Join us in a non-competitive, friendly atmosphere where you can learn to play Mahjong or practice/perfect your game. Mahjong enthusiasts of all levels welcome.
Join us in a non-competitive, friendly atmosphere where you can learn to play Mahjong or practice/perfect your game. Mahjong enthusiasts of all levels welcome.
Join Ms. Eileen and friends for stories each week, in a nurturing environment that fosters early literacy skills and positive social interaction. Stories, music, puppets and fingerplays will be geared toward toddlers/preschoolers, but all ages are welcome. Caregiver participation is required.
Join Ms. Eileen and friends for stories each week, in a nurturing environment that fosters early literacy skills and positive social interaction. Stories, music, puppets and fingerplays will be geared toward toddlers/preschoolers, but all ages are welcome. Caregiver participation is required.
Thanks to a generous partnership provided by the Burlington Public Library in Burlington, Massachusetts, we are able to offer you a virtual evening with author, Marie Benedict!
Don't miss this very special opportunity to join us in conversation with bestselling author Marie Benedict as she shares a presentation on her work, specifically The Mitford Affair, a work of historical fiction.
This event is FREE and open to the public, but registration is required.
Please register HERE for the Zoom link for this special program.
Thanks to a generous partnership provided by the Burlington Public Library in Burlington, Massachusetts, we are able to offer you a virtual evening with author, Marie Benedict!
Don't miss this very special opportunity to join us in conversation with bestselling author Marie Benedict as she shares a presentation on her work, specifically The Mitford Affair, a work of historical fiction.
This event is FREE and open to the public, but registration is required.
Please register HERE for the Zoom link for this special program.
WIC, the Special Supplemental Foods Program for Women, Infants and Children, provides free basic, healthy foods, nutrition, breastfeeding and health education for income eligible pregnant women, new mothers, infants and children up to the age of five. You are automatically income eligible for WIC if you currently receive Medicaid, SNAP or TANF.
All caregivers are welcome! We talk a lot about moms, but we offer support to anyone who cares for a child – moms/dads, single fathers, grandparents, foster parents, guardians.
To schedule a WIC appointment, or for more information, call Southwestern Community Services WIC – 800-529-0005 or 603-719-4234. Or email WIC@scshelps.org.
WIC will offer appointments at the Jaffrey Public Library on the 1st Friday of the month.
WIC, the Special Supplemental Foods Program for Women, Infants and Children, provides free basic, healthy foods, nutrition, breastfeeding and health education for income eligible pregnant women, new mothers, infants and children up to the age of five. You are automatically income eligible for WIC if you currently receive Medicaid, SNAP or TANF.
All caregivers are welcome! We talk a lot about moms, but we offer support to anyone who cares for a child – moms/dads, single fathers, grandparents, foster parents, guardians.
To schedule a WIC appointment, or for more information, call Southwestern Community Services WIC – 800-529-0005 or 603-719-4234. Or email WIC@scshelps.org.
WIC will offer appointments at the Jaffrey Public Library on the 1st Friday of the month.
Be forewarned that we schedule most of our class visits on Fridays from 10 am - 2 pm, so our Storytime space by the Cutter Creativity Wall may not be available and we may have a lot of little visitors!
Everyone is still welcome, but we don't want you to be disappointed if your preferred spaces are otherwise occupied.
Be forewarned that we schedule most of our class visits on Fridays from 10 am - 2 pm, so our Storytime space by the Cutter Creativity Wall may not be available and we may have a lot of little visitors!
Everyone is still welcome, but we don't want you to be disappointed if your preferred spaces are otherwise occupied.
Unleash your inner Mad Scientist in this fun, interactive book club for ages 7 - 10.
Read this month's selection, Frankenslime by Joy Keller, and then join Ms. Julie and Ms. Cat for messy, scientific discovery. (Lab coats and lab notebooks will be provided!)
Note to parents: Don't be deceived by the reading level of this month's choice -- we are going to dig deeper into it!
Registration is required. Ages 7 - 10 only.
Unleash your inner Mad Scientist in this fun, interactive book club for ages 7 - 10.
Read this month's selection, Frankenslime by Joy Keller, and then join Ms. Julie and Ms. Cat for messy, scientific discovery. (Lab coats and lab notebooks will be provided!)
Note to parents: Don't be deceived by the reading level of this month's choice -- we are going to dig deeper into it!
Registration is required. Ages 7 - 10 only.
Join us in a non-competitive, friendly atmosphere where you can learn to play Mahjong or practice/perfect your game. Mahjong enthusiasts of all levels welcome.
Join us in a non-competitive, friendly atmosphere where you can learn to play Mahjong or practice/perfect your game. Mahjong enthusiasts of all levels welcome.
NEA Big Read is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest, available to us through New Hampshire Humanities. This fall, we will be joining other libraries across New Hampshire in reading the NEA Big Read selection, The Bear by Andrew Krivak, a gorgeous fable of Earth’s last two human inhabitants and a girl's journey home.
In an Eden-like future, a girl and her father live close to the land in the shadow of a lone mountain. They own a few remnants of civilization: some books, a pane of glass, a set of flint and steel, a comb. The father teaches his daughter how to fish and hunt and the secrets of the seasons and the stars. He is preparing her for an adulthood in harmony with nature, for they are the last of humankind. But when the girl finds herself alone in an unknown landscape, it is a bear that will lead her back home through a vast wilderness that offers the greatest lessons of all, if she can learn to listen. A cautionary tale of human fragility, of love and loss, The Bear is a stunning tribute to the beauty of nature’s dominion.
We will have an in-person/hybrid discussion facilitated by one of our favorite humanities scholars, Dr. Carrie Brown.
Dr. Carrie Brown, who will also be our Humanities Scholar-in-Residence for 2023-24, holds a Ph.D. in American Literature and Folklore from the University of Virginia. Working for more than thirty years as freelance history curator, she has developed exhibitions for museums, visitors' centers, and historic sites on a wide range of topics, including industrial history, transportation, and the Civil War. As a curator and speaker, Carrie delights in finding and telling stories about the connections between big historic events and our everyday lives. As a book group facilitator, Carrie guides readers through stories told by others--whether in fiction or nonfiction--exploring how the depth and breadth of human experience can be communicated through the written word.
Registration is required.
NEA Big Read is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest, available to us through New Hampshire Humanities. This fall, we will be joining other libraries across New Hampshire in reading the NEA Big Read selection, The Bear by Andrew Krivak, a gorgeous fable of Earth’s last two human inhabitants and a girl's journey home.
In an Eden-like future, a girl and her father live close to the land in the shadow of a lone mountain. They own a few remnants of civilization: some books, a pane of glass, a set of flint and steel, a comb. The father teaches his daughter how to fish and hunt and the secrets of the seasons and the stars. He is preparing her for an adulthood in harmony with nature, for they are the last of humankind. But when the girl finds herself alone in an unknown landscape, it is a bear that will lead her back home through a vast wilderness that offers the greatest lessons of all, if she can learn to listen. A cautionary tale of human fragility, of love and loss, The Bear is a stunning tribute to the beauty of nature’s dominion.
