Movie: "McFarland, USA", Wednesday, August 5, 1 pm & 5:30 pm

McFarland, USA
Rated PG (2 hours)
Wednesday, August 5 @ 1 pm AND
Wednesday, August 5 @ 5:30 pm

Starring Kevin Costner

This heartwarming drama follows novice runners who strive to build a cross-country team under Coach Jim White (Kevin Costner) in their predominantly Latino high school. Everyone has a lot to learn about each other, but when Coach realizes the boys' exceptional running ability, things change. Beyond their talent, it's the power of family, commitment to each other and work ethic that transform them into champions -- helping them achieve their own American dream.

Admission is FREE. Popcorn and water are provided courtesy of the Friends of the Lane Memorial Library.

Summer Reading Party for all ages! Tuesday, August 4, 5-7 pm

Summer Reading Finale

Centre School Lawn
Hampton, NH
August 4th 5:00-7:00 pm

Lane Memorial Library will host its annual Summer Reading Finale at Centre School, offering food, games, live music, and more. Open to the public, this festival is funded by generous support of the Friends of Lane Memorial Library. This is a celebration of the library’s community and those who participated in Summer Reading. Bring a blanket, Frisbee, games; you can either pack a picnic or purchase delicious pizza.

Flatbread Company will be on site with their mobile oven selling fresh, hot pizzas. The Kona Ice Truck will also be on site selling tasty shaved ice.

Adults, teens, and children who participated in the Summer Reading program will receive two free slices of Flatbread pizza. Adults, please bring your Summer Reading Bingo Card with at least one validated item.Teens, if you have not participated in a program, please bring a validated Bingo Card as proof.

Live music will again be provided by Wellfleet, a local Rock/Blues/Folk/Funk musical duo featuring Patrick Curry on guitar and Craig Roy on harmonica. Many thanks to the law office of Holmes & Ells for assisting the Library with their set-up.

Lawn games will be provided courtesy of Centre School and carnival games, created by local teens, will be set up to play. Face painting and a caricature booth will also offer plenty for families to do.

The Library will announce the winners of the Children and Teen raffles, and a variety of prizes will be given away to those who participated in the Summer Reading programs. Prizes include iPad minis, tickets to Canobie Lake Park, and a variety of gift cards.

Please join Lane Memorial Library at our massive end of summer party. In the event of rain, our Finale Party will be rescheduled on Thursday August 6th, 5:00-7:00 pm. Note that the Adult Reading Program and weekly prize drawings will continue throughout the month of August until their final prize drawing on September 5th of a Samsung Galaxy Tablet.

Summer Reading Final August 4th 5-7pm

Summer Reading Finale

Centre School Lawn

August 4^th 5-7pm

 Lane Memorial Library will host its annual Summer Reading Finale at Centre School, offering food, games, live music, and more. Open to the public, this festival is funded by generous support of the Friends of Lane Memorial Library. This is a celebration of the library’s community and those who participated in Summer Reading. Bring a blanket, Frisbee, games; you can either pack a picnic or purchase delicious pizza.

Flatbread Company will be on site with their mobile oven selling fresh, hot pizzas. The Kona Ice Truck will also be on site selling tasty shaved ice.

Adults, teens, and children who participated in the Summer Reading program will receive two free slices of Flatbread pizza. Adults, please bring your Summer Reading Bingo Card with at least one

validated item. Teens, if you have not participated in a program, please bring a validated Bingo Card as proof.
 

Live music will again be provided by Wellfleet, a local Rock/Blues/Folk/Funk musical duo featuring Patrick Curry on guitar and Craig Roy on harmonica. Many thanks to the law office of Holmes & Ells for assisting the Library with their set-up.

Lawn games will be provided courtesy of Centre School and carnival games, created by local teens, will be set up to play. Face painting and a caricature booth will also offer plenty for families to do.

The Library will announce the winners of the Children and Teen raffles, and a variety of prizes will be given away to those who participated in the Summer Reading programs. Prizes include iPad minis, tickets to Canobie Lake Park, and a variety of gift cards.

Please join Lane Memorial Library at our massive end of summer party. In the event of rain, our Finale Party will be rescheduled on Thursday August 6^th, 5:00-7:00 pm. Note that the Adult Reading Program and weekly prize drawings will continue throughout the month of August until their final prize drawing on September 5^th of a Samsung Galaxy Tablet.

Kids and Teens Summer Programs Week of July 27 - August 1

Summer Events for Teens and Kids This Week!

