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Today: Costume Storytime Parade, BeTween Ice Cream Party, Spooky Silly Movie Night

10/28/2021

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Come to a very special Costume Storytime today at 11am in your favorite Halloween Costume and participate in a fun parade around the library!
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Patrons ages 9-12 are invited to the NMPL Makerspace for an ice cream party! (Masks are required at all indoor NMPL events.)
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You're invited to a Spooky Silly Movie Night! Join us at 5:30pm for fresh hot popcorn and a showing of the Goosebumps movie!
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"Upset about moving from the big city to a small town, young Zach Cooper finds a silver lining when he meets his beautiful neighbor Hannah. The teen is surprised to learn that Hannah's mysterious father is R.L. Stine, the famous author of the best-selling "Goosebumps" series. When Zach accidentally unleashes the monsters from the fantastic tales, it's up to Stine, his daughter and Cooper to return the beasts back to the books where they belong."
Movie Rating: PG
Movie Length: 1 hour 43 minutes
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New Fiction Arrivals!

10/27/2021

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NEW FICTION ARRIVALS! We don't know about you, but we definitely find ourselves making more time for reading this time of year! And now is the perfect time to check out some of these exciting new fiction arrivals! We have a new mystery by Richard Osman (get your name on the holds list for this one! The list is getting lengthy), new titles by best selling authors like James Patterson, Elizabeth Strout, Irene Hannah and Stuart Woods, AND the highly anticipated new release by Anthony Doerr (author of All The Light We Cannot See). What books are grabbing your eye? Call the front desk to place a hold!
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Photos: Storytime - Jack O' Lanterns

10/27/2021

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New November Binge Boxes Released!

10/27/2021

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We know November can be a crazy month with the holidays, family visits, and getting ready for even MORE holidays... so sometimes, you just need a night to veg out and escape. Why not check out one of our two new Binge Boxes? Celebrate Thanksgiving with the Family Thanksgiving Box - enjoy re-watching old classics like a Charlie Brown Thanksgiving, then laugh your way through Grumpy Old Men or Free Birds. Wanting to head a little further from home? Enjoy 5 Nights in Paris with this escapism Binge Box that will send you right to the city of lights! Check one of these out today in the DVD section, or call the front desk to place a hold.
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P.S. Don't worry! Our October Halloween Binge Boxes are still available to check out through the end of the month!
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Today: Teen Ice Cream Party, Lego Club, and Overbooked: Book Club

10/27/2021

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Teens ages 13-18 are invited to meet in the NMPL Makerspace for an ice cream party! (Masks are required at all indoor programs.)
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It's Lego Club day! This week... It’s the Great Pumpkin, Lego Club! Come to the library at 3:45pm and use Lego bricks to build a Great Pumpkin that would make Charlie Brown proud!
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Our last Overbooked Book Club of the year is today at 7pm on Zoom! We'll be discussing Someone We Know by Shari Lapena. We hope you'll join us!

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81876018547...
Meeting ID: 818 7601 8547
Passcode: 798759
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Today: Marbled Mini Pumpkins & Evening Tales

10/25/2021

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How gorgeous are these marbled mini pumpkins? They'll be perfect as a table centerpiece, placed on a windowsill, or scattered about on a colorful bookcase! Come learn to make these for yourself at this fun program!
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This is an outdoor program because of nail polish fumes -- We plan to set up tables under the overhang at the Market Street Entrance.  However, in case of a driving rain it may be necessary to cancel.
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Elementary aged kids enjoy an hour of stories, games, crafts and snacks at Evening Tales tonight at 6pm! Join us this week to time to play Games and win prizes!
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Today: Knitting & Crochet Group

10/22/2021

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The Knitting& Crochet Group will meet today at 1:30pm in the Conference Room! Whether you are new to knitting and crochet, or have been enjoying this relaxing craft for years, you'll love our weekly Knitting & Crochet Group here at the library! Come join others in the NMPL Conference Room on Friday afternoons for a relaxing time to work on your current craft projects and to meet new friends!
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Beginner and eager to learn? You'll find a helpful teacher here! Beginners should bring a pair of needles (size 6 to 9), and a skein of light colored, worsted weight yarn. Worsted weight yarn is also labeled 4. Light colors are recommended as it is easier to see individual stitches with the light color. All are welcome!
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Today: Storytime & BeTween

10/21/2021

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Storytime is today at 11am! We hope you'll join us for a fun story and craft!
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BeTween is today at 3:45pm in the Makerspace after school! We'll see you there!
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Today: Teen Makers & Lego Club - Spooky Silly Monsters

10/20/2021

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Teens are invited to join us in the Makerspace today at 3:45pm for Teen Makers! We'll see you there!

​Come build with the library’s collection of thousands of Lego bricks at Lego Club today at 3:45pm! Participants can tackle weekly challenges or build their own creations. This week you'll make a Spooky Silly Monster and help us decorate the Children’s Department!
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Today: Storytime & Animal Ear Headbands

10/19/2021

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Storytime is today at 11am, so be sure to join us for a cool story and a fun craft!
​All ages are welcome to attend today's Animal Ear Headbands crafting session at 4pm! You'll learn how to make your own animal ear headbands perfect for Halloween costumes or every day imaginary play!
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  • ABOUT
    • HOURS & LOCATION
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      • MOBILE HOTSPOTS
      • NEW ADULT MATERIALS
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      • NEW CHILDREN'S MATERIALS
      • SENSORY KITS
    • MATERIAL REQUEST
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    • CALENDAR & PROGRAMMING
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      • WELCOME TO THE CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT
      • KID'S PROGRAMMING
      • PROGRAMMING PHOTOS
      • HOMESCHOOL RESOURCE CENTER
      • SENSORY KITS
      • SUMMER READING
      • NEW CHILDRENS MATERIAL
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