We will have an in-person/hybrid discussion facilitated by one of our favorite humanities scholars, Dr. Carrie Brown.
Dr. Carrie Brown, who will also be our Humanities Scholar-in-Residence for 2023-24, holds a Ph.D. in American Literature and Folklore from the University of Virginia. Working for more than thirty years as freelance history curator, she has developed exhibitions for museums, visitors' centers, and historic sites on a wide range of topics, including industrial history, transportation, and the Civil War. As a curator and speaker, Carrie delights in finding and telling stories about the connections between big historic events and our everyday lives. As a book group facilitator, Carrie guides readers through stories told by others--whether in fiction or nonfiction--exploring how the depth and breadth of human experience can be communicated through the written word.
Registration is required.
Public Meeting Notice
Jaffrey Public Library
Trustee Work Session
10 am at the Library
Meetings are open to the public except as allowed under RSA 91-A:3.
If requested, the meeting may become a non-public session per RSA 91-A: 3, II (a) personnel; (b) hiring of any person as an employee; (c) matters which, if discussed publicly, would affect adversely the reputation of any person; (d) consideration of acquisition, sale, or lease of property; (e) consideration or negotiation of pending claims or litigation.
This meeting will be held in the Trustee Room (Top Floor).
Public Meeting Notice
Jaffrey Public Library
Trustee Work Session
10 am at the Library
Meetings are open to the public except as allowed under RSA 91-A:3.
If requested, the meeting may become a non-public session per RSA 91-A: 3, II (a) personnel; (b) hiring of any person as an employee; (c) matters which, if discussed publicly, would affect adversely the reputation of any person; (d) consideration of acquisition, sale, or lease of property; (e) consideration or negotiation of pending claims or litigation.
This meeting will be held in the Trustee Room (Top Floor).
Join Ms. Eileen and friends for stories each week, in a nurturing environment that fosters early literacy skills and positive social interaction. Stories, music, puppets and fingerplays will be geared toward toddlers/preschoolers, but all ages are welcome. Caregiver participation is required.
Join Ms. Eileen and friends for stories each week, in a nurturing environment that fosters early literacy skills and positive social interaction. Stories, music, puppets and fingerplays will be geared toward toddlers/preschoolers, but all ages are welcome. Caregiver participation is required.
From our friends at 603 Legal Aid:
Stop on into the library during the 603 Legal Aid Walk in- Drop in. We are the one stop shop for all Civil Legal Aid services in NH. Come grab some literature, ask some questions or if you think you may need services, we can do an online application on site. So come on by and say hello. Many folks are not aware of the legal assistance that may be available to them…looking forward to meeting you.
From our friends at 603 Legal Aid:
Stop on into the library during the 603 Legal Aid Walk in- Drop in. We are the one stop shop for all Civil Legal Aid services in NH. Come grab some literature, ask some questions or if you think you may need services, we can do an online application on site. So come on by and say hello. Many folks are not aware of the legal assistance that may be available to them…looking forward to meeting you.
Be forewarned that we schedule most of our class visits on Fridays from 10 am - 2 pm, so our Storytime space by the Cutter Creativity Wall may not be available and we may have a lot of little visitors!
Everyone is still welcome, but we don't want you to be disappointed if your preferred spaces are otherwise occupied.
Be forewarned that we schedule most of our class visits on Fridays from 10 am - 2 pm, so our Storytime space by the Cutter Creativity Wall may not be available and we may have a lot of little visitors!
Everyone is still welcome, but we don't want you to be disappointed if your preferred spaces are otherwise occupied.
Join Ms. Eileen for our monthly book club for ages 4-6.
Sign up and come to the library to check out your copy of this month’s title, If You Find a Leaf by Aimee Sicuro. Read it at home and then join us for a child-sized discussion and activity in the library.
Caregiver participation may be required for the activity segment of the book club meeting.
Registration required.
Join Ms. Eileen for our monthly book club for ages 4-6.
Sign up and come to the library to check out your copy of this month’s title, If You Find a Leaf by Aimee Sicuro. Read it at home and then join us for a child-sized discussion and activity in the library.
Caregiver participation may be required for the activity segment of the book club meeting.
Registration required.
An annular solar eclipse happens when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth while it is at its farthest point from Earth. Because the Moon is farther away from Earth, it appears smaller than the Sun and does not completely cover the star. This creates a “ring of fire” effect in the sky.
On Oct. 14, 2023, the annular eclipse will begin in the United States, traveling from the coast of Oregon to the Texas Gulf Coast. Weather permitting, the annular eclipse will be visible in Oregon, Nevada, Utah, New Mexico, and Texas, as well as some parts of California, Idaho, Colorado, and Arizona. Jaffrey, NH will experience a PARTIAL ECLIPSE, beginning at 12:15 pm, peaking at 1:23 pm, and ending at 2:31 pm.
During an annular eclipse, it is never safe to look directly at the Sun without specialized eye protection designed for solar viewing. Pick up your free certified solar viewing glasses at the library, along with information about this solar event. We will have 100 packets/glasses available.
This is great practice for the total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, 2024!
An annular solar eclipse happens when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth while it is at its farthest point from Earth. Because the Moon is farther away from Earth, it appears smaller than the Sun and does not completely cover the star. This creates a “ring of fire” effect in the sky.
On Oct. 14, 2023, the annular eclipse will begin in the United States, traveling from the coast of Oregon to the Texas Gulf Coast. Weather permitting, the annular eclipse will be visible in Oregon, Nevada, Utah, New Mexico, and Texas, as well as some parts of California, Idaho, Colorado, and Arizona. Jaffrey, NH will experience a PARTIAL ECLIPSE, beginning at 12:15 pm, peaking at 1:23 pm, and ending at 2:31 pm.
During an annular eclipse, it is never safe to look directly at the Sun without specialized eye protection designed for solar viewing. Pick up your free certified solar viewing glasses at the library, along with information about this solar event. We will have 100 packets/glasses available.
This is great practice for the total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, 2024!
Ancestry.com, WiFi Hotspots, State Park & Museum Passes... All these and more are paid for by proceeds from the Friends of the Jaffrey Library's ongoing Book Sales and Friends' membership dues.
Their book sales are a great way to support the library and add to your home library at a bargain price! Volunteers refresh the shelves on the main floor and lower level frequently, and there are books for all ages.
The Friends need to replenish the stock, but not be overwhelmed with books and disposal problems, so we have set up a monthly donation event.
On the second Saturday of the month, 10 am - Noon, the Friends will hold a two-hour book donation event in the Bean Room. People can bring up to 25 books in good condition to the Bean Room where volunteers will screen them for condition and subject matter that sell well in their book sales.
Please do not leave books for the Friends in our Book Drop and be understanding that library staff cannot accept donations on their behalf.
