THE GOODWIN LIBRARY NEWSLETTER

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May 2013
Gardeners Roundtable Wednesday, June 5th at 6:00 PM
Bugs, diseases, the weather, crittersthey all make gardening a challenge! How do I know which one is the problem? In many cases, you can take simple steps to reduce the chances of having some of our major garden pests. This presentation by Kelly McAdam, Food & Agriculture Field Specialist with UNH Cooperative Extension in Strafford County, will give an overview of how to identify which pest you have and environmentally-friendly ways to control some of the most common garden pests. The Cooperative Extension provides New Hampshire citizens with research-based education and information, enhancing their ability to make informed decisions that strengthen youth, families and communities, sustain natural resources, and improve the economy. Dont miss this opportunity to find ways to deal with what is bugging YOU!

Farmington Film Society Monday, May 13th at 6:00 PM

This month we will be showing Robot & Frank. Set in the near future, an aging ex-convict named Frank lives alone and is experiencing increasingly serious mental deterioration and dementia. Frank's son, Hunter, is reluctant to put his father into full time care, so he purchases a robot companion, programmed to provide Frank with therapeutic care, including a fixed daily routine and cognitive enhancing activities like gardening. This is one buddy film, you won't want to miss. This film is rated PG-13 for profanity.
For more film information, and to engage in the online discussion, please visit the Film Society online at http://farmingtonnhfilmsociety.blogspot.com/ and "like" the Goodwin Library Clubs on Facebook.

Gardeners Roundtable Monthly garden tips

Transplanting seedlings to their permanent location Because of our relatively short growing season, we can get a head start on the growing season by starting some seeds indoors. Among the best candidates for an early start are broccoli, Brussel sprouts, cauliflower, onions, peppers and tomatoes. The key to success is to know when to transplant those babies into the garden. As hard as it can be to wait, it is best to hold off until the soil temperature reaches at least 60 degrees. If the soil is too cool, plant roots wont absorb nutrients such as phosphorus and will get off to a poor start. Be sure to harden off your seedlings in order to acclimate them to harsh outdoor conditions before transplanting them into their permanent location. The idea is simply to expose the seedlings to outside conditions incrementally over the course of 6-10 days. Start by putting the seedlings outside in a protected area for a few hours and gradually increase the time and exposure until they can tolerate being outside all day and night in all kinds of weather. Happy gardening!
For more gardening information please visit the Gardener's Roundtable website at http://gardenersroundtable.blogspot.com/ and "like" the Goodwin Library Clubs on Facebook.

Goodwin Library Book Club Wednesday, May 15th at 6:00 PM

We will be discussing Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter by Seth Grahame-Smith.
Indiana, 1818. Moonlight falls through the dense woods that surround a one-room cabin, where a nine-year-old Abraham Lincoln kneels at his suffering mother's bedside. She's been stricken with something the old-timers call "Milk Sickness." "My baby boy..." she whispers before dying. Only later will the grieving Abe learn that his mother's fatal affliction was actually the work of a vampire.

Copies are available for checkout now!

For more book information and recommendations, and to engage in online discussion, please visit the Book Club online at http://farmingtonnhbookclub.blogspot.com/ and "like" the Goodwin Library Clubs on Facebook.

Goodwin Library Poets & Writers Group Wednesday, May 22nd at 6:00 PM
If you are a writer, poet, or singer-songwriter you'll find our group is a safe place to test out your latest material. We love to hear new work and meet other local writers and poets! If you are even thinking of putting pen to paper, join this friendly group of writers and listeners to share ideas and writing projects. Group members represent a wide range of skills and writing interests.
For more information, tips and tricks, and to engage in online discussion, please visit the Poet and Writer project online at http://farmingtonnhpoetandwriterproject.blogspot.com/ and "like" the Goodwin Library Clubs on Facebook.

Children & Young Adult News

WANT FREE BOOKS??? The Goodwin Library offers a free book from our sale rack as a reward for every A your child receives on his or her report card. Is it your childs birthday (or close)? Come see us for a free birthday book from the sale rack! (Library card NOT required)!

Summer Reading Program

Planning has started for another great Summer Reading Program. This years Childrens theme is Dig into Reading and the Teen theme is Beneath the Surface and will feature separate events. Kick-Off date: Monday, June 24, with singer/songwriter Steve Blunt entertaining the crowd. Watch this space for updates, as we collaborate with Valley View Community School and Henry Wilson Memorial School for continued educational support and fun for all!
For more information, please visit us online at http://goodwinkidsblog.blogspot.com/ For more news, check out our teens blog at http://goodwinteensblog.blogspot.com/

11th Annual Goodwin Library Poets Tea Monday, June 17th at 6:00 PM Farmington Recreation Center
Get your thinking cap on, grab your favorite pen, and discover what inspires your inner poet! Categories are: Children (ages 6-12), Teens (age 1319) and Adults (ages 19+) Prizes will be awarded for the top three poems in each category, and will be read at our Poets Tea. Deadline for submission is Friday, June 7 , 2013. Please note that all entries must be submitted on our website at goodwinlibary.org. See website for more details. Low and Moderate Income Property Owners Tax Relief Filing Assistance Tuesday, May 14th from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM and Tuesday, June 11th from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM The Goodwin Library, in conjunction with the Ca$h Coalition of Southeastern New Hampshire, is pleased to again offer drop-in sessions for assistance filing the Low and Moderate Income Homeowners Property Tax Relief form (DP-8). Bring your final 2012 Property Tax bill and the 2012 Adjusted Gross Income for all adults in the household. No appointment is needed. Simply knock loudly on the front door! FMI: call 1-800-556-8300 or lwww.revenue.nh.gov/forms/low_mod_program.htm
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Community News Caregivers Unite Monday, June 3rd from 5:00-6:30PM Farmington Womans Club
The purpose of this group is to share ideas, provide support and mentoring and to refresh and recharge ourselves so that we can continue in our roles as caregivers. FMI please contact Jean Breton at (603) 366-6178 or by e-mail: moodygirl5@yahoo.com

Farmington Historical Society Friday, June 7th, 7:00 PM Farmington History Museum/Goodwin Library
David Decker presents "The Life and Career of General George Thomas", with special emphasis on his unbroken string of victories throughout the civil war. Thomas is well known as the best commander on defense in the war. He twice saved the union army from destruction at Stones River and at Chickamauga. After this second battle, the newspapers dubbed him "the Rock of Chickamauga," and President Lincoln called his effort the most heroic act in the history of the world. Watch a brief video of highlights of David's presentations on You Tube at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MxScy9nLiX0