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Portsmouth Public Library, 175 Parrott Ave., Portsmouth. Call 427-1540 or visit www.cityofportsmouth.com/library.

  • Saturdays from 10 a.m. to noon: Learn and Play Mah Jongg, the ancient Chinese game of tiles. It's fast, free and fun for all ages. Contact: Dawn Carswell at dec40909@comcast.net. Offered in the Hilton Garden Room. Film begins at 6:30 p.m.
  • Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to noon: The Sit 'n Stitch (formerly the Knit-Wits) meet in the Hilton Garden Room on the second floor. All needle crafters welcome.
  • Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Drop-in chess.

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

  • Preschool Story Times: Every Tuesday and Wednesday at 10:30 a.m.; Tuesdays at 2 p.m.
  • Ladies' Movie Night: Third Thursdays at 7 p.m.
  • Friday Family Flicks: Once a month. Check Web site for details.
  • Adult Book Group: The last Monday of each month at 7 p.m. Copies of monthly titles are available at the library.

East Kingston Library, 47 Maplevale Road, 642-8333

  • Friday, Dec. 20 at 6 p.m.: Family Movie Night at the Library - "A Christmas Story 2" (Rated PG).
  • Ongoing: American Girl Doll Raffle. Don't miss out on this opportunity to win an American Girl Doll to give as a Christmas present. The doll, Cécile Rey from New Orleans, is being raffled off by the Friends of the East Kingston Public Library, 47 Maplevale Road, East Kingston. Tickets are available at the library for $1 each, six for $5, 15 for $10, 35 for $20. The drawing will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 18, by a randomly selected patron that day Visit www.eastkingstonlibrary.org. The doll was donated by the American Girl and also includes a hand-knitted designer outfit from Gisela Lloyd for a total value of $185.

Harvey-Mitchell Public Library, 151 Main St., Epping. 679-5944.

Ongoing: Preschool story hour. Free play time to explore the library, songs and fingerplays with Miss Tracie, age appropriate stories and a hands-on activity or craft that relates to the stories read that day. Registration is not required. Storyhour meets three times each week: 10:30 a.m., Wednesdays and Thursdays and also 1:30 p.m., Thursdays.

Exeter Public Library, 4 Chestnut St., Exeter. 772-3101.

  • Monday and Friday from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.: Open Art, a weekly craft project designed for adults and children to complete together.
  • Tuesday and Thursday at 10 a.m. or 2 p.m.: "Story Times," for children 3 and older. No registration is required, just drop in and listen. These programs are open to Exeter residents and members of the library.

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.
  • Friday Morning Group: Fridays at 11 a.m. Need a break from your usual routine? Looking for a fun morning out? Join the Friday Morning Group any Friday at 11 a.m. Must love card games, laughter, and conversation. Don't miss the fun.

Kensington Library, 126 Amesbury Road, Kensington. 772-5022

  • Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. and Thursdays at 1 p.m.: Preschool Story Times. Enjoy new and favorite picture books read by Miss Lindsey along with a craft.
  • Monthly Tuesday Night Adult Book Discussion at 6:30 p.m.: Adult Book Discussion Group. Led by library staff. Copies of monthly titles are available from the library.
  • Ongoing: Children's Story & Craft Time at 10:30 a.m., Tuesdays and Wednesdays with Ms. Lindsey. Also a special Saturday story time on the first Saturday of the month at 10:30 a.m.

Lane Memorial Library, 2 Academy Ave., Hampton. 926-3368. To register for children's programs, call 926-4729.

  • Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m.: Wiggles and Giggles with Miss Wendy (For ages 15 months to 3 years). Sessions last about 20 minutes with stories, finger plays, and snacks.
  • Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.: Bookworms with Miss Paulina (for 3-year-olds).
  • Thursdays at 10 a.m.: Reading Roundup with Miss Paulina (for 4-5-year-olds). Each session lasts about 35 minutes. Space is limited, so please sign up.
  • Fridays at 10 a.m.: Drop-in story times. Spend half an hour hearing fun stories, singing songs and doing fingerplays. Finish up with our traditional ring-around-the rosy, hokey-pokey, and maybe even Elefun. This story time is geared toward children ages 3-6, but all youngsters are welcome.

