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August Weekly Closure (UPDATE)

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Blaisdell Memorial Library will be closed to the public from August 11th until August 26th.

As previously announced, BML will be closed to the public through the third week of August for maintenance and cleaning. During this period of time, patrons will not be able to pick up reserves, check out books, place or pick up interlibrary loans, or request museum passes. This will not impact use of the Libby by Overdrive app.

You can view your checkouts, current reserves, and place some renew requests online by visiting the Blaisdell Catalog Website and logging in with your library card number and phone number.

In keeping with our usual policy, books that are due while the library is closed will not accrue any overdue fines if returned during this period.

The library will reopen with normal hours on Tuesday, August 27th.

We appreciate your understanding and apologize for the unexpected length of this closure!

Teddy Bear Sleepover & Picnic

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Sleepover: June 27th from 11am to close

Picnic: June 28th at 10am

Start off Summer Reading story times with a two-day teddy bear special!

First, bring your child’s stuffed friend to the library on 6/27 between 11am to close to drop them off for a special sleepover. Put their names and yours on a tag, tuck them in, then return in the morning to find out what kind of fun they had! Stuffed animals will be kept safe and sound if you are unable to pick them up immediately.

The next morning, 6/28 at 10am, return to the library to pick up your teddy bear or stuffie from their library sleepover and enjoy a special picnic story time all about teddy bears, including a story, songs, a gift, and a snack to share!

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SRP Kick-off: Wildlife Encounters

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Thursday, June 27th at 10am

Start off Summer Reading with a visit from Wildlife Encounters! All ages from children to adults are welcome to the Nottingham Rec Center to meet some amazing animals up close and learn more about them. Don’t forget to swing by the library when you’re done to pick up your calendars and other swag, and bring your child’s stuffy for the Teddy Bear Sleepover!

Statement on Library Hours

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As the Town is now working under the constraints of a default budget, the Blaisdell Memorial Library continues to operate on a reduced schedule, and will do so for the duration of 2024. At this time, we do not anticipate any additional negative impacts to the Summer Reading program, Lego or STEAM clubs, or our ongoing programming.

We will continue to assess our hours of operation. Patrons should be aware that we may need to cancel or reschedule programs, or adjust our operating hours, sometimes on short notice.

Scheduled closures will be posted on the sign in front of the library, our website, and on Facebook and Instagram. Last-minute closures will be posted on Facebook and the front door of the library.

April Vacation Specials 2024

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Join unique programs for kids and families all week long!

UNH SeaTrek: Squid Dissection

Tuesday, April 23rd – 10 & 11am

Get to know the unique anatomy of the squid with this hands-on lesson from UNH! First learn about the different parts of the squid’s body, then examine them for yourself with a guided dissection. This event will be held in two sessions: One at 10am and one at 11am.

This program is currently full. Thank you for your interest!

For the Love of Legos

Thursday, April 25th – 10am

For the Love of LEGOs is a drop-in time for children of any age to play with the library’s lego collection. Build whatever you can imagine, on your own or with others; the only limits are your imagination!

Charlotte’s Web Book Party

Friday, April 26th – 10am

Charlotte’s Web is a classic children’s book that’s been delighting readers for more than fifty years, and this book party is the perfect chance to celebrate it! To join in, pick up a copy at the front desk or read your own with your children. Then come in on Friday to talk about the book and its beloved characters, play games, and enjoy snacks!

We request that those planning to attend contact the library to sign up, to make sure we have enough snacks for everyone.

Turtles of NH

Saturday, April 27th – 12pm noon

New Hampshire is home to seven native species of turtle and more than half of them are listed as endangered or threatened in the state. Some even live in Nottingham! Join local wildlife rehabilitators Dallas and Drew of New Hampshire Turtle Rescue to learn more about our native species, meet a special turtle guest, and learn how we can be good neighbors to them. Afterwards, stick around as they answer any of your turtle questions!