What's Going on at the Wadleigh Memorial Library?

Wednesday, August 21

The Real Dirt: Toward Food Sufficiency and Farm Sustainability in New England

7 p.m. in the Keyes Meeting Room

The recently released book  The Real Dirt: Toward Food Sufficiency and Farm Sustainability in New England  by John E. Carroll, Professor of Environmental Conservation at the University of New Hampshire argues that a whole new smaller scale agriculture is evolving to replace New England’s commodity agriculture based on selling to wholesale markets. He contends that a new agriculture, smaller in scale, directly marketed, sometimes organic, increasingly grass-based, bio-diverse, governed by biological and ecological principles and sustainable in theory and practice is fast rising across all of New England.

Tuesday, August 27

Evening Book Group

7 p.m. in the AV Room
The Orchard: A Memoir of the Great Depression by Adele Crockett Robertson.

After the death of her father in the spring of 1932, Radcliffe graduate Adele Crockett left her city job to save the family apple orchard in Ipswich, Mass. She had to cope with a mountain of debt, aging machinery and the vagaries of weather -- all without encouragement from her mother and brothers. Later, she wrote in rich detail about her farming years in the depths of the Depression. Her manuscript was discovered soon after her death by her daughter, Betsy Cramer, who contributes the introduction and epilogue. 

Newcomers welcome. Copies available at the Circulation Desk. 

1st Monday of the month

Knit 1, Crochet 2

6:30 – 8:30 p.m. in the Keyes Meeting Room

Are you looking for other yarn addicts? Do your Monday nights seem dull? Look no further! Don't have a project in mind? Can't seem to finish that scarf for Grandma? Or are you a complete beginner with an itch to stitch? Bring your project in & be inspired; if you're a beginner, your local craft store can help you select a project & requisite supplies. There will be no formal instruction but 'knitwits' are a helpful bunch and love to indoctrinate the uninitiated into the cult of knitting. 

Tuesdays

Spanish Conversation Group

7 – 8 p.m. in the Conference Room

Do you want to practice your Spanish? Here’s your opportunity with this new, drop-in group that is just starting up. Join Sandra Pleisch to brush up on your Spanish language skills or have a chance to use your Spanish. If you have an interest in using the Spanish language, you're just the person we're looking for, so come on down!

TEENS & TWEENS

For more information on teen programs, email wadleighya@gmail.com

Tuesday, August 13

3:30 p.m.

Hang out and discuss your favorite anime or manga series, participate in related games and activities, and create sketches of your favorite characters to share.

Wednesday, August 14

Teen Gaming: Wii Wednesday

2:45 - 4:30 p.m.

Two hours of gaming with the Wii, PS2, and other wireless (board) games!  You are welcome to bring your DS, PSP, controllers or any games (rated T or lower) to play. Snacks provided.

Thursday, August 15

Pizza & Pages Book Club for Teens

3:30 p.m. 
This month's selection: Insignia by S. J. Kincaid

Summary: Tom, a fourteen-year-old genius at virtual reality games, is recruited by the United States Military to begin training at the Pentagon Spire as a Combatant in World War III, controlling the mechanized drones that do the actual fighting off-planet.

Enjoy some pizza while discussing the book! Copies of the book are available in the teen display area. Pizza & Pages is for 5th grade and up.

Tuesday, September 3

Dr. Who Fan Club

3:30 p.m.

Do you enjoy time travel? Do you know what a tardis is? Then here’s a club for you!! This club is for Doctor Who fans! Join others for snacks, discussion, and trivia.

Thursday, September 5

Chicks with Sticks Book Club

3 p.m.
This month's selection: Dream Factory by Brad Barkley

Summary: Alternating chapters present the view points of two teenagers who find summer employment as costumed cartoon characters at Disney World and try to resist falling in love. 

Bring your current knitting project and enjoy some snacks and discussion about the book. New members and beginning knitters welcome! Copies are available on the teen display. “Chicks with Sticks” is for grades 7 & up.

Tuesday, September 10

Geeks R Us Anime Club

3:30 p.m.

Hang out and discuss your favorite anime or manga series, participate in related games and activities, and create sketches of your favorite characters to share.

Wednesday, September 11

Teen Gaming: Wii Wednesday

2:45 - 4:30 p.m.

Two hours of gaming with the Wii, PS2, and other wireless (board) games!  You are welcome to bring your DS, PSP, controllers or any games (rated T or lower) to play. Snacks provided.

CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS

Storytimes will begin again on Monday, September 16.