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Women in Horror

"Horror is a woman's genre"
Believe it or not, it's  true! This month, Liz looks at women in horror, behind the camera and in front. From scream queens to women blazing new trails in horror, this program will cover the evolving female cinematic role in the horror genre, and bust some unfair stereotypes.

This program will be presented via Zoom.

Finding Science in Folktales--CMNH Virtual Program

Join Ms. Meredith from the Children's Museum of New Hampshire for a trip around the world as we investigate animal science through popular folktales and legends!  Participants travel from East Africa to Brazil and beyond as they hear how the King of the Birds was chosen, why Bear has a stumpy tail, and more.  Each folktale will have a corresponding animal science focused experiment or activity.

Great New Hampshire Animal Search!

The challenge is on--Join the Great New Hampshire Animal Search!  Use the checklists to track all of you critter sightings throughout the summer.  Turn in your Great New Hampshire Animal Search participation page by August 5th, and you will recieve a bonus ticket for our Summer Reading Raffle Basket.

Recommended for ages 3 and up.

The first thirty children registered will recieve an Animal Search kit, complete with clipboard and animal pencil, but activity forms are available for everyone, so ask a friendly children's librarian about them, even if they activity is full!

Drive into Dreamland: The Work of John Waters

This month, we're going to Baltimore to look at the work of the "Pope of Trash", John Waters. We'll look at everything- his low-budget beginngings, his iconic transgressive pieces, his mainstream works, and his acting career! Warning: This program will discuss the content of Waters' early films, which contain content that can be considered offensive, graphic, or just in bad taste. Patron discretion is advised.

This program will be presented via Zoom.

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