Thursday, June 26, 2008

Two Trees Coming Down




If you happen to come by the library on July 2nd you may be able to see two of our old trees coming down. Both are on the corners of the old section of the building. We are removing them because they are in poor health. The spruce has had pins and cables added to it in order to keep it up but is now being removed because it simply poses a danger to the building and to passersby in a strong wind. The arborvitae on the Town Office side of the building is dead on the back side and is also interfering with the growth of a healthy maple tree.

Monday, June 23, 2008



G’Day for Reading at the Lane Library!

It’s always a good day for reading at Lane Memorial Library, and it is also this summer’s theme. “G’Day for Reading,” features Australia and all things Down Under.

The Children’s Room has a terrific line-up of events and reading programs. The information below will give you an idea of all the fun things in store at Lane Library for youngsters up to sixth grade:


Summer programming BEGINS: Wednesday, JUNE 25th
Summer programming ENDS: Wednesday, JULY 30th

How does the program work?

The Children's Room will provide a log for you to keep track of how many minutes you read. Starting Wednesday, June 25th, you can get this log as a hard copy from the library or download it from the blog.

30 minutes of reading=one raffle ticket.
60 minutes of reading=two raffle tickets and a paper fish with the child's name on it. This goes on our Great Barrier Read mural.
120 minutes of reading=four raffle tickets, two paper fish, and the child's choice of a mini-prize.
You can come in throughout the six weeks of summer reading to bring in your log. PLEASE HAVE A GROWN UP AT HOME SIGN IT BEFORE SHOWING IT TO US! To see a sample log, so you know how to fill it out, click here.

On the evening of July 30th, at 6:30 pm, we will randomly pull raffle tickets. Those whose names are called will receive a prize donated by generous local businesses and organizations. Some of the prizes include mini WebKinz, T-shirts, and gift certificates.

If you can't make it to our Grand Finale, we will phone you and hold your prize till you can pick it up.

Also on the evening of July 30th, each child who participated in our summer reading program will receive a free book and summer reading certificate. Although we can't guarantee that you will win a raffle prize, everyone goes home with something!

Do we need to sign up?
Yes. Sign ups start Monday, JUNE 2nd until Monday, JULY 21st.

However, the earlier you sign up and start logging in the minutes you read, the more raffle tickets you receive--AND the better your chance to win prizes at our Grand Finale!

Can I choose whatever I want to read?
YES! Although our theme is Australia, you can read any type of book on any subject, so long as you have your parent or guardian’s approval. While we hope you check out all the marvelous things the Children's Room has to offer, you do not have to read only Lane Library material.

THE MAIN POINT OF OUR SUMMER PROGRAM IS FOR YOU TO EXPLORE THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF READING!

Do I keep track of all reading?

Yes, you do! If you read to yourself, that counts. If someone else reads to you, that counts. If you read a magazine or online article or graphic novel, that counts. Games are the only things that don't count.

Even if you only have time to read for ten minutes a day, please keep track of that. It will add up!

What are the Children's Room special events this summer?

On every Wednesday from 9:30 a.m.-10 a.m., we will host a story time. This is aimed primarily for children ages 4-7, though all are welcome. This is a drop-in event followed by a small craft or activity.

Also on Wednesdays, we have terrific performers coming to the Lane Room next to the Children's Room. All begin at 1o:30 a.m. except for our final show, Wildlife Encounters, which starts at 10 a.m.

PLEASE NOTE: because there is a legal limit to the number of people in the Lane Room, sign ups are strongly suggested. ALL OF OUR EVENTS ARE ALREADY AT CAPACITY! We will be happy to add your name to a wait list, but there is no guarantee there will be cancellations:

June 25th kick-off: Musician Steve Blunt will have you singing and dancing with his fun and educational program.

July 2nd: Magician Peter Boie's sleight of hand will amaze you.

July 9th: Puppeteer Martha Dana returns once more with her beloved cast of puppets old and new.

July 16th: Carol and her Crew of puppets make for a merry time at the Lane Room.

July 23d: The Boston Museum of Science's traveling show will work science "magic" before your eyes.

July 30th: Wildlife Encounters comes back to Lane with a nifty menagerie of animals--including a baby wallaby

Please call the Children's Room at 926-4729 if you have any questions or would like to sign up.

We look forward to seeing you at Lane!

Tuesday, June 10, 2008


The Friends of the Lane Library are kicking off the summer season with a raffle to win tickets to see the Red Sox play the New York Yankees on Sunday, July 27, at 1:35 p.m. at Fenway Park. Individual raffle tickets are just $2 dollars.

"Whether a member of Red Sox Nation or a die-hard Yankees fan, you can have a chance to see this exciting match-up while supporting the Friends and the Lane Library," comments Diane Keyes who is organizing the raffle sales. Adds Keyes, "This is the fourth year in a row we've had this exciting raffle, and we are hoping baseball fans of all ages participate. We are especially appreciative to our generous donor who is making this raffle possible."

In addition to the Lane Library, raffle tickets will be on sale Saturdays in June at area supermarkets: Saturday, June 14 at Market Basket in Stratham; Saturday, June 21, at Shaw's in North Hampton; and Saturday, June 28, at Shaw's in Stratham. The winning ticket will be drawn on July 12 during the Friends Annual Summer Book
Sale.

All proceeds raised from the Red Sox vs. Yankees Raffle benefit the Friends, a multi-age volunteer organization whose mission is to preserve and strengthen the library as a community resource. The Friends of the Lane Library sponsors a variety of speakers, exhibits, and community events for the benefit of the Lane Memorial Library.

For more information, contact the Lane Library at 926-3368. For details about the Friends, including how to join, visit the membership information page on the Lane Library website,
www.hampton.lib.nh.us/library/friends/index.htm

Twilight Book Club reads "The Shipping News"

On Tuesday, July 1st at 6:30 PM, the Twilight Book Club will meet to discuss E. Annie Proulx's The Shipping News.

Proulx captures readers with mystery and empathy for her unlikely hero—insecure, clumsy Quoyle. As Quoyle adjusts to life in Newfoundland after the death of his wife, he sees that coming home isn’t only about the future, but about putting the past that haunts him to rest. Finally we see the chance and evolution of a happier life coming to someone who yearned for just that for so long.

According to critics, The Shipping News is “... an ingenious meld of history, biography, tragedy and sly humor; this novel glows with character and wisdom. No one breathes life into characters like Annie Proulx, who delivers us to Newfoundland—eerily remote, craggy and weather-beaten. She doesn’t water down the hard life here, but weaves in the certainty that it’s also a good life.”

All are welcome. For more info contact Debra Perry at debraperry@gmail.com.