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In Memoriam
Mary Henry Meier
Journalist – Poet
July 19, 1934 – February 21, 2010
Across the ocean of my life
there blows a wind
to skirt the shore.
This womb is old.
From me no more
will spring
new limbs, new life.
The loves are cold
that warmed my blood.
And yet this wind
brings other dreams–
New ships embarking–
I alight.
Madison, NH
A memorial service for Mary will [...]
New bookdrop
Herm Weber came to the rescue of our books’ bindings, building a slide for our book drop. Now our books, dvds, cds, etc. have a much softer landing, which should help minimize the need for repairs or replacements. A simple, elegant solution–thanks, Herm!
The Madison Library will be collecting Food for Fines for the month of December. For those with overdue library materials, a donation of a nonperishable, nonexpired food item will be accepted in place of library fines. Donations will go to the Madison Food Pantry. Remember that donations for the food pantry are collected throughout the [...]
We’re looking for local engineers (dabblers or professionals) willing to volunteer some ideas and designs for a way to improve the library’s book return. As you can see from the photo, we could use a way to minimize damage to bindings and cases. For more information, as well as a look at some of the [...]
Today marks five full years of blogging for the Madison Library, our first venture into web 2.0. The coming year will see this blog become integrated into the library’s new website, which will pull together the various pieces of our web presence, among them Library Thing, Delicious Bookmarks, Facebook, Twitter, Google Calendar, and NHewLink [...]
Since 2002, the September 11 Digital Archive has worked to preserve the history of the September 11, 2001 attacks and their aftermath.
Book saleOriginally uploaded by Madison Library, Madison, NH
Kick off Old Home Week with a stop to the Friends of Madison Library book sale, 9 am to 1 pm in the Chick Room (downstairs). Thousands of books, sorted for easy browsing: mysteries, fiction, thrillers, romance, history, biography, self-help, gardening, kids books, books for teens, and more. [...]
They’re here! Mac-compatible MP-3 audio books at NH Downloadable Audio Books. Bobbi Slossar, technology librarian at the NH State Library, put together this helpful tutorial on installing software and downloading audio book files:
OverDrive Media Console For Macs
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Veterans’ Day booksOriginally uploaded by Madison Library, Madison, NH
Peggy put this display together of books with veterans’ memoirs, information for veterans, and fictional war stories.
The Madison Library will be closed on Tuesday, November 11 for Veterans’ Day.
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Tuesday 10 to 6
Wednesday 2 to 7
Thursday 2 to 7
Friday 10 to 6
Saturday 9 to 1
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