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Winter 2019 Table of Contents Children 2 Family 4 Family Films 4 Tweens 5 Teens 6 Multi-Age 7 Adults 8 Cinema Cabaret 11 Computer Classes 13 Help us collect Nashua’s favorite reads Hey Nashua, what are your favorite books? In January, we’re asking you to tell us about them. Whether it’s a book you read every year, one that changed your life, one you love to give to others, or one you wish everyone would read, we’d love to hear about it. Post as many reviews of your favorites as you like at www.nashualibrary. beanstack.org/reader365 between January 1 and 31. Then in February, come in and check out our display of everyone’s recommendations. Exhibit encourages Earth-friendliness A traveling display about keeping our rivers clean will visit the Nashua Public Library for the month of January. The three-station information-panel display was created by the Merri- mack River Watershed Council and cosponsored by the Nevins Library in Methuen, Mass., through a grant obtained by the council. The display, which is being exhibited at libraries all along the Merrimack, shows how rainstorms and snowmelt cause runoff that picks up trash, fertilizer, oil, and other pollutants. This runoff ultimately makes its way into the river, a source of drinking water for 600,000 people. Local residents can do their part to keep the river clean by creating green infrastructures like rain gardens and catch basins. Find out more about what you can do at “Gardening Your Way to a Clean Merrimack River” at the Nashua Public Library on January 10. See page 8 for more info. Spruce-up continues Thank you for pardoning our appear- ance in the main lobby this fall. It will all pay off soon, with a new front desk, lobby carpeting, directional kiosks, and colorful signage. The library will be closed on December 19 and 20 for carpet installation. Page 1 603.589.4600

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Table of Contents

Children 2

Family 4

Family Films 4

Tweens 5

Teens 6

Multi-Age 7

Adults 8

Cinema Cabaret 11

Computer Classes 13

Help us collect Nashua’s favorite readsHey Nashua, what are your favorite books? In January, we’re asking you to tell us about them. Whether it’s a book you read every year, one that changed your life, one you love to give to others, or one you wish everyone would read, we’d love to hear about it.

Post as many reviews of your favorites as you like at www.nashualibrary. beanstack.org/reader365 between January 1 and 31. Then in February, come in and check out our display of everyone’s recommendations.

Exhibit encourages Earth-friendlinessA traveling display about keeping our rivers clean will visit the Nashua Public Library for the month of January.

The three-station information-panel display was created by the Merri-mack River Watershed Council and cosponsored by the Nevins Library in Methuen, Mass., through a grant obtained by the council. The display, which is being exhibited at libraries all along the Merrimack, shows how rainstorms and snowmelt cause runoff that picks up trash, fertilizer, oil, and other pollutants. This runoff ultimately makes its way into the river, a source of drinking water for 600,000 people.

Local residents can do their part to keep the river clean by creating green infrastructures like rain gardens and catch basins. Find out more about what you can do at “Gardening Your Way to a Clean Merrimack

River” at the Nashua Public Library on January 10. See page 8 for more info.

Spruce-up continuesThank you for pardoning our appear-ance in the main lobby this fall. It will all pay off soon, with a new front desk, lobby carpeting, directional kiosks, and colorful signage. The library will be closed on December 19 and 20 for carpet installation.

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Beginner Arts and Crafts

For ages 2–5. Held after the 10 am Open Storytime & Puppet Show. Please sign in at the Children’s Room desk with a caregiver on the day of the craft and make a nametag.

Mondays, 10:30 am, Children’s Room

12/3 Fingerprint Let It Snow

12/10 Handprint Penguins

12/17 3 Snowmen Stick Puppets

12/31 New Year’s Eve Noisemakers

1/7 Dinosaur Crown

1/14 Marshmallow Snowman

1/28 Beaded Snowflake

2/4 Rainbow Heart Sun Catcher

2/11 I Love You to Pieces Valentine

2/25 Dog Magnet

Creative Craft Classes

For ages 5–9. Please sign in at the Children’s Room desk with a caregiver on the day of the craft and make a nametag.