KIDS

Just a reminder that you have 6 library days left to turn in tickets for our end-of-summer raffles (all red and yellow tickets are due by Noon on August 3) for the Summer Reading Program! and 5 library days to turn in blue tickets for our last Gift Card Raffles (Regal Cinemas on Friday, 7/31). The more you read and the more activities you finish on the bingo card, the more chances you have to win!!!

Our annual Talent Show is coming up next week on Wednesday, July 29! If your kid(s) would like to participate please have them sign up at the Children's Room Desk as soon as possible call (926-4729) or stop by.

Fri., July 31 @ 1 pm: The Incredibles, Rated PG

Tues., Aug. 4, 5-7 pm: Summer Reading Finale Party—This will be an outdoor event on the field next to Centre School. We will have games, fun and music for the whole family. There will be a separate blog post/email for this event in the next couple of days. (Rain date—Thursday, Aug. 6)

TEENS

Summer Reading is almost over! I can't believe how quickly the time has flown this month. I'm proud of all of you who read, volunteered, and participated in programs. 

I know school is starting to creep up. Please enjoy the last bit of your summer. Go for a hike. Camp in your back yard. Ride a roller coaster. Look for beach glass at sun rise. Store up all the wonderful memories of halcyon days you can.

Here's what we'll be doing in our last six days:

July 27- will be our second to last Weekly Raffle in the Teen Area from 3:30-4:00 pm. Turn in your reading or attend to earn tickets. The Kona Ice Truck will show up for one last time!

July 27- The second to last Reading Buddies 4:00-4:30 pm, Children's Room. Our Reading Buddies program is full. 

July 28- Photo Booth 3:30-4:30 pm, Teen Area. We'll have some props for you to take selfies with. If you missed the Make a Mask program, and think you'd still like to give this a try, I'd be happy to break out the supplies. 

 

July 29- Game Booth Brainstorm Session 3:30-4:30 pm, Teen Area. Volunteers are still welcomed to help design a game booth for the End of Summer Finale Party. The booths will be for the younger children who participate in the Children's Room Summer Reading Program. Free snacks. Bring your completed ideas and list of items you plan to gather for your game booth.

July 30, 3:00-5:00 p.m. Movie in the Teen Area with free popcorn. 

July 31, 4:00-5:00 p.m. Last Water Balloon Battle, Library Lawn. I have around 400 water balloons... it would be a shame if they went to waste. 

July 31, 8:30-11:00 p.m. Skywatch with the NH Astronomical Society, North Beach, Hampton, NH.  The Society will bring several of their telescopes to this event. A beach star watch is pretty much the most awesome thing to do. Everyone should try it once. Open to all ages.

August 3, Final Game Booth Brainstorm Session 3:00-4:00 pm, Teen Area.

August 3, Final Reading Buddies 4:00-4:30 pm, Children's Room.

August 4, SUMMER FINALE PARTY!!!!! Starts at 5:00 pm, Centre School Lawn.

Reminders:

Earn tickets by attending any daily program(weekly raffle, movie night, Tuesday activities, etc) or volunteer program. Attend 7 programs and earn 25 tickets. There are at least 7 programs above that you could attend.

Don't forget that the Teen Bingo Card earns you extra tickets. Completing a Bingo Card earns you 25 tickets!

I'll be sending one additional email about the Summer Finale Party. And don't forget to stop by and sign our Summer Yearbook! ~ Stacy

Ladies' Night: "5 Flights Up", Wed. 7/29

5 Flights Up
Wednesday, July 29
Potluck Snacks @ 5:15 pm
Movie @ 5:30 pm
Rated PG-13

Academy Award winners Morgan Freeman and Diane Keaton star in this heartwarming story about a happily married couple, Ruth and Alex Carver, who have decided to cash in on their sought-after Brooklyn apartment. After enlisting the help of Ruth's niece, real estate agent Lily (Cynthia Nixon), they're about to embark on a whirlwind weekend they never imagined! As a series of crazy events unfold and offers on the apartment fly, they'll find their unwavering love tested in surprising ways – and ultimately discover a whole new lease on life!

Admission is FREE and open to the public. Popcorn and water are provided courtesy of the Friends of the Lane Memorial Library.

Skywatch: RAIN DATE

Our Skywatch has been rescheduled! Our rain date is NEXT FRIDAY, July 31st, 8:30-11:00 pm. The weather does not look favorable for tomorrow. July 31st is during the Delta Aquarid Meteor Shower. Let's hope for clear skies next week.

