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 Gov. John Langdon House Tuesday September 20th, at 7:00 pm Sandra Rux, the curator and manager of the Portsmouth Historical Society / John Paul Jones House / Discover Portsmouth Center, will reveal the tips and tricks for identifying the architectural features that can help you place your home in its construction era. Sandra has had a life-long interest in dating old houses, and created and taught a course on the topic in Guilford, CT for several years.
Join us as we again welcome the popular Tom Barron and his band for afternoon jazz at Rye Public Library. Celebrate the close of our Summer Reading Program for adults with an ice cream social and prize drawing!
Join Pam Anthony and knitters of all ages on the Main Level around the fireplace–thankfully not on this time of year!–and bring your questions, answers, and current projects. The summer group combines the adult and youth knitting groups we have the rest of the year, and All Ages are welcome!
The Al Derben Trio, featuring Woody Allen on guitar, Doug Bennett on guitar and vocals, and Bruce Derr on pedal steel guitar, plays a mix of swing era standards and songs from the Great American Songbook. The unusual combination of instruments brings a unique musical flavor to this talented group. The show opens with “Nice and Naughty” whose original music speaks to all aspects of everyday life, from whimsical to poignant…serious to silly. Accompanied by stand-up bass, guitar and pennywhistle their exquisite harmonies are the highlight of their performances. Sometimes irreverent but never rude…they’re always fun! Don’t miss a chance to stock up on summer reading, viewing, and information, and enjoy some cool jazz at the same time. Join us for the first of our summer music afternoons on Wednesday July 13th at 2:00 pm here at the Library. And after the performance, stop in at the Farmer’s Market across the street for some tasty local produce, baked goods, seafood, and more!
http://astrobiology.nasa.gov/articles/astrobiology-graphic-novel/ In related news, French scientists have discovered what they believe to be another habitable (by human standards) planet, and you can read about that discovery here and here Gliese 581d is “only” 20 light years away, pretty close by cosmic standards, but still out of our reach until we achieve near-light-speed travel or warp drive.
Join us on the exact date of the dedication of the Library to the Town of Rye back in 1911. Take a journey back in time to enjoy foods, beverage and music of the 1911 era. You’ll be entertained by wandering performers as you review Rye Public Library memorabilia on display, investigate the Rye History Museum open house and book sale or select a pie from our down-home pie table. At intervals during the afternoon, musical performances by Vintage Voices, Two Old Friends, Portsmouth High School Brass Band and the Leftist Marching Band will offer another flavor of the day. Kids will enjoy puppetry, juggling, fortune telling, and face painting as just a sampling of the entertainment attractions available for the whole family. Review a display of vintage vehicles, including historic bicycles. Take a tour of local historic sites with guides from the Rye Historical Society, on a trolley making scheduled departures from the Library between 5pm and 7pm. Our Centennial Players ranging in age from 6-9, and directed by Sarah Labadie, have prepared a unique dramatic interpretation of the Library’s birthday and history called: Look! A Library! They will offer two presentations of this inventive, student- conceived vignette. Stop in for a short visit, or stay the whole time. We’ll have hot dogs and sausage, ice cream, lemonade, Squamscott soft drinks, and more, to keep you satisfied during your stay. We’ll also demonstrate how far the Library has come in one hundred years! Peruse our selection of e-reader devices, and learn how we can provide content for your own reader. Kids will also enjoy electronic gaming opportunities in our 21st century demonstration.
UNH Professor of Natural Resources and Environmental Conservation John Carroll has written three books on sustainable farming in New England. He is the recognized expert in the field and has visited countless local farms and gardens during his extensive research. Come discuss his most recent book, The Real Dirt: Toward Food Sufficiency and Farm Sustainability in New England, which is most relevant to local growing, in the first of a two part discussion on May 11, 6:30-7:30 PM at Rye Public Library. Then come back to the Library on Wed. May 18th, 6:30-7:30 PM when John Carroll will join the group to answer questions and continue the discussion. This is a great chance to dig deep in the rich soil of the current renaissance in New England agriculture. Sign up for this two-session discussion at the Rye Public Library by April 22nd and receive a summary of Carroll’s first two books. The discussion book, The Real Dirt, will be available for purchase for $15 after the sign-up deadline. This special event is sponsored by the Rye Historical Society, The Rye Energy Committee, and the Rye Public Library. For further information contact Alex Herlihy, Rye Historical Society (alexherlihy@comcast.net, tel. 997-6742)
Generations – the new genealogy club at the Library – will meet on the first Tuesday of each month at 2:00 PM in the New Hampshire Room. The kick-off meeting is on Tuesday, May 3rd. Whether you are brand new to genealogy, or an old hand, you will find guidance, resources and experienced members to join you in your quest. Come find out more about your past, the fantastic resources at the Rye Public Library, and the process of investigating family history. You’ll meet some interesting members of your family tree, and make some new real-time friends too! For more information, please call the Library at 964-8401, or contact Lisa Pizzano at lisapizzano@yahoo.com.
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Enjoy our first summer afternoon of music with the Al Derben Trio on
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the beginning of its astrobiology program, NASA has issued a graphic novel that traces the history of astrobiology from cave paintings, the speculations of Greek philosophers, and the advances in optics made by Galileo and Huygens, to modern day discoveries. The second book in the series will focus on explorations of the planet Mars. You can download a PDF, or an app for your mobile phone, here:
Starting in May, join us here at Rye Public Library to learn more about genealogy.
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