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Join the Knitting Circle....
Saturdays from 10:30-Noon
in the Meeting Room
at the Barrington Public Library
Nov. 21st, Dec. 19th
An informal group of knitters who wish to spend time with others to chat, learn patterns, get tips and help with projects, and socialize while knitting. Bring extra yarn to share, cool patterns or books, and check out the knitting books the library has to offer!
No commitment necessary, drop in when you can make it!
If the group decides they want to meet more often than once a month....the library can provide space on more Saturday mornings.
Ages 11-adult welcomed; those ages 10 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Quickbooks for Beginners
Thursday, January 14th from 2-5PM
in the Meeting Room
at the Barrington Public Library
Snow Date: January 21st, same time & place
This class will teach you the basics of using Quickbooks Pro 2010. This is a program that is great for businesses keeping track of sales, payroll, etc. Our teacher, Leslie Capachietti, of Automated Financial Solutions will have a slide show presentation set up and welcomes participants to bring their own laptop with Quickbooks 2010 loaded onto it if they wish to follow along. This is NOT required as the slide show will be on an LCD projector and screen for all to see. Leslie is the author of the book, Quickbooks 2010 the Official Guide. More info on the book can be found at http://www.mhprofessional.com/product.php?isbn=0071633383
Pre-Registration is required. Please call 664-9715 to sign up, or, e-mail blibrary@metrocast.net with your full name and phone number. Barrington residents and members of the Barrington Chamber of Commerce may sign up from now until January 2nd. After that date, any remaining spaces will be opened for out-of-town residents who wish to join us..
Join the New Junior Quilt Guild...
The Junior Quilting Guild will meet on the fourth Wednesday of the month starting in January 6:00-7:30 pm in meeting room at the library.
Children ages 8-16 (boys or girls) are welcome. Have fun and meet new friends!
Children will learn about the history of quilting and do
projects such as quilts, wall hangings, pot holders, table runners and more!
Teachers Kristan Scott and Ronalee Goupil
If interested, please call Kristan Scott for more information at 603-664-2137.
Leave a message if no one is home.
There is no sign up fee…kit fees will cover costs of quilting supplies only, and will range from $5-10.00
Meet
The Author...
Meet Atticus Finch
March 25th 6:30PM (Thursday) at the Barrington Public Library
Keeping History Alive Performance by Richard Clark...
Lawyer, Atticus Finch steps from the pages of “To Kill A Mockingbird” by Harper Lee!
Richard Clark is an actor with over thirty years of experience in New England regional theater, New York Theater and television. He is a graduate of Clark University and studied at the American Academy of Dramatic Art, The Actors Connection, and the Actors Loft in New York City. His shows are based on biographies, autobiographies personal letters, books and the works of various playwrights.
Suitable for Teens & Adults
The Big Read is sponsored by the National Endowment for the Arts & The NH Center for the Book http://www.neabigread.org/
http://www.nh.gov/nhsl/bookcenter/index.html
Book Discussion Group Titles 2009
Thursdays at 6:30PM
Nov. 19th The Good Good Pig by Sy Montgomery
For writer and world traveler Montgomery, the grounding force of her New Hampshire home was a 750-pound pig. This book is not merely a chronicle of her love for and life with Christopher Hogwood, but also a testament to the lessons learned through her 14-year relationship with him. Usually preferring the company of animals to most people, Montgomery developed an extensive network of friends who were willing to cache and freeze their food scraps for the always grateful, bottomless pig. In turn, these friends witnessed an enjoyment of life's bounty as only a pig can experience–with utter abandon. SLJ Review
Dec. 17th My Cat Spit McGee by Willie Morris
Morris named his cat Spit McGee after a mischievous, resourceful boy in one of the children's books he wrote. All white with one blue eye and one golden eye, Spit disproves the erroneous belief that a cat with two different-colored eyes is born deaf: his keen ears "could pick up dinner conversations in Memphis two hundred miles away." A quirky iconoclast, Spit will win the hearts of both cat lovers and those who are cat-neutral, in this enjoyable sequel to My Dog Skip, an account of the fox terrier of the author's boyhood that was made into a movie. Even cat haters may come around after meeting this playful, cranky and clever individualist who often sleeps on his back with all four legs sticking straight up. PW Review
January 28th Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer
January 1946: writer Juliet Ashton receives a letter from a stranger, a founding member of the Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society. And so begins a remarkable tale of the island of Guernsey during the German occupation, and of a society as extraordinary as its name.
http://www.randomhouse.com/rhpg/guernsey//book-clubs/
February 25th The Lace Reader by Brunonia Barry
In Barry's captivating debut, Towner Whitney, a dazed young woman descended from a long line of mind readers and fortune tellers, has survived numerous traumas and returned to her hometown of Salem, Mass., to recover. Any tranquility in her life is short-lived when her beloved great-aunt Eva drowns under circumstances suggesting foul play. Towner's suspicions are taken with a grain of salt given her history of hallucinatory visions and self-harm. The mystery enmeshes local cop John Rafferty, who had left the pressures of big city police work for a quieter life in Salem and now finds himself falling for the enigmatic Towner as he mourns Eva and delves into the history of the eccentric Whitney clan. Barry excels at capturing the feel of smalltown life, and balances action with close looks at the characters' inner worlds. Her pacing and use of different perspectives show tremendous skill and will keep readers captivated all the way through.
http://www.lacereader.com/blog/about/
Barrington Genealogy Club
The club recently helped the library purchase a pass to the NH Historical Society Museum & Library in Concord. Free admission with the pass for 2 people. Call ahead to reserve. Passes must be returned in the outdoor drop box the night of your visit so others may use them the next day. This pass also comes with a subscription to the NH Historical Society Magazine, which the library will have for reference, plus back issues....a great resource for local history projects!
Library Trustees Meeting
Next meetings will be Nov. 25th at 6PM & Dec. 23rd at 7PM at the Library.
Library Friends Meeting
Next meetings will be Nov. 12th & Dec. 10th at 7PM at the library.
Diabetes Support Group
Nov. 25th & Dec. 30th 6-7PM in the meeting room.
Barrington Energy Task Force Meeting
December 9th at 6:30PM in the meeting room.
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The Library Will Be Closed For The Following Holidays:
2009
November 11th for Veterans day
November 26th & 27th for Thanksgiving
December 25th & 26th for Christmas
Closing early on Dec. 24th and Dec. 31st at 3PM
October Art Display: Sharlene Hurst will display her abstract and surrealist work.
November Art Display: Patsy-Taylor Craw will display her watercolors of people, places, and animals! www.patsytaylorcraw.com
December Art Display: Gene Matras will display his pen and ink drawings. http://www.theartplace.biz/gmatras.html
We are still seeking artists for September and November...if you'd like to display, please call Amy Inglis at 664-0193
Wireless access is now available in the library...our tech company also said it can be accessed from the comfort of the picnic table in our garden area :) Come on over and hook up using your laptop with wireless card! Barrington's newest Hot Spot!
Our on-line public access card catalog, called Athena, which is currently available in the library, is also available for browsing on-line from your home! Click here to browse our catalog, renew or reserve items.
Inkjet & Cell Phone Recycling Programs: The library is collecting empty (or outdated full ones) inkjet cartridges as a library fundraiser. Please bring in your used cartridges and put them in the recycling bin located on the front desk! We now also take used cell phones that are in working order and good condition.