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Summer Reading: S'mores and Giant Jenga2022-07-02T09:30:00Kickoff Summer Reading with toasty s'mores and a game of Giant Jenga! The first Raffle Prizes for Teen and Pre-Teen Summer Reading will be given out and the Children's Treasure Chest Prizes will also be available. For kids through teens in the Storytime Room.
Selig Storytime Room695 N Main StLaconiaNH03246 Kickoff Summer Reading with toasty s'mores and a game of Giant Jenga! The first Raffle Prizes for Teen and Pre-Teen Summer Reading will be given out and the Children's Treasure Chest Prizes will also be available. For kids through teens in the Storytime Room.
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Library Closed for Fourth of July2022-07-04T09:00:00The Library will be closed on Monday, July 4th in observance of Independence Day.
Library - LPL695 N Main StLaconiaNH03246 The Library will be closed on Monday, July 4th in observance of Independence Day.
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Family Fun: Lego Club2022-07-05T14:00:00Join 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.
Selig Storytime Room695 N Main StLaconiaNH03246 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.
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Preschool Storytime2022-07-06T10:00:00Join us for special ocean-themed stories, songs, activities, and crafts each week. For newborns to age 6 in the Selig Storytime Room.
Selig Storytime Room695 N Main StLaconiaNH03246 Join us for special ocean-themed stories, songs, activities, and crafts each week. For newborns to age 6 in the Selig Storytime Room.
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Wednesday Specials: Little Red Wagon2022-07-06T13:00:00Our first Wednesday Special of the summer will be held in an extra special location: the Colonial Theater! Join us as the Little Red Wagon theater company shares Drops in the Ocean. We'll hear stories and lessons connected to water! This program is completely free, but we will be handing out tickets at the door. This program is sponsored by donations made in memory of former Children’s Librarian, Gail Drucker.
Event Location617 Main StLaconiaNH03246 Our first Wednesday Special of the summer will be held in an extra special location: the Colonial Theater! Join us as the Little Red Wagon theater company shares Drops in the Ocean. We'll hear stories and lessons connected to water! This program is completely free, but we will be handing out tickets at the door. This program is sponsored by donations made in memory of former Children’s Librarian, Gail Drucker.
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Drop-In Tech Help with Shayla2022-07-06T14:00:00Come to the Volpe room to have your basic computer and electronic device questions answered by a librarian!
Volpe Room695 N Main StLaconiaNH03246 Come to the Volpe room to have your basic computer and electronic device questions answered by a librarian!
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Preschool Storytime2022-07-07T10:00:00Join us for special ocean-themed stories, songs, activities, and crafts each week. For newborns to age 6 in the Selig Storytime Room.
Selig Storytime Room695 N Main StLaconiaNH03246 Join us for special ocean-themed stories, songs, activities, and crafts each week. For newborns to age 6 in the Selig Storytime Room.
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Teen Tie-Dye2022-07-08T11:00:00Create your own Tie-Dye patterns! Choose one of the items provided - T-Shirts, Tote Bags, Headbands, and Scrunchies - or bring your own plain white t-shirt. For ages 9-18 in the Auditorium or Library Garden (weather permitting).
Laconia Rotary Hall (Auditorium)695 N Main StLaconiaNH03246 Create your own Tie-Dye patterns! Choose one of the items provided - T-Shirts, Tote Bags, Headbands, and Scrunchies - or bring your own plain white t-shirt. For ages 9-18 in the Auditorium or Library Garden (weather permitting).
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Family Drop-In Rock Painting2022-07-09T09:30:00Looking for something fun to do on a Saturday? Stop into the Children's Room and paint a rock in the shape of your favorite ocean animal! Best for ages 3-12.
Selig Storytime Room695 N Main StLaconiaNH03246 Looking for something fun to do on a Saturday? Stop into the Children's Room and paint a rock in the shape of your favorite ocean animal! Best for ages 3-12.
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Family Craft: Fork Painted Pufferfish2022-07-11T11:00:00In this program, we'll paint pufferfish using an unexpected paintbrush: a fork! Join us in the Selig Storytime Room! Best for ages 3-12.
Selig Storytime Room695 N Main StLaconiaNH03246 In this program, we'll paint pufferfish using an unexpected paintbrush: a fork! Join us in the Selig Storytime Room! Best for ages 3-12.
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Teen Game: D&D2022-07-11T15:00:00Learn to play the world's greatest roleplaying game with a short drop-in campaign for teens ages 13 to 18! Geared towards beginners, and held monthly in the auditorium, this campaign features all the elements of a classic Dungeons and Dragons adventure and will walk new players through levels one to five.
