Daland Memorial Library

The Daland Memorial Library offers three Adult Book Clubs. There is no attendance requirement – attend meetings that are of interest. Books are available to borrow at the library. New members always welcome! If you have any questions about book clubs, please call the library at 673-7888.

Morning Book Discussion Group – Meets the 1st Monday each month at 10:00AM by ZOOM. The group reads a mix of contemporary fiction and non-fiction titles. 2020 titles listed below.

November 2nd: “The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek” by Kim Michele Richardson.

December 7th: “The Christmas Train” by David Baldacci

Just the Classics Book Club – Meets the 3rd Thursday of each month at 6:30 PM by ZOOM. This book group is focused on reading classic titles selected by group members. 2020 titles listed below.

November 19th: “The Fall of the House of Usher” by Edgar Allen Poe

December 17th: “Ethan Frome” by Edith Wharton

Black Books Matter- Meets the 2nd Thursday of the month at 6:30 PM by Zoom. This is a newly formed book club that will focus on books by black authors and race relations. 2020 titles listed below.

November 12th: “Homegoing” Yaa Gyasi

December 10th: “The Water Dancer” by Ta-Nehisi Coates

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Just the Classics Book Club is back and having meetings! This month the group read Frankenstein by Mary Shelley and are meeting by Zoom on Thursday, October 15th at 6:30pm by Zoom. Invite below.

Daland Library is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Just the Classics
Time: Oct 15, 2020 06:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

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The first meeting of Black Books Matter Book Club is tonight. We will be discussing “The Nickel Boys” by Colson Whitehead. This will also be a planning meeting to choose future titles. New members welcome.

Zoom invitation below.

Topic: Black Books MatterTime: Oct 8, 2020 06:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

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The Morning Book Discussion Group meets on the first Monday of the month at 10:00am by Zoom to discuss the book of the month. New members welcome. Title available to borrow on Hoopla. http://www.hoopladigital.com. Zoom invitation below.

Daland Library is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.Topic: Morning Book Discussion

Time: Oct 5, 2020 10:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

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October Title: “The Only Woman in the Room” by Marie Benedict.

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The Brook Trout is New Hampshire’s only native stream-dwelling trout, and a favorite among freshwater anglers and outdoor enthusiasts as a symbol of the wild outdoors. Learn about the natural history of Brookies, including their habitat, spawning, prey and predators, and threats to their abundance. We will also learn about efforts to restore wild trout populations and return this majestic fish to New Hampshire’s streams. Mont Vernon resident Rich Masters, a volunteer Wildlife Steward with New Hampshire Fish and Game, Environmental Engineer, and Adjunct Professor of Environmental Sciences at Southern New Hampshire University will present on Tuesday Sept. 22nd at 6:30pmpm via ZOOM. Zoom invitation will be posted closer to the event. All ages welcome!

Daland Library is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: NH Brook Trout
Time: Sep 22, 2020 06:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

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Fall is upon us…the days are getting shorter, the nights cooler. Register to pick up an adult coloring kit and join us Thursday, Sept. 17th at 7:00pm on Zoom with a cocktail for a creative social hour. Kit includes a new set of colored pencils, 4 fall themed adult coloring sheets. Registration required. 20 kits available. Click “going”below or call the library at 673-7888 to reserve your kit.
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Topic: Adult Craft Night Home Edition
Time: Sep 17, 2020 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

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Daland Library is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Library Trustees Meeting
Time: Sep 15, 2020 07:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

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The Black Lives Matter movement has increased the interest in books by black authors. This newly created book club will explore fiction and non-fiction titles that are authored by black writers. The group will meet the 2nd Thursday of the month at 6:30pm by Zoom.

September Title:  “The Nickel Boys” by Colson Whitehead.

Zoom Meeting: Thursday, October 8^th 6:30pm

In the spirit of supporting black authors, we ask that you purchase a copy of this book for our first meeting if possible. Interlibrary loan services are expected to resume in September which will allow us to borrow multiple copies closer to the meeting date. The library has one copy available and it is also available to borrow on NH Overdrive with your library card. Please call the library at 673-7888 or email dalandlibray@comcast.net to register. The Zoom meeting invitation will shared with registered readers closer to the meeting date

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