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This calendar contains information about events coming up in March, April, and May 2021.

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When he's not singing, he's readingSinger/songwriter Steve Blunt’s face is familiar to anyone who’s been a regular at family con-certs in the Children’s Room. But you may not have known that, as a former English teacher, Steve’s love of books rivals his love of music.

Steve is the latest local celebrity to share his recommendations, both for kids and adults, with Nashua Public Library patrons. On our Reading Radar page, don’t miss his essay on the blossoming of his reading habit (Wild Things were involved). Go to nashualibrary.org/connect/reading-radar.

Free magazines onlineHave you ever tried to read an article from a favorite magazine online, only to find it resides behind a paywall? Now your Nashua Public Library card lets you read thousands of magazines free, through RB Digital. Enjoy

Bon Appetit, The New Yorker, Wired, Vanity Fair, Vogue, GQ, and so many more.

Multiple languages and adult coloring booksRB Digital offers magazines in 16 different languages—including over 200 in Spanish alone. You can even check out adult coloring books. Get out your gel pens, print a few pages, and create a masterpiece!

To set up your account to read these magazines, go to nashualibrary.org/emedia.

Tax assistanceVolunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and AARP volunteers will not be available at the library this year, although taxpayers can get virtual tax help from VITA. Details are avail-able on the United Way of Greater Nashua website at tinyurl.com/nashuataxhelp2021.

Tax formsForm 1040 and its instructions, as well as Massachusetts state forms, are available free from the library while supplies last.

Other forms can be printed in the library. A fee of 20 cents per black and white page may be charged. For details, go to nashualibrary.org/services/tax-assistance or call 603-589-4611.

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Virtual Escape RoomsUsing hidden clues and answering trivia questions, work with your family to break out of our virtual escape rooms. Visit nashualibrary.org/explore/kids/whats-happening.

Hikes With TykesParents and caregivers: Join Hike It Baby and the Red Cross to

discover the best family-friendly hikes in New Hampshire and get tips to prepare for the experience, including protecting your family

from bugs and the sun. Register to get an invitation to this Zoom event at tinyurl.com/nplchild.

Saturday, May 8, 2 pm, Virtual

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Virtual Storytimes Birth–Preschool

Watch our storytimes on demand, enjoy a movement activity, and browse weekly book lists. New storytimes will be available every Monday at 10 am at nashualibrary.org/ explore/kids/whats-happening.

3/1 Pigs

3/8 Dragons

3/15 Egg-cellent Stories

3/22 Spring

3/29 Chicks

4/5 Rain

4/12 Cats

4/19 Birds

4/26 Your Favorite Things

5/3 Frogs

5/10 Magical Creatures

5/17 Things That Go

5/24 Rabbits

5/31 Dinosaurs

Babies and Books Zoom Birth–12 months

Through stories and music, learn how to read aloud and develop your baby's language and prereading skills. Register at tinyurl.com/nplchild to get an invitation to the virtual event.

Thursdays, 11 am, Virtual 3/11, 4/8, 5/13

Nature QuestAges 8-14

Study natural habitats, try out science experiments at home, and visit local parks with the Nashua River Watershed Assn.

Students and families attend a virtual meeting before going outside for a guided adventure in a Nashua park. Come to one or all sessions. Register: [email protected].

Saturdays, 3/6, 4/3, 5/1 10:30–11:30 am (virtual meeting) 1–2:30 pm (park visit)

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MAY 3–8

DIY Bubbles and Bubble WandsBirth–PreschoolMake a bubble solution and a pipe-cleaner wand in this super-easy STEAM activity that gets you outside to play.

Citrus-Fruit Bird FeedersGrades K–2Make a sweet, all-natural bird feeder, then use the included chart to identify birds you see this spring in New Hampshire.

Sidewalk-Chalk ChallengeGrades 3–5Pick up chalk, prompts, and drawing tips, then decorate your walkway. Post a photo of your masterpiece on our Nashua Creates page, and we’ll print it and hang it in our window display.

MARCH 1–6

Sun CatchersBirth–PreschoolCreate a masterpiece for the brightest window in your home.

Mini Lid BanjoGrades K–2Make a mini banjo using a jar lid, popsicle stick, and rubber bands, then play a song!

Create a Circuit BugGrades 3–5Learn how to create an electrical circuit by making a light-up bug.

APRIL 5–10

The Very Hungry Caterpillar Sponge ArtBirth–PreschoolUse markers and sponge painting to build fine motor skills and celebrate The Very Hungry Caterpillar.

Earthworm Screen-Free CodingGrades K–2Teach easy, screen-free coding using sequencing, problem solving, and math. (Picture to the right.)

Relaxing TerrariumGrades 3–5Create a habitat in a terrarium for a mystery figurine to live in.

Take-n-Make CraftsEach month we'll offer a project just right for the age

of your child. No registration is required. Pick up the materials you need on the dates shown (not available on Fridays).