Tuesdays, 4:15 pm, Children’s Room

12/4 Scuba Diver Bottle Experiment

12/18 Sloth Notepad

1/15 Recycled Snowman

1/29 Wiggle Worm Marionette

2/12 Valentine Pizza Cookies

Babies & Books

Through stories and music, learn how to read aloud and develop your baby’s language and prereading skills. Babies and their caregivers are welcome to join us; no registration is required.

Thursdays, Children’s Room

Ages birth–12 months: 11 am and 12 noon

Ages 13–30 months: 9:15 am and 10:15 am

Open Storytimes & Puppet Shows

For all ages. No registration is required. Join us in the Children’s Room.

Mondays and Tuesdays at 10 am

Thursdays at 7 pm

Sundays at 2 pm

Music and Movement

For ages 2–5 years. Held after the 10 am Open Storytime & Puppet Show.

Tuesdays, 10:30 am, Children’s Room

12/4 Color and Movement with Scarves

12/11 Rhythm Sticks Beating to Music

12/18 Parachute Play

1/8 Yoga with Miss Margaret

1/15 Make a Kazoo

1/22 Bubbles and Relaxing Music

1/29 Create a Corn Shaker

2/5 Ukulele Song and Dance

2/12 Following Directions in Songs

2/19 Dance with Ribbon Rings

2/26 Silly Dance Party

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School Vacation WeekMake-It or Take-It Craft

For ages 2–11. Join us for a craft to make here or do at home (while supplies last). Load up on books, magazines, and DVDs while you’re at it! No registration required.

Monday, February 25 2 pm, Children’s Room

Coding Fun

For ages 4–11. Come explore coding tools and toys in the library.

Tuesday, February 26 2 pm, Children’s Room

Who’s Your Baby? Fashion Show

For ages 2–11. Join us for our 12th annual Who’s Your Baby? Fashion Show. Work our runway with your favorite doll (Barbie, American Girl, GI Joe, etc.) or stuffed animal decked out in a fash-ionable outfit. “Haute” refreshments and raffle prizes will round out this event. Bring your own paparazzi! Register at tinyurl.com/nplkid.

Wednesday, February 27 2 pm, Children’s Room

Leprechaun Traps

For ages 4–11. St. Patrick’s Day is coming soon! Build a trap to catch a leprechaun.

Thursday, February 28 2 pm, Children’s Room

Nashua River Junior Naturalists

For ages 8–12. This five-day program is offered free to twenty Nashua students. Children will participate in environmental- education activities related to the Nashua River and watershed and reflect on their experiences. Led by Nashua River Watershed Association education staff and sponsored by the Merrimack Conservation Partnership. Register at tinyurl.com/nplkid.

Monday, February 25–Friday, March 1 9 am–1 pm, Activity Room

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Early Childhood Fair

Families with children ages birth to 5 are welcome to meet representatives of local daycare centers, preschools, and agencies, who will bring activities and giveaways for the little ones.

Sunday, January 27, 1 pm, Children’s Room

Parenting University

For parents and caregivers of children ages birth to grade 5. Library staff will teach you new tricks and activities for parenting your young ones and introduce you to parenting resources in the library.

Sundays, 2:30 pm, Children’s Room

1/13 Choosing Quality Books for Your Child

2/10 Upcycled & Recycled Toys to Make With Your Kids

SunDay FunDays

Open Storytime will conclude with these special events for families to enjoy.

Sundays, 2:30 pm, Children’s Room

12/30 Noisemakers and Party Hats

2/24 LEGO Building Challenge

Family STEM Nights

For all ages. With storytime, education, and science, Family STEM Nights have something for everyone!

Mondays, 7 pm, Children’s Room

12/17 Color Theory: Red and blue make purple, but what other mysteries do colors hold?

1/14 Experimenting With Snow: Can we make fake snow that’s as good as the real thing?

2/11 Fun With Filtration: Tonight we find out “what’s in that liquid?!”