Click here to learn more about the Friends.
Ancestry.com, WiFi Hotspots, State Park & Museum Passes... All these and more are paid for by proceeds from the Friends of the Jaffrey Library's ongoing Book Sales and Friends' membership dues.
Their book sales are a great way to support the library and add to your home library at a bargain price! Volunteers refresh the shelves on the main floor and lower level frequently, and there are books for all ages.
The Friends need to replenish the stock, but not be overwhelmed with books and disposal problems, so we have set up a monthly donation event.
On the second Saturday of the month, 10 am - Noon, the Friends will hold a two-hour book donation event in the Bean Room. People can bring up to 25 books in good condition to the Bean Room where volunteers will screen them for condition and subject matter that sell well in their book sales.
Please do not leave books for the Friends in our Book Drop and be understanding that library staff cannot accept donations on their behalf.
Click here to learn more about the Friends.
Join us in a non-competitive, friendly atmosphere where you can learn to play Mahjong or practice/perfect your game. Mahjong enthusiasts of all levels welcome.
Join us in a non-competitive, friendly atmosphere where you can learn to play Mahjong or practice/perfect your game. Mahjong enthusiasts of all levels welcome.
Public Meeting Notice
Jaffrey Public Library
Trustees’ Meeting
Third Wednesday of each month, 10 am at the Library
Meetings are open to the public except as allowed under RSA 91-A:3.
If requested, the meeting may become a non-public session per RSA 91-A: 3, II (a) personnel; (b) hiring of any person as an employee; (c) matters which, if discussed publicly, would affect adversely the reputation of any person; (d) consideration of acquisition, sale, or lease of property; (e) consideration or negotiation of pending claims or litigation.
This meeting will be held in the Ground Floor Collaborative Meeting Space..
Public Meeting Notice
Jaffrey Public Library
Trustees’ Meeting
Third Wednesday of each month, 10 am at the Library
Meetings are open to the public except as allowed under RSA 91-A:3.
If requested, the meeting may become a non-public session per RSA 91-A: 3, II (a) personnel; (b) hiring of any person as an employee; (c) matters which, if discussed publicly, would affect adversely the reputation of any person; (d) consideration of acquisition, sale, or lease of property; (e) consideration or negotiation of pending claims or litigation.
This meeting will be held in the Ground Floor Collaborative Meeting Space..
Join Ms. Eileen and friends for stories each week, in a nurturing environment that fosters early literacy skills and positive social interaction. Stories, music, puppets and fingerplays will be geared toward toddlers/preschoolers, but all ages are welcome. Caregiver participation is required.
Join Ms. Eileen and friends for stories each week, in a nurturing environment that fosters early literacy skills and positive social interaction. Stories, music, puppets and fingerplays will be geared toward toddlers/preschoolers, but all ages are welcome. Caregiver participation is required.
Southwestern Community Services returns for Fuel Assistance appointments on Thursday, August 24 and Thursday, October 19. Qualified households in Cheshire and Sullivan Counties may receive assistance with fuel and electric bills. Benefits may be available even if heat is included in your rent.
Applications are by appointment only. Call SCS Energy Services at 603-352-7512 to schedule your appointment.
Follow the link to download the document verification checklist for Energy Services programs.
Southwestern Community Services returns for Fuel Assistance appointments on Thursday, August 24 and Thursday, October 19. Qualified households in Cheshire and Sullivan Counties may receive assistance with fuel and electric bills. Benefits may be available even if heat is included in your rent.
Applications are by appointment only. Call SCS Energy Services at 603-352-7512 to schedule your appointment.
Follow the link to download the document verification checklist for Energy Services programs.
Be forewarned that we schedule most of our class visits on Fridays from 10 am - 2 pm, so our Storytime space by the Cutter Creativity Wall may not be available and we may have a lot of little visitors!
Everyone is still welcome, but we don't want you to be disappointed if your preferred spaces are otherwise occupied.
Be forewarned that we schedule most of our class visits on Fridays from 10 am - 2 pm, so our Storytime space by the Cutter Creativity Wall may not be available and we may have a lot of little visitors!
Everyone is still welcome, but we don't want you to be disappointed if your preferred spaces are otherwise occupied.
Read graphic novels and create your own comics at the new graphic novel book club, Scribbles and Stories, for ages 9-12!
Join Ms. Erin and Ms. Kelley (our artist - librarians) to talk about this month's graphic novel, and then, with all supplies provided, make your own short comics.
All comics made during the book club will be compiled into a professionally printed book to showcase in the library! By registering for this book club, you are giving permission for your work to be part of this memorable collection.
Registration is required. Ages 9-12 only.
Read graphic novels and create your own comics at the new graphic novel book club, Scribbles and Stories, for ages 9-12!
Join Ms. Erin and Ms. Kelley (our artist - librarians) to talk about this month's graphic novel, and then, with all supplies provided, make your own short comics.
All comics made during the book club will be compiled into a professionally printed book to showcase in the library! By registering for this book club, you are giving permission for your work to be part of this memorable collection.
Registration is required. Ages 9-12 only.
Adults and teens, ages 14 and up only.
Adults and teens, ages 14 and up only.
Join us in a non-competitive, friendly atmosphere where you can learn to play Mahjong or practice/perfect your game. Mahjong enthusiasts of all levels welcome.
Join us in a non-competitive, friendly atmosphere where you can learn to play Mahjong or practice/perfect your game. Mahjong enthusiasts of all levels welcome.
Join us for this brand new NH Humanities program with Mary Kronenwetter, in-person, at the library.
In the late 1800s, the banking, railroad, and real estate mogul Austin Corbin returned to his hometown in Newport, New Hampshire. He built a grand estate and bought out his neighbors’ farms to create an 22,000 acre wildlife game preserve stocked with boar, bison, bighorn sheep, antelope, elk, Chinese pheasant, and other imported animals. The grounds eventually became a prestigious private hunting park and hosted illustrious guests including Theodore Roosevelt, the Prince of Wales, Cornelius Vanderbilt, Joe Dimaggio, Rudyard Kipling, and Augustus Saint Gaudens. This illustrated slideshow features archival images and a discussion of the complicated history and legacy of New Hampshire’s own American Gilded Age robber baron. The talk will also highlight the important legacy of the role the Corbin family and park naturalist Ernest Harold Baynes played in the saving of the American bison from extinction.
Corbin Park features in our next book discussion in November, Unlikely Animals, by Annie Hartnett, so it is a great tie-in!
Mary Kronenwetter holds a doctorate in educational research, policy, and administration and has held academic administration and teaching positions at colleges in the United States, China, and Japan. Upon returning to New England, she has had the opportunity to work at historical sites including Historic Deerfield, Enfield Shaker Museum, and The John Hay Estate at The Fells. Mary currently teaches for OSHER at Dartmouth and Adventures in Learning at Colby-Sawyer and has recently published the New Hampshire-based historical fiction, Pauper Auction.