Movie: "The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel"

The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel
Rated PG (2 hours, 3 minutes)
Wednesday, July 22 @ 12:30 pm and
Thursday, July 23 @ 5:30 pm

Starring Judi Dench, Maggie Smith and Richard Gere

As the Best Exotic Marigold Hotel has only a single remaining vacancy - posing a rooming predicament for two fresh arrivals - Sonny pursues his expansionist dream of opening a second hotel.

Admission is FREE. Popcorn and water are provided courtesy of the Friends of the Lane Memorial Library.

Kids and Teens Summer Programs Week of July 20-25

Summer Events for Teens and Kids This Week!

KIDS

Just a reminder that you have 13 library days left to turn in tickets for our end-of-summer raffles (all red and yellow tickets are due by Noon on August 3) for the Summer Reading Program! and 11 library days to turn in blue tickets for our last two Gift Card Raffles (iTunes on Friday, 7/24 and Regal Cinemas on Friday, 7/31). The more you read and the more activities you finish on the bingo card, the more chances you have to win!!!

Our annual Talent Show is coming up next week on Wednesday, July 29! If your kid(s) would like to participate please have them sign up at the Children's Room Desk as soon as possible call (926-4729) or stop by.

Wed., July 22 @ 10 am: Robert Rivest, Every Hero Has a Story—Comic mime Robert Rivest leads family audiences on a fun, upbeat journey of everyday heroes, super heroes and heroes from Greek mythology and popular books. Everyone gets the opportunity to learn mime, act out their favorite hero, and help Robert create a new hero and story on the spot. (Lane Room)

Fri., July 24 @ 1 pm: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Original Movie, Rated PG

Fri., July 24 @ 10 am: LITTLE KIDS' MOVIETIME, Transformers Rescue Bots: Return of the Heroes, Not Rated

TEENS:

We're well underway with summer and we're already had a lot of books turned in for Summer Reading. If you're looking for a particular book that we don't have, please let me know. I am always happy to order books for you guys.  

The list of summer reading participants back at the Ref Desk is up-to-date with everyone's Summer ID number. You can also call 926-3368 to get this number. You can then turn in your summer reading online.

On to the fun stuff!

Here's a rundown of the programs coming up:

July 20th as always we hold our Weekly Raffle in the Teen Area from 3:30-4:00 pm. Turn in your reading or attend to earn tickets. The Kona Ice Truck sells yummy Kona Ice right outside the library. Come get some Kona!

July 20th Reading Buddies 4:00-4:30 pm, Children's Room. Our Reading Buddies program is full. 

July 21st 2:00-3:30 pm Cooking For Cross Roads at the 1st Congressional Church, Hampton NH. Teens can volunteer to work with the wonderful people at the 1st Congressional Church as they make their monthly meal for Cross Roads House. This amazing program will involve prep work and cooking by teens. Adult volunteers will be on hand to guide you. The church is also providing a snack for those that attend. Cross 

Roads protects men, women and children of the Greater Seacoast area experiencing homelessness from exposure and hunger. They provide secure, transitional shelter for those seeking to break the cycle of homelessness.  They support individuals and families by providing them with the opportunity to move with dignity and purpose to stable and decent housing. 

July 21st Make a Mask 3:30-4:30 pm, Teen Area. This is a great way to start a Cosplay or Halloween costume. We'll be using a material called Worbla to make our masks. It's something that serious Cosplayers use. We'll shape, paint, and seal our masks. Space will be limited for this project, as I only have so much Worbla. First come, first serve. 

 

July 22nd & 23rd  Comic Book Workshop w/ Rich Woodall 3:00-4:00 pm, Lane Room. Rich Woodall is a New Hampshire based artist/writer, best known for his creator owned titles Johnny Raygun, the Zombie Bomb! Comic Anthology, and Kyrra Alien Jungle Girl the series he co-created with artist Craig Rousseau.  He has also worked with Image Comics on The Savage Dragon, The Perhapanauts, and done THOUSANDS of sketch cards for Marvel, DC Comics, Lord of the Rings, Mars Attacks, Star Wars, and Indiana Jones. He'll be talking with teens about the comic book industry, what it's like to be a full time artist, and will also lead our teens in a drawing/creating project. And if I remember correctly from last year, he might even do a custom sketch for each participant.

 

July 24th 8:30-11:00 p.m. Skywatch with the NH Astronomical Society, North Beach, Hampton, NH.  The Society will bring several of their telescopes to this event. A beach star watch is pretty much the most awesome thing to do. Everyone should try it once. Open to all ages. Rain Date is July 31st.

Reminders:

Earn tickets by attending any daily program(weekly raffle, movie night, Tuesday activities, etc) or volunteer program. Attend 7 programs and earn 25 tickets. 

Don't forget that the Teen Bingo Card earns you extra tickets.

