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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...
INTERNET ACCESS AT THE LIBRARY
Gilford Public Library has 9 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.
Exhibition Area
The photographs in our Exhibition Area were taken by Mary Villaume upon her return to Liberia after many years. These photos reflect both the hope and despair in that west African country.
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TOP 10 BOOKS REQUESTED AT THE LIBRARY THIS WEEK:
1. Extreme Measures: A Thriller by Vince Flynn
2. The Catch: A Joe Gunther Novel by Archer Mayor
3. The Story of Edgar Sawtelle: A Novel by David Wroblewski
4. Brisingr by Christopher Paolini (Young Adult)
5. The Gate House by Nelson DeMille
6. Cross Country by James Patterson
7. A Bold Fresh Piece of Humanity by Bill O'Reilly
8. The Given Day: A Novel by Dennis Lehane
9. New Moon by Stephenie Meyer (Young Adult)
10. The Secret by Rhonda Byrne
WHAT THE LIBRARY STAFF IS READING:
Heretic's Daughter by Kathleen Kent
Home by Marilynne Robinson
Dewey by Vicki Myron
The Sum of Our Days by Isabel Allende
My Horizontal Life by Chelsea Handler
The Broken Window by Jeffrey Deaver
sTori Telling by Tori Spelling
There's No Place Like Here by Cecelia Ahern
CONSUMER REPORTS ONLINE
Consumer Reports is available online.
Please call the Library to obtain the log-on and
password.
www.consumerreports.org
Laconia Citizen
Recent Event
Picture taken November 15, 2008
The visit from the folks at the Squam Lakes Science Center was a huge success. They brought with them a red tail hawk (shown above), a beaver and a SKUNK!
UPCOMING EVENTS AT THE LIBRARY
Visit the Friends of the Library Gift Shop
Open Wednesdays and Saturdays from 11 AM - 1 PM
Also open Fridays in December from 11 AM - 1 PM
Adults
Adult Book Discussion: Thursday 12/4/08 11:30 AM-12:30 PM. Our book discussion for December is a trip down memory lane. Talk about your favorite cookbook and share your favorite recipe. You don't need to provide the cooked recipe, but if you'd like to make something to share that will add to the fun. We will all leave with some yummy new recipes to try!
Young Adults
Pizza Tasting Party Thursday 12/4/08 6-7:30 PM. We'll meet in the new Meeting Room to sample the best pizza the region has to offer. Sign up required in the Teen Room at the Library.
Pizza Tasting Party Thursday 12/4/08 6-7:30 PM. We'll meet in the new Meeting Room to sample the best pizza the region has to offer. Sign up required in the Teen Room at the Library.
Children
Annual Gingerbread House Decorating Party Tuesday 12/16/08 3:30-5:30 PM. Sign up today for our annual Gingerbread House Decorating Party! All you need to bring is your holiday spirit and your imagination. Houses will be pre-made and candy will be provided. All ages welcome.
Annual Gingerbread House Decorating Party Tuesday 12/16/08 3:30-5:30 PM. Sign up today for our annual Gingerbread House Decorating Party! All you need to bring is your holiday spirit and your imagination. Houses will be pre-made and candy will be provided. All ages welcome.
2009 CALENDAR CONTEST
Scenes of Gilford
Ramblin' Vewe Farm on Morrill Street
by
Connie Moses
Thanks to everyone who submitted and/or judged pictures for the 2009 Scenes of Gilford calendar. We'll let you know when the completed calendar is available for sale.
The calendar is sponsored by the Friends of the Gilford Library.
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.
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.
Watercolor Class with Mary Lou John
Picture taken November 14, 2008
The watercolor class in September was such a success that local artist Mary Lou John has been invited to join us on a monthly basis to teach all interested artists. Here we see the class, with brushes in hand, following Mary Lou's instruction . Call the Library for details!