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Repurposing with a Purpose

September 11th, 2024 · Comments Off on Repurposing with a Purpose · Art Room, Books, City Library, Library Displays, Main Branch

Every year, 92 million tons of textile waste is produced by the fashion industry and some 39,000 tons of discarded clothing have amassed in Chile’s Atacama desert. That’s equivalent to the weight of nearly 27,000 compact cars in scrapped fabric. One of the biggest ways to help tackle this problem is by upcycling or repurposing […]

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Sci-Fi/Fantasy Recommendations for September

September 10th, 2024 · Comments Off on Sci-Fi/Fantasy Recommendations for September · Books, City Library, Library Displays, Main Branch

Why do we love Vampires?

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National Pancake Day: Celebrating Breakfast

September 6th, 2024 · Comments Off on National Pancake Day: Celebrating Breakfast · Books, City Library, Library Displays, Main Branch

Most of the library staff would agree that eggs are their favorite breakfast food, followed closely by pancakes and waffles.

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Why did it rain in the library?

September 4th, 2024 · 2 Comments · Books, Children, City Library, Events, Library Closings, Main Branch, News, Teens

It is a blessing and a privilege to work in such a beautiful and historic building such as the Carpenter Memorial Library. Sometimes this blessing also comes with headaches and heartaches. Early Tuesday morning library staff discovered a slow but steady seepage of water from the library’s ceiling due to a broken pipe. This leak […]

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We are open!

September 4th, 2024 · Comments Off on We are open! · Art Room, Books, Children, City Library, Events, Library Hours, Main Branch, NH Room, Teens

After the rain comes the sunshine! We are open today at our normal times: 9 AM for the Main Branch and 1 PM for the West Branch. We look forward to seeing you all and thank you for your patience and understanding regarding yesterday’s water issues. See you at the library!

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Fall 2024 MCL Notes newsletter

September 3rd, 2024 · Comments Off on Fall 2024 MCL Notes newsletter · Adult Take & Make Crafts, Ages 0-2, Ages 2-3, Ages 4-5, Ages 6-13, Art Room, Audiobooks, Book Group, Book Sale, Books, Children, City Library, Computer Classes, E-Books, Events, Grades 3-5, Grades K-2, Holidays, Library Closings, Main Branch, News, Newsletter, Streaming Movies & Music, Teens, Virtual Programs, Writer's Group

The Fall issue of MCL Notes is here! Catch up on what’s happening at the libraries—there is plenty to read about! Get the scoop on the programs we have planned from now through November. We welcome you to sign up to receive this quarterly newsletter by email.

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Drop-In Adult Craft Kit Coaching ~ Embroidered Baseball Caps

August 19th, 2024 · Comments Off on Drop-In Adult Craft Kit Coaching ~ Embroidered Baseball Caps · Adult Take & Make Crafts, Art Room, Books, City Library, Events, Main Branch

Join Ms. Yvonne on Thursday, August 22nd from 6-7 PM in the Hunt Room for drop-in craft kit coaching. This session is for folks who have already received last week’s craft kit and are in need a little extra help and encouragement with it. For more information, please call the Information Desk at 603-624-6550 ext. 7620 […]

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All That Jazz!

August 12th, 2024 · Comments Off on All That Jazz! · Art Room, City Library, Library Displays, Music Room, Teens, Trustees

Got Jazz?

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Sci-Fi/Fantasy Recommendations for August

August 7th, 2024 · Comments Off on Sci-Fi/Fantasy Recommendations for August · Book Recommendations, Books, City Library, Main Branch

These works feature the best of Fantasy’s animal companions!

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National Sisters Day: August 4th

August 3rd, 2024 · Comments Off on National Sisters Day: August 4th · Books, Children, City Library, Events, Library Displays, Main Branch

On the first Sunday of August, we celebrate National Sisters Day. No one really knows the origins of this day, but it marks the bond of love and friendship shared between sisters. Honor this day by spending time with your sister(s), or if that is not possible, check out an inspirational Christian fiction book with […]

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