Family FilmsSponsored by the Friends of the Library. Films are also listed at tinyurl.com/nplfilm.

Saturdays, 2 pm, Theater

Incredibles 2Action/Adventure | Rated PG | 118 mins.

Bob Parr (Mr. Incredible) is left to care for Jack-Jack while Helen (Elastigirl) is out saving the world.

Saturday, December 8

Hotel Transylvania 3Comedy | Rated PG | 97 mins.

The monster family takes a luxury monster cruise to give Drac a break from providing everyone else’s vacations at the hotel. But the dream trip turns into a nightmare when Drac falls for Ericka, the mysterious captain of the ship, who hides a dangerous secret.

Saturday, January 12

Christopher RobinAdventure | Rated PG | 104 mins.

Christopher Robin, who loved going on adventures in the Hundred Acre Wood with his gang of stuffed animals, has grown up and lost his way. Now it’s up to his childhood friends to help him remember the loving and playful boy still inside.

Saturday, February 9

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Gifting 101

Make a simple gift for someone special and learn gift-wrapping techniques used in other countries around the world.

Thursday, December 6 4:15 pm, Activity Room

Watercolor Resist Painting

Create interesting resist paintings with liquid watercolors and oil pastels.

Thursday, January 3 4:15 pm, Activity Room

Game Day

Do you like to play games? Bring a friend or two to play board games, Wii U on the big screen, and even giant games like Scrabble!

Thursday, January 17 4:15 pm, Theater

Hot Cocoa Bar

Enjoy a warm cup of cocoa (and lots of toppings!) at our Hot Cocoa Bar while you design and decorate your own mug.

Thursday, February 7 4:15 pm, Activity Room

Glow Bowling

Can you get a strike in the dark? Find out at Glow Bowling!

Thursday, February 21 4:15 pm, Theater

For ages 9–12

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Animonday

Get your anime on by watching, drawing, and breathing anime and manga!

2nd Mondays, 4 pm, Theater 12/10, 1/14, 2/11

Y.A.Y. You Are You, no matter what! Straight? Gay? Not sure? Join us for open conversation, support, laughs, & snacks. Let’s celebrate You!

2nd Tuesdays, 4 pm, Conference Room 12/11, 1/8, 2/12

Random Fandom

Come talk about your favorite fandoms from books, comics, TV, and movies; make fandom-related crafts; and eat fandom- themed snacks. You’re welcome to cosplay or bring fanfic or fanart you’ve created.

3rd Tuesdays, 4 pm, Theater

12/18 Riverdale

1/15 Adventure Time

2/19 Firefly

Button Mashers

Grab some friends and come play Super Smash Bros. WiiU on our big screen. Bring your own controller or 3DS if you want.

4th Tuesdays, 4 pm, Theater 1/22 and 2/26

Gift Making

Go through our craft supplies and make something awesome for someone awesome.

4 pm, Teen Room

Monday, December 3

Tuesday, December 4

Drag-Queen Teen Time

Join us for teen storytime with special guest Monique Toosoon. She’ll entertain us with words and stay for some Q&A.

Saturday, January 12 4 pm, Theater

Black Hearts Party

It’s Valentine’s Day and we couldn’t care less! We will create black heart snacks and watch Ferris Bueller’s Day Off.

Thursday, February 14 4 pm, Theater

School Vacation MakerSpace

Use our space to make and create! We provide the supplies, you bring the creativity and a little elbow grease.

1 pm, Teen Room

2/25 Polaroid Photo Manipulation Art

2/27 Stop Motion Video Making

For ages 12-17

Early Release Day!

You’re out of school early today, so let’s celebrate by eating pizza and watching this movie:

Bill & Ted’s Excellent AdventureComedy | Rated PG | 90 mins.

Two seemingly dumb teens set off on a quest to prepare the ultimate historical presentation with the help of a time machine.

Wednesday, December 5 1 pm, Theater

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(Na)tional (No)vel (Wr)iting (Mo)nth: Thank Goodness It’s Over

Been working hard all month on your novel? Join us and celebrate your hard work. Feel free to read a brief excerpt of your book or just take a load off and trade NaNoWriMo war stories over snacks.

