Candidate forumsThe Telegraph, the League of Women Voters NH—Greater Nashua, and the Nashua Public Library will sponsor several forums this fall at the library to help you make informed decisions when you vote in the November 7 municipal election. Compare the candidates as they discuss the issues and answer your questions.

Aldermen-at-LargeThursday, October 19, 2017 6:30 pm, Chandler Memorial Wing

Board of EducationThursday, October 26, 2017 6:30 pm, Chandler Memorial Wing

Ward Aldermen Each of these forums will include the candidates from three Nashua wards. Following a large group discussion in the NPL Theater, candidates will meet in small groups with constituents from their own wards to answer their questions.

Wards 1–3: Wed., November 1, at 6:30 pmWards 4–6: Wed., September 27, at 6:30 pmWards 7–9: Wed., October 25, at 6:30 pm

Thinking about citizenship?Check out the Citizenship Corner near the computers in the reference department for pamphlets and flyers containing information you need to apply for citizenship and take the citizenship test. And come to the library’s Citizenship and Immigration Open Houses, when you can speak individually to staff from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services about applying to immigrate or become a citizen. The next one will be held on:

Monday, October 2, 2017 2 pm–4 pm, Activity Room

Becoming a Family Place LibraryThe Nashua Public Library was recently awarded a grant to help us become a certified Family Place Library. We want to become a community center for literacy, early childhood development, parent education and engagement, family sup-port, and information. Soon we’ll start offering new workshops, books, and other materials for parents or caregivers and their children.

Check our KidStuff calendar or tinyurl.com/nplkid to find out when we’re holding the workshops. To kick off the effort, we’ve already created a new Cuddle Corner play space in the Children’s Room, with toys and books for chil-dren from birth to three years old.

Now you can borrow a laptop to use in the library, for up to two hours per day. Check one out at the Reference Desk. You’ll need your library card, a photo ID, and no lost items or fines over $5 on your card.

Coworking on CourtIs working at home becoming too isolating for you? Then join other remote workers on Fridays for Coworking on Court. You can set up shop in our Activity Room, use our free high-speed Wi-Fi, large screen monitor, or small conference rooms. We have laptops you can borrow (up to two hours per day) to use in the building, and you can print for just 15 to 25 cents a page. No registration required.

Fridays, 9 am–5 pm, starting Sept. 8 Activity Room

Nashua Public Library

Food for FinesThank you to all who returned overdue items during our Food for Fines amnesty campaign. We estimate that over 400 overdue items were returned, and that we collected over 750 food items worth over $1,000 in June and July for End 68 Hours of Hunger, which provides school- children with backpacks full of food on Fridays to nourish them over the weekend.

New trusteesWelcome to Paul Bergeron and Scott Jacquith, who both recently joined the library’s Board of Trustees. Paul is the retired City Clerk, and Scott is a guidance counselor at Nashua High South.

Little Free LibrariesThanks to support from BAE Systems and the United Way, installation of eight Little Free Libraries in neighborhoods around Nashua is in the works. When you come upon one of these wooden boxes, take a book or drop one off. It’s free, and no library card is required. We need volunteers to care for the Little Free Libraries. Call (603) 589-4610.

SeptemberBicycle Repair ClinicsVolunteers from Let’s Put People on Bikes will provide free minor repairs and adjustments to help you get your bike back on the road. They’ll adjust brakes and shifters, pump up tires, and replace tubes. Service is first come, first served, between 9 am and 12 noon.

Saturdays, September 9 and 23, 2017 9 am–12 noon, Library Plaza

OctoberCinema Cabaret: Film SeriesTuesday evenings at 7 pm, NPL Theater

10/3 Fate of the Furious Action | Rated PG-13 | 136 mins.

10/10 The Zookeeper's Wife Drama | Rated R | 139 mins.

10/17 Going in Style Comedy | Rated PG | 96 mins.

10/24 Gifted Drama | Rated PG-13 | 101 mins.

10/31 Get Out Horror | Rated R | 104 mins.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Art Walk NashuaThe library is a venue for Art Walk Nashua, when studios and galleries open their doors to the public without charge for artists’ receptions, exhibit openings, art and craft demonstrations, and other special events. Here you can meet artist Stacy Searle at her reception in the Image Gallery on Saturday from 1 pm to 4 pm. Other Art Walk events are listed at cityartsnashua.org.

