Feature Film: "Super 8", 12/1 & 12/3

Super 8
Rated PG-13
112 m

Thursday, Dec. 1 @ 5:30 pm
Saturday, Dec. 3 @ 3 pm

JJ Abrams and Steven Spielberg join forces in this extraordinary tale of youth, mystery, and adventure. Super 8 tells the story of six friends who witness a train wreck while making a Super 8 movie, only to learn that something unimaginable escaped during the crash. They soon discover that the only thing more mysterious than what it is, is what it wants. Experience the film that critics rave is, “filled with unstoppable imagination and visual effects to spare. It will put a spell on you.” – Peter Travers, Rolling Stone

Admission is FREE. Water and popcorn are provided courtesy of the Friends of the Lane Memorial Library.

Ladies' Night Out: "Water for Elephants", Nov. 30

Water for Elephants
Rated PG-13
Wednesday, 11/30
Snacks @ 5:15 pm
Movie @ 5:30 pm

Based on the acclaimed bestseller, Water for Elephants presents an unexpected romance in a uniquely compelling setting. Veterinary school student Jacob meets and falls in love with Marlena, a star performer in a circus of a bygone era. They discover beauty amidst the world of the Big Top, and come together through their compassion for a special elephant. Against all odds -- including the wrath of Marlena's charismatic but dangerous husband, August -- Jacob and Marlena find lifelong love. (c) Fox

Admission is FREE. Some food and drinks are provided courtesy of the Friends of the Lane Memorial Library. Feel free to contribute additional snacks/drinks.

Doll Clothes Sale - December 3rd

Mark your calendars for the Winter Doll Clothes Sale to be held on December 3rd from 9 AM - 4 PM. This year's sale will feature a variety of unique, double-stitched handmade clothes crafted especially to fit American Girl and Bitty Baby Dolls. Included in the available outfits will be casual and party dresses, blouses, jumpers, jackets and coats, pajamas, petticoats and robes. Proceeds from the sale directly benefit the Children's Room, so plan to come by after the big parade and check out these great gift items!

The Polar Express is Coming!

Join us Thursday, December 8 at 6:30 p.m. (snow date—Wednesday, Dec. 14 @ 6:30 p.m.) for our Polar Express extravaganza!

Miss Joanne (yes, Miss Joanne!) will read The Polar Express by Chris van Allsburg and there will be a secret, surprise guest. We’ll have snacks and a craft to bring home. Come in your pajamas and bring your favorite stuffed animal to join in the fun!

This popular program fills up quickly, so please be sure to get your name on our list. Sign ups begin on Monday, November 21. You can either sign up in person at the Children's Room or call us at 926-4729 to reserve tickets per family.

Please contact the Children’s Room if you would like to donate goodies for the evening (926-4729).

Family Movie: "Cars 2", 11/23 & 11/26

Cars 2
Rated G
106 minutes

Wednesday, Nov. 23 @ 10:30 am AND
Saturday, Nov. 26 @ 12 pm

From the creators of CARS and TOY STORY 3 comes a new, laugh-out-loud, heartwarming adventure geared for the entire family. Star race car Lightning McQueen (Owen Wilson) and the incomparable tow truck Mater (Larry the Cable Guy) take their friendship on the road from Radiator Springs to exciting new places when they head overseas to compete in the first-ever World Grand Prix!

FREE Admission. Snacks and drinks are provided courtesy of the Friends of the Lane Memorial Library.

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2 - 11/22 & 11/26

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2
Rated PG-13
130 minutes

TUESDAY, Nov. 22 @ 5:30 pm
Thursday, Nov. 26 @ 2:30 pm

In the epic finale, the battle between the good and evil forces of the wizarding world escalates into an all-out war.The stakes have never been higher and no one is safe. But it is Harry who may be called up to make the ultimate sacrifice as he draws closer to the climactic showdown with Lord Voldemort. It all ends here. (Warner Bros.)

FREE Admission. Snacks/drinks are provided by the Friends of the Lane Library.

Twilight Book Club reads 'Townie'

Join us on Tuesday, December 6th at 6:30 PM to discuss the book Townie, by Andre Dubus III.