Saturday, December 1 3:30 pm, Activity Room

1032K: Jazz Concert and Percussion Workshop

Continuum Culture & Arts presents New York- based jazz trio 1032K, featuring Ku-umba Frank Lacy, Kevin Ray, and Andrew Drury. The performance will be preceded by a hands-on percussion workshop led by Drury. Sponsored by Chamber Music America.

Sunday, December 9

Percussion workshop (for ages 12 and up) 2 pm, Large Meeting Room

Concert followed by Q & A (for all ages) 3 pm, Chandler Memorial Wing

Just Dance!

Keep to your New Year’s resolution or just meet us to dance the winter blues away. Show us what you got! For all ages.

Saturday, January 26, 11 am, Theater

Saturday Afternoon Paint “Night”

Bring a friend and sip (soft) drinks while you follow step-by-step instructions to paint a picture of the northern lights on canvas. For a sample, go to tinyurl.com/nightpainting. Register at tinyurl.com/nplcraft.

Saturday, February 23, 2 pm, Theater

Public Health Clinics

The City of Nashua Division of Public Health offers blood pressure screenings, HIV and Hepatitis C testing and counseling, and immunizations. Services are free or low-cost, and no one is turned away for inability to pay. If you have Medicare, please bring your card. For the list of services offered on each date call (603) 589-4500.

Second and fourth Wednesdays And Monday, December 3 9:30 am–11:30 am, Conference Room

Chess Simultaneous Exhibition

Play chess against an international master! David Vigorito will give a simultaneous exhibition, playing multiple opponents at one time. Limited to 30 players; others can watch—quietly please! Players must register at tinyurl.com/nplgaming. Observers need not register. Bring your own chess set. For ages 12 and up. Snow date: January 26.

Saturday, January 12 11 am, Chandler Memorial Wing

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JanuaryMy Grandfather’s Lathe

New Hampshire woodworker Stephen Carey (woodart.biz) shows you his techniques for transforming pieces of wood into fine crafts-manship. Learn about woodworking safety, materials, and tools.

Thursday, January 3, 7 pm, Theater

Gardening Your Way to a Clean Merrimack River

Did you know that a garden on your property can help keep local rivers clean? Rusty Russell, executive director of the Merrimack River Watershed Council, will talk about the river, how it’s affected by stormwa-ter runoff, and how to keep it clean.

Thursday, January 10, 7 pm, Theater

Work for Yourself at 50+

If you’re 50 or older, register for this class and learn what it takes to be successfully self- employed in today’s economy. Explore your options, find your focus, make a plan, iden-tify obstacles, and connect with community resources. Sponsored by AARP, the Center for Women in Enterprise, and The Hartford. Register by calling (603) 318-7583.

Thursday, January 17, 10 am, Activity Room

Vaping Unveiled

Parents, grandparents, educators and community members are invited to find out about the dangers of youth nicotine addic-tion through vaping e-cigarettes, “juuls,” and other devices. Presented by Breathe New Hampshire; sponsored by Be The First, a CVS

For ages 18+

Health initiative. Register at tinyurl.com/npllectures. Snow date: February 13.

Thursday, January 17, 7 pm, Theater

Text and Textiles

“Text and Textiles,” a collaboration between poets and artists, is on display from January 7 to 30 at the library. “Textiles” was defined loosely; the artists were free to do work in any medium. Join the poets and artists to view their creations and listen to a poetry reading and talk about their work, processes, collaboration, innovation, and inspiration.

Sunday, January 27, 3 pm, Image Gallery

Sunrise in Spain: Hiking the Camino de Santiago Trail

The Camino de Santiago trail in France and Spain is a pilgrimage said to bring physical, mental, and spiritual growth to all who travel it. Theresa Fersch of Hollis will share her experience hiking its 500 miles, which she wrote about in Sunrise in Spain. Copies of her book will be available for sale and signing. Cosponsored by the NH Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club.

