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Baby Bookworms

This program is for our youngest library friends! Baby Bookworms is a half-hour of fun for little ones (newborns to age 2) and their caregivers! We'll sing nursery rhymes, read short stories, and have plenty of playtime! Join us in the Selig Storytime Room.

Teen Game: D&D

Learn to play the world's greatest roleplaying game with a short drop-in campaign for teens ages 13 to 18! Held monthly in the auditorium, this short game will walk new players through levels 1-5, is geared towards beginners, and features all the elements of a classic Dungeons and Dragons adventure.   All materials are provided, including pre-prepared characters, dice, and rulebooks. Space is limited, so sign-up is required. Call, email, or text the library to sign up! Phone: (603) 524-4775, Text: (603) 556-4666, Email: info@laconialibrary.org.

Drop-In Tech Help with Shayla

Come to have your basic computer and electronic device questions answered by a librarian. Most Tuesdays at 10 am and most Wednesdays at 2 pm, in the Volpe Room; check our event calendar to confirm dates.

Sensory Storytime

Big emotions can be tricky to handle, especially for young children. Join us for stories that talk about big challenges for little bodies such as sharing, waiting patiently, or feeling frustrated. Stories will be followed by a craft and handouts on supporting healthy social-emotional development are available for caregivers. Best suited for children aged 3-6 years old, in the Selig Storytime Room.

Teen Craft: Mug Decorating

Decorate a camp mug with paint pens! For ages 9-18 in the Auditorium.

Toddler Time

Toddler Time is a fun-filled hour with Jamie and is geared toward newborns and toddlers. We'll sing songs, move our bodies, read stories and do a craft each week! Younger or older siblings are always welcome too! In the Selig Storytime Room.

Drop-In Tech Help with Shayla

Come to have your basic computer and electronic device questions answered by a librarian. Most Tuesdays at 10 am and most Wednesdays at 2 pm, in the Volpe Room; check our event calendar to confirm dates.

The Deviant's War: The Homosexual vs. The United States of America, with Author Eric Cervini

Join us for a Zoom discussion with award-winning author and historian Eric Cervini on his painstakingly researched and engagingly written book, The Deviant’s War: The Homosexual vs. the United States of America. A New York Times bestseller and a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize, The Deviant's War uncovers the secret history of the fight for gay rights that began a generation before Stonewall, told through the life and unprecedented legal efforts of astronomer Franklin Edward Kameny. This discussion will be moderated by Jasmine Allen of PBS NH. This program is brought to you in partnership with Nashua Public Library. Sign-up is required to receive a link to join. Register by calling: (603) 524-4775 or emailing: info@laconialibrary.org.

Preschool Pals

Preschool Pals is geared toward Preschool aged kiddos (3-6 years old). Join Jamie for singing, dancing, crafting, and of course, we'll read some great books! Younger or older siblings are always welcome too! In the Selig Storytime Room.

Building a Winter Wellness Toolbox with Lesley Wotton, MS, LCMHC

New England winters are long, cold, and dark and many of us experience a seasonal slump. Lesley Wotton, a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) and a level one certified nutrition coach, will be sharing how to build your own winter wellness toolbox. Join us as she shares effective strategies and examples of what a wellness toolbox is and how it can help improve your body, mind, and spirit.

Family Craft: Glitter Cupcake Ornaments

Join us in the Selig Storytime Room to make a cute, cupcake ornament using everyone's favorite craft supply: GLITTER!

Family Drop-In Craft: Book Page Snowmen Cards

Let someone know you are thinking about them this holiday season by sending them a handmade card. Use old book pages to create a snowman card in this drop-in family craft in the Selig Storytime room. No sign-up is required and families of all ages are welcome.

Baby Bookworms

This program is for our youngest library friends! Baby Bookworms is a half-hour of fun for little ones (newborns to age 2) and their caregivers! We'll sing nursery rhymes, read short stories, and have plenty of playtime! Join us in the Selig Storytime Room.

Drop-In Tech Help with Shayla

Come to have your basic computer and electronic device questions answered by a librarian. Most Tuesdays at 10 am and most Wednesdays at 2 pm, in the Volpe Room; check our event calendar to confirm dates.

Sensory Storytime

Big emotions can be tricky to handle, especially for young children. Join us for stories that talk about big challenges for little bodies such as sharing, waiting patiently, or feeling frustrated. Stories will be followed by a craft and handouts on supporting healthy social-emotional development are available for caregivers. Best suited for children aged 3-6 years old, in the Selig Storytime Room.

Lego Club

Join us for an hour of creative fun in the Children's Room! We'll provide the Lego bricks... all you need to bring is your imagination! Best for ages 5-12 in the Selig Storytime Room.

Teen Manga Club

Are you a Manga fan? Join us to discuss all things manga! For ages 13-18 in the Auditorium.

