School Vacation Activities!!

Looking for something fun to do during your April school vacation? Stop by the Hooksett Library - we have a week packed with fun programs for all ages!

Mon. Apr. 23rd, 2:00pm: Build a Birdhouse!
7:00pm: Hooksett Goes to War!
Tues. Apr. 24th, 6:30pm: Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants movie and activities!
Weds. Apr. 25th, 2:00pm: Movie, "Charlotte's Web"
5:00pm: Guitar Hero II Game Night!
Thurs. Apr. 26th, 1:00pm: Magic Rock Puppet Show
Fri. Apr. 27th, 2:00pm: Movie, Eragon

More details on all these events can be found on our web site at http://www.hooksett.lib.nh.us/events.htm.

Hooksett Public Library Coffee House

Join us on Friday, Apr. 20th at 7:00 pm for our next Library Coffee House! The evening will start off with musical group, Cold Stream. All music types welcome. Fun for all ages! Coffee and goodies will be provided! A sound system will be available for performers.

Hooksett Goes To War!

Hooksett Public Library

presents:

Hooksett Goes To War!

Monday April 23rd

7:00 pm

Hebert Media Room

This film is the result of an Oral History Project conducted by the Hooksett Heritage Commission, featuring older residents of Hooksett relating their experiences during World War II. Hear stories about life as a WWII soldier including a man who was in the Bataan Death March and became a POW for the rest of the war, and a man whose ship was torpedoed and sunk. Learn about what life was like back home during the war: the rationing, the air raid wardens, and the worry, the help which neighbors provided each other and the celebrations when the war finally ended. Come hear the stories of our Greatest Generation as they lived through the country's greatest war!

Edible Book Festival at the Library

Inspired by what is known as the "International Edible Book Festival," the Hooksett Library will host its own Edible Book Festival as part of its annual Open House celebration on Saturday, May 5. Individuals or groups are cordially invited to participate by submitting their own edible book creations. All edible books must be "bookish" through the integration of text (for example: "20,000 Leeks Under the Sea," "Spamalot," "Don Quicheote," or "Booklava."), literary inspiration and/or simply the shape, and finally, must be family-friendly. Participants are asked to register by April 28th and may enter up to three submissions. The participants will be divided into three categories: youth, adults (18 and older), and groups such as businesses or schools. Gold, silver, and bronze awards will be given to the top three entries in each category. The general public in attendance will fulfill the role of judges. Event Schedule: setup from 9-10:30, judging from 10:30-12, presentation of awards from 12:15-12:30, and then eating the goods after the awards. To register or make further inquiries, contact us at 485-6092. Admission is free. For samples of edible books, click here.

Teen Read Awards!

Teens - Read a good book lately? Are you aware of the two book award programs aimed at teen readers just like you? The Isinglass Teen Read Award is aimed at 7th and 8th grade readers; The Flume: NH Teen Reader's Choice Award is geared toward readers in grades 9-12.

Now's the time to let your voice be heard - vote for your favorite books at the Hooksett Library or on our Teen Read Awards page! The polls close in a few weeks, so stop by soon! More information is available on our web site:

http://www.hooksett.lib.nh.us/awards.htm