Thursday, January 31, 7 pm, Theater

NHPR/The Exchange: Opioids

Be a member of a live audience at this taping of the NHPR program, The Exchange with Laura Knoy, in December or January. If you want to find out the date once it’s announced, go to tinyurl.com/nplenewsletter and subscribe to The Week @ Your Library.

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Annual Seed SwapHow to Grow Fruit in Small Spaces

Learn how easy it is to grow fruit in even the smallest nook or cranny on your property. Imagine how rewarding it will feel to harvest an ever-increasing bounty each year. D. Emerson Quigley of King Street Vineyards and NH State Fruit Nursery will guide you through the basics.

After his talk, swap seeds you’ve saved or purchased with other gardeners. Bring each variety of seed in its own jar or plastic bag, labeled with the name of the seed and growing instructions. If you don’t have seeds to share, come anyway and bring some home to share next year. Cosponsored by the Nashua Garden Club.

Thursday, February 21, 7 pm, Theater

FebruaryPassport Acceptance Fair

Staff from the National Passport Center will be on hand to help you and your family apply for passports. Adults who are first-time applicants and children can participate. Read the instructions at travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/apply-renew-passport/apply-in-person.html to find out what to bring. Appointments are not necessary. (Renewals are not processed at this event.)

Saturday, February 2 12:30 pm–4 pm, Conference Room

Artist’s Reception

Meet photographer Ken Harvey, whose exhibit, “An Eclectic Focus,” hangs in the Image Gallery in February.

Thursday, February 21 5:30 pm–7:30 pm, Image Gallery

Visiting Our National Parks

The Badlands. The Grand Tetons. Yellow-stone. If visiting these and other national parks is on your bucket list, come meet John Bunker of Tailored Travels. He’ll share images of his travels to 25 of these national jewels and share his Top 10 Lessons Learned about lodging, transportation, recreation, safety, and budgeting.

Thursday, February 28 7 pm, Theater

For ages 18+

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Ongoing Adult Programs Writers Hangout

Are you looking to share your work, hone your craft, or exchange ideas? Whatever your genre–fiction or non, literature, romance, horror, sci-fi, or graphic novels–bring some of your work and meet others who can lend support and help you improve your craft.

Wednesdays, 7 pm, Conference Room December 12, January 9, February 13

Adult Craft Classes

Enjoy a night out with friends. Registration is required; go to tinyurl.com/nplcraft.

Thursdays, 7 pm, Activity Room

12/13 Book-Page Snowmen. See a sample at tinyurl.com/booksnowmen.

1/17 Wire-Wrapped Glass Pendants. See a sample at tinyurl.com/ seapendant.

2/21 Book-Page Flower Bouquet. See a sample at tinyurl.com/bookroses.

Afternoon Craft Classes

Learn to knit and make a scarf to keep warm this winter. This class is for adult beginners. No registration required.

3 pm, Activity Room

1/8 Knitting 101: The Knit Stitch

2/11 Knitting 101: The Purl Stitch

Adult Coloring and Crafts Group

Bring your coloring, craft projects, knitting, crocheting, or needlework. Come with friends or meet new ones! We provide color-ing books, colored pencils, and gel pens.

Mondays, 2 pm–3:30 pm, Activity Room

Join us to talk about Polish culture, literature, history, current affairs, and any other topics the group is interested in. We’ll speak in Polish or English, depending on your prefer-ences. Americans interested in Poland and its rich heritage are most welcome.

Fridays starting December 7 1 pm, Conference Room

Italian Conversation Group

Avete studiato italiano o avete vissuto in Italia e vorreste avere l’opportunità di utilizzare quello che avete imparato parlando italiano con alter persone? Aderite al nostro gruppo di conversazione che si riunisce il mercoledì alle 14.00. (For details call 603-589-4610.)