Saturday, Oct. 14, 11 am–5 pm Sunday, Oct. 15, 1 pm–4 pm

The Amazing Snow LeopardJennifer Snell Rullman of the Snow Leopard Trust shares incredible photos and footage of wild snow leopards. Find out how snow leopards are different from other cats, why they are endangered, and what threats they face. Cosponsored by the Nashaway Chapter of the Audubon Society.

Wednesday, October 18, 2017 7 pm, NPL Theater

Granny D: The Power of OneActress Dixie Tymitz portrays Doris Haddock, affectionately known as “Granny D,” who walked from Santa Monica to Washington, D.C., to high-light the need for campaign

finance reform. She trekked through 1000 miles of desert, climbed the Appalachian Mountain range in a blizzard, and skied 100 miles after snow made walking impossible, willing to give her life to restore representative democracy.

Sunday, October 22, 2017 2 pm, NPL Theater

Words on Music: A Symphony NH Concert TalkOn October 7, Symphony NH performs Dvořák’s “New World” Symphony, Beethoven’s Coriolan Overture, and Henniker, N.H.-born Amy Beach’s Symphony in E minor at Keefe Center for the Arts. Tonight at the library join one of the orchestra’s bassists, Robert Hoffman, as he discusses and plays recorded excerpts of the pieces to prime you for the concert.

Thursday, October 5, 2017 5:30 pm, NPL Theater

The Beatles’ Alter Ego: Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club BandSince its release 50 years ago, Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band has often been regard-ed as the single greatest rock album ever made, and one of the first rock concept albums. Aaron Krerowicz’s multimedia presentation, including Beatles interviews and clips of discarded takes, highlights the album’s musical development and inspirations.

Wednesday, October 11, 2017 7 pm, NPL Theater

Adult craft class: Book PumpkinsDecorate your house for fall and Halloween with a pumpkin you make out of an old book, garnished with a twig and some ribbon. Register at tinyurl.com/nplcraft. See a sample at tinyurl.com/bookpumpkins.

Plus, we’ll hold a craft exchange: Bring your extra craft supplies and tools and trade with other crafters.

Thursday, October 12, 2017 7:30 pm, Activity Room

NovemberCinema Cabaret: Film SeriesTuesday evenings at 7 pm, NPL TheaterFor November film titles, call the film line at (603) 589-4646 or go to tinyurl.com/nplfilm.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Words on Music: A Symphony NH Concert TalkSymphony NH’s November 11 concert at Keefe Auditorium features music by Diamond, Dello Joio, and Barber, as well as Aaron Copland’s beloved "Appalachian Spring." Tonight, join one of the orchestra’s bassists, Robert Hoffman, as he discusses and plays recorded excerpts of the pieces to prime you for the concert.

Thursday, November 9, 2017 5:30 pm, NPL Theater

Resumes and InterviewsAuthor and former business executive Artie Lynnworth presents down-to-earth tips that can be easily applied to improve your resume and ace an interview.

Wednesday, September 13, 2017 7 pm, NPL Theater

Work for Yourself @ 50+Do you dream of being your own boss? If you’re 50 or older, take this class and learn what it takes to be successfully self-employed in today’s economy. Explore your options, find your focus, make a plan, identify obstacles, and learn to connect with resources in your community. Sponsored by AARP, the Center for Women in Enterprise, and the Hartford. Call AARP at (888) 339-5617 to register.

Thursday, September 21, 2017 10 am, Activity Room

Adult craft class: Custom Coffee MugsUse oil-based Sharpie markers to create a custom design on a coffee mug. Check out some examples at tinyurl.com/mugcraft. Register at tinyurl.com/nplcraft.

Thursday, September 21, 2017 7:30 pm, Activity Room

Symphony NH Chamber Players ConcertJoin us for a free string quartet concert featuring music by Beethoven, Dvořák, and New Hamp-shire native Amy Beach. Sponsored by Sym- phony NH and the Nashua Public Library.