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.
Laconia Rotary Hall (Auditorium)695 N Main StLaconiaNH03246 Learn to play the world's greatest roleplaying game with a short drop-in campaign for teens ages 13 to 18! Geared towards beginners, and held monthly in the auditorium, this campaign features all the elements of a classic Dungeons and Dragons adventure and will walk new players through levels one to five.
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.
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Teen Craft: Beach Ball Decorating2022-07-12T11:00:00Decorate a Beach Ball with Sharpies! For ages 9-18 in the Auditorium.
Laconia Rotary Hall (Auditorium)695 N Main StLaconiaNH03246 Decorate a Beach Ball with Sharpies! For ages 9-18 in the Auditorium.
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The Hidden History of Lake Winnipesaukee 2022-07-12T18:00:00From the time of the earliest Native Americans, Lake Winnipesaukee has experienced a rich yet often forgotten history. Known by many as "America's Oldest Summer Resort," the area's first summer home was built in Wolfeboro by a royal governor. The Massachusetts border once extended all the way to Laconia, while Center Harbor served as the site of the country's first college sports rivalry.
Join local historian and author Glenn Knoblock, in the Laconia Rotary Hall (Auditorium), as he reveals the overlooked history of this unique region.
Please sign up in advance by calling (603) 524-4775x600, or emailing info@laconialibrary.org.
Laconia Rotary Hall (Auditorium)695 N Main StLaconiaNH03246 From the time of the earliest Native Americans, Lake Winnipesaukee has experienced a rich yet often forgotten history. Known by many as "America's Oldest Summer Resort," the area's first summer home was built in Wolfeboro by a royal governor. The Massachusetts border once extended all the way to Laconia, while Center Harbor served as the site of the country's first college sports rivalry.
Join local historian and author Glenn Knoblock, in the Laconia Rotary Hall (Auditorium), as he reveals the overlooked history of this unique region.
Please sign up in advance by calling (603) 524-4775x600, or emailing info@laconialibrary.org.
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Preschool Storytime2022-07-13T10:00:00Join us for special ocean-themed stories, songs, activities, and crafts each week. For newborns to age 6 in the Selig Storytime Room.
Selig Storytime Room695 N Main StLaconiaNH03246 Join us for special ocean-themed stories, songs, activities, and crafts each week. For newborns to age 6 in the Selig Storytime Room.
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Wednesday Specials: Stories with Simon Brooks and Free Books!2022-07-13T13:00:00We're heading back to the Laconia Community Center to hear amazing ocean-themed stories! At the end, each child will go home with free books! For newborns to age 12. Sponsored by the Children's Literacy Foundation.
Community Center306 Union AvenueLaconiaNH03246 We're heading back to the Laconia Community Center to hear amazing ocean-themed stories! At the end, each child will go home with free books! For newborns to age 12. Sponsored by the Children's Literacy Foundation.
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Drop-In Tech Help with Shayla2022-07-13T14:00:00Come to the Volpe room to have your basic computer and electronic device questions answered by a librarian!
Volpe Room695 N Main StLaconiaNH03246 Come to the Volpe room to have your basic computer and electronic device questions answered by a librarian!
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Mystery Book Club: "Leave the World Behind" by Rumaan Alam 2022-07-13T16:00:00Join us to discuss "Leave the World Behind" by Rumaan Alam. Amanda and Clay head out to a remote corner of Long Island expecting a vacation. But a late-night knock on the door breaks the spell. Ruth and G. H. are an older couple—it’s their house, and they’ve arrived in a panic. They bring the news that a sudden blackout has swept New York City. With the TV and internet now down, and no cell phone service—it’s hard to know what to believe. Should Amanda and Clay trust this couple—and vice versa? What happened back in New York?
Sign-up required. Copies of the book are available at the front desk. Call (603) 524-4775x600 or email info@laconialibrary.org to sign-up.
Laconia Rotary Hall (Auditorium)695 N Main StLaconiaNH03246 Join us to discuss "Leave the World Behind" by Rumaan Alam. Amanda and Clay head out to a remote corner of Long Island expecting a vacation. But a late-night knock on the door breaks the spell. Ruth and G. H. are an older couple—it’s their house, and they’ve arrived in a panic. They bring the news that a sudden blackout has swept New York City. With the TV and internet now down, and no cell phone service—it’s hard to know what to believe. Should Amanda and Clay trust this couple—and vice versa? What happened back in New York?
Sign-up required. Copies of the book are available at the front desk. Call (603) 524-4775x600 or email info@laconialibrary.org to sign-up.