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AniManga AdventureGrades 6–8 Geek out monthly over all things anime with an Adventure Box that includes a Japanese snack, craft, Japanese

language flashcards, and nuggets of knowledge relating to our theme of the month. Register at tinyurl.com/

nplteen to get a Zoom invite. Box pickup is not available on Fridays.

Fourth Saturdays, 2 pm, Virtual

3/27: Cherry Blossoms Craft: Cherry blossom painting Box pickup: 3/22–3/27

4/24: Kawaii Craft: Earbud holder Box pickup: 4/19–4/24

5/22: Golden Week Craft: Koinobori origami chopstick holder Box pickup: 5/17–5/22

Breakout All DaySo you enjoy escape rooms, but have you ever tried Breakout? Test your brain skills at nashualibrary.org/explore/teens and see if you can unlock all the locks!

March 1–31 Fake News

April 1–30 Anime Trivia

May 1–31 Murder Mystery

Fantasy Spelling BeeSure, you've read Harry Potter, Divergent, Hunger Games, and Percy Jackson—but can you spell fantasy words like a pro? Partici-pants earn a fantasy spelling bee pin; the top three win a gift card to Dunkin’. Register at tinyurl.com/nplteen to get an invitation to the Zoom event.

Saturday, April 17, 2 pm, Virtual

Teen Take-n-Makes Pick up the materials you need on the dates shown. Pickup is not available on Fridays. No registration required. Tutorials are at nashualibrary.org/explore/teens.

Bread in a Bag Box pickup: 3/1–3/6

Sewing Skills 101 Box pickup: 3/15–3/20

Decorative Yarn Balls Box pickup: 4/5–4/10

Grow Your Own Crystal Flower Box pickup: 5/3–5/8

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For ages 18+

March

A Distinct Alien RaceIn the late 19th century, French Canadian Roman Catholic immigrants from Quebec were seen as a threat to the U.S., even as potential terrorists. David Vermette, author of A Distinct Alien Race: The Untold Story of Franco-Americans, shows how this little- known episode in U.S. history prefigures events as recent as yesterday’s news.

This program is part of the library’s celebration of Francophonie Month in March. Join the library and Club Richelieu of Nashua in celebrating the French language and the countries where it’s spoken.Register at tinyurl.com/npllectures to get an invitation to the Zoom event.

Thursday, March 4, 7 pm, Virtual

Law & Order: BostonWriter, lecturer, and actor David Kruh brings Law & Order to Boston by looking at three high-profile cases from the city’s history: the Boston Massacre, the Parkman murder, and the Boston Strangler. We’ll look at the crime, follow the investigation, and wind up in court, where we will argue the case and hear the verdict. Sponsored by the Friends.Register at tinyurl.com/npllectures to get an invitation to the Zoom event.

Thursday, March 18, 7 pm, Virtual

Josée Vachon ConcertEnjoy traditional and contemporary folk songs from Quebec and Acadia performed by Franco-American singer Josée Vachon. Josée, 2019 recipient of a bronze medal from La Société Académique Arts-Sciences-Lettres of Paris, will also introduce us to some of her own compositions. Register at tinyurl.com/nplconcert to get an invitation to the Zoom event.

Wednesday, March 24, 7 pm, Virtual

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For ages 18+

April

Daniel Bennett Jazz Duo New York saxophonist Daniel Bennett can be heard throughout the world performing his award-winning compositions on saxophone, flute, clarinet, and oboe. His music is a provocative mix of jazz, avant-pop, and surf rock. Celebrate Jazz Appreciation Month with this virtual performance featur-ing Daniel and drummer Koko Bermejo. To see the concert, go to www.facebook.com/nashuapubliclibrary at 7 pm on April 1. (You don’t need a Facebook account to watch the concert.)

Thursday, April 1, 7 pm, Virtual

The Holocaust: Our Duty to Remember—But What?On this Holocaust Remembrance Day, Mick Grzonka will look at its historical context, why the Nazi regime rose to power, and the background against which Pogrom Night took place. He’ll dispel common myths that make it all too easy to dismiss the events of the 1930s and 1940s as irrelevant to today’s world, and try to answer the question, “How were ‘normal’ people induced to contribute to industrialized murder?” Register at tinyurl.com/npllectures to get an invitation to the Zoom event.


Does Truth Matter?“Open Questions” is a series of thought- provoking community conversations presented by New Hampshire Humanities. This discussion will focus on the question, “Does Truth Matter?” Join us and share your thoughts on what truth is, whether it exists, and obstacles to believing and telling the truth. Facilitated by Dr. Josh Tepley, philosophy professor at St. Anselm College. Register at tinyurl.com/nplopenquestion to get an invitation to the Zoom event.

Wednesday, April 14, 7 pm, Virtual

Bending Toward Justice: African Americans as Subject and Creators in American ArtMartin Luther King Jr. said, “The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice.” Jane Oneail of Culturally Curious examines that arc as it relates to the African American history enshrined in American art. From colonial-era portraits to 19th century and Jim Crow–era prints, to 1960s civil rights photography, experience a visual overview of African American oppression, struggle, and progress toward equality. Register at tinyurl.com/npllectures to get an invitation to the Zoom event.