You might think that following his father's trade would have been natural and even obvious for the son and namesake of Andre Dubus, one of the most admired short story writers of his time, but it was anything but. His father left when he was 10, and as his mother worked long hours to keep them fed, her four children mostly raised themselves, stumbling through house parties and street fights in their Massachusetts mill town. In this intensely written memoir, Dubus recalls the battles in bars and front yards, brutal to men and women alike, that first gave him discipline, as he built himself from a fearful kid into a first-punch, hair-trigger bruiser, and then empathy, as he miraculously pulled himself back from the violence that threatened to define him. And it was out of that empathy that he began to write, reconciling with his father and eventually giving us novels like House of Sand and Fog, and now this powerful and big-hearted memoir. --Tom Nissley

The Twilight Book Club is open to all, with copies of Townie currently available at the circulation desk.

Senior Financial Safety Seminar - November 15th

Join us on Tuesday, November 15 at 3:00 PM for a free seminar on how to protect your financial information. This University of New Hampshire program will offer important tips on how to avoid the kinds of scams targeted at seniors, and offer strategies for creating a sound financial management plan. The seminar is hosted by Karen M. Blass from UNH Family & Consumer Resources and is geared towards seniors and caregivers. For more information or to register, contact Lynn Harrison at (603) 679-5616, or lynn.harrison@unh.edu.

National Gaming Day

National Gaming Day is coming up!
This year, we're doing things a bit differently. We'll be having two sessions: one in the morning for kids (see separate blog entry) and one in the afternoon for anyone 10+.

Please join us. The Library is a great place to meet and play games!

For the afternoon session, we'll have all of the board and card games we had last year, plus a few new ones! We'll also have our X Box 360 up and running for games like Rock Band (Beatles and regular), Madden, Forza, etc.

This year's official sponsor, FamilyandPartyGames.com, has donated a few new games to Lane Library: Loaded Questions, Awkward Family Photos, and Loaded Questions, Junior. Play these or our other games: Pictureka! Card Game, Monopoly Deal, Scrabble Slam, LetterJam!, Say Anything, Wits & Wagers, Pictureka, Magic: The Gathering®, Dungeons & Dragons®… in the Lane Room from 1 - 4:30 p.m. on November 12. Or bring in your favorite board game to play in the library!

If you’ve got a favorite multi-player game that's compatible, I'm sure others would love to play with you! Change things up by playing with people with whom you don't normally play!

Who: Anyone interested in playing games with others!
What: National Gaming Day
When: Saturday, November 12, 2011

• Kids preschool-5th grade: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
• Ages 10+: 1 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Where: Lane Memorial Library, Lane Room (downstairs)

Questions? Contact
Kirsten: kcorbett@hampton.lib.nh.us, 926-3368 or
Paulina: paulinakat@gmail.com, 926-4729, or see our blog , or our Facebook or MySpace pages.

GAMING DAY FOR KIDS!!

Kids ages preschool to fifth grade (and their families), please join us for a no-tech and FREE gaming morning in the Lane Room on Saturday, November 12th, from 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

We will have Legos, Apples to Apples, checkers, puzzles, and other games set up--plus snacks!

You won't want to miss out on this chance to have fun, to meet friends old and new, and to see why these games have stood the test of time!

No sign ups are required. Please just drop on by!

Veterans' Day at the Library - Friday, 11/11/11

The library will be open from 9 am until 5 pm on Friday, November 11 (Veterans' Day). The following are events and activities that the Library will be hosting:

The Children's Room is presenting a great event for kids ages 4-9 at 11 am: Zumbatomics! This is a FREE class that offers the perfect combination of fun and fitness. This will be a one-hour class where they will learn Latin, Hip-Hop and International dance moves. The kids don't have to have any dance experience - they just have to want to have fun! Space is limited, so if you'd like to sign up please call the Children's Room at 926-4729 or ask about it the next time you're here!

Additionally, the Children's Room will have an all day Craft available: Thank You cards for Veterans. We will provide the supplies for you to make a card showing your appreciation to our Servicemen and Servicewomen. The completed cards will be delivered to American Legion Post 35 for distribution.

Captain America
Rated PG-13 (124 mins)
2:00 pm

Captain America leads the fight for freedom in the action-packed blockbuster starring Chris Evans as the ultimate weapon against evil! When a terrifying force threatens everyone across the globe, the world’s greatest soldier wages war on the evil HYDRA organization, led by the villainous Red Skull (Hugo Weaving, The Matrix). Critics and audiences alike salute Captain America: The First Avenger as “pure excitement, pure action, and pure fun!” – Bryan Erdy CBS-TV

Admission to all events is FREE