Kids and Teens Summer Programs Week of July 13 - 18

Here's what's coming this week for Teens and Kids at the Library 

• Tuesday, July 14 @ 10 am: Storytime with Miss Wendy in the Children's Room. Summer storytimes are "all ages" and drop-in.
• Wed., July 15 @ 10 am: Jungle Jim  Star Wars Stage Show—Interactive Show, including balloon lightsabers and other fun balloon shapes. (Lane Room)
• Thursday, July 16 at 10 am: Storytime with Miss Paulina in the Children's Room. Summer storytimes are "all ages" and drop-in.
• American Girl Event - Fri., July 17 @ 1 pm: Grace Stirs Up Success, Not Rated **This is a sign-up event (sign ups start Monday, July 6), including a marionette show, a craft, a photo booth and more!     ***Note - Signups for this event are full. Please feel free to go on the waiting list and we will call if openings come up.***
• Weekly Raffle Drawing - On Friday at 1 pm we will draw from the Independent Reader Bingo Raffle for 2 $10 Dunkin Donuts Gift Cards. We'll call you if you win!

We're getting into week three of Teen Summer Reading. There are 90 of you signed up for summer reading! I am in shock! Shock, I say! Happily shocked. 

We had our first raffle and four lucky people walked away with gift cards. Who doesn't want a $10 Las Olas or Dunkin Donuts gift card, an hour at Blitz Park, or a round at Captain's Cove. And all you have to do is turn in the reading I know that you're already doing this summer. 

 

Don't forget your Summer ID can be found back near the Teen Area or by calling 926-3368. You can also turn in your summer reading online.

Here's a rundown of the programs coming up:

 July 13th Stop by for the Weekly Raffle in the Teen Area from 3:30-4:00 pm. Turn in your reading or attend to earn tickets. The Kona Ice Truck will be here. Bored at home? Come get a Kona Ice! They'll be right outside the library.  

July 13th Reading Buddies 4:00-4:30 pm, Children's Room. Our Reading Buddies program is full. We have 13 great volunteers! 

July 14th Paracord Survival Project 3:30-4:30 pm, Teen Area. We'll be making either Paracord Bracelets or a Paracord survival grenade ala The Friendly Swede style. Check out this video for an idea of how we'll put it together. If you're going to attend this event, please let me know so that I have enough supplies. 

July 15th Search & Rescue 4:00-5:00 pm. Bryan Yeaton will be here to discuss his work as a Search and Rescue Volunteer. Bryan is a Senior Instructor for SOLO Wilderness Medicine as well as an AEMT for Bartlett /Jackson EMS and AVSAR (Androscoggin Valley Search & Rescue). Bryan spent more than eight years working for the Mount Washington Observatory. During the week, Bryan is a high school English Teacher in Hampton, NH.

 

July 16th 3:00-5:00 p.m. we'll host a Movie in the Teen Area with free popcorn. We'll choose from our DVD collection!

July 17th Teen Gaming, 4:00-5:00 pm Teen Area. 

Reminders:

You'll earn tickets for any daily program(weekly raffle, movie night, Tuesday activities, etc) or volunteer program that you come to. Attend 7 programs and earn 25 tickets. 

Weekly raffle tickets are put towards the end of summer drawing every week.

Don't forget that the Teen Bingo Card earns you extra tickets.

Classic Movie: "The Seven Year Itch", Wednesday, July 15

The Seven Year Itch
Rated G
Wednesday, July 15 @ 1 pm

Starring Marilyn Monroe and Tom Ewell

It's a steamy summer in New York City and this scandalous, sexy comedy heats things up even more! A married man (Tom Ewell), whose wife and son are away for the summer, has his fidelity put to the test when a seductive starlet (Marilyn Monroe) moves in upstairs. Keeping his marriage vows in the face of her flirtations proves tough when challenged by the notorious "seven year itch." Faced with this provocative problem, he's victim to an outrageous mating dance filled with hilarious comedy!

Admission is FREE. Popcorn and water are provided courtesy of the Friends of the Lane Memorial Library.

"World War II New Hampshire" - July 15th @ 6:30 PM

Plan to stop by the Lane Memorial Library on Wednesday, July 15th at 6:30 PM to hear filmmaker John Gfroerer present "World War II New Hampshire", a documentary that tells the story of life in New Hampshire during the Second World War.  Through interviews, historic news film, photos and radio reports from the battlefields, the film and discussion facilitated by Gfroerer chronicles how a nation, a state, and the citizens of New Hampshire mobilized for war and victory.

Kids' and Teens' Summer Programs Week 3!