This program is sponsored by a grant from New Hampshire Humanities, with additional sponsorship support from the Friends of the Jaffrey Library.
It is free and open to the public.
Join us for this brand new NH Humanities program with Mary Kronenwetter, in-person, at the library.
In the late 1800s, the banking, railroad, and real estate mogul Austin Corbin returned to his hometown in Newport, New Hampshire. He built a grand estate and bought out his neighbors’ farms to create an 22,000 acre wildlife game preserve stocked with boar, bison, bighorn sheep, antelope, elk, Chinese pheasant, and other imported animals. The grounds eventually became a prestigious private hunting park and hosted illustrious guests including Theodore Roosevelt, the Prince of Wales, Cornelius Vanderbilt, Joe Dimaggio, Rudyard Kipling, and Augustus Saint Gaudens. This illustrated slideshow features archival images and a discussion of the complicated history and legacy of New Hampshire’s own American Gilded Age robber baron. The talk will also highlight the important legacy of the role the Corbin family and park naturalist Ernest Harold Baynes played in the saving of the American bison from extinction.
Corbin Park features in our next book discussion in November, Unlikely Animals, by Annie Hartnett, so it is a great tie-in!
Mary Kronenwetter holds a doctorate in educational research, policy, and administration and has held academic administration and teaching positions at colleges in the United States, China, and Japan. Upon returning to New England, she has had the opportunity to work at historical sites including Historic Deerfield, Enfield Shaker Museum, and The John Hay Estate at The Fells. Mary currently teaches for OSHER at Dartmouth and Adventures in Learning at Colby-Sawyer and has recently published the New Hampshire-based historical fiction, Pauper Auction.
This program is sponsored by a grant from New Hampshire Humanities, with additional sponsorship support from the Friends of the Jaffrey Library.
It is free and open to the public.
Join Ms. Eileen and friends for stories each week, in a nurturing environment that fosters early literacy skills and positive social interaction. Stories, music, puppets and fingerplays will be geared toward toddlers/preschoolers, but all ages are welcome. Caregiver participation is required.
Join Ms. Eileen and friends for stories each week, in a nurturing environment that fosters early literacy skills and positive social interaction. Stories, music, puppets and fingerplays will be geared toward toddlers/preschoolers, but all ages are welcome. Caregiver participation is required.
Join Harris Center naturalists Jaime Hutchinson and Susie Spikol for this once-a-month after-school club at the library and get your science on! If you like experiments, STEM opportunities, nature, hands-on experiences, wild animals, making discoveries, tasty snacks and free Tshirts, then join us!
From slime and slugs to fossils and mystery minerals, you won't want to miss these experiences. Special guests include a geologist and a raptor biologist. Women in STEM professions will be highlighted throughout each program. Come sink your hands and mind into the wild world of STEM. For those in 6th - 12th grade. All are welcome. Snacks provided.
Co-sponsored with the Harris Center for Conservation Education and the Jaffrey Public Library.
Join Harris Center naturalists Jaime Hutchinson and Susie Spikol for this once-a-month after-school club at the library and get your science on! If you like experiments, STEM opportunities, nature, hands-on experiences, wild animals, making discoveries, tasty snacks and free Tshirts, then join us!
From slime and slugs to fossils and mystery minerals, you won't want to miss these experiences. Special guests include a geologist and a raptor biologist. Women in STEM professions will be highlighted throughout each program. Come sink your hands and mind into the wild world of STEM. For those in 6th - 12th grade. All are welcome. Snacks provided.
Co-sponsored with the Harris Center for Conservation Education and the Jaffrey Public Library.
Be forewarned that we schedule most of our class visits on Fridays from 10 am - 2 pm, so our Storytime space by the Cutter Creativity Wall may not be available and we may have a lot of little visitors!
Everyone is still welcome, but we don't want you to be disappointed if your preferred spaces are otherwise occupied.
Be forewarned that we schedule most of our class visits on Fridays from 10 am - 2 pm, so our Storytime space by the Cutter Creativity Wall may not be available and we may have a lot of little visitors!
Everyone is still welcome, but we don't want you to be disappointed if your preferred spaces are otherwise occupied.
Needle felt an adorable fall garland to decorate your home! We'll use cookie cutters to create leaves that will be attached to a ribbon.
This is a simple project which is perfect for beginners with no previous needle felting experience. All materials will be provided, so you just need to bring yourself.
Registration required. Ages 8 and up. Teens and adults welcome! Caregiver participation required under age 9.
This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Jaffrey Library.
Needle felt an adorable fall garland to decorate your home! We'll use cookie cutters to create leaves that will be attached to a ribbon.
This is a simple project which is perfect for beginners with no previous needle felting experience. All materials will be provided, so you just need to bring yourself.
Registration required. Ages 8 and up. Teens and adults welcome! Caregiver participation required under age 9.
This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Jaffrey Library.
Join us in a non-competitive, friendly atmosphere where you can learn to play Mahjong or practice/perfect your game. Mahjong enthusiasts of all levels welcome.
Join us in a non-competitive, friendly atmosphere where you can learn to play Mahjong or practice/perfect your game. Mahjong enthusiasts of all levels welcome.
Join Ms. Eileen and friends for stories each week, in a nurturing environment that fosters early literacy skills and positive social interaction. Stories, music, puppets and fingerplays will be geared toward toddlers/preschoolers, but all ages are welcome. Caregiver participation is required.
Join Ms. Eileen and friends for stories each week, in a nurturing environment that fosters early literacy skills and positive social interaction. Stories, music, puppets and fingerplays will be geared toward toddlers/preschoolers, but all ages are welcome. Caregiver participation is required.
WIC, the Special Supplemental Foods Program for Women, Infants and Children, provides free basic, healthy foods, nutrition, breastfeeding and health education for income eligible pregnant women, new mothers, infants and children up to the age of five. You are automatically income eligible for WIC if you currently receive Medicaid, SNAP or TANF.
All caregivers are welcome! We talk a lot about moms, but we offer support to anyone who cares for a child – moms/dads, single fathers, grandparents, foster parents, guardians.
To schedule a WIC appointment, or for more information, call Southwestern Community Services WIC – 800-529-0005 or 603-719-4234. Or email WIC@scshelps.org.
WIC will offer appointments at the Jaffrey Public Library on the 1st Friday of the month.
WIC, the Special Supplemental Foods Program for Women, Infants and Children, provides free basic, healthy foods, nutrition, breastfeeding and health education for income eligible pregnant women, new mothers, infants and children up to the age of five. You are automatically income eligible for WIC if you currently receive Medicaid, SNAP or TANF.
All caregivers are welcome! We talk a lot about moms, but we offer support to anyone who cares for a child – moms/dads, single fathers, grandparents, foster parents, guardians.
To schedule a WIC appointment, or for more information, call Southwestern Community Services WIC – 800-529-0005 or 603-719-4234. Or email WIC@scshelps.org.
WIC will offer appointments at the Jaffrey Public Library on the 1st Friday of the month.