Paul Memorial Library, 76 Main St., Newfields, 778-8169 or newpl@comcast.net

Fridays from 9:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.: Baby Lapsit "Mother Goose on the Loose." For babies to age 2 and their caregivers, a fun program of music, nursery rhymes, and stories.

  • Ongoing: Adult Book Club - meets the third Monday of every month at 6:30 p.m.
  • Children's afterschool activities: Meets monthly from 3:15 to 4:30 p.m. - Games on the first Thursday, Crafts on the second Thursday and Lego Club on the third Thursday.

Newmarket Library, 1 Elm St., Newmarket, 659-5311

Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.: Story hour. School is back in session, and so is story hour for the preschool set. Stop by for a story and a craft.

North Hampton Public Library, Atlantic Ave. 963-6326.

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

Rye Public Library, 581 Washington Road, Rye, 964-8401, www.ryepubliclibrary.org.

Ongoing weekly:

  • Mondays, 9:30-11 a.m.: Chair Yoga. Practice a fitness and stretching routine right from a stable chair. Volunteer instructor Amelia McKenney guides the sessions.
  • Mondays, 2 p.m.: Senior Visits via Senior Serve van: Rye seniors are invited to the library for coffee, cake, and conversation. Transportation is available to and from your door. Call a day in advance if you need a ride.
  • Mondays, 9:30-11 a.m.: Computer Tutor. Register for 20 min sessions: your specific objectives.
  • Tuesdays, 10-11 a.m.: Drawing Together Sketchbook Group. Artist led drawing sessions.
  • Tuesdays, 12:30-2:30 p.m.: Mah Jongg. Join other adult players for this fun and informal games session. All levels interested in American style Mah Jongg. .
  • First Tuesdays, 1 p.m.: Generations Genealogy Club. Learn about RPL resources.
  • First Tuesdays, 6:30-7 p.m.: beginning in January: Pajama storytime hosted by the Teen Advisory Board.
  • Second Tuesdays, 6-7 p.m.: Friends of Rye Public Library meeting. New members welcome!
  • Second Tuesdays, 7 p.m.: YAttitudes Young Adult group: Join this energetic parent/teen discussion group. Each month we read a book and talk about it ... and we snack on delicious treats.
  • Third Tuesdays, 2 and 7 p.m.: Adult Book Discussion Group: Join fellow readers for a lively discussion led by library staff, now in two convenient sessions. New titles monthly.
  • Third Tuesdays, 6-7:30 p.m.: Y-LA Teen Advisory Board.
  • Wednesdays, 11 a.m.: Storytime: Preschool/kindergarten storytime. Join us for great books, finger plays, songs and a fun craft! No sign-up required.
  • Wednesdays, 1 p.m.: Movies at Rye Public Library: Join us for a movie and popcorn. Popular films weekly.
  • Wednesdays, as scheduled monthly, Tech Talk Computer Classes. Call for schedule.
  • Second Wednesdays 3-4 p.m.: Teen crafts.
  • Second and fourth Wednesdays, 6-7 p.m.: Seacoast Chess Club. All ages.
  • Third Wednesdays 3:15-4:15 p.m.: Book Bites, book club for grades 3-5.
  • Fourth Wednesdays, 3-4 p.m. beginning in January: Cupcake craft for teens.
  • Thursdays, 10 a.m.: Knitting with Mary. Join other adult knitters for a fun and informal instruction session. All levels.
  • Thursdays, 1-3 p.m.: Mah Jongg! Join other adult players for this fun and informal games session. All levels interested in American style Mah Jongg.
  • First Thursdays, 6:30 p.m.: Military Book Group. Topical book discussion group.
  • Fridays, 9:30-11 a.m.: Device Advice. Register for 20 min sessions: e-readers and downloads.
  • Fridays, 10-10:30 a.m.: Mother Goose Storytime: For babies and toddlers.
  • First and third Fridays 3-4:30 p.m.: Sew What? Youth Crafts with Pam and Lisa.
  • Second and fourth Fridays, 3:10 p.m.: Family Flick: Join us for a movie and popcorn. Intended for the family, but be sure this film is appropriate for your child.

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

Friday, Dec. 13, at 4 p.m.: Lindsay and Her Puppet Pals will perform at the Stratham Municipal Center Community Room (10 Bunker Hill Ave.) Lindsay Bezich brings a huge collection of lovingly handcrafted, life-sized hand puppets and marionettes that have delighted audiences across New England. The hour-long performance is ideal for all ages and is free and open to the public.