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Preschool Storytime2022-07-14T10:00:00Join us for special ocean-themed stories, songs, activities, and crafts each week. For newborns to age 6 in the Selig Storytime Room.
Selig Storytime Room695 N Main StLaconiaNH03246 Join us for special ocean-themed stories, songs, activities, and crafts each week. For newborns to age 6 in the Selig Storytime Room.
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Music & Movement2022-07-15T10:00:00Are you ready to get moving?? In this program geared toward the younger crowd, we'll use music, instruments, and some fun surprises to dance, play, and get those wiggles out! Best suited for newborns to age 6, in the Auditorium.
Laconia Rotary Hall (Auditorium)695 N Main StLaconiaNH03246 Are you ready to get moving?? In this program geared toward the younger crowd, we'll use music, instruments, and some fun surprises to dance, play, and get those wiggles out! Best suited for newborns to age 6, in the Auditorium.
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Family Craft: Yarn Turtles2022-07-18T11:00:00Join us in the Selig Storytime Room to make some colorful sea turtles with yarn and popsicle sticks! Best for ages 3-12.
Selig Storytime Room695 N Main StLaconiaNH03246 Join us in the Selig Storytime Room to make some colorful sea turtles with yarn and popsicle sticks! Best for ages 3-12.
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Adult Craft: Goth Glue Watercolor 2022-07-19T13:00:00Create a fun and colorful painting using glue and watercolor.
All materials are provided, however, 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.
Laconia Rotary Hall (Auditorium)695 N Main StLaconiaNH03246 Create a fun and colorful painting using glue and watercolor.
All materials are provided, however, 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.
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Family Fun: Lego Club2022-07-19T14:00:00Join 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.
Selig Storytime Room695 N Main StLaconiaNH03246 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.
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Adult Craft: Goth Glue Watercolor 2022-07-19T18:00:00Create a fun and colorful painting using glue and watercolor.
All materials are provided, however, 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.
Laconia Rotary Hall (Auditorium)695 N Main StLaconiaNH03246 Create a fun and colorful painting using glue and watercolor.
All materials are provided, however, 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.
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Preschool Storytime2022-07-20T10:00:00Join us for special ocean-themed stories, songs, activities, and crafts each week. For newborns to age 6 in the Selig Storytime Room.
Selig Storytime Room695 N Main StLaconiaNH03246 Join us for special ocean-themed stories, songs, activities, and crafts each week. For newborns to age 6 in the Selig Storytime Room.
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Wednesday Specials: Steve Blunt & Marty Kelley: Songs and Stories!2022-07-20T13:00:00We always have a great time with Steve Blunt and Marty Kelley! Come join in the fun at the Laconia Community Center, hear silly stories, and dance along to some SEA-riffic songs! For newborns to age 12. This program is sponsored by donations made in memory of former Children’s Librarian, Gail Drucker.
Event Location306 Union AveLaconiaNH03246 We always have a great time with Steve Blunt and Marty Kelley! Come join in the fun at the Laconia Community Center, hear silly stories, and dance along to some SEA-riffic songs! For newborns to age 12. This program is sponsored by donations made in memory of former Children’s Librarian, Gail Drucker.
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Drop-In Tech Help with Shayla2022-07-20T14:00:00Come to the Volpe room to have your basic computer and electronic device questions answered by a librarian!
Volpe Room695 N Main StLaconiaNH03246 Come to the Volpe room to have your basic computer and electronic device questions answered by a librarian!
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Preschool Storytime2022-07-21T10:00:00Join us for special ocean-themed stories, songs, activities, and crafts each week. For newborns to age 6 in the Selig Storytime Room.
Selig Storytime Room695 N Main StLaconiaNH03246 Join us for special ocean-themed stories, songs, activities, and crafts each week. For newborns to age 6 in the Selig Storytime Room.
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Family Movie: Moana2022-07-21T14:00:00In ancient Polynesia, adventurous young Moana answers the ocean's call to set out and save the people of her island, which has been cursed by the Demigod Maui. This movie is full of memorable music and is fun for the whole family. Rated PG, Runtime: 1 hr., 43 mins. Best for ages 3-12, in the auditorium.
Laconia Rotary Hall (Auditorium)695 N Main StLaconiaNH03246 In ancient Polynesia, adventurous young Moana answers the ocean's call to set out and save the people of her island, which has been cursed by the Demigod Maui. This movie is full of memorable music and is fun for the whole family. Rated PG, Runtime: 1 hr., 43 mins. Best for ages 3-12, in the auditorium.
