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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
DECEMBER 2020
Library
AMHERST TOWN LIBRARY
Amy Lapointe, Library Director
14 Main St., Amherst NH 03031
Phone 673-2288 Fax 672-6063
email: library@amherstlibrary.org
LIBRARY HAS REOPENED LIMITED HOURS DURING
COVID-19 PANDEMIC CRISIS
More December Programs at:
www.amherstcitizen.com/library.html
PROGRAMS for FAMILIES and CHILDREN at the LIBRARY
GET IN THE HOLIDAY MOOD
ZOOM FAMILY GINGERBREAD HOUSE WORKSHOPS
Join Miss Sarah for a holiday gingerbread-house construction party in the comfort of your own home! Families are invited to pool their creativity and make a graham-cracker gingerbread house for the holidays. We’ll provide a take-home kit containing the graham-crackers, frosting and a few ‘starter’ decorations to include in your creation. You provide the rest of the decorations that you want to use, spool up ZOOM, and we’ll ‘get together’ to build some beautiful
houses. Midway through the program, Miss Sarah will read a story or two to the kids while the frosting sets up---join us to get the whole family in the holiday mood! Two ZOOM sessions will be offered. Please sign-up for just one session:
Thursday, December 10th - 6:30-8:30pm. Sign-up link: https://www.libraryinsight.com/eventdetails.asp?jx=1n&cnf=1&lmx=%CF%60b%2C%A9%AAt
Saturday, December 12th - 10-11:30am. Sign-up link: https://www.libraryinsight.com/eventdetails.asp?jx=1n&cnf=1&lmx=%CF%60b%2C%A9%AAv
JOIN US VIRTUALLY
ZOOM FAMILY STORYTIME
Tuesdays at 10:00am through December 15.
Come join Miss Sarah and Princess Lovely for a fun-filled family program!
For ages 3-6, younger siblings are always welcome.
Registration is required. An email with the ZOOM link and a materials list for the craft will be sent before each program. Link for information and to register: http://www.libraryinsight.com/calendar.asp?dp=&sm=&jx=1np&nMonth=12&nYear=2020&x=3
ZOOM MINECRAFT CLUB
Mondays from 3:45 - 4:45pm through December 14.
Come and join Miss Sarah for ZOOM Minecraft Club on Monday afternoons!
As always, there will be a CHALLENGE---Miss Sarah will have a new challenge for you at the beginning of each meeting. You will need a device that can run the ZOOM program.
For kids ages 7 and up. Registration is required. An email with the ZOOM link will be sent before each program. Link for information and to register: http://www.libraryinsight.com/calendar.asp?dp=&sm=&jx=1np&nMonth=12&nYear=2020&x=3
ZOOM BOOK CLUB: Great Stone Face Reviewers Club
The Great Stone Face Award is a statewide reading list for kids in grades 4-6. Our club reads from a master list of the newest middle-grade fiction and comes to meetings prepared to evaluate these books for possible inclusion on next year’s Great Stone Face List. We learn book-review skills, to stand up in front of a group to give our opinions, and we always have a lot of fun!
For kids in grades 5 and 6
Meets the First Thursday of the month at 6:30pm. Next Meetings: December 3 & January 7
Sound like fun? It is! Contact Miss Sarah at shydorn@amherstlibrary.org if you are interested in joining.
YOUTUBE VIDEOS
LITTLE LISTENERS “SHORT-TAKES”
For our youngest patrons, these videos are short, sweet and engaging. They feature our favorite rhymes, songs, and the occasional book. Since they can be accessed whenever it’s convenient for you, there’s no need to worry about scheduling your little one to be available at a certain time. Videos will be available for viewing on the Amherst Town Library’s YouTube Channel.
For Newborns-3yrs. No registration required.
New Little Listeners Videos will be available on December 3, 10 & 17
YouTube Channel link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt7Wux3cQimgzdTAfA3pMeg/videos
PROJECT: FUN!!
Join Miss Lisa for a new FUN!! project every month. She’ll be diving into our collection of non-fiction books to find cool projects we can all enjoy. Materials for the project will be available here at the library the Tuesday before each how-to video is released. Projects may involve art, science, cooking, or maybe a bit of all three! Videos will be available for viewing on the Amherst Town Library’s YouTube Channel.
For kids ages 5-8. No registration required.
Next video will be released on December 23
YouTube Channel link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt7Wux3cQimgzdTAfA3pMeg/videos