Wednesdays, 2 pm, Conference Room

Citizenship and Immigration Open Houses

Come in between 9:30 am and 11:30 am and meet with an officer from US Citizenship and Immigration Services to get your ques-tions answered about applying to enter the country or to become a citizen

Monday, December 3, Activity Room Wednesday, February 6, Conference Room 9:30 am–11:30 am

For ages 18+

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Nashua Novel Readers

All are welcome to attend this community book club.

Thursdays, 7 pm, Conference Room

1/10 East of Eden by John Steinbeck

2/14 Trail of Broken Wings by Sejai Badani

Friends of the Library Meetings

All are welcome to attend the Friends meet-ings and support the library through special projects, fundraising, and public outreach.

Mondays, January 14 and February 11 7 pm, Conference Room

Cinema Cabaret FilmsSponsored by the Friends of the Library. Films are also listed at tinyurl.com/nplfilm.

Tuesdays, 6:30 pm, Theater

Leave No TraceDrama | Rated PG | 110 mins.

A father and daughter who live off the grid in Oregon, find their idyllic life shattered by social services. After clashing with their new surroundings, they set off on a harrowing journey back to their homeland.

Tuesday, December 4

Juliet, NakedComedy | Rated R | 97 mins.

The story of Annie, long-suffering girlfriend of Duncan, and her unlikely romance with a once revered musician who also happens to be the subject of Duncan’s musical obsession.

Tuesday, December 11

Pope Francis—A Man of His WordDocumentary | Rated PG | 95 mins.

Pope Francis travels the world speaking to those in need and delivering hope.

Tuesday, December 18

Book ClubComedy | Rated PG | 113 mins.

The lives of four lifelong friends are turned upside down when they read Fifty Shades of Grey. From discovering new romance to rekindling old flames, they inspire each other to make their next chapter their best.

Tuesday, January 8

For ages 18+

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Cinema Cabaret FilmsPuzzleDrama | Rated R | 103 mins.

Agnes has reached her forties never having ventured far from the tight-knit community in which she was raised. That changes when she receives a jigsaw puzzle and experiences the thrill of being very, very good at it.

Tuesday, January 15

Mamma Mia! Here We Go AgainComedy | Rated PG-13 | 114 mins.

In the sequel, Sophie learns about her mother’s past while pregnant herself.

Tuesday, January 22

BlindspottingDrama | Rated R | 95 mins.

Collin and his troublemaking friend Miles work as movers. When Collin witnesses a police shooting, their friendship is tested as they grapple with identity and their changed realities in a gentrifying neighborhood.

Tuesday, January 29

DisobedienceDrama | Rated R | 115 mins.

A woman returns to the community that shunned her for her attraction to a childhood friend. The couple’s passions reignite as they explore the boundaries of faith and sexuality.

Tuesday, February 5

Hearts Beat LoudDrama | Rated PG-13 | 97 mins.

A father and daughter form an unlikely song-writing duo during the summer before she leaves for college.

Tuesday, February 12

Crazy Rich AsiansComedy | Rated PG-13 | 120 mins.

Rachel accompanies her boyfriend, Nick, to a wedding in his native Singapore. Nick neglects to mention that he is not only the scion of one of the country’s wealthiest fami-lies but also its most sought-after bachelor.

Tuesday, February 19

First ReformedDrama | Rated R | 108 mins.

A pastor of a small church in upstate New York starts to spiral out of control after a soul-shaking encounter with an unstable environmental activist and his pregnant wife.

Tuesday, February 26

For ages 18+

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Computer ClassesThese classes are held downstairs in our Computer Training Room. No registration is required; open to the first eight people who arrive. More details on these classes are available at tinyurl.com/nplcomputerclass.

Introduction to Amazon Alexa Digital Assistant

Say hello to your new digital assistant Alexa, who can do your bidding through your Amazon Echo speaker and other devices. Learn how to set Alexa up, ask her questions, and even tell her knock-knock jokes.

Monday, January 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:30 am

Introduction to Facebook

Basic introduction to using Facebook.

Prerequisites: An email address and basic knowledge of using the Internet.

