"Slip and Fall Prevention" Wednesday, Dec. 2nd

With Winter fast approaching, it is important to remember that slips and falls affect more than 13 million people annually. Contrary to many people’s perceptions slips and falls can be very serious. They often result in injury or even death, and exact billions of dollars in medical costs.

Join OSHA and Applied Ergonomics specialist Steven M. Jones on Wednesday evening, December 2nd at 6:30 PM for a lecture on how to help prevent serious injuries due to slips and falls. This program shows what you can do to decrease or eliminate slip and fall hazards and create a new awareness to your surroundings. Subjects include a discussion of footing, traction, surface conditions, elevations, stairs, stability in walking and balance, footwear, and interesting, humorous facts about feet and our ability to get from one location to another.

Steven Jones holds two advanced degrees from Southern Connecticut State University and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, has published articles on musculoskeletal injuries, and is an authorized instructor in HAZMAT, CPR/AED and First Aid, the National Traffic Safety Institute, and the Brain Trauma Foundation. He is a resident of Hampton, NH.

This lecture is free and open to the public, with time set aside after the lecture for questions from the audience. For more information, please contact Darrell Eifert at 926-3368.

An Encore Presentation of the Disney/Pixar film UP!

Looking for something to do on the day after Thanksgiving that doesn't involve leftover turkey or long (loooooooooooong) lines at the mall?

Then please join us on Friday, November 27th as we show an encore--and free!--presentation of the wonderful Disney/Pixar film Up at 1 p.m. in the Lane Room's Weston Theater.

Up is the story of retired balloon seller Carl Fredericksen who sets off on a journey to South America and ends up finding incredible adventures--and friends--along the way.

Poignant, but hilarious and visually stunning, Up is rated PG for "some peril and action" and runs 96 minutes. Snacks are provided.

Please note that children in first grade and under must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Children in second and third grade must have an adult remain in the building during their stay. Children in fourth grade and older may visit responsibly on their own.

New Moon Movie and Book Discussion Event

Join Kirsten, Lane Library's Teen Services Librarian, for a film viewing / book discussion for New Moon, the second book in the Twilight Saga by Stephenie Meyer, opening weekend!

Saturday, November 21, 2009
Movie: 12:55 – 2:55 p.m., Regal Cinemas, Newington, NH
Discussion: 3:15 – 4:30 p.m., over pizza @ Olive Garden Restaurant, Newington, NH

Please sign up with Kirsten if you are interested in attending. 10 tickets to New Moon have been purchased. It is imperative that if you sign up to attend this library-sponsored program, you do so. If you sign up and are unable to attend, please notify Kirsten before 5:00 p.m. on Friday 11/20. A waiting list will be taken; those parties will be called if they have been moved up to the main signup list.
When you sign up for this event, ask Kirsten about a meeting place and time.
*Please bear in mind that if you sign up, do not come to the event, and do not notify Kirsten ahead of time, you will not be welcome at future library-sponsored movie events.

Questions? Ask Kirsten: kcorbett@hampton.lib.nh.us, 926-3368, or see our blog , or our Facebook or MySpace pages.

"Up" and "Star Trek" in our new Weston Theater

Due to a generous bequest by the late Richard Weston, the Lane Memorial Library has been able to install a wide-screen theater and sound system in our Wheaton J. Lane Room. Featuring a 110" screen, state-of-the art blu-ray projector and surround sound, the Weston Theater is now open to the public!

Our first feature film, the wonderful Pixar film "Up", will be shown at 6:00 PM on Thursday, November 12th. Suitable for all ages, this movie follows the adventures of Carl, a retired balloon salesman who decides one day to fulfill his childhood dream of finding Paradise Falls. Joined by Russell, a boy determined to get his Wilderness Explorer "Helping the Elderly" badge, and a dim-witted (talking) golden retriever named Doug, Carl indeed does make his way to South America, with many a surprise along the way.

On November 19th, also at 6:00 PM, we will show "Star Trek", the critically acclaimed and popular 'prequel' to the original television show. Filled with eye-popping visuals, great performances by a stellar young cast, and a gripping plot line, this movie is great fun even if you are not a fan of the series.

Both films are FREE and open to the public. Be sure to come a bit early for a good seat!

Speaking of which, we would also like to thank the Friends of the Lane Memorial Library for their generous purchase this year of 60 comfortable chairs for the Lane Room and Weston Theater.