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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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Hoopla Digital
Log into http://www.hoopladigital.com with your library card number and start borrowing movies, audio books, eBooks, music, comics and TV shows! Stream content to your computer, tablet, 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.
Story and A Stroll
We’re taking Storytime outside for September! Miss JoAnn is inviting all 0-5 year olds to meet for read aloud stories in the backyard of the library and then take the children for a stroll in the historic district. Registration required. Call 673-7888 or email dalandlibrary@comcast.net to sign the kids up. 4 week session begins Thursday, September 3rd. Get your walking shoes on and stroll with us!
Junior Book Clubs Zoom Edition
Miss JoAnn is moving all her After School Book Clubs to ZOOM! Sign up to read awesome books and do fun crafts! What group are you in? Eager Readers: Grade 1-2, Bonkers for Books: Grade 3-4,Page Turners : Grade 5-6? She even has a Teen Group. Registration opens Sept. 1st. Space is limited to 10 children per book club. Call the library at 673-7888 to sign up!
Black Books Matter
The Black Lives Matter movement has increased the interest in books by black authors. This newly created book club will explore fiction and non fiction titles that are authored by black writers. The group will meet the 2nd Thursday of the month at 6:30pm by Zoom. Our first selection is the award winning “Nickel Boys” by Colson Whitehead and will meet on Thursday, October 8th. In the spirit of supporting black authors, we ask that you purchase a copy of this book for our first meeting. We hope that Inter Library Loan services will resume in September which will allow us to borrow multiple copies of this and future titles. The library does have one copy available and it is available on NH Overdrive with your library card. Registration recommended. Call the library at 673-7888 to sign up. The Zoom meeting invitation will be posted on the library website closer to the meeting date.
The Morning Book Discussion Group
The Morning Book Discussion Group meets the first Monday of the month at 10:00am to discuss a previously chosen title. Due to the holiday, the group will meet on Monday, Sept. 14th at 10:00am by Zoom to discuss Eliza Hamilton by Tilar J. Mazzeo. Please look on the library website Zoom invitation link. For more information call the library at 673-7888.
Tiny Town Library Podcast
The library just published another episode of Tiny Town Library Podcast. Find us on iTunes and Spotify and subscribe. Tune in for a slice of life in a small New England town as reported by the town librarians. Podcast includes town news, community updates, book recommendations, and guest interviews. Subcribe today!
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PopUp Storytime with Miss JoAnn - A World of Kindness