Be forewarned that we schedule most of our class visits on Fridays from 10 am - 2 pm, so our Storytime space by the Cutter Creativity Wall may not be available and we may have a lot of little visitors!
Everyone is still welcome, but we don't want you to be disappointed if your preferred spaces are otherwise occupied.
Be forewarned that we schedule most of our class visits on Fridays from 10 am - 2 pm, so our Storytime space by the Cutter Creativity Wall may not be available and we may have a lot of little visitors!
Everyone is still welcome, but we don't want you to be disappointed if your preferred spaces are otherwise occupied.
Unleash your inner Mad Scientist in this fun, interactive book club for ages 7 - 10.
Read this month's selection, Amazing Magnetism by Rebecca Carmi, and then join Ms. Julie and Ms. Cat for messy, scientifc discovery. (Lab coats and lab notebooks will be provided!)
Registration is required. Ages 7 - 10 only.
Unleash your inner Mad Scientist in this fun, interactive book club for ages 7 - 10.
Read this month's selection, Amazing Magnetism by Rebecca Carmi, and then join Ms. Julie and Ms. Cat for messy, scientifc discovery. (Lab coats and lab notebooks will be provided!)
Registration is required. Ages 7 - 10 only.
Join Ms. Eileen for our monthly book club for ages 4-6.
Sign up and come to the library to check out your copy of this month’s title, The Farmhouse by Sophie Blackall. Read it at home and then join us for a child-sized discussion and activity in the library.
Caregiver participation may be required for the activity segment of the book club meeting.
Registration required.
Join Ms. Eileen for our monthly book club for ages 4-6.
Sign up and come to the library to check out your copy of this month’s title, The Farmhouse by Sophie Blackall. Read it at home and then join us for a child-sized discussion and activity in the library.
Caregiver participation may be required for the activity segment of the book club meeting.
Registration required.
Presented by Monadnock Community Hospital. This is a free program.
The American Heart Association Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED Course is designed for anyone with little or no medical training who needs a course completion card for their job, regulatory (e.g., OSHA), or other requirements, or anyone who wants to be prepared for an emergency in any setting. The course will cover:
To register, please contact Michael Greenough at Michael.greenough@mchmail.org or call (603)-924-7191 ext 1236
Presented by Monadnock Community Hospital. This is a free program.
The American Heart Association Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED Course is designed for anyone with little or no medical training who needs a course completion card for their job, regulatory (e.g., OSHA), or other requirements, or anyone who wants to be prepared for an emergency in any setting. The course will cover:
To register, please contact Michael Greenough at Michael.greenough@mchmail.org or call (603)-924-7191 ext 1236
Connecting the Dots: Climate Change and Extreme Weather with the State Climatologist
Spend your lunch hour with the state climatologist, Dr. Mary Stampone and learn more about the connection between climate and weather and how human-caused climate change is making some weather events more extreme.
Connecting the Dots: Climate Change and Extreme Weather with the State Climatologist
Spend your lunch hour with the state climatologist, Dr. Mary Stampone and learn more about the connection between climate and weather and how human-caused climate change is making some weather events more extreme.
Join us in a non-competitive, friendly atmosphere where you can learn to play Mahjong or practice/perfect your game. Mahjong enthusiasts of all levels welcome.
Join us in a non-competitive, friendly atmosphere where you can learn to play Mahjong or practice/perfect your game. Mahjong enthusiasts of all levels welcome.
Join Ms. Eileen and friends for stories each week, in a nurturing environment that fosters early literacy skills and positive social interaction. Stories, music, puppets and fingerplays will be geared toward toddlers/preschoolers, but all ages are welcome. Caregiver participation is required.
Join Ms. Eileen and friends for stories each week, in a nurturing environment that fosters early literacy skills and positive social interaction. Stories, music, puppets and fingerplays will be geared toward toddlers/preschoolers, but all ages are welcome. Caregiver participation is required.
From our friends at 603 Legal Aid:
Stop on into the library during the 603 Legal Aid Walk in- Drop in. We are the one stop shop for all Civil Legal Aid services in NH. Come grab some literature, ask some questions or if you think you may need services, we can do an online application on site. So come on by and say hello. Many folks are not aware of the legal assistance that may be available to them…looking forward to meeting you.
From our friends at 603 Legal Aid:
Stop on into the library during the 603 Legal Aid Walk in- Drop in. We are the one stop shop for all Civil Legal Aid services in NH. Come grab some literature, ask some questions or if you think you may need services, we can do an online application on site. So come on by and say hello. Many folks are not aware of the legal assistance that may be available to them…looking forward to meeting you.
The library will be closed both Friday, November 10 and Saturday, November 11 in honor of Veterans Day.
The library will be closed both Friday, November 10 and Saturday, November 11 in honor of Veterans Day.
Be forewarned that we schedule most of our class visits on Fridays from 10 am - 2 pm, so our Storytime space by the Cutter Creativity Wall may not be available and we may have a lot of little visitors!
Everyone is still welcome, but we don't want you to be disappointed if your preferred spaces are otherwise occupied.
Be forewarned that we schedule most of our class visits on Fridays from 10 am - 2 pm, so our Storytime space by the Cutter Creativity Wall may not be available and we may have a lot of little visitors!
Everyone is still welcome, but we don't want you to be disappointed if your preferred spaces are otherwise occupied.
Join us in a non-competitive, friendly atmosphere where you can learn to play Mahjong or practice/perfect your game. Mahjong enthusiasts of all levels welcome.
Join us in a non-competitive, friendly atmosphere where you can learn to play Mahjong or practice/perfect your game. Mahjong enthusiasts of all levels welcome.
Join our monthly book discussion with our Humanities Scholar-in-Residence, Dr. Carrie Brown.
Each month, Dr. Brown will facilitate our discussion on a title related to the theme of TRANSITIONS and how we, as humans, transition through life and define ourselves along these journeys. She will engage us in a more critical reading of our texts, exploring language, structure, and character development.
This month's title is: Annie Hartnett, Unlikely Animals, 2022
A lost young woman returns to small-town New Hampshire under the strangest of circumstances in this one-of-a-kind novel of life, death, and whatever comes after. This novel is very specifically and identifiably set in New Hampshire. (We have a planned tie-in with the new HTG Corbin’s Animal Garden.) Named by The Washington Post Book Riot as one of the best books of the year.
Carrie Brown holds a Ph.D. in American Literature and Folklore from the University of Virginia. Working for more than thirty years as freelance history curator, she has developed exhibitions for museums, visitors' centers, and historic sites on a wide range of topics, including industrial history, transportation, and the Civil War. As a curator and speaker, Carrie delights in finding and telling stories about the connections between big historic events and our everyday lives. As a book group facilitator, Carrie guides readers through stories told by others--whether in fiction or nonfiction--exploring how the depth and breadth of human experience can be communicated through the written word.
This program is free and open to the public, but space is limited and registration is required. This meeting will be in-person with a Zoom option.