Sunday, September 24, 2017 2 pm, Chandler Memorial Wing

NovemberDAWN RISE ReadingContributing writers from the Rivier Institute for Senior Education (RISE) will read and discuss prose and poetry from the 19th annual edition of DAWN, The Literary Journal of RISE. Copies of the journal will be available for sale and signing.

Sunday, November 12, 2017 2 pm, Large Meeting Room

Adult craft class: Map and Picture NecklacesCreate a custom pendant using an old map, photo, or book page. View an example at happyhourprojects.com/glass-map-necklace. Register at tinyurl.com/nplcraft.

Thursday, November 16, 2017 7:30 pm, Activity Room

Symphony NH Chamber Players ConcertJoin us for a free concert sponsored by Sym- phony NH and the Nashua Public Library. Look for more details soon at www.symphonynh.org or call (603) 595-9156.

Sunday, November 19, 2017 2 pm, Chandler Memorial Wing

Downtown Holiday Stroll: Laszlo Gardony Jazz TrioThe headliner act at the library during this year’s Winter Holiday Stroll will be this trio of Boston jazz musicians: pianist Laszlo Gardony, winner of the Great American Jazz Piano Competition, joined by Yoron Israel on drums and John Lockwood on bass. Sponsored by the Friends.

Saturday, November 25, 2017 TBA

Nashua Reads: One City, One BookHeat and Light by Jennifer Haigh is the selection for the 2017 Nashua Reads: One City, One Book program. Buy your ticket now to meet the author when she visits the Nashua Public library on October 13 (details below).

The goal of the One City, One Book program is to get as many Nashuans as possible to read the same book; talk about it with friends, coworkers, and neighbors, and join us this fall for these Nashua Reads Programs:

Fracking: What It Is, What It DoesThe characters in Heat and Light deal with the arrival of fracking in their small Pennsylvania town. To better understand what they’re going through, today we’ll listen to and discuss some podcasts about how fracking works and its effects on the environment. Cosponsored by the Rivier Institute of Senior Education (RISE).

Monday, September 11, 2017 10:45 am, Large Meeting Room

Book discussion: Heat and LightNew Hampshire’s favorite author, humorist, and storyteller, Rebecca Rule, will lead a discussion of Heat and Light. Be sure to reserve a copy from the library several weeks ahead of time. Cosponsored by RISE.

Monday, September 18, 2017 10:45 am, Large Meeting Room

Book discussion: Baker TowersRebecca Rule will return to lead a discussion of Jennifer Haigh’s second novel, Baker Towers.

It was in this book that Haigh first wrote about the fictional town of Bakerton, PA, the setting for Heat and Light. Baker Towers follows a family in the years after World War II from their home in the coal-mining town, to Pittsburgh and Washington, D.C. Call (603) 589-4611 or email reference@nashualibrary.org to get a copy of the book. Cosponsored by RISE.

Monday, September 25, 2017 10:45 am, Large Meeting Room

Documentary film: The Future of Energy: Lateral Power to the People Not Rated/65 mins.The Future of Energy captures the movement to transition to 100 percent renewable energy and bring positive solutions to the ecological crisis. The film presents a clear path toward a new energy paradigm and how each of us can participate in creating this exciting future. Cosponsored by RISE.

Thursday, September 28, 2017 7 pm, NPL TheaterorMonday, October 2, 2017 10:45 am, NPL Theater

Will Solar Power Work for Me?Are you seeing more and more solar panels on your neighbors’ rooftops? Do you wonder if so-lar makes sense for your home? Join volunteers of the Hillsborough County Area Renewable Energy Initiative (HAREI) for a talk that will answer your technological, legal, and financial questions about residential solar power.

Thursday, October 5, 2017 7 pm, NPL Theater

Friends annual meeting

Unlaunch’d Voices: An Evening with Walt WhitmanActor Stephen Collins portrays poet Walt Whitman on the evening of his 70th birthday, reminiscing about the experiences that led to the creation of Leaves of Grass. He also recalls “the most important work of my life”– nursing wounded soldiers during the Civil War. The Friends of the Library invite both mem-bers and nonmembers to attend this event.

Monday, November 13, 2017 NPL Theater6 pm: Refreshment social 6:30 pm: Brief business meeting followed by the performance

Beyond the Book: An Evening With Jennifer HaighThanks to support from the Friends of the Library and the Ella Anderson Trust, Nashua Reads author Jennifer Haigh will be on hand to talk about Heat and Light and answer your questions. Toadstool Books will bring copies of her book for sale and signing. For ticket info, visit nashuareads.com.

