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Abstract Paintings & Tribal Masks Exhibition At New Hampshire Antique Co-Op
Now on view through May 31, 2020
Congregational Church Stays Connected
During the suspension of in-person activities in light of the Covid-19 situation, the Congregational Church of Amherst, UCC has a variety of ways for members and others to connect with church programs. This is especially important during April as Holy Week and Easter are on the horizon.
The most up-to-date information about church activities can be found on the church’s website (ccamherst.org) or by calling the church office at 673-3231. Sunday services are broadcast on FacebookLive and recorded for later on-line viewing. Services are followed by a Virtual Fellowship Hour. Links for these and other events can be found on the website.
The church’s Facebook page is another source of information, including updates and video messages from the pastors. Pastors Maureen Frescott and Kate Kennedy are available to provide pastoral care during this time, and the church welcomes community members to connect with this loving, serving, open and affirming community of faith.
Lorraine Alice Hamilton
AMHERST – Lorraine Alice Hamilton of Amherst, New Hampshire, Beach Haven, New Jersey and Rancho Mirage, California died June 14, 2020 from pancreatic cancer at her home in California. She was 73 years old and a participant in the trial of a new cancer drug at NYU Langone in New York City since April 2019. She hoped that results from the trial would improve care for other patients who develop this cancer. She was with her family when she died and was
Donald Richard Haaker
Donald Richard Haaker, 80, born June 2, 1940, son of Carl E Haaker and Jeanne LaRochelle Haaker of Fitchburg, MA, son, brother, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, peacefully passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2020 at Saint Luke’s Hospital in New Bedford, MA.
Don, as he was affectionately referred to by friends, and Dad or Grandpa by family, was a proud veteran, avid fisherman, former business owner, collector of “As Seen On TV” gadgets, and
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Daland Memorial Library News
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A note from your library...the Daland Memorial Library building remains closed to the public but, we hope that you are taking advantage of our virtual library offerings. You can now get a library card online and use it to access FREE online eBooks, audio books, and magazines through NH Overdrive. New adult and children’s virtual programs are also being developed and delivered online. Please visit the library website at www.dalandlibrary.com for more information and be sure follow us on Facebook and Instagram. We miss you! Be well Mont Vernon!!
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NEW! GET A LIBRARY CARD ONLINE!
Visit the library online catalog at https://daland.biblionix.com/catalog/ and click on the “Sign Up” button to fill out an online application. Once approved, you’ll receive an email with your free library card number. Gain instant access to eBooks, audio books, and magazines through NH Overdrive with your new library card. Questions? Email the library at dalandlibrary@comcast.net Happy Reading!!
Curbside Pickup is OPEN!
The library entrance will be open and has been modified as a contact free Curbside Pickup area with daily hours. Make your requests and we’ll call you when they are ready! Only the library entrance will be open not the entire building.
Here are 3 easy ways to request materials.
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Log into the online card catalog at https://daland.biblionix.com/catalog/ with your library card number and reserve your materials for pick up. Don’t have your card number? Call us at 673-7888
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Stop at the library, fill out a request form, and leave it at the door. We will call you when its ready.
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Call us or email your request! We’d love to help you get what you need. Phone: 673-7888. Email: dalandlibrary@comcast.net
Curbside Pickup Hours:
Monday- Friday: 10:00am – 3:00pm
Saturday: 10:00am – 1:00pm
Sunday: Closed
Hooray for Hoopla!
The Daland Memorial Library has received a CARES Act Grant from New Hampshire Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities in the amount of $3,000 to add Hoopla Digital Streaming Service to our offerings. Hoopla is a groundbreaking digital media service that allows you to borrow movies, music, audio books, eBooks, comics and TV shows to enjoy on your computer, tablet, or phone – and even your TV! Hoopla is like having your public library at your fingertips. Hoopla will give card holding patrons access to over 750,000 titles with NO WAITS, NO HOLDS! All you need is your library card to start borrowing. Visit www.hoopladigital.com to get started! 8 checkouts per library card, per month. What will you borrow this summer?
Summer Reading Program: Imagine Your Story
Can you imagine a summer without the summer reading program for the children at the library? We couldn’t either. Miss JoAnn has developed a fantastic reading program based on a classic fairy tale theme that is a combination of virtual programs, curbside crafts, fun outdoor activities and of course reading! Thanks to a CARES Act grant from the NH State Library, we are able to offer READsquared to parents so they can easily sign up online this year for the summer reading program by simply visiting http://dalandlibrary.readsquared.com/. Registration is required. Ages 0-18 welcome. Registration will begin Saturday, June 6th-Saturday, July4th. Follow the library on Facebook and Instagram to see Storytimes and Puppet Shows performed by Miss JoAnn all summer!! Books for children will be available through Curbside Pickup to help participants reach their reading goals. Summer is going to be different but awesome here at the library. See you soon!
Ancestry Library Edition @ Home
Ancestry has generously offered FREE access from home to Ancestry Library Edition until May 30th. Take advantage of this time and explore your family history.
Follow these 3 simple steps to access Ancestry Library Edition.
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Visit the the library online catalog at the link below https://daland.biblionix.com/catalog/
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Log In with your library card number and phone number. Need your card number? Email the library at dalandlibrary@comcast.net.
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Click on the Ancestry Library Edition icon (bottom left hand side of the page). This will take you to the Ancestry website.
Pins and Needles by Zoom
Pins and Needles is back! Get out your knitting, needlework, or any other project that requires pins and needles and join us for an hour of social stitching from home on Zoom. Visit the library website at www.dalandlibrary.com for the latest Zoom invitation with log in and password. Can’t wait to see what you are creating Mont Vernon!
Daland Digital Picks by Amy
Are you using NH Overdrive for eBooks and audio books? Check out Amy Wyman’s weekly book reviews and recommendations on the library website at www.dalandlibrary.com or on the library Facebook page. Need help with NH Overdrive or need a library card? Email us at dalandlibrary@comcast.net. Happy Reading!
Online Storytime with Miss JoAnn
Don’t miss a single storytime with Miss JoAnn. Visit the Daland Memorial Library Facebook page every Tuesday and Thursday for new online stories and crafts.
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