This project was made possible with support from New Hampshire Humanities, in partnership with the National Endowment for the Humanities. Learn more at www.nhhumanities.org.
Join our monthly book discussion with our Humanities Scholar-in-Residence, Dr. Carrie Brown.
Each month, Dr. Brown will facilitate our discussion on a title related to the theme of TRANSITIONS and how we, as humans, transition through life and define ourselves along these journeys. She will engage us in a more critical reading of our texts, exploring language, structure, and character development.
This month's title is: Annie Hartnett, Unlikely Animals, 2022
A lost young woman returns to small-town New Hampshire under the strangest of circumstances in this one-of-a-kind novel of life, death, and whatever comes after. This novel is very specifically and identifiably set in New Hampshire. (We have a planned tie-in with the new HTG Corbin’s Animal Garden.) Named by The Washington Post Book Riot as one of the best books of the year.
Carrie Brown holds a Ph.D. in American Literature and Folklore from the University of Virginia. Working for more than thirty years as freelance history curator, she has developed exhibitions for museums, visitors' centers, and historic sites on a wide range of topics, including industrial history, transportation, and the Civil War. As a curator and speaker, Carrie delights in finding and telling stories about the connections between big historic events and our everyday lives. As a book group facilitator, Carrie guides readers through stories told by others--whether in fiction or nonfiction--exploring how the depth and breadth of human experience can be communicated through the written word.
This program is free and open to the public, but space is limited and registration is required. This meeting will be in-person with a Zoom option.
This project was made possible with support from New Hampshire Humanities, in partnership with the National Endowment for the Humanities. Learn more at www.nhhumanities.org.
Public Meeting Notice
Jaffrey Public Library
Trustees’ Meeting
Third Wednesday of each month, 10 am at the Library
Meetings are open to the public except as allowed under RSA 91-A:3.
If requested, the meeting may become a non-public session per RSA 91-A: 3, II (a) personnel; (b) hiring of any person as an employee; (c) matters which, if discussed publicly, would affect adversely the reputation of any person; (d) consideration of acquisition, sale, or lease of property; (e) consideration or negotiation of pending claims or litigation.
This meeting will be held in the Ground Floor Collaborative Meeting Space..
Public Meeting Notice
Jaffrey Public Library
Trustees’ Meeting
Third Wednesday of each month, 10 am at the Library
Meetings are open to the public except as allowed under RSA 91-A:3.
If requested, the meeting may become a non-public session per RSA 91-A: 3, II (a) personnel; (b) hiring of any person as an employee; (c) matters which, if discussed publicly, would affect adversely the reputation of any person; (d) consideration of acquisition, sale, or lease of property; (e) consideration or negotiation of pending claims or litigation.
This meeting will be held in the Ground Floor Collaborative Meeting Space..
Join Ms. Eileen and friends for stories each week, in a nurturing environment that fosters early literacy skills and positive social interaction. Stories, music, puppets and fingerplays will be geared toward toddlers/preschoolers, but all ages are welcome. Caregiver participation is required.
Join Ms. Eileen and friends for stories each week, in a nurturing environment that fosters early literacy skills and positive social interaction. Stories, music, puppets and fingerplays will be geared toward toddlers/preschoolers, but all ages are welcome. Caregiver participation is required.
Be forewarned that we schedule most of our class visits on Fridays from 10 am - 2 pm, so our Storytime space by the Cutter Creativity Wall may not be available and we may have a lot of little visitors!
Everyone is still welcome, but we don't want you to be disappointed if your preferred spaces are otherwise occupied.
Be forewarned that we schedule most of our class visits on Fridays from 10 am - 2 pm, so our Storytime space by the Cutter Creativity Wall may not be available and we may have a lot of little visitors!
Everyone is still welcome, but we don't want you to be disappointed if your preferred spaces are otherwise occupied.
Read graphic novels and create your own comics at the new graphic novel book club, Scribbles and Stories, for ages 9-12!
Join Ms. Erin and Ms. Kelley (our artist - librarians) to talk about this month's graphic novel, and then, with all supplies provided, make your own short comics.
All comics made during the book club will be compiled into a professionally printed book to showcase in the library! By registering for this book club, you are giving permission for your work to be part of this memorable collection.
Registration is required. Ages 9-12 only.
Read graphic novels and create your own comics at the new graphic novel book club, Scribbles and Stories, for ages 9-12!
Join Ms. Erin and Ms. Kelley (our artist - librarians) to talk about this month's graphic novel, and then, with all supplies provided, make your own short comics.
All comics made during the book club will be compiled into a professionally printed book to showcase in the library! By registering for this book club, you are giving permission for your work to be part of this memorable collection.
Registration is required. Ages 9-12 only.
Bring your camera/smartphone for free photos with Santa in the Bean Room, by the fireplace. We will create the perfect backdrop for family photos, just in time for your holiday cards and gifts.
Many thanks to Monadnock Santa for bringing this free opportunity to our families and friends in Jaffrey!
Bring your camera/smartphone for free photos with Santa in the Bean Room, by the fireplace. We will create the perfect backdrop for family photos, just in time for your holiday cards and gifts.
Many thanks to Monadnock Santa for bringing this free opportunity to our families and friends in Jaffrey!
Join us for a special crafting session with local crafter, Ann Marie Given to create your own pancake style wreath for the holidays. A pancake wreath refers to the depth of the design that allows for placement between a storm door and front door, without any damage to the wreath.
All supplies will be provided, including the frame, ribbon, sign and deco mesh.
Limited to ten participants, registration required. This program is limited to adults only. Due to the limited number of participants, priority registration will be given to library cardholders.
This program is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
Join us for a special crafting session with local crafter, Ann Marie Given to create your own pancake style wreath for the holidays. A pancake wreath refers to the depth of the design that allows for placement between a storm door and front door, without any damage to the wreath.
All supplies will be provided, including the frame, ribbon, sign and deco mesh.
Limited to ten participants, registration required. This program is limited to adults only. Due to the limited number of participants, priority registration will be given to library cardholders.
This program is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
Join us in a non-competitive, friendly atmosphere where you can learn to play Mahjong or practice/perfect your game. Mahjong enthusiasts of all levels welcome.
Join us in a non-competitive, friendly atmosphere where you can learn to play Mahjong or practice/perfect your game. Mahjong enthusiasts of all levels welcome.
Join Harris Center naturalists Jaime Hutchinson and Susie Spikol for this once-a-month after-school club at the library and get your science on! If you like experiments, STEM opportunities, nature, hands-on experiences, wild animals, making discoveries, tasty snacks and free Tshirts, then join us!
From slime and slugs to fossils and mystery minerals, you won't want to miss these experiences. Special guests include a geologist and a raptor biologist. Women in STEM professions will be highlighted throughout each program. Come sink your hands and mind into the wild world of STEM. For those in 6th - 12th grade. All are welcome. Snacks provided.