Canterbury Singers Holiday Concert

Looking for some holiday music? The Rotunda at Laconia Library will be filled with the traditional choral music of the Canterbury Singers. Surround yourself with the beauty of authentic Shaker music, expanded by arrangements of American folk songs, music of early America, and inspired arrangements by a variety of composers.

Toddler Time Holiday Party

Come celebrate the Holiday Season with us, Storytime style! We'll read stories, eat snacks, and have all kinds of holiday fun! For newborns to age 3; younger or older siblings are always welcome too! In the Selig Storytime Room.

Drop-In Tech Help with Shayla

Come to have your basic computer and electronic device questions answered by a librarian. Most Tuesdays at 10 am and most Wednesdays at 2 pm, in the Volpe Room; check our event calendar to confirm dates.

Mystery Book Club: "Shady Hollow" by Juneau Black

Join us for a discussion of Juneau Black's "Shady Hollow" - Shady Hollow is a place where woodland creatures live together in harmony—until a curmudgeonly toad turns up dead and the local reporter has to solve the case. Oh, and she is a fox. Copies of the book are available at the front desk. Sign-up required. Call: (603) 524-4775 or Email: info@laconialibrary.org to register.

Preschool Pals Holiday Party

Come celebrate the Holiday Season with us, Storytime style! We'll read stories, eat snacks, and have all kinds of holiday fun! Best for ages 3-6; younger or older siblings are always welcome too! In the Selig Storytime Room.

Move & Groove

Let's get moving! In this program geared toward the younger crowd, we'll use scarves, musical instruments, a parachute, and other fun surprises to dance, play, and get those wiggles out! Best suited for newborns to age 6, in the Auditorium.

Adult Holiday Coloring

Please join us for a 2-hour coloring session inspired by Winter Holidays. We will provide pages and many coloring tool favorites but feel free to bring your own! We will be meeting in the Volpe room near Non-Fiction accompanied by some instrumental holiday music. Can’t wait to see you there!

Teen and Family Drop-In Craft: Snowman Glitter Ornaments

Make a sparkly snowman ornament! For kids through teens in the Storytime Room, families are welcome!

Drop-In Tech Help with Shayla

Come to have your basic computer and electronic device questions answered by a librarian. Most Tuesdays at 10 am and most Wednesdays at 2 pm, in the Volpe Room; check our event calendar to confirm dates.

Adult Craft: Snow Globe

Create a mini snowy scene snow globe in a mason jar. Held in the Auditorium, this creative craft for adults provides all materials to make one project. Sign-up is required as space and supplies are limited. Call, email, or text the library to reserve your spot. Phone: 524-4775, Text: 556-4666, Email: info@laconialibrary.org.

Pre-Teen Drop-In Craft: Origami Tree and Box

Drop into the Selig Storytime Room for some seasonal folding fun! This month we will provide origami paper and directions to fold a tree topped with a star and a small gift box. No sign-up is required for this program best suited for children aged 9-12.

Adult Craft: Snow Globe

Create a mini snowy scene snow globe in a mason jar. Held in the Auditorium, this creative craft for adults provides all materials to make one project. Sign-up is required as space and supplies are limited. Call, email, or text the library to reserve your spot. Phone: 524-4775, Text: 556-4666, Email: info@laconialibrary.org.

Drop-In Tech Help with Shayla

Come to have your basic computer and electronic device questions answered by a librarian. Most Tuesdays at 10 am and most Wednesdays at 2 pm, in the Volpe Room; check our event calendar to confirm dates.

Library Closed for Christmas Day

Holiday Hours Saturday, December 24 the library will close at noon. Monday, December 26, the library will be closed. Saturday, December 31, the library will close at noon. Monday, January 2, 2023, the library will be closed.

Drop-In Tech Help with Shayla

Come to have your basic computer and electronic device questions answered by a librarian. Most Tuesdays at 10 am and most Wednesdays at 2 pm, in the Volpe Room; check our event calendar to confirm dates.

Lego Club

Join us for an hour of creative fun in the Children's Room! We'll provide the Lego bricks... all you need to bring is your imagination! Best for ages 5-12 in the Selig Storytime Room.

Drop-In Tech Help with Shayla

Come to have your basic computer and electronic device questions answered by a librarian. Most Tuesdays at 10 am and most Wednesdays at 2 pm, in the Volpe Room; check our event calendar to confirm dates.

Tinker Time: Rock and Roll

Poor Ricky the rock is so flat, he can't roll like his round friends. Luckily, they help get him rolling! Join us to read "Ricky, the Rock That Couldn't Roll" in the Selig Storytime Room. Afterward, everyone will get their own rock and a variety of materials to create something to make their rock roll! Tinker Time is best suited for families with children ages 5-12. Sign-up is not required.

Library Closed for New Years Day

Holiday Hours Saturday, December 31, the library will close at noon. Monday, January 2, 2023, the library will be closed.

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