April '23 at HML - Correction
Spring has sprung (ignore the lingering snowbanks) at your library!
Oops! We goofed up a little detail when we sent out our April newsletter! Our Cook Book Club selection for April is actually The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook! Check back next month for The Pioneer Woman Cooks. ;)
Pet Profile ✨
This month’s Featured Pet is: Icarus the Ball Python!
Icarus is a handsome one-year old snake who loves to drape himself across his human pals. He is a curious and friendly fellow, always sniffing the air with his tongue flicks. His favorite hobby is trying to climb onto your headphones while you’re playing video games!
Special Programs
Rock Steady Boxing (Thurs April 6 at 1pm) RSB gives people with Parkinson’s disease hope by improving their quality of life through a non-contact boxing-based fitness curriculum!
Dad Hair Lessons (Fri April 14 at 11am) Do you have a young child with long hair? Need to learn how to braid your child's hair for school or other events? A professional hair dresser will teach you all the tips and tricks! (non-dads also welcome)
D&D Club (Tues April 18, 5-8pm) Hail travelers! Join our fabulous DM Miss Janel for more thrilling tabletop adventures! Pre-made characters and resources available for new players. Next session we start at level 3! This program is for teens and adults. (13+)
Kid Stuff
Family Storytime (Mon & Sat at 10:30am) Join Storytime Steve for fun stories and a related craft or activity!
Growing Goodness (Saturdays, 11am-2pm) Come learn the basics of gardening through hands-on activities and education!
Wellness Club (Tuesdays at 3:45pm) A weekly after school program focused on healthy bodies and minds for children in grades K-5. Join Coach Jen Adams in light exercise, meditation, and snacks.
‘Bea Wolf’ Creative Author Workshop (Weds April 5 at 4pm) Join us for an interactive Zoom interview and creative workshop with Storytime Steve and author Zach Weinersmith! We’ll discuss his new book Bea Wolf, a kid-friendly retelling of the classic Beowulf, and learn about making creative things of our own!
Animal Predators! (Weds April 12 at 4pm) Learn about fascinating predators with expert Brianna Edwards!
Stories After Supper (Weds April 12 at 5:30pm) Evening storytime- jammies welcome!
Spool Kids Sewing Group (Fri April 7 & 21 at 4pm) Join other kids as we learn to sew a variety of fun projects! Ages 6-11.
Fort Night (Weds April 19 at 4pm) Pillows and blankets galore- come build forts with us!
Teen Stuff
Sew What? Teen Sewing Group (Fri April 14 & 28 at 3:30pm) Learn everything from how to thread a machine, to how to sew clothes from a pattern!
Gaming Club (Wednesdays at 3pm) Hang out in the Teen Zone and play some Switch games!
Pizza & Pages (Tues April 11 at 3:30pm) Come eat pizza and discuss this month's book; Heartstopper Vol. 2!
Teen Cooking Class (Thurs April 13 at 3pm) Teens 13 and up, join us for a fun, easy cooking class every month. The best part....learn the skills, and then eat the foods! This month's project: Pizza!
Chapter Storytime with Nash (Tues April 18 at 3:30pm) Come to our family storytime where we read a chapter book to you with charming therapy dog Nash! Great for all ages.
Crystal Cat Club (Tues April 20 at 3pm) Interested in astrology, herbology or rocks? Come join like minded teens each month as we learn about edible plants in New Hampshire, craft star charts, explore the history of numerology and maybe hang out with some cute feline friends!
Relax & Listen (Thurs April 27 at 3pm) Relax as we tell you a story!
Stuff for Adults
Chess Club (Mondays 3-5pm) Open to all ages and skill levels.
Quilting Group (Fridays 10am-2pm) Bring your own materials and sewing machine.
Knitting Group (Fridays 2pm-4pm) Stitch, please! (We mean it, come stitch with us and other knitters)
Craft and Podcast (Tuesdays at 6pm) Formerly BYO Craft & Chill! Come together with other crafty weirdos and listen to podcasts about the strange, unexplainable, or criminal. Whether you're into fiber arts, sketching, sewing, or just want to hang out!
Cricut Club (Tuesdays at 6pm) Die-cutting, card-stock, and vinyl, oh my! Bring your Cricut machine and materials for an evening of crafting and sharing.
Board Games for Idiots (Thursdays at 6pm) All kinds of board games for all kinds of skill levels! Beginners welcome!
Paper Succulent Garden (Tues April 11 at 6pm) Use brightly colored cardstock cutouts to make this framed succulent garden that never needs watering! Runs concurrently Craft & Podcast!
10 Warning Signs of Dementia (Mon April 17 at 2pm) Learn to spot the warning signs of dementia with Melissa Grenier from the Alzheimer's Association.
Discussion Groups
Pick up your book copy at the circulation desk!
Cook Book Club (Mon April 17 at 1pm) Join our group for the culinary-minded! This month's cook book pick: Pioneer Woman Cooks! *The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook.
Nooner’s Book Club (Tues April 18 at Noon) Reading The Bean Trees by Barbara Kingsolver. The classic that launched the author's storied career!
Tilton Senior Center Group (Weds April 19 at 12:15pm) Reading Magpie Murders by Anthony Horowitz- the first in the Susan Ryland series. Held at Tilton Senior Center!
Books & Brews (Weds April 19 at 3:30pm) Reading Ask Again, Yes by Mary Beth Keane- held at Kettlehead Brewing Company in Tilton NH.
Crime Junkies (Fri April 28 at 4pm) Reading The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman. Four unlikely friends at a retirement community solve cold cases!
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