Friday, October 13, 20176 pm, NPL Image GalleryPrivate reception with Jennifer Haigh for Friends of the Library members who have bought a $10 ticket to the public presentation.

7 pm, Chandler Memorial WingPublic presentation by Jennifer Haigh. Bring your book group! Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door.

Holiday scheduleClosed for Labor Day Weekend: Saturday, September 2, Sunday, September 3, and Monday, September 4

First Sunday opening: September 10

Closed for Columbus Day: Monday, October 9

Closed for Veterans Day: Friday, November 10 and Saturday, November 11

Closed for Thanksgiving: Wednesday, November 22 at 5:30 pm and Thursday, November 23.

What if it snows?Check our website for a red ticker across the top of the page that will announce if we close.

We will also post to Twitter, Facebook, and WMUR. You may also call 589-4600; wait for the recorded message, and press 2.

Library hoursMonday to Thursday: 9 am–9 pm

Friday & Saturday: 9 am–5:30 pm

Sundays: 1 pm–5 pm starting September 10

Keep in touch...By telephoneAdministration: 589-4622

Outreach Services/Books by Mail: 589-4610

Children’s Services: 589-4631

Front Desk: 589-4600

Library Film Line: 589-4646

Meeting Rooms: 589-4603

Reference Desk: 589-4611

Teen Services: 589-4612

Print copiesPick 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.

Via emailTo subscribe to our email events newsletters go to tinyurl.com/nplenews.

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Ongoing eventsCoffee and ConversationAn opportunity for people learning English as well as native speakers to talk about topics of everyday interest, share their languages, and enjoy refreshments. Sponsored by the Cultural Navigators of One Greater Nashua.

Thursdays, Sept. 21, Oct. 19, Nov. 16 2 pm, Activity Room

Adult Coloring GroupDrop in with friends or meet new ones! Bring your own coloring books, colored pencils, and markers, or use ours.

Mondays 2 pm–3:30 pm, Activity Room

Friends of the LibraryAll are welcome to attend the Friends’ meetings and support the library through special projects, fundraising, and public outreach.

Sept. 11, Oct. 10, Nov. 13 (see p. 3) 7 pm, Conference Room

Computer classes and drop-in tech help

Take a class in everything from the basics of using a computer and the Internet, to Microsoft Office applications and more. No registration is required. View the schedule at tinyurl.com/ nplcomputerclass or call (603) 589-4611.

Or drop in Wednesdays from 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm or Thursdays from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm for help with problems encountered when working with apps, e-readers, Microsoft Office, surfing the web, and using the library databases or catalog. Feel free to bring your laptop, flash drive, or device. Please note that we cannot provide assistance with computer repair or viruses.

Italian Conversation Group Avete studiato italiano o avete vissuto in Italia e vorreste avere l’opportunità di utilizzare quello che avete imparato parlando italiano con altre persone? Aderite al nostro gruppo di conver-sazione che si riunisce il mercoledì alle 14.00. (For details call 603-589-4610.)

Book groups at the libraryBoth of these groups welcome new members and are open to all.

Nashua Novel Readers:This group usually meets on the second Thursday of the month. Members of the group rotate leading the discussion each month.9/14: Winter Garden

by Kristin Hannah

10/12: The Boys in the Boat by Daniel James Brown

11/9: Cane River by Lalita Tademy

7 pm, Conference Room

Afterthoughts:This book group usually meets on the first Tuesday of the month, led by our reference librarians.10/3: Alias Grace

by Margaret Atwood

11/7: The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo

12/5: This is How You Lose Her by Junot Diaz

7 pm, Large Meeting Room

More museum passesYou probably know that you can use your library card to borrow passes to over a dozen museums, zoos, and other cultural attractions, available at the Reference Desk or online.

Now, you can add the Concord Museum in Massachusetts and the Seacoast Science Center at Odiorne State Park in Rye to the list of passes available. Get $5 off tickets to the Concord Museum and 50 percent off tickets to the Seacoast Science Center. For more information go to tinyurl.com/nplmuseum.