Readings and Signings - Exeter News-Letter

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125 Water St., Exeter. Water Street, 778-9731; Time of Wonder, 778-6027:

Friday, Nov. 11, at 10:30 a.m.: Lindsay and Her Puppet Pals. Free. Great for ages 2 and up.Friday, Nov. 11, at 7 p.m.: Discussion and signing with Richard Schubart, co-author of "Hero or Coward: The Story of General Fitz John Porter."Saturday, Nov. 12, at 6 p.m.: Pitchapalooza, "American Idol" for books (only without Simon). Twenty writers will be selected at random to pitch their book. Each writer gets one minute — and only one minute. In the last month, three writers have gotten publishing deals as a result of participating in Pitchapalooza. Arielle Eckstut and David Henry Sterry are co-founders of The Book Doctors, a company dedicated to helping authors get their books published. To sign up to pitch, you must purchase a copy of The Essential Guide To Getting Your Book Published. Anyone who buys a copy of receives a free 20 minute consultation, a $100 value. If you don't want to pitch, the event is free.Tuesday, Nov. 15, at 7 p.m.: Reading, signing and dicussion of young adult literature with Caragh O'Brien, author of the young adult novels "Birthmarked" and "Prized."Thursday, Nov. 17, at 7 p.m.: Discussion and signing with Ashley Davis Bush, author of the new book, "Shortcuts to Inner Peace: 70 Simple Paths to Everyday Serenity." Ashley Davis Bush, LCSW, is a licensed psychotherapist and grief counselor in private practice. Friday, Nov. 18, at 7 p.m.: Reading and signing with Douglas Rogers, author of "The Last Resort: A Memoir of Mischief and Mayhem on a Family Farm in Africa," an inspiring, coming-of-age tale about home, love, hope, responsibility, and redemption. An edgy, roller-coaster adventure, it is also a deeply moving story about how to survive a corrupt Third World dictatorship.Crossings at Fox Run, Newington, 422-7733:

Friday, Nov. 11, from 4 to 8 p.m.: Seacoast Reads, a nonprofit based out of the University of New Hampshire, will hold its first ever book fair with B&N. Make your own Christmas Card table hosted by the Pease Greeters, bookmark making craft, face-painting, bingo and storytimes.

Saturday, Nov. 12, at 10 a.m.: Maine author and illustrator, Jeannie Brett will be here to read and sign copies of her latest book, "My Cat, Coon Cat," in addition to her other titles, "L is for Lobster," "Fishing for Numbers," "M is for Mayflower" and "Little Maine!"

Sunday, Nov. 13, from 2 to 4 p.m.: The Rochester Middle School will hold its first book fair with B&N. It is raising money for field trips to check out local colleges. Singing, piano playing and more. Local author Lars Trodson will read and sign his novel "Eagles Fly Alone" in support of the book fair.

Tuesday, Nov. 15, at 7 p.m.: High school poetry reading hosted by Chester College. Poems must be original work by the student and no longer than three minutes. Students do not have to memorize work, but memorization may improve performance. A copy of the work must be provided to the judges. If a student is not able to memorize a poem, you are still encouraged to compete. And now for the prizes: A $2000 scholarship to Chester College of New England, a 50 percent scholarship to the Summer Turnstyle Creative Writing Program and a $50 B&N Gift Card. (The scholarship will be for high school juniors and seniors only. RSVP is required with admissions@chestercollege.edu. Include your first and last name, phone number and email, address, city, state and zip. If you have questions, call Michael Hayes, director of admissions at 887-7400.

Saturday, Nov. 19, from 1 to 4 p.m.: Wells Ogunquit Elementary School will hold its annual Winter Bookfair. There will be live performances by WES students and fiddler Noah Hurowitz, a book signing with Matt Tavares, author/illustrator, from Ogunquit, Maine. He will be signing and reading his latest book, "Over the River and Through the Woods." There will be readings by WES teachers and other surprise guests and fun crafts and activities.

Saturday, Nov. 19 at 1 p.m.: Jamie Chase will discuss and sign her book, "The Lazy Couponer: Save $25,000 per year in just 45 minutes a Week with No Stockpiling, No Item Tracking and No Sales Chasing." Learn where to find coupons, how to use them and where to get the most bang for your buck. This event is also in support of the Wells Ogunquit Elementary School Bookfair.

Saturday, Nov. 26, from noon to 4 p.m.: The Hampton Falls Free Library will be holding its first-ever bookfair with us. Special guests will be everyone's favorite blues man TJ Wheeler. He will sing and play a couple of sets. Maine author Jeannie Brett will sign copies of her books, including her latest, "My Cat, Coon Cat." There will be face-painting, children can make holiday cards for our soldiers with the Pease Greeters and there will be a puppet show.

Sunday, Nov. 27, at 1 p.m.: Cara Rince of Murray Irish Dance Academy will be holding its winter book fair. Dancers will perform in the children's area on the hour.