Co-sponsored with the Harris Center for Conservation Education and the Jaffrey Public Library.
Join Harris Center naturalists Jaime Hutchinson and Susie Spikol for this once-a-month after-school club at the library and get your science on! If you like experiments, STEM opportunities, nature, hands-on experiences, wild animals, making discoveries, tasty snacks and free Tshirts, then join us!
From slime and slugs to fossils and mystery minerals, you won't want to miss these experiences. Special guests include a geologist and a raptor biologist. Women in STEM professions will be highlighted throughout each program. Come sink your hands and mind into the wild world of STEM. For those in 6th - 12th grade. All are welcome. Snacks provided.
Co-sponsored with the Harris Center for Conservation Education and the Jaffrey Public Library.
WIC, the Special Supplemental Foods Program for Women, Infants and Children, provides free basic, healthy foods, nutrition, breastfeeding and health education for income eligible pregnant women, new mothers, infants and children up to the age of five. You are automatically income eligible for WIC if you currently receive Medicaid, SNAP or TANF.
All caregivers are welcome! We talk a lot about moms, but we offer support to anyone who cares for a child – moms/dads, single fathers, grandparents, foster parents, guardians.
To schedule a WIC appointment, or for more information, call Southwestern Community Services WIC – 800-529-0005 or 603-719-4234. Or email WIC@scshelps.org.
WIC will offer appointments at the Jaffrey Public Library on the 1st Friday of the month.
WIC, the Special Supplemental Foods Program for Women, Infants and Children, provides free basic, healthy foods, nutrition, breastfeeding and health education for income eligible pregnant women, new mothers, infants and children up to the age of five. You are automatically income eligible for WIC if you currently receive Medicaid, SNAP or TANF.
All caregivers are welcome! We talk a lot about moms, but we offer support to anyone who cares for a child – moms/dads, single fathers, grandparents, foster parents, guardians.
To schedule a WIC appointment, or for more information, call Southwestern Community Services WIC – 800-529-0005 or 603-719-4234. Or email WIC@scshelps.org.
WIC will offer appointments at the Jaffrey Public Library on the 1st Friday of the month.
Be forewarned that we schedule most of our class visits on Fridays from 10 am - 2 pm, so our Storytime space by the Cutter Creativity Wall may not be available and we may have a lot of little visitors!
Everyone is still welcome, but we don't want you to be disappointed if your preferred spaces are otherwise occupied.
Be forewarned that we schedule most of our class visits on Fridays from 10 am - 2 pm, so our Storytime space by the Cutter Creativity Wall may not be available and we may have a lot of little visitors!
Everyone is still welcome, but we don't want you to be disappointed if your preferred spaces are otherwise occupied.
Get ready to decorate your home or your tree with fun, homemade, needle felted holiday ornaments! We will be using a large variety of cookie cutters as a base for our designs, including, but not limited to, snowflakes, trees, stars, bells and more! We will explore basic needle felting techniques so that you can make your ornament as simple or as detailed as you would like. Bring it home that day for yourself or wrap it up! These make a great gift for grandparents, teachers, etc.
No needle felting experience is required, and all materials will be provided to you. Registration is required. This is a children’s program, ages 8 to teen. Caregiver participation required under age 9
Get ready to decorate your home or your tree with fun, homemade, needle felted holiday ornaments! We will be using a large variety of cookie cutters as a base for our designs, including, but not limited to, snowflakes, trees, stars, bells and more! We will explore basic needle felting techniques so that you can make your ornament as simple or as detailed as you would like. Bring it home that day for yourself or wrap it up! These make a great gift for grandparents, teachers, etc.
No needle felting experience is required, and all materials will be provided to you. Registration is required. This is a children’s program, ages 8 to teen. Caregiver participation required under age 9
Join us in a non-competitive, friendly atmosphere where you can learn to play Mahjong or practice/perfect your game. Mahjong enthusiasts of all levels welcome.
Join us in a non-competitive, friendly atmosphere where you can learn to play Mahjong or practice/perfect your game. Mahjong enthusiasts of all levels welcome.
Be forewarned that we schedule most of our class visits on Fridays from 10 am - 2 pm, so our Storytime space by the Cutter Creativity Wall may not be available and we may have a lot of little visitors!
Everyone is still welcome, but we don't want you to be disappointed if your preferred spaces are otherwise occupied.
Be forewarned that we schedule most of our class visits on Fridays from 10 am - 2 pm, so our Storytime space by the Cutter Creativity Wall may not be available and we may have a lot of little visitors!
Everyone is still welcome, but we don't want you to be disappointed if your preferred spaces are otherwise occupied.
Join us in a non-competitive, friendly atmosphere where you can learn to play Mahjong or practice/perfect your game. Mahjong enthusiasts of all levels welcome.
Join us in a non-competitive, friendly atmosphere where you can learn to play Mahjong or practice/perfect your game. Mahjong enthusiasts of all levels welcome.
From our friends at 603 Legal Aid:
Stop on into the library during the 603 Legal Aid Walk in- Drop in. We are the one stop shop for all Civil Legal Aid services in NH. Come grab some literature, ask some questions or if you think you may need services, we can do an online application on site. So come on by and say hello. Many folks are not aware of the legal assistance that may be available to them…looking forward to meeting you.
From our friends at 603 Legal Aid:
Stop on into the library during the 603 Legal Aid Walk in- Drop in. We are the one stop shop for all Civil Legal Aid services in NH. Come grab some literature, ask some questions or if you think you may need services, we can do an online application on site. So come on by and say hello. Many folks are not aware of the legal assistance that may be available to them…looking forward to meeting you.
Be forewarned that we schedule most of our class visits on Fridays from 10 am - 2 pm, so our Storytime space by the Cutter Creativity Wall may not be available and we may have a lot of little visitors!
Everyone is still welcome, but we don't want you to be disappointed if your preferred spaces are otherwise occupied.
Be forewarned that we schedule most of our class visits on Fridays from 10 am - 2 pm, so our Storytime space by the Cutter Creativity Wall may not be available and we may have a lot of little visitors!
Everyone is still welcome, but we don't want you to be disappointed if your preferred spaces are otherwise occupied.
Public Meeting Notice
Jaffrey Public Library
Trustees’ Meeting
Third Wednesday of each month, 10 am at the Library
Meetings are open to the public except as allowed under RSA 91-A:3.
If requested, the meeting may become a non-public session per RSA 91-A: 3, II (a) personnel; (b) hiring of any person as an employee; (c) matters which, if discussed publicly, would affect adversely the reputation of any person; (d) consideration of acquisition, sale, or lease of property; (e) consideration or negotiation of pending claims or litigation.
This meeting will be held in the Ground Floor Collaborative Meeting Space..
Public Meeting Notice
Jaffrey Public Library
Trustees’ Meeting
Third Wednesday of each month, 10 am at the Library
Meetings are open to the public except as allowed under RSA 91-A:3.
