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This Week at Your Library - Virtual Events October 26 - 31. 2020
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Virtual LEGO® Builders Club
Monday, October 26,
4:00 pm
Virtual Meeting Space
We are calling all LEGO® builders! We are meeting via Zoom. Build something, anything, or many things, with Lego bricks. Test your imagination and building skills and share your creations virtually. Please register here and make sure that you provide and verify your email address, then we'll send you a meeting reminder.
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Virtual Monday Night Fiction Writers
Monday, October 26,
6:30 pm
Virtual Meeting Space
Have you always wanted to write a novel or short story? Our writers' group welcomes new members and provides prose fiction writers a friendly and supportive environment to share their work. Participants learn from critiquing others and receive feedback on their own submissions.This is a virtual writers group. Sign up here and we will send you a Zoom invitation to the meeting.
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Murder at the Library Virtual Book Discussion: Before She Was Helen
Tuesday, October 27,
1:00 pm
Virtual Meeting Space
Join us on Zoom for Murder at the Library Book Club!The Keene Public Library has partnered with Baker & Taylor and Sourcebooks, who select the titles and provides an author event each month.Digital copies of the book can be checked out through October. To check out a digital copy of this month's book, visit the Book Club webpage. Click on the LOGIN button in the top right corner to create a Library ID.For the LIBRARY ID, enter the letters KPLBC + the last 5 digits of your phone number.For the PIN, select a passcode of your choice.Ebooks will be available to download and read throughout October, "Caroline Cooney's Before She Was Helen is a clever whodunnit featuring an immensely likable septuagenarian heroine with a tragic past. Cooney is deft at weaving together the mysteries of a fifty-year-old cold case murder and a still-warm body at a retirement community, slowly unveiling a slew of possible motives and suspects for both crimes. Loaded with action, fast-paced, and offering a series of emotional punches, this book will leave mystery lovers wanting more." - Carter Wilson, USA Today bestselling authorRegistration is required for this Zoom event. We will send a Zoom invitation to you at least a day before the event.The Live Author Talk Event is Wednesday, October 28, at 7 p.m.
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Keene Public Library Policy Committee - VIRTUAL
Tuesday, October 27,
2:30 pm
Virtual Meeting Space
You are invited to a scheduled Zoom meeting of the Keene Public Library Policy Committee: Tuesday October 27 at 2:30 p.m. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87648443884?pwd=bjlTcHlMR3pxRi82TkIvSDNjVXUxdz09 Meeting ID: 876 4844 3884 Passcode: 485359 One tap mobile +16465588656,,87648443884#,,,,,,0#,,485359# US (New York) +13017158592,,87648443884#,,,,,,0#,,485359# US (Germantown) Dial by your location +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) +1 301 715 8592 US (Germantown) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) Meeting ID: 876 4844 3884 Passcode: 485359 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/keHUnP5b6F To access by telephone: (603) 766-5646 Participant Code 981441
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Terrific Tuesdays: Halloween: Mummy at Mystery Mansion (Virtual Program)
Tuesday, October 27,
4:00 pm
Virtual Meeting Space
Frankie and Casey visit their uncle for his annual Halloween party, only to find out that a creepy Mummy has been scaring everyone away! Some say the house is haunted, but Frankie and Casey have a different idea. Join them on their adventure to unravel the mystery of the mummy! Along the way, you'll explore some spooky and exciting science concepts about blackouts, mummification, and more!Presented by Talewise (formerly ScienceTellers).After registration, participants will receive an invitation to the Zoom. If you do to receive the link by the day before the program or have issues access the program the day of the event, please call the library at 603-352-0157.
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Virtual Library Board of Trustees Meeting
Tuesday, October 27,
5:00 pm
Event Location
You are invited to a scheduled Zoom meeting of the Keene Public Library Trustees: Tuesday October 27 at 5 p.m. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83997639939?pwd=ZjBuenpDdW5Td3NxMlNvcWxwcjdnZz09 Meeting ID: 839 9763 9939 Passcode: 628754
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Teen Book Club Virtual Live Author Event with Kate Moore
Tuesday, October 27, 7:00 pm
Virtual Meeting Space
The Keene Public Library has partnered with Baker & Taylor and Sourcebooks, who select the titles and provide a virtual live author event each month. This month's Teen Book Club title is The Radium Girls by Kate Moore. "An inspiring and engaging historical nonfiction book that tells the story of America's glowing girls and their brave fight for justice Amid the excitement of the early twentieth century, hundreds of young women spend their days hard at work painting watch dials with glow-in-the-dark radium paint. The painters consider themselves lucky-until they start suffering from a mysterious illness. As the corporations try to cover up a shocking secret, these shining girls suddenly find themselves at the center of a deadly scandal. The Radium Girls tells the unbelievable true story of these incredible women, whose determination to fight back saved countless lives."Digital copies of the book can be checked out through the month of October. To checkout a digital copy of The Radium Girls:Click here to visit the Teen Book Club PageClick on the LOGIN button in the top right corner to create a Library IDFor the LIBRARY ID, enter the letters KPLBC + the last 5 digits of your phone numberFor the PIN, select a passcode of your choiceYou can also place a hold on a physical copy of the book from the Keene Public Library by clicking here. Registration is required for this Live Author Event Zoom event. RSVP here to receive a Zoom invitation later in October.