General storytimes Pre-school storytime is Tuesday and Wednesday at 11 a.m. There are two stories and a craft. Thursday storytime is Babies on a Blanket featuring two stories,toys, stuffed animals and more on the quilt in the children's department. All events are free and open to the public.

Just-Us-Chickens Artist Co-Op, 9 Walker St., Kittery, Maine, (207) 439-4290

Saturday, Nov. 19, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Reading and signing with Nancy Donovan, author of "Oscar The Herring Gull," a story of the growth and development of a herring gull, from hatching on the isles of shoals to full maturity at 4 years.

Best Western Hotel, 580 U.S. Route 1 Bypass, Portsmouth, 436-7600.

Nov. 11-13: Numerous bestselling authors within the genres of historical fiction, horror, fantasy and science fiction will converge upon Portsmouth, to offer readings, signings, and writing workshops. They will be joined by award-winning illustrators and artists as well as small press publishers, booksellers and fans of the genres. "Anthology 2011 (AnthoCon)," occurring over Veterans Day weekend, will showcase the exceptional talent within imaginative literature and art. Visit http://anthocon.com.

Mary E. Bartlett Library, 22 Dalton Road, Brentwood. 642-3355 or www.brentwoodlibrary.org.

Thursday, Nov. 17 at 7 p.m.: In the Wake of Sir Ernest Shackleton: The Wildlife of the Antarctic Ocean. Speaker Bill Gette from the Joppa Flats Education Center will discuss his adventurous trip to the Antarctic Ocean. This slideshow presentation visits South Georgia Island and Elephant Island — two places that played important roles in the heroic expedition of Shackleton and the crew of the Endurance. This program is free.

Weeks Public Library, 36 Post Road, Greenland. Call 436-8548, e-mail weekspl@comcast.net or visit www.weekslibrary.org

Cribbage Night: Mondays at 5 p.m. Cribbage Night is a night of friendly competition and fun for all. New players welcome. Story Time: Thursdays at 10 a.m. Enjoy new and classic picture books, action songs, and a related craft. All ages welcome, no registration required. Kensington Library, 126 Amesbury Road, Kensington, N.H. 772-5022

Tuesdays at 1 p.m. and Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.: Preschool Story Times are offered on Enjoy picture books and crafts. Call the library to sign up for the fall session.First Tuesday of every month from 4 to 5 p.m.: Grace the READ dog visits. Beginning readers can sign up to practice reading aloud to Grace. Call the library for more information about the READ program or to make an appointment.Lane Memorial Library, 2 Academy Ave., Hampton. Call 926-3368

Saturday, Nov. 12, from 10 a.m. to noon: No-tech and free gaming morning in the Lane Room for kids ages preschool to fifth grade (and their families). No sign ups are required. Saturday, Nov. 12, from 1 to 4:30 p.m.: National Gaming Day at the library for anyone older than 10. Event includes board and card games from last year, plus a few new ones. The Xbox 360 will also be up and running for games like "Rock Band" (Beatles and regular), "Madden," "Forza," etc. This year's official sponsor, FamilyandPartyGames.com, has donated a few new games to Lane Library: "Loaded Questions," "Awkward Family Photos," and "Loaded Questions," "Junior." Play these or our other games: "Pictureka! Card Game," "Monopoly Deal," "Scrabble Slam," "LetterJam!," "Say Anything," "Wits & Wagers," "Pictureka," "Magic: The Gathering," "Dungeons & Dragons."Tuesday, Nov. 15, at 3 p.m.: Free seminar on how to protect your financial information. The seminar is hosted by Karen M. Blass from UNH Family & Consumer Resources and is geared towards seniors and caregivers. For more information or to register, contact Lynn Harrison at (603) 679-5616, or lynn.harrison@unh.edu.Thursday, Nov. 17, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m; Friday, Nov. 18, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and Saturday, Nov. 19, from 9 a.m. to noon: The Friends of the Lane Memorial Library book sale. All proceeds raised at the sale will benefit the library. In addition to hundreds of great books, the sale will include a selection of DVDs, CDs and books on CD. Anyone shopping for books on Saturday can purchase a Friends' book bag and fill it for free.North Hampton Public Library, Atlantic Ave. Call 963-6326.

Join the North Hampton Public Library Book Group the second Thursday of every month at 2 p.m.

Seabrook Library, 25 Liberty Lane, Seabrook. 474-2044

Thursday, Nov. 17, at 6:30 p.m.: "An Overview of Selling on eBay." Do you have too much stuff? Want to make extra income? This class is a one-hour overview of eBay selling. Taught by an eBay education specialist in a fun, casual atmosphere .

Wiggin Memorial Library, 10 Bunker Hill Ave., Stratham. www.WigginML.org, 772-4346.