Tuesday, January 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:30 pm

Computer Basics

Basic elements of Windows 7 and the PC operating system.

Tuesday, December 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:30 pm

Friday, December 21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:30 am

Friday, January 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:30 am

Tuesday, January 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:30 pm

Friday, February 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:30 am

Tuesday, February 19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:30 pm

For ages 18+

Resume Resources

An introduction to resources available through the library and in the Nashua area to help you write your resume.

Note: You will not write a resume in this class. No computer experience required.

Tuesday, December 18 . . . . . . . . . . . 10:30 am

Introduction to the Internet

How to use browsers, search engines, and websites.

Tuesday, December 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:30 pm

Friday, January 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:30 am

Tuesday, February 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:30 pm

Drop-in Technology Help

Drop in for help with problems you’ve encountered when working with e-readers, apps, Microsoft Office, surfing the web, and using the library databases or catalog. Feel free to bring your laptop, flash drive, or device. Unfortunately we can’t help with computer repair or virus removal.

Wednesdays (No help 12/26) 3:30 pm–4:30 pm

Thursdays 10:30 am–12:30 pm

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Computer ClassesMicrosoft Excel–Introduction

Basic to intermediate functions of Excel, the spreadsheet and calculating program.

Friday, December 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:30 pm

Monday, December 17 . . . . . . . . . . . 10:30 am

Monday, January 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:30 am

Friday, January 25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:30 pm

Monday, February 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:30 am

Friday, February 22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:30 pm

Microsoft Excel–Advanced

Advanced Excel skills not covered in the introductory class.

Prerequisites: Excel 2010 class or experience using Microsoft Excel outside of class, including creating formulas and basic charts in Excel.

Wednesday, December 5 . . . . . . . . . 10:30 am

Wednesday, January 16 . . . . . . . . . . 10:30 am

Wednesday, February 20 . . . . . . . . . 10:30 am

Microsoft Word–Introduction

Basic to intermediate word processing.

Tuesday, December 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:30 am

Thursday, December 27 . . . . . . . . . . . 2:30 pm

Thursday, January 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:30 pm

Tuesday, January 22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:30 am

Thursday, February 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:30 pm

Tuesday, February 26 . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:30 am

Microsoft Word–Advanced

Advanced Word skills. Prerequisites: Word class or experience using Word 2007 or 2010.

Friday, December 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:30 am

Monday, January 28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:30 am

Friday, February 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:30 am

Microsoft PowerPoint

Introduction to creating a slide presentation.

Prerequisites: Word 2010 class or experience using Word and/or Office 2007 or 2010.

Tuesday, January 29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:30 pm

Monday, February 25 . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:30 am

For ages 18+

Read digital magazinesDid you know your library card lets you read complete current and back issues of popular magazines online? Between RBDigital and the NH Downloadable Books Consortium, you can read dozens of magazines on your computer, phone, or tablet.

Among the offerings are The Economist, National Geographic, and Mother Earth Living, as well as cooking, fashion, home and garden, and technology magazines.

To get started, go to nashualibrary.org/explore/emedia/emagazines.

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Library ClosuresClosed for carpet installation

Wednesday, Dec. 19–Thursday, Dec. 20

Closed for Christmas

Sunday, Dec. 23–Tuesday, Dec. 25

Closed for New Year’s Monday, December 31 (closing at noon) Tuesday, January 1

Closed Martin Luther King Jr. Day Monday, January 21

Closed President’s Day Monday, February 18

What if it snows?Check our website for a red ticker on the top of the page that will announce if we close.

We also post to Twitter, Facebook, WMUR, and our phone line (603-589-4600).

Library hoursMonday to Thursday: 9 am–9 pm Friday & Saturday: 9 am–5:30 pm Sundays: 1 pm–5 pm

Keep in touchAdministration: 589-4622

Outreach Services/Books by Mail: 589-4610

Children’s Services: 589-4631

Front Desk: 589-4600

Meeting Rooms: 589-4603

Reference Desk: 589-4611

Teen Services: 589-4612

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