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Raccoon Readers Book Club 2nd-4th Grade Book Group
Tuesday, May 3 from 6-7 p.m.
Join us for this 2nd-4th grade book club.
This month is your choice. You can read either "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool or a book of your choice. We will discuss the book(s), author(s), play some games and make a craft. All are welcome.
Extreme New Hampshire Weather! WMUR Meteorologist Josh Judge Talks Hurricanes, Ice Storms, and More!
Tuesday, May 10 at 6:30 p.m.
WMUR Meteorologist Josh Judge will speak on the greatest storms and bizarre weather to hit New England during the last century. Judge will delight weather buffs of all ages with trivia and tidbits about the fickle and sometimes wicked weather in our region of the country.
Josh Judge has been a member of WMUR's team of meteorologists since 2003. He has written two books about weather. His children's book, Weather Facts and Fun, helps teach kids about the importance of weather in our lives. His second book, Extreme New England Weather, written with contributions from 15 other TV meteorologists, has been very successful as well.
This talk is suitable for weather fans of all ages.
Join the Friends for a Reading AND Viewing of The Cherry Orchard!
Friday, May 27 at 10:30 a.m. at the library, and June 30 at the Music Hall
Read it, See it Part II: Join the Friends of the Library on Friday, May 27 at 10:30 a.m. for a discussion of Anton Chekhov's The Cherry Orchard led by Jennifer Lee at the Durham Public Library.
Then see the play June 30 through live streaming from the London Theater at The Music Hall in Portsmouth. The discussion is part of the N.H. Humanities Book Programs and is sponsored by The Friends of the Library. Your book awaits you!
DPL Newsletter Gets a Makeover
Not a Subscriber? Now's the Time to Join!
We've improved the library's weekly email newsletter and we think you'll enjoy the new format. It's easier to read, more graphically interesting, and ultimately more informative than the previous version.You'll find information on upcoming programs, building project news, photos and stories of library events, contact information, and so much more.
Subscribe now. Use the sign up box to the left to join the mailing list.
COOKIE BAKERS WANTED!
The Friends of the DPL Sponsor On-Going Cookie Sale
In 2010 we raised $700 selling cookies and baked goods, all of it going directly to the children’s programs. We are always looking for new bakers to sign-up to keep the cookie basket full. This involves a simple one week commitment to provide goodies to sell at the library (details can be found on the Friends Page of the DPL website).
If you would be willing to bake for the sale, please email Roni Pekins, or simply Click Here to access a master calendar, then type your name and email address on the Tuesday of the week that you would like to cover. Thanks!
Calling All Kindle Users!
DPL will soon offer eBooks for the Kindle
Got a Kindle and want to access eBooks at the Durham Public Library? It will soon be a reality! Amazon and OverDrive recently announced the Kindle Library Lending Program, in which Kindle customers can borrow and enjoy eBooks from our library. The program is scheduled for launch later this year.
Our existing collection of downloadable eBooks will be available to Kindle customers, who will be able to browse for titles on any desktop or mobile operating system, check out a title with a library card, and then select Kindle as the delivery destination. The borrowed title will then be able to be enjoyed using any Kindle device and all of Amazon’s free Kindle Reading Apps. Stay tuned for more information on the launch of the Kindle Library Lending program as it becomes available!