New Granite Bench at Library

The family of Mary Sherman, a longtime library patron and avid reader who died last year, recently donated money to have a granite bench installed outside the library. Click the images for a better view.

Doll Clothes Sale, August 26th

The Friends of the Lane Memorial Library are holding a doll clothes sale on Wednesday, August 26th, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

An assortment of high quality doll clothes will be available to purchase. They will be mostly summer and fall clothes that fit the American Girl Series dolls. There will be a special sales table with items marked at half price. We will be taking orders for holiday and winter clothing that fit American Girl dolls, Bitty Baby and the Twins. Get your order in early.

Proceeds from the sale benefit the Children's Room of the Lane Library.

The Harry Potter Phenomenon

Lane Memorial Library to Host Free Program:
The Harry Potter Phenomenon
August 18, 2009 – 3:00 p.m.

This event will take place at the Lane Memorial Library in Hampton, NH and will feature James Krasner of the University of New Hampshire English Department.

James Krasner is an associate professor of English at the University of New Hampshire where he teaches British literature, the Bible as literature, and secondary school English teaching. His research interests include British Victorian literature, interdisciplinary studies, aesthetics, and science and nature. He was a recipient of the Excellence in Teaching Award in 2006.

We all know how popular Harry Potter is, but what are the literary and cultural roots of this popularity? This talk looks both at the literary lineage of the books in 19th century fiction and the current cultural and technological forces that have brought it to the forefront of popular culture. It also offers well-informed answers to the big Potter questions: Will this make kids read more? Why do so many people like Harry Potter? Should you feel bad if you don't? Is Harry Potter really anti-Christian? Will we still be reading the books in 100 years?

This program was made possible by the University of New Hampshire Speakers Bureau which connects faculty and staff speakers with non-profit organizations to share the research and knowledge of the university with the people and communities of New Hampshire. For more information on obtaining a speaker for your organization, contact the UNH Speakers Bureau at (603) 862-4401 or on the web at www.unh.edu/speakersbureau.

For more information on this event, contact the Lane Memorial Library at 603-926-3368 or kcorbett@hampton.lib.nh.us.

FAMILY MOVIE MATINEE ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 28th!

Kids and their families--

Come celebrate the last days before school with a movie matinee!

Please join us in the Lane Room on Friday, August 28th at 2 p.m. for a showing of The Princess Protection Program, a Disney Channel original movie recently released on DVD. It stars Demi Lovato and Selena Gomez.

Can a prim foreign princess and a Louisiana tomboy find friendship AND beat the bad guys? Watch this popular film and find out!

Princess is rated G for general audiences. It runs 89 minutes. Light refreshments will be served.

Admission is free, but space is limited, so please stop by or call us at 926-4729 to sign up. Children are welcome to bring a pillow and favorite blanket or stuffed animal.

Please note that children who are first graders or younger must have an adult with them at all times. Children in second and third grade must have an adult remain in the building throughout their time here. Children in fourth grade and above may responsibly visit the library by themselves.

FAMILY MOVIE ON WED. AUGUST 19th!

Hi, kids--
The Children's Room is showing the recently released Disney DVD Race to Witch Mountain starring Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson on Wednesday, August 19th at 6 p.m. Youngsters are welcome to wear their pjs and bring a pillow and sleeping bag.

Please remember that if you're in first grade or younger, a grown up needs to stay with you throughout your library visit. If you're in second or third grade, a grown up needs to stay in the building throughout your visit, and, if you're in fourth grade or older, you may responsibly visit the library without supervision.

Please also note this movie is rated PG "for sequences of action and violence, frightening and dangerous situations, and some thematic elements." It runs 99 minutes.

Light refreshments will be provided.

Admission is free, but space is limited, so please sign up today by visiting us or calling 926-4729.

Come see the film that E-Online called "brainy, kid-friendly fun"!

FALL STORY TIMES

No sooner has summer reading ended, then the Children's Room turns its thoughts to fall story time!

Tues. and Wed. at 9:30 is story time for toddlers ages 15 months-3 years. This runs approximately 20 minutes. These are conducted by Miss Joanne.

Wed. at 10:30 is story time for 3-year-olds. This runs approximately half an hour and is conducted by Miss Paulina.

Thurs. at 1o a.m. is story time for 4 and 5-year-olds. This runs approximately half an hour and is conducted by Miss Paulina.

Sign ups for story time begin Tuesday, September 1st.

Story times begin the week of September 21st and run for 6 weeks, ending the final week in October.

Space is limited, so please be sure to sign up before our first session. You can do this in person or call us at 926-4729.

We look forward to seeing you!