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

  • Saturday, Dec. 14, from 11 a.m. till noon: Santa will be at the library. He will read 'Twas the Night Before Christmas then listen to Christmas wishes and pose for pictures. There will be holiday crafts in the Kent Room, homemade sugar cookies, punch and fruit.
  • Ongoing: BookGear — Nature Detectives, meets from 3 to 4:30 p.m., Dec. 19. BookGear is an afterschool program for young readers ages 8-12. Through book discussions, hands-on activities, and special guests we will share new understandings about the nature of science, and begin to unravel what it means to be a real nature detective. Sign up in the Kent Room.
  • Mondays, 4-5 p.m.: Girls Point of View Book Club meets. This club provides an opportunity for girls in the fourth and fifth grades to read some of the best contemporary fiction that focuses on issues that many girls are facing today. Group talks about books, makes some fun crafts, eats yummy but healthy snacks and just acts a little bit goofy.
  • Wednesdays from either 2 to 4 or 6 to 8: Mah-Jong (the American version) with Linda Johnson. Call Johnson at (207) 439-3840.
  • Mondays: Lego nights at the library. Bring a project from home to share or use the library's Legos to build with your friends. No need to sign up.
  • Tuesdays from 9:30 to 10 a.m.: Lap Sit, Squirm or Wiggle for ages six to 18 months. This lively lap sit program provides one-on-one interaction between caregiver and child. We'll share books, learn rhymes and enjoy music, movement and toys.
  • Tuesdays from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m.: Toddlers for ages 18 to 36 months. This program encourages children and their grownups to actively participate in stories, songs and finger plays and simple crafts. We'll work on our toddler skills: counting, color recognition and taking turns, while having lots of fun.
  • Tuesdays from 1:30 to 2:15 p.m., Thursdays from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m.: Preschool for ages 3 to 6 years. Each story time is based around a theme and includes picture books, flannel board stories, finger plays and crafts. Parents/caregivers are welcome to join their children or make it an independent activity (please do not leave the library).
  • 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. (207) 439-1553.

Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.: Storytime With Miss Jenny. Join Miss Jenny for stories, a craft and a yummy snack.

South Berwick Public Library, 27 Young St., South Berwick, Maine 03908, Phone and fax: (207) 384-3308

  • Tuesdays at 9:10 a.m.: Laptime for Twos and Threes is for children ages 2-3 years with an adult. An interactive program of songs, stories, finger plays, flannel board activities, snack and social time is offered.
  • Tuesdays at 10:10 a.m. and Fridays at 1:30 p.m.: Preschool Storytime is for children ages 3-6 and includes stories, finger plays, songs, flannel board activities, and a related craft project to take home each week.
  • Thursdays at 10 a.m.: Baby Storytime is for infants 0-2 and their caregiver for brief program of rhymes, songs, books, and sign language followed by playtime.

York Public Library, 15 Long Sands Road, (207) 363-2818 or www.york.lib.me.us.

  • Saturday, Dec. 14, at 6:30 p.m.: "Planes" will be shown as part of the Family Film Festival. Dusty, a crop-dusting plane with a fear of heights, dreams of competing in a famous around-the-world aerial race. With help from his plane friends he lives his dream and overcomes his limitations. Rated PG. 91 minutes.
  • Sunday, Dec. 15, at 3 p.m.: "Museum Hours" will be shown as part of the Fall Film Festival. A mesmerizing tale of two strangers and their chance meeting at Vienna's grand Kunsthistorisches Art Museum. This movie is an ode to friendship, Vienna, and the power of art. Unrated. 129 minutes.
  • Tuesday, Dec. 17, at 6:30 p.m.: Poetry evening. Bring poems to share, either your own or favorite poems by someone else. The prompt for December is sky scraper. The topic is open for interpretation. Please bring your poems or those of other poets to share. Readings from poetry books are welcome. Readings occur in round table format and are facilitated by Priscilla Cookson.
  • Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.: Infant Lapsits (infants to two years old). Come for a program of stories, songs, fingerplays and rhymes.
  • Thursdays and Fridays at 10:30 a.m.: Stories, songs, fingerplays, and crafts. These story hours are designed for ages 3-5.


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