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As we wind up our year, we have a few bits of news about your library services. Tumblebooks (ebooks for kids) now has iPad compatible ebook picture books. The Children’s Literacy Foundation has recently granted the Madison Library a Rural Public Libraries Sponsorship. This means that the Madison Library will receive $2,000 worth of new children’s books for our collection. On Monday, November 21, CLiF will bring the books, along with a storyteller to introduce the books and tell some stories. This event will take [...] We’ve been busy moving furniture and some of the collections around. The photo shows our new quiet corner for magazines and reference, complete with comfy chairs. Thanks to Katie Andersen and Mary Kennefick for helping with the shift. More to come! While Madison didn’t suffer the flooding that other local communities did, we’re providing this information for Madison residents who may have had some individual losses due to flooding or for people who know someone in an affected area: President Obama made a declaration of a major disaster for New Hampshire in the counties of Carroll and Grafton [...] Outdoor table with umbrella and chairs for front lawn For those of us still without power, the library is opening at 11 am today (August 29) instead of at 2 pm. Find lights, internet, running water, and new things to read here. Find more info on NH and Hurricane Irene at http://www.nh.gov/readynh/ The Red Cross urges people to take steps over the next few days as the storm approaches to help ensure their safety and the safety of their loved ones. They include: Get a three-day supply of water ready for each person (one gallon per person, per day) [...] We’re happy to see snow for school vacation week. As the storm continues on Monday, the Madison Library will be closed as our town’s road crews work hard to clear roads first, then parking lots like ours once the blizzard is done. We have two children’s programs lined up for this week: Tuesday, Dec. 27 at 2 [...] Madison’s Ray O’Brien was recognized as a Municipal Volunteer of the Year by the NH Local Government Center recently. Among his many roles, Ray keeps the Madison Trails website updated with new information about enjoying the outdoors in Madison, coordinates the Madison Community Garden, researches recycling best practices (and best return on investment) for our town’s transfer [...] The Madison Library has added an Orion Starblast 4.5” reflector telescope to its collection thanks to a generous donation to the NH Astronomical Society in honor of Silver Lake Postmaster Susan Stowbridge. Library cardholders will be able to check out the sturdy, tabletop telescope and gaze at the stars and planets from home. Marc Stowbridge, a [...] |
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