Byron G Merrill Library October News
Fall has arrived and the days have been sunny and beautiful here in Rumney.
We have been listening to a few patrons who have been asking that the library be open an additional afternoon a week and we agree- we love that you want to be here!
Our new hours are:
Mondays 10:00 am-1:00 pm and 3:00 pm-5:30 pm (the library will be closed from 1:00-3:00)
Wednesdays 1:00 pm -5:30 pm
Saturdays 10:00 am-1:00 pm
Monday October 23rd 10:15 Story time: “Everything Pumpkins”
Wednesday October 25th After School Program- 3 - 5 for grades 5-8
Read a book in a comfy chair, create art, play games, build with legos, snacks too
- Saturday October 28th 10:30 - 12 Steampunk Pumpkin Day! Bring a pumpkin if you can (we will have some here too) and have fun creating a "Steampunk Pumpkin". We will supply a variety of screws, nuts, bolts, and washers... Have fun playing Halloween Bingo with prizes and, of course there will be snacks!
- Friday, November 3rd 5:30 - 7:00 - The Big Read at BGM Join us to discuss the book, The Bear, by Andrew Krivak... a stunning tribute to the beauty of nature's dominion and explores powerful themes about the importance of intergenerational storytelling, our complicated relationship with the environment, and how to prepare for an unknown future. A Family Event.
WHO: Those who have read the book The Bear by Andrew Krivak
WHAT: A community discussion about the book, all are welcome!
WHEN: Friday November 3, 2023 - 5:30-7:00
WHERE: Byron G Merrill Library
Other details: Dinner provided, pizza and salad
More details about the book and the state events:
New Hampshire Humanities - Big Read (nhhumanities.org)
*** Books are available to read, ask at the front desk or download and ebook or audiobook on your Libby app
Recurring events
Family Time
Join us on Monday mornings at 10:15 for storytime, activities and crafts.Fall themed stories for the month of October. This is a fun time for kids to play together, learn new skills and for parents to share.
After School Group
We are piloting an after school group on Wednesdays from 3:00-5:00. This group will be for 5th-8th graders and will take place downstairs in the Teen Room.
Adult
A Family Affair by Robyne Carr
A Family may not be perfect, but it will always be family…
The Lies That Bind by Emily Giffin
…a mesmerizing exploration of the never-ending search for love and truth in our careers, in our relationships, and deep within our own hearts.
The Forest of Vanishing Stars by Kristin Harmel
Inspired by incredible true stories of survival against staggering odds, this heart-wrenching and suspenseful novel is perfect for fans of Heather Morris’s
The Tattooist of Auschwitz and Delia Owen’s Where the Crawdads Sing.
Lady Tan’s Circle of Women by Lisa See
Fans of Lisa See will enjoy this latest offering… a captivating story of women helping other women.
Hang the Moon by Jeannette Walls
Ms. Walls, gives us Sallie Kincaid, a young woman who refuses to be corralled.
Teen and YA
Tell Me Three Things by Julie Buxbaum (YA)
What if the person you need the most is someone you’ve never met?
Breaking Time by Sasha Alsberg (YA)
Perfect for fans of Outlander…A lush story of star crossed lovers and time traveling assassins.
This One Summer by Jillian Tamaki and Mariko Tamaki (Graphic Teen)
NYT bestseller, multiple award winner “A rare treasure of a book, like summer caught and pressed between the pages”
They Wish They Were Us by Jessica Goodman (Teen)
A searing novel about power, privilege and the dangerous pursuit of perfection.
Juniors and Children
Warriors Shadow, Starless Clan #3, Erin Hunter (JF)
ShadowClan’s newest arrival feels increasingly unwelcome and the shadow of growing conflict looms over them all…
Cupa Carter and the Haunted Pinata, George Lopez (JF)
Every few years, the town is terrorized by a haunted . . . piñata? Three friends are in a race against time to catch the real culprit.
Narwhal’s School of Awesomeness, Narwhal and Jelly, Ben Clanton (JGraphic)
Dive into four new stories about Narwhal and Jelly becoming substitute teachers!
Pete the Cat Pete’s Big Lunch, James Dean, (I can Read Book EF).
Pete the Cat makes one giant, tasty sandwich for lunch. But what's the fun in eating unch without your friends?
I’m a Bullldozer, Little Golden Book, Dennis R. Shealy
Bulldozers like to keep busy and they don’t mind getting dirty!
Tree Full of Wonder, Anna Amithers
Have you ever wondered why trees are important? Why do we need to
protect them?
That's all for now! The Library Ladies
