Christmas gift calendars that benefit library now on sale

A Rochester Public Library Family recently visited Potter's House Bakery & Cafe to redeem their Cookie Coupons they earned for participating in the Pumpkin Project. (Courtesy photo)

ROCHESTER - Thanksgiving is right around the corner with the rest of the Holidays not far behind.

Check out our new Holiday Cookies and Crafts display for ideas on things to cook or create!

Calendars!

If you're looking for a special gift for friends and family, why not get them one of the new calendars featuring scenes from around Rochester created by local photographer John Gisis, including a beautiful photo of the Library! The Friends of the Library is selling them at the Library for $15 each. For each calendar sold, John will donate $2 to the Friends.

Santa's Visit to the Children's Room

Families! Mark your calendars! Santa will be visiting the Library on Saturday, December 11 from 10:30-12:00! Santa will be welcoming families outside on the lawn. Children will have time to say hello to Santa and have their picture taken. If you cannot make it for Santa's visit, there will be a mailbox for letters to Santa in the Children's Room starting shortly after Thanksgiving!

Book Recommendation

RPL Librarian, Amy, has a book recommendation she's excited about. She says: "Meet Elizabeth, Ron, Joyce, and Ibraham, residents of a retirement village in Great Britain. You get to know each of them in detail in The Thursday Murder Club and The Man Who Died Twice by Richard Osman. Both hardcover books are available at the library and on Libby in e-book and audiobook formats. This is a mystery series with another on the way and a movie deal. The characters are unintentionally funny and interesting. I have to say that Joyce's diary entries are the best. Even if you aren't a big fan of mysteries, I would recommend these books simply for the loveable well-developed characters that have close yet complicated relationships with one another. I can picture myself sitting in the community room having a glass of wine with them, plotting our next move."

DVD Recommendations

Amy also has some DVD recommendations this week. "RPL now has season 1 of Resident Alien starring Alan Tudyk. This show was originally aired on the Syfy network. It is about an alien that crashes on earth and assumes the identity of a small-town doctor. It is dark and funny. If you find that you enjoy the story, you can read the graphic novels on which the show is based, on hoopla, a free digital app for RPL cardholders.

You can also check out Discovery of Witches seasons 1 & 2 on DVD. So far, the show follows the book series, All Souls Trilogy, by Deborah Harkness, (also available in the library). It is about a witch and a vampire both looking for the same item at an Oxford library where they start a contentious relationship that is ever evolving. They end up having dangerous adventures, including time travel. These are just a few of the DVD movies and television series available at the Library."

Children's Room

The Children's Room would like to thank the Rochester Fire Department for providing us with supplies for our Fire Prevention Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety Display.

Cardboard Tube Fox~ Take It & Make It Craft

Families can now stop in and pick up one of our adorable Fox craft kits. They will be available through Saturday, November 13, or until they are gone. Pick up times are during library open hours only. The kits will be inside the Children's Room entryway (One kit per child please). You will need a toilet paper tube for this month's craft. Story Time to Go: will continue for those who prefer using our curbside service. Reserve a themed pre-packed bag with library books, a simple craft idea with directions, and a set of activities by calling the Children's Room at 603-335-7549. These kits are geared for kids ages 2 through 6. Ask us about themes.

Tech Help

Our Emerging Technologies Specialist, Jessica, is here to help you if you need help figuring out your new phone, tablet, or laptop or if you have any questions about our Library downloadable resources such as hoopla, Libby or Overdrive. To make an appointment contact the library at: 603-332-1428 or Rplreference@rochesternh.net.

Contacting RPL

Visit the Library's website: https://rpl.lib.nh.us/

Email the reference librarian: Rplreference@rochesternh.net.

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