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A percentage of every purchase you make will be donated to the Library.
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Purchase a 2008 Scenes of Gilford calendar online. Click here...



AREA ACTIVITIES AND RECREATION



INTERNET ACCESS AT THE LIBRARY

Gilford Public Library has 6 computers that can be used for free access to the internet without a library card. Use is granted on a first-come, first-served basis. Sign up for one at the circulation desk.

The Library also has free access to a wireless network.  Stop at the circulation desk to pick up a password.  


Our Display Case

The display case for May features many items from Jim Cookman's extensive Indy 500 collection.



 
WMUR Local News Link




Stock Market Information




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  Question of the Week  
Including 2004-2005, how many division titles have the Boston Celtics won?
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10


Total Votes: 25
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TOP 10 BOOKS REQUESTED AT THE LIBRARY THIS WEEK:
 
1.   Change of Heart by Jodi Picoult
2.   The Appeal by John Grisham
3.   Compulsion by Jonathan Kellerman
4.   Suddenly by Barbara Delinsky
5.   The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch
6.   A Prisoner of Birth by Jeffrey Archer
7.   The Whole Truth by David Baldacci
8.   Hold Tight by Harlan Coben
9.   Fast Track by Fern Michaels
10. Ladies of Liberty by Cokie Roberts
 
WHAT THE LIBRARY STAFF IS READING:

Sunday's at Tiffanys by James Patterson
Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers by Mary Roach
Belong to Me: A Novel by Marisa De Los Santos
Why We Buy: The Science of Shopping by Paco Underhill
Three Cups of Tea by Greg Mortenson
Salem Falls by Jodi Picoult
Into Thin Air by John Krakauer
The Handmaid's Tail by Margaret Atwood

CONSUMER REPORTS ONLINE

Consumer Reports is available online.
Please call the Library to obtain the log-on and
password.
www.consumerreports.org


Laconia Citizen

 
Laconia Citizen



The Gilford Steamer Online




Laconia Daily Sun Online



New Library Update!
Picture taken May 14, 2008
        
This will be the Storytime room.  The big windows will let in lots of natural light!
 
See more pictures.

UPCOMING EVENTS AT THE LIBRARY
Adults
Book Discussion: Thursday 5/15/08 7:00-8:00 PM. Join us for a lively discussion of Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers by Mary Roach.
 
Young Adults
After School Movie: Wednesday 5/14/08 3:15-5:15 PM. We'll watch the hit movie "The Golden Compass" (rated PG-13).

Children
After School Craft: Tuesday 5/13/08 3:30-4:30 PM. Come to the Library and make an ALL ABOUT ME book!

Mother's Day Tea
May Pole
Welcome to the annual Mother's Day Tea on May 10th.
35 moms and their children attended.  Visit our Photo Album for more pictures.
 


2008 CALENDAR
Scenes of Gilford

May
This picture was taken  by Deborah Clough at the Governor's Island Beach.

2008 Scenes of Gilford calendars are available online at  www.cafepress.com/gilfordlibrary/ for $16.99 plus shipping and handling.  You can preview each page of the calendar at this site before ordering.  In addition, a variety of items such as shirts, notecards, mousepads and baseball caps featuring many of the pictures from the 2008 calendar are available at the cafepress site. For complete information, go the the website then click on the individual pictures.


What is Your Library Worth to You?
We all know the Library provides invaluable services to the community. But have you ever wondered just what the Library is worth to your family?  Try the Library Use Calculator provided by the Maine State Library and find out what all the Library services you use would cost if you had to pay for them directly.  You might be surpised.

Free Application for Federal Student Aid

Federal Student Aid forms are available by calling the Federal Student Aid Information Center at 1-800-433-3243 or by visiting www.edpubs.org.


Join our Best-Seller Book Buddy Club
Do you have a favorite best-selling author? Would you like to be first to read their new books? Joining our Best-Seller Book Buddy Club means you will be first. Ask for details at the Library and see if your author is still available.