!
Rochester Garden Club
The Garden Club will meet Wednesday, July 27th at 6:30 p.m. in the Community Room. Whether you are an experienced gardener or just a beginner, connecting with other gardeners is always a great way to share ideas and tips. Come join us! This month's topic will be rain barrels and water conservation. No registration necessary. Everyone is welcome!
Write-In Group
The Writers Group meets every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month, from 10:00 a.m. to noon. Forty-five minutes of quiet writing is followed by a 15-minute break, then repeat. Coffee and tea are courtesy of the Library. All are welcome.
True Crime Book Club
Tuesday, July 27 at 6:00 p.m. Join us for a discussion of John Grisham's The Innocent Man. Copies of the book are available at the top floor service desk.
Book Recommendation
Main desk librarian, Emily, shares a new book recommendation: The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles. "Although this novel has a different personality than Towles' incredibly popular Gentleman in Moscow, Towles does not fail to make a lasting impression once again. This historical fiction centers around the story of Emmett Watson, who was just released from a juvenile work farm, and is now determined to leave his small town in Nebraska for a fresh start in California. What Emmett doesn't know is that in the same car that drove him back to Nebraska to settle his recently deceased father's affairs and pick up his little brother, are two of his friends from the work farm who have hidden themselves away in the trunk of the car. These two friends have an altogether different plan for Emmett's future, a plan that diverts them in the opposite direction, to New York City! Told from multiple viewpoints, this book accentuates Towles's multi-layered literary styling with rich and colorful characters. These multiple viewpoints are extremely well done in the audiobook version of this novel, which I thoroughly enjoyed."
Self Defense Class
Are you looking for a fun way to get in shape/stay in shape while learning realistic self-defense in a safe environment? Our dynamic Krav Maga program offers a great full body workout in a motivating, team atmosphere, while our hands on approach offers effective, realistic self-defense.
Forged Academy is going to be hosting this self-defense class on Thursday, July 21st at 11:00 in the Community Room. If you wish to attend, you MUST sign a program liability waiver A sign up sheet and the program waivers are available at the Main Desk.
Author Event
We will be presenting a local author who writes under the pen name of 'Martha Levallee'. She will discuss her recently published memoir An Only Child No More - Discovering My New Family at 54 at the Rochester Library on July 14th at 2:00. Copies of the book will be available to purchase. Registration is required! Please call (603)332-1428 ext. 2 or visit the Main Desk to sign up.
Summer Reading Program
Readers can log all their reading and win prizes by registering on the Beanstack website or downloading the app. Log your reading on Beanstack to earn badges and prizes. The more you read, the greater your chances of winning! Good luck and happy reading!
Painting Classes for Teens
Join local artist Vero Stewart on Monday, July 11th for an ocean themed painting lesson in the Community Room from 6:30 -7:40 p.m. Teens will work the entire class painting one scene: learning how to work with paint, how colors interact, and how to paint from from reference. If you miss this class, you can sign up for the same painting class on Tuesday, July 12 from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. This is a free program for teens entering grades 6-12. We will have supplies available. Registration is required but there are still spots left. Call or visit the Main desk to register!
Drawing Class
Not only is Vero Stewart doing two painting classes, but she is also doing a drawing class on Tuesday, July 19th from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. in the Community Room This will be an ocean themed drawing lesson for teens entering grades 6-12. The class will cover how to draw form from reference, how to create texture and how to create expressive interpretations of marine animals. A variety of marine life will be sketched for practice, with a final drawing of one creature the class will all do at the end. No supplies needed for this class; we will have everything available. Registration is required for this class, too, but there are spots available, so call us or visit the Main desk to register!
RPL Animated Recommendations
Have you seen the original animated book recommendations created by Main Desk Librarian (and syndicated cartoonist) Stephanie and Main Desk Librarian, Karyl?
We have created a series of weekly animated videos recommending book, DVD and other titles available at the Library! New animations feature new summer themes. Check them out on our website, Facebook and Instagram accounts!
Tech Help
Having problems with a new smartphone or tablet? Want help setting up Libby or hoopla so you can read or listen to free ebooks and audiobooks? Emerging Technology Specialist, Jessica, is here to help you if you need it! Give us a call to make an appointment at 603-332-1428 or RPLReference@rochesternh.net.
Contacting RPL
Please note that the library open hours are: Monday-Wednesday 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday-Saturday 9:00 a.m.-5:00pm
Visit the Library's website: https://rpl.lib.nh.us/
Email the reference librarian Rplreference@rochesternh.net.
Message us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rplnh/ or https://www.facebook.com/RPLChildrensRoom
Summer Fun at the Main Desk
Guessing Game: Saltwater taffy holds great memories for so many people! Try a sample and be reminded of great times by the seaside! There is a guessing jar at the Main Desk where patrons can enter a guess of how many taffies are in the jar. The first entry pulled that is the right guess will win the taffies and the jar. Entries will be pulled the last day of the Summer Reading Program, July 29.