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For ages 18+

May

Edible Wild Plants & MushroomsNashua and surrounding towns are home to over 100 species of edible wild plants and mushrooms. Join expert Russ Cohen to learn how to identify, prepare, and enjoy edible wild plants right from your own backyard. Guidelines for safe and environmentally responsible foraging will be included. Register at tinyurl.com/npllectures to get an invitation to the Zoom event.

Thursday, May 13, 7 pm, Virtual

Waterfalls of the White MtnsA virtual guided tour of Waterfalls of the White Mountains: 30 Hikes to 100 Waterfalls. Author Bruce Bolnick will show us popular favorites, roadside gems, back-country trea-sures, great swimming holes, and more. In addition to telling anecdotes about produc-tion of the book, he’ll offer hiking tips and some fascinating history of the region. Register at tinyurl.com/npllectures to get an invitation to the Zoom event.


Artisan Bread in 5 Minutes a DayThis is the easiest loaf you will ever make—even if you have never baked bread before! Liz Barbour of The Creative Feast will demon-strate using the master recipe from Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day. Register at tinyurl.com/npllectures to get an invitation to the Zoom event.


Downtown Book Group This daytime book group, run by a reference librarian, is open to all. Register at tinyurl.com/npldiscussion to get an invitation to the Zoom event.

Fridays, 3 pm, Virtual

3/12 Nothing to See Here By Kevin Wilson

4/9 Everywhere You Don’t Belong By Gabriel Bump

5/14 Before the Coffee Gets Cold By Toshikazu Kawaguchi

Adult Craft Classes Materials will be available at the library from the Tuesday to Thursday before the class. Register at tinyurl.com/nplcraft to get an invitation to the Zoom class.

Fridays, 3 pm Virtual instruction; pick up materials

3/19 Quilled Flower Art

4/16 Embroidered Notebooks

5/21 Teacup Bookmarks

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Computer ClassesGo to nashualibrary.org/attend/computer-classes/class-descriptions or call 603-589-4611 for class descriptions.Register at tinyurl.com/nplcomputerclass to get an invitation to these virtual classes.

Introduction to Google Books* Monday, May 24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 pm

Introduction to Google Forms*Monday, April 26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 pm

Introduction to FacebookPrerequisite: Student must have an email address and basic knowledge of using the Internet.

Thursday, April 29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 pm

Introduction to TwitterThursday, March 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 pm

Introduction to PinterestMonday, May 17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 pm

Introduction to Craigslist Thursday, April 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 pm

Introduction to eBay Tuesday, April 20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 pm

Genealogy Monday, March 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 pm

Intro to Google and Gmail Thursday, March 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 pmThursday, April 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 pmWednesday, May 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 pm

Introduction to Google Slides*Tuesday, May 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 pm

Introduction to Google Docs*Thursday, March 25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 pmThursday, April 22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 pmThursday, May 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 pm

Advanced Google Docs*Prerequisite: Introduction to Google Docs or experience with it outside class.

Wednesday, March 31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 pmWednesday, May 26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 pm

Introduction to Google Sheets*Tuesday, March 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 pmTuesday, April 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 pmMonday, May 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 pm

Advanced Google Sheets*Prerequisite: Introduction to Google Sheets or experience with it outside class.

Tuesday, April 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 pm

* Student must have a Google account and some experience using it.

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Library closuresClosed for Memorial Day weekend Saturday, May 29–Monday, May 31

Library hoursAt press time, we planned to reopen the library building on March 1. Check our website at nashualibrary.org, or call 603-589-4600, for current information on opening status.

Even if the building is closed, we still provide curbside pickup and we answer phones, email, and chat.

Curbside pickup available:

Monday to Thursday: 10 am–7 pm Saturday: 10 am–2 pm

Phones, email, and chat answered:

Monday to Thursday: 9 am–7 pm Friday and Saturday: 9 am–5 pm

What if it snows?Check nashualibrary.org for a red ticker at the top of the page that will announce if we close.

We also post to Facebook, WMUR, and our phone line (603-589-4600).

Keep in touchAdministration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 603-589-4623Books by Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 603-589-4627Children’s Services . . . . . . . . . . . . 603-589-4631Customer Services . . . . . . . . . . . . 603-589-4600Information Desk . . . . . . . . . . . . . 603-589-4611Outreach Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . 603-589-4610Teen Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 603-589-4612

Read us in printPick up a calendar when you visit the library, or have it mailed to you by joining the Friends of the Library: nashualibrary.org/connect/friends-of-the-library/join-or-donate.

Receive our emailsKeep up-to-date on library events by subscribing to This Week @ Your Library. Text “NPL” to 22828 or go to tinyurl.com/nplenewsletter to sign up.

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Friends of the LibraryThe Friends group uses these business meetings to plan special projects, fundraising, book sales, and public outreach. All are welcome. Register at tinyurl.com/nplfriends.

Mondays, 7 pm, Virtual 3/8, 4/12, 5/10

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