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Summer Reading: Squirt Gun Painting2022-07-22T11:00:00Make a watercolor masterpiece! For kids through teens in the library garden
Library Garden (Outside)695 N Main StLaconiaNH03246 Make a watercolor masterpiece! For kids through teens in the library garden
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Seasonal Coloring2022-07-22T14:30:00Please join us for a 2-hour coloring session inspired by Summer. We will provide pages and many coloring tool favorites but please feel free to bring your own! We will be meeting in the Volpe room near Non-Fiction accompanied by some instrumental music. Can’t wait to see you there!
Volpe Room695 N Main StLaconiaNH03246 Please join us for a 2-hour coloring session inspired by Summer. We will provide pages and many coloring tool favorites but please feel free to bring your own! We will be meeting in the Volpe room near Non-Fiction accompanied by some instrumental music. Can’t wait to see you there!
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Family Craft: Balloon Jellyfish2022-07-25T11:00:00We love finding new and interesting ways to do art! Today, we're painting with balloons! Come to the Selig Storytime Room, and make your own colorful jellyfish! Best for ages 3-12.
Selig Storytime Room695 N Main StLaconiaNH03246 We love finding new and interesting ways to do art! Today, we're painting with balloons! Come to the Selig Storytime Room, and make your own colorful jellyfish! Best for ages 3-12.
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Teen Craft: Sand Art Bottles2022-07-26T11:00:00Create art with colored sand! For ages 9 to 18 in the Auditorium.
Laconia Rotary Hall (Auditorium)695 N Main StLaconiaNH03246 Create art with colored sand! For ages 9 to 18 in the Auditorium.
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Preschool Storytime2022-07-27T10:00:00Join us for special ocean-themed stories, songs, activities, and crafts each week. For newborns to age 6 in the Selig Storytime Room.
Selig Storytime Room695 N Main StLaconiaNH03246 Join us for special ocean-themed stories, songs, activities, and crafts each week. For newborns to age 6 in the Selig Storytime Room.
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Wednesday Specials: Squam Lakes Science Center: Aquatic Critters2022-07-27T13:00:00Join us outside in the Library's gardens to meet and learn about three live animals who depend on New Hampshire's bodies of water! For newborns to age 12. Weather permitting. This program is sponsored by donations made in memory of former Children’s Librarian, Gail Drucker.
Library Garden (Outside)695 N Main StLaconiaNH03246 Join us outside in the Library's gardens to meet and learn about three live animals who depend on New Hampshire's bodies of water! For newborns to age 12. Weather permitting. This program is sponsored by donations made in memory of former Children’s Librarian, Gail Drucker.
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Drop-In Tech Help with Shayla2022-07-27T14:00:00Come to the Volpe room to have your basic computer and electronic device questions answered by a librarian!
Volpe Room695 N Main StLaconiaNH03246 Come to the Volpe room to have your basic computer and electronic device questions answered by a librarian!
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Preschool Storytime2022-07-28T10:00:00Join us for special ocean-themed stories, songs, activities, and crafts each week. For newborns to age 6 in the Selig Storytime Room.
Selig Storytime Room695 N Main StLaconiaNH03246 Join us for special ocean-themed stories, songs, activities, and crafts each week. For newborns to age 6 in the Selig Storytime Room.
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Public Notice of Library Board of Trustees Meeting2022-07-28T17:30:00Public Notice
LACONIA PUBLIC LIBRARY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
5:30pm
The Laconia Public Library Board of Trustees will meet at the Laconia Public Library in the Volpe Room at 5:30 pm on Thursday, July 28, 2022.
Volpe Room695 N Main StLaconiaNH03246 Public Notice
LACONIA PUBLIC LIBRARY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
5:30pm
The Laconia Public Library Board of Trustees will meet at the Laconia Public Library in the Volpe Room at 5:30 pm on Thursday, July 28, 2022.
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Music & Movement2022-07-29T10:00:00Are you ready to get moving?? In this program geared toward the younger crowd, we'll use music, instruments, and some fun surprises to dance, play, and get those wiggles out! Best suited for newborns to age 6, in the Auditorium.
Laconia Rotary Hall (Auditorium)695 N Main StLaconiaNH03246 Are you ready to get moving?? In this program geared toward the younger crowd, we'll use music, instruments, and some fun surprises to dance, play, and get those wiggles out! Best suited for newborns to age 6, in the Auditorium.
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Summer Reading: Paint by Stickers2022-07-30T09:30:00Paint by numbers, with stickers! For kids through teens in the Storytime Room.
Selig Storytime Room695 N Main StLaconiaNH03246 Paint by numbers, with stickers! For kids through teens in the Storytime Room.
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