Golden Ticket: We have a special surprise for our Beach Book readers! Hidden inside some of the books is a Golden Ticket that will win the reader a free copy of The Heart of the Deal by Lindsay Macmillan. We are giving away copies of these books to the lucky patrons that happen to check out books with a Golden Ticket. There have been 6 winners so far! You might win one of 4 copies left!
Rochester Garden Club
The Garden Club will meet Wednesday, July 27th at 6:30 p.m. in the Community Room. Whether you are an experienced gardener or just a beginner, connecting with other gardeners is always a great way to share ideas and tips. Come join us! This month's topic will be rain barrels and water conservation. No registration necessary. Everyone is welcome!
Write-In Group
The Writers Group meets every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month, from 10:00 a.m. to noon. Forty-five minutes of quiet writing is followed by a 15-minute break, then repeat. Coffee and tea are courtesy of the Library. All are welcome.
True Crime Book Club
Tuesday, July 27 at 6:00 p.m. Join us for a discussion of John Grisham's The Innocent Man. Copies of the book are available at the top floor service desk.
Book Recommendation
Main desk librarian, Emily, shares a new book recommendation: The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles. "Although this novel has a different personality than Towles' incredibly popular Gentleman in Moscow, Towles does not fail to make a lasting impression once again. This historical fiction centers around the story of Emmett Watson, who was just released from a juvenile work farm, and is now determined to leave his small town in Nebraska for a fresh start in California. What Emmett doesn't know is that in the same car that drove him back to Nebraska to settle his recently deceased father's affairs and pick up his little brother, are two of his friends from the work farm who have hidden themselves away in the trunk of the car. These two friends have an altogether different plan for Emmett's future, a plan that diverts them in the opposite direction, to New York City! Told from multiple viewpoints, this book accentuates Towles's multi-layered literary styling with rich and colorful characters. These multiple viewpoints are extremely well done in the audiobook version of this novel, which I thoroughly enjoyed."
Self Defense Class
Are you looking for a fun way to get in shape/stay in shape while learning realistic self-defense in a safe environment? Our dynamic Krav Maga program offers a great full body workout in a motivating, team atmosphere, while our hands on approach offers effective, realistic self-defense.
Forged Academy is going to be hosting this self-defense class on Thursday, July 21st at 11:00 in the Community Room. If you wish to attend, you MUST sign a program liability waiver A sign up sheet and the program waivers are available at the Main Desk.
Author Event
We will be presenting a local author who writes under the pen name of 'Martha Levallee'. She will discuss her recently published memoir An Only Child No More - Discovering My New Family at 54 at the Rochester Library on July 14th at 2:00. Copies of the book will be available to purchase. Registration is required! Please call (603)332-1428 ext. 2 or visit the Main Desk to sign up.
Summer Reading Program
Readers can log all their reading and win prizes by registering on the Beanstack website or downloading the app. Log your reading on Beanstack to earn badges and prizes. The more you read, the greater your chances of winning! Good luck and happy reading!
Painting Classes for Teens
Join local artist Vero Stewart on Monday, July 11th for an ocean themed painting lesson in the Community Room from 6:30 -7:40 p.m. Teens will work the entire class painting one scene: learning how to work with paint, how colors interact, and how to paint from from reference. If you miss this class, you can sign up for the same painting class on Tuesday, July 12 from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. This is a free program for teens entering grades 6-12. We will have supplies available. Registration is required but there are still spots left. Call or visit the Main desk to register!
Drawing Class
Not only is Vero Stewart doing two painting classes, but she is also doing a drawing class on Tuesday, July 19th from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. in the Community Room This will be an ocean themed drawing lesson for teens entering grades 6-12. The class will cover how to draw form from reference, how to create texture and how to create expressive interpretations of marine animals. A variety of marine life will be sketched for practice, with a final drawing of one creature the class will all do at the end. No supplies needed for this class; we will have everything available. Registration is required for this class, too, but there are spots available, so call us or visit the Main desk to register!
RPL Animated Recommendations
Have you seen the original animated book recommendations created by Main Desk Librarian (and syndicated cartoonist) Stephanie and Main Desk Librarian, Karyl?
We have created a series of weekly animated videos recommending book, DVD and other titles available at the Library! New animations feature new summer themes. Check them out on our website, Facebook and Instagram accounts!
Tech Help
Having problems with a new smartphone or tablet? Want help setting up Libby or hoopla so you can read or listen to free ebooks and audiobooks? Emerging Technology Specialist, Jessica, is here to help you if you need it! Give us a call to make an appointment at 603-332-1428 or RPLReference@rochesternh.net.
Contacting RPL
Please note that the library open hours are: Monday-Wednesday 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday-Saturday 9:00 a.m.-5:00pm
Visit the Library's website: https://rpl.lib.nh.us/
Email the reference librarian Rplreference@rochesternh.net.
Message us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rplnh/ or https://www.facebook.com/RPLChildrensRoom
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