Here's what's coming this week for Teens and Kids' at the Library 

Monday, July 6 @ 9 am: Signups start for the American Girl Event (to be held on Friday, July 17). Call 926-4729 or come by the Children's Room. Signups are required for this event.

Tuesday, July 7 @ 10 am: Storytime with Miss Wendy in the Children's Room. Summer storytimes are "all ages" and drop-in.

Tues., July 7 @ 6:30 pm: Superhero Pajama Storytime AND Stuffed Animal Sleepover—  Join Miss Paulina for a super fun evening storytime. Wear your best jammies and bring your (second) favorite stuffed animal. After the storytime your stuffed animals are welcome to stay for a library sleepover. When you come back the next day to pick them up we’ll have pictures to show you all of the fun they had while you were at home asleep! (Lane Room)

Wed., July 8 @ 10 am: NE K-9 Search & Rescue—“Lostproofing” Your Kids: New England K-9 SAR has a strong commitment to educating children and adults about how to be safe in the woods. We talk to children about how to “lostproof” themselves.; and if they get lost, how to stay safe. And of course, the dogs enjoy showing off their nosey talents! (Starting in the Lane Room and then moving to the field next to Centre School-Weather Permitting)

Thursday, July 2 at 10 am: Storytime with Miss Paulina in the Children's Room. Summer storytimes are "all ages" and drop-in.

Fri., July 10 @ 10 am: Curious George 3, Not Rated

Fri., July 10 @ 1 pm: Batman: The Movie, Rated PG

 

Teen Programs

 

Teens can sign-up any time! Teens will get a Summer ID, the number they'll use each time they submit their reading logs for summer reading. Check with the Library after signing up for your Summer ID number.

 

Here's a rundown of the programs coming up:

Monday, July 6th: Our first Weekly Raffle in the Teen Area from 3:30-4:00 pm. Turn in your reading or attend to earn tickets! The Kona Ice Truck will be here. You don't have to do summer reading to get a Kona Ice. Kona has graciously agreed to be here once a week for anyone to get something cold and delicious. 

 

July 6th Reading Buddies 4:00-4:30 pm, Children's Room. Volunteer to read one on one with a eager reader. 

 

July 7th Game Booth Brainstorm Session 3:30-4:30 pm, Teen Area. Volunteer to design a game booth for the End of Summer Finale Party. The booths will be for the younger children who participate in the Children's Room Summer Reading Program. Free snacks.

 

July 8th Blue Ocean Society 1:00-2:00 pm. Learn about marine conservation and meet Ladder, their life size inflatable whale.

 

July 8th Blue Ocean Society Beach Clean-up, 6:00-8:00 pm. Volunteer to clean up at Jenness Beach. Parents can drop teens off but must sign a permission form.

 

July 9th 3:00-5:00 p.m. we'll host a Movie in the Teen Area with free popcorn.

 

July 10th Water Balloon Battle,  4:00-5:00 pm Lane Library Lawn. 

 

Weekly Prizes: Blitz Park, Captain's Cove, Las Olas, & Dunkin Donuts 

 

Reminders:

You'll earn tickets for any daily program(weekly raffle, movie night, Tuesday activities, etc) or volunteer program that you come to. Attend 7 programs and earn 25 tickets. 

 

Weekly raffle tickets are put towards the end of summer drawing every week.

 

Don't forget that the Teen Bingo Card earns you extra tickets.

 

You'll need your Summer ID number. This number can be found back near the Teen Area. The person at the Ref Desk can help you find your number. You can also call 926-3368 to find out Summer ID.

 

You can turn in your summer reading online. Follow the directions. You're entered for the weekly and end of summer drawings. That simple. 

 

I'll be sending periodic emails through out the summer talking about the programs we have and that you've signed up for. 

 

That's all for now, til next week.

Stacy

 

Teen Services Librarian

Movie "Danny Collins", Wed. 7/8 & Thurs. 7/9

Danny Collins
Rated R (1 hr., 48 mins.)
Wednesday, July 8 @ 1 pm AND
Thursday, July 9 @ 5:30 pm

Starring Al Pacino and Annette Bening

Inspired by a true story, Al Pacino stars as aging 1970s rocker Danny Collins, who can't give up his hard-living ways. But when his manager (Christopher Plummer) uncovers a 40-year-old undelivered letter written to him by John Lennon, he changes course with the help of a new friend (Annette Bening) and embarks on a heartfelt journey to rediscover his family, find true love and begin a second act.

Admission is FREE. Water and popcorn are provided by the Friends of the Lane Memorial Libary.