Fall programming: Toddler Storytimes (18-months to 3-years-old) will be held on Monday and Tuesday at 10:30, and Preschooler Storytimes (3- to 5-years-old) will be Monday and Tuesday at 11:30. Baby Lapsit (birth to 17-months-old) will take place on Wednesday at 10:30. Storytimes and lapsits are free and open to the public with no registration required. Elementary programming for children in Kindergarten through 5th-Grade will also be starting up again and includes the Make a Difference Club (children working on service projects to make a difference in their community and beyond), book clubs for 2nd- through 5th-Graders, Knit-Wits (for children in 3rd-Grade and up with all levels of knitting experience including beginners) and monthly special events. Registration is required for these activities. The Reading Education Assistance Dogs (R.E.A.D.®) program is back to the school-year schedule with Bailey (a chocolate Lab) listening to readers on Mondays from 3:30 to 4:30 and Hannah and Maizie (English Springer Spaniels) taking turns on Tuesdays from 3:10 to 5:20. In-person registration for R.E.A.D. takes place in the children's area of the library, which is located at 10 Bunker Hill Ave., in Stratham.

William Fogg Library, State and Old Road, Eliot, Maine, (207) 439-9437 or www.williamfogglibrary.org.

Monday, Nov. 14, from 4 to 6 p.m.: Monday Afternoon Book Group of Eliot and Kittery meets. This month participants are reading books that they've been meaning to read for a while, but never got around to. Meetings alternate between William Fogg Library in Eliot and the Rice Public Library in Kittery. New members are always welcome. Tuesday, Nov. 15, 4-6 p.m.: What's YOUR story? A memoir-writing workshop with author Katherine Towler. Call or stop in to sign up.Tuesdays from 4 to 5 p.m.: Girls Point of View Book Club provides an opportunity for girls in Grades 4 and 5 to read some of the best contemporary fiction that focuses on issues that many girls are facing today. We talk books, make some fun crafts, eat yummy but healthy snacks and just act a little bit goofy.Wednesdays at noon: Yoga for Restoring Your Health. Join Sallie Sharpless of River Road Yoga in Eliot for a series of gentle one-hour yoga classes offered at the library. These classes are specifically designed for those who don't attend regular yoga classes because of body problems, illness, or treatment programs.Rice Public Library, 8 Wentworth St., and 2 Walker St., Kittery, Maine. Call (207) 439-1553.

Tuesday, Nov. 15 at 10:30 a.m.: Storytime! Stories, songs, craft, a short animated picture book on the big screen, and snack. All ages are welcome.Wednesday, Nov. 16 from 6 to 8 p.m.: Knitting Club. Interested in joining a knitting group? The Rice Public Library will be hosting local knitters the third Wednesday each month. Thursday, Nov. 17 at 6 p.m.: Family Movie Night. This week's features Jim Carrey in "Mr. Popper's Penguins!" Please purposefully prepare partaking in pizza and punch. Pre-registration preferred, please. Tuesday, Nov. 22 at 10:30 a.m.: Storytime. Stories, songs, craft, a short animated picture book on our big screen, and snack. All ages welcome.Tuesday, Nov. 29 at 10:30 a.m.: Storytime! Stories, songs, craft, a short animated picture book on our big screen, and snack. All ages welcome.Preschooler and Toddler Storytime, every Tuesday at 10 a.m., in the Taylor Building Children's Room. All ages are welcome, and no registration is required. Program features stories, a short film (about 5 minutes long), a craft, and snack. Everyone is welcome to stay after the program for playtime, or to socialize.South Berwick Public Library, 37 Portland St., South Berwick, Maine 03908, Phone and fax: (207) 384-3308

Tuesdays at 9:10 a.m.: Family storytime for ages 18 months to 3½ years. This is a program of stories, flannel board activities, finger plays, snack and social time. This program works well for families with more than one child. Children must be accompanied by an adult.Tuesdays at 10:10 a.m. and Fridays at 1:30 p.m.: Storytime is for children ages 3-6 years of age. It features stories, flannel board activities, fingerplays, songs and a craft project that coordinates with the weekly theme.York Public Library, 15 Long Sands Road, (207) 363-2818 or www.york.lib.me.us.

Saturday, Nov. 12, at 11 a.m.: Elizabeth Collins Cromley will speak about her book, "Food Axis: Cooking, Eating and the Architecture of American Houses." She examines the way the architecture of America houses has evolved as food preparation changed from the Colonial period through modern times. This program is co-sponsored by Museums of Old York.

Children's activities

Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.: Infant Lapsits (infants to two years old). Stories, songs, fingerplays and rhymes.Thursdays and Fridays, 10:30 a.m.: Preschool Story Hours. Stories, songs, fingerplays, crafts, and science. Thursday programs with Miss Julie are designed for three and four year olds. Science Story Time will take place on the fourth Thursday of each month. Friday story hours with Miss Kathleen are designed for 2 and 3 year olds.First Tuesday of each month, 10:30 a.m.: Music in Motion. This music and movement program led by music teacher Lori Gundlah, will have your toddler up and moving to music.Second Tuesday of each month, 10:15-10:45 a.m.: Tactile Toddler Time. Kimberly Whelan, preschool educator, brings the power of hands-on experiences to a monthly program designed to offer very young children a range of tactile experiences.
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