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Online Preschool Storytime
Wednesday, October 28,
10:00 am
Virtual Meeting Space
Join Ms. Colleen and friends for preschool storytime. These stories, songs, and rhymes will engage children ages three through six. Sign up and provide an email address o receive a Zoom invitation along with activities to print out. (If you don't have a printer at home, let us know, and we get the materials to you some other way.) We will also include additional titles for reading and online book links to TumbleBooks and other resources. See all your storytime friends while we spend some virtual time together.
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Virtual Scavenger Hunts
Wednesday, October 28,
12:00 pm
Virtual Meeting Space
Keene Public Library invites you to participate in our mobile scavenger hunts. These Scavenger hunts use a smartphone and the GooseChase app. You will need to download an IOS or Android app. Then search for the name of our scavenger hunts using the words Keene Public Library. A new game will go live each Wednesday at noon and will be available for 14 days.Scavenger hunts can be played as a team or an individual and are suitable for people of all ages.f you would like a printed list of challenges instead, let us know and we will email the list to you.
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Murder at the Library Virtual Live Author Event with Caroline B. Cooney
Wednesday, October 28, 7:00 pm
Virtual Meeting Space
The perfect live virtual event for mystery lovers! Join us for an In Conversation with Caroline B. Cooney. Register HERE to attend this live virtual event. When you register on this form, please include our library name.Digital copies of the book can be checked out through October. To check out a digital copy of this month's book, visit the Book Club webpage. Click on the LOGIN button in the top right corner to create a Library ID.For the LIBRARY ID, enter the letters KPLBC + the last 5 digits of your phone number.For the PIN, select a passcode of your choice.Ebooks will be available to download and read throughout October."Caroline Cooney's Before She Was Helen is a clever whodunnit featuring an immensely likable septuagenarian heroine with a tragic past. Cooney is deft at weaving together the mysteries of a fifty-year-old cold case murder and a still-warm body at a retirement community, slowly unveiling a slew of possible motives and suspects for both crimes. Loaded with action, fast-paced, and offering a series of emotional punches, this book will leave mystery lovers wanting more." - Carter Wilson, USA Today bestselling author
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Read for the Record: Evelyn Del Rey Is Moving Away
Thursday, October 29,
All day
Event Location
Strong literacy, language, and social-emotional skills are all essential for school success. Join @jumpstartkids on October 29 as we #ReadfortheRecord and ensure ALL children are prepared to succeed in kindergarten and beyond! This year's #ReadfortheRecord book is "Evelyn Del Rey Is Moving Away" by Meg Medina-a story about a young girl who learns the value of friendship & the importance of staying connected with our loved ones. Check out this book trailer. Join us on Facebook for virtual readings. Borrow a book and read along with us & join the campaign today at readfortherecord.org.
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Habla Ya! Virtual Spanish Conversation Group
Thursday, October 29,
7:00 pm
Virtual Meeting Space
If you are learning Spanish as a second language, this is your opportunity to practice simple conversation with others in your shoes. This is not an instructional course, but rather an excellent opportunity to chat and improve your skills through facilitated discussion.¿No seguro si está listo? Put yourself to the test! Puramente por diversión.
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Teen Night IN
Friday, October 30, 6:00 pm
Virtual Meeting Space
Stuck inside this year? Join us for a fun evening of Ultimate Werewolf, Candy Challenges, a Costume Contest, Trivia and more!Teenagers ages 12 through 18 from around New Hampshire are invited to this Halloween themed, stay-In, virtual event sponsored by YALS, Keene Public Library, Lebanon Public Libraries, Portsmouth Public Library, Tracy Memorial Library, and Whipple Free Library.Register here to receive more information about attending this statewide virtual event.
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Keene Public Library
60 Winter St.
Keene, New Hampshire 03431
603-352-0157
http://www.keenepubliclibrary.org/
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