Coming Up This Week...

A quick look at the week ahead. For the complete schedule of events and activities, view the events calendar here...

Adults

21 Books for 2021

Click here for 21 Fantastic Books for 2021! We will share some great new books to spice up your yearly reading list, and all books are available from the library.

Friends Meeting: Tuesday, 1/19 @ 4pm

The Friends of the Gilford Public Library, a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization, is dedicated to raise funds for the purposes of supporting the programs, services, and special needs of the Library. Additionally, they serve as an advocate of the Library and support the mission of the Board of Library Trustees. We welcome new members! Join us if interested on Zoom.

Phone in an Expert: Wednesday, 1/20 @10am

Do you have basic questions about what to do with your computer or need help with downloading audio books or using our telescope? Call and Check-Out-An-Expert with your library card and receive the assistance you need. Sessions are 20 minutes max if someone is waiting.

Book Discussion: Olive Again

This month's book is Olive, Again by Elizabeth Strout, a collection of short stories featuring Olive Kitteridge. The discussion will be lead by Arielle Masterson, and copies of the book are available at the front desk. Click here to sign up and join us on Zoom.

Teens

Snap Your Snack Flyer. Information in text.

Do you love TikTok, Snapchat, or Instagram? We have the perfect program for you! Make a 60 second video of a snack you create and tag us on Instagram @gilfordpubliclibrary or send to hayden@gilfordlibrary.org for a chance to win a giftcard and be featured on all of our social media. Send your entries by noon on February 1.

Check out our new Teen Discord Server

Looking for new reads for your teen? Teen librarian reviews great picks: view Hayden's teen pick here.

Children

Bilingual Storytime on Facebook Live: Tuesday, 1/19 @10:30am

Join Miss Maria every Tuesday to read, sing, dance, and play in both English and Spanish

Mother Goose on the Loose on Facebook Live: Thursday, 1/21 @10:30am

Storytime specifically designed for your babies and toddler up to the age of 3. Join Miss Maria on FB Live for nursery rhymes, songs, and a book for bonding time and building early literacy!

Do you have new reading goals for your children for the New Year? We can help you reach those goals and pick out books for you! Click here to let us pick books for you.

Can't make it to a program or watch it live? No problem! You can replay our virtual storytime anytime. Watch our videos here.