If requested, the meeting may become a non-public session per RSA 91-A: 3, II (a) personnel; (b) hiring of any person as an employee; (c) matters which, if discussed publicly, would affect adversely the reputation of any person; (d) consideration of acquisition, sale, or lease of property; (e) consideration or negotiation of pending claims or litigation.
This meeting will be held in the Ground Floor Collaborative Meeting Space..
Be forewarned that we schedule most of our class visits on Fridays from 10 am - 2 pm, so our Storytime space by the Cutter Creativity Wall may not be available and we may have a lot of little visitors!
Everyone is still welcome, but we don't want you to be disappointed if your preferred spaces are otherwise occupied.
Be forewarned that we schedule most of our class visits on Fridays from 10 am - 2 pm, so our Storytime space by the Cutter Creativity Wall may not be available and we may have a lot of little visitors!
Everyone is still welcome, but we don't want you to be disappointed if your preferred spaces are otherwise occupied.
Unleash your inner Mad Scientist in this fun, interactive book club for ages 7 - 10.
Read this month's selection, Mad Scientist Academy: Weather Disaster by Matthew McElligott, and then join Ms. Julie and Ms. Cat for messy, scientifc discovery. (Lab coats and lab notebooks will be provided!)
Registration is required. Ages 7 - 10 only.
Unleash your inner Mad Scientist in this fun, interactive book club for ages 7 - 10.
Read this month's selection, Mad Scientist Academy: Weather Disaster by Matthew McElligott, and then join Ms. Julie and Ms. Cat for messy, scientifc discovery. (Lab coats and lab notebooks will be provided!)
Registration is required. Ages 7 - 10 only.
Join our monthly book discussion with our Humanities Scholar-in-Residence, Dr. Carrie Brown.
Each month, Dr. Brown will facilitate our discussion on a title related to the theme of TRANSITIONS and how we, as humans, transition through life and define ourselves along these journeys. She will engage us in a more critical reading of our texts, exploring language, structure, and character development.
This month's title is: Kent Haruf, Plainsong, 1999.
“Ambitious, but never seeming so, Kent Haruf reveals a whole community as he interweaves the stories of a pregnant high school girl, a lonely teacher, a pair of boys abandoned by their mother, and a couple of crusty bachelor farmers. From simple elements, Haruf achieves a novel of wisdom and grace--a narrative that builds in strength and feeling until, as in a choral chant, the voices in the book surround, transport, and lift the reader off the ground." -from the citation for the National Book Award. Plainsong was a National Book Award finalist.
Carrie Brown holds a Ph.D. in American Literature and Folklore from the University of Virginia. Working for more than thirty years as freelance history curator, she has developed exhibitions for museums, visitors' centers, and historic sites on a wide range of topics, including industrial history, transportation, and the Civil War. As a curator and speaker, Carrie delights in finding and telling stories about the connections between big historic events and our everyday lives. As a book group facilitator, Carrie guides readers through stories told by others--whether in fiction or nonfiction--exploring how the depth and breadth of human experience can be communicated through the written word.
This program is free and open to the public, but space is limited and registration is required. This meeting will be via Zoom.
This project was made possible with support from New Hampshire Humanities, in partnership with the National Endowment for the Humanities. Learn more at www.nhhumanities.org.
Join our monthly book discussion with our Humanities Scholar-in-Residence, Dr. Carrie Brown.
Each month, Dr. Brown will facilitate our discussion on a title related to the theme of TRANSITIONS and how we, as humans, transition through life and define ourselves along these journeys. She will engage us in a more critical reading of our texts, exploring language, structure, and character development.
This month's title is: Kent Haruf, Plainsong, 1999.
“Ambitious, but never seeming so, Kent Haruf reveals a whole community as he interweaves the stories of a pregnant high school girl, a lonely teacher, a pair of boys abandoned by their mother, and a couple of crusty bachelor farmers. From simple elements, Haruf achieves a novel of wisdom and grace--a narrative that builds in strength and feeling until, as in a choral chant, the voices in the book surround, transport, and lift the reader off the ground." -from the citation for the National Book Award. Plainsong was a National Book Award finalist.
Carrie Brown holds a Ph.D. in American Literature and Folklore from the University of Virginia. Working for more than thirty years as freelance history curator, she has developed exhibitions for museums, visitors' centers, and historic sites on a wide range of topics, including industrial history, transportation, and the Civil War. As a curator and speaker, Carrie delights in finding and telling stories about the connections between big historic events and our everyday lives. As a book group facilitator, Carrie guides readers through stories told by others--whether in fiction or nonfiction--exploring how the depth and breadth of human experience can be communicated through the written word.
This program is free and open to the public, but space is limited and registration is required. This meeting will be via Zoom.
This project was made possible with support from New Hampshire Humanities, in partnership with the National Endowment for the Humanities. Learn more at www.nhhumanities.org.
From our friends at 603 Legal Aid:
Stop on into the library during the 603 Legal Aid Walk in- Drop in. We are the one stop shop for all Civil Legal Aid services in NH. Come grab some literature, ask some questions or if you think you may need services, we can do an online application on site. So come on by and say hello. Many folks are not aware of the legal assistance that may be available to them…looking forward to meeting you.
From our friends at 603 Legal Aid:
Stop on into the library during the 603 Legal Aid Walk in- Drop in. We are the one stop shop for all Civil Legal Aid services in NH. Come grab some literature, ask some questions or if you think you may need services, we can do an online application on site. So come on by and say hello. Many folks are not aware of the legal assistance that may be available to them…looking forward to meeting you.
Be forewarned that we schedule most of our class visits on Fridays from 10 am - 2 pm, so our Storytime space by the Cutter Creativity Wall may not be available and we may have a lot of little visitors!
Everyone is still welcome, but we don't want you to be disappointed if your preferred spaces are otherwise occupied.
Be forewarned that we schedule most of our class visits on Fridays from 10 am - 2 pm, so our Storytime space by the Cutter Creativity Wall may not be available and we may have a lot of little visitors!
Everyone is still welcome, but we don't want you to be disappointed if your preferred spaces are otherwise occupied.
Join Ms. Eileen for our monthly book club for ages 4-6.
Sign up and come to the library to check out your copy of this month’s title, What Do You Do With an Idea, by Kobi Yamada. Read it at home and then join us for a child-sized discussion and activity in the library.
Caregiver participation may be required for the activity segment of the book club meeting.
Registration required.
Join Ms. Eileen for our monthly book club for ages 4-6.
Sign up and come to the library to check out your copy of this month’s title, What Do You Do With an Idea, by Kobi Yamada. Read it at home and then join us for a child-sized discussion and activity in the library.
Caregiver participation may be required for the activity segment of the book club meeting.
Registration required.
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details coming soon
Be forewarned that we schedule most of our class visits on Fridays from 10 am - 2 pm, so our Storytime space by the Cutter Creativity Wall may not be available and we may have a lot of little visitors!
Everyone is still welcome, but we don't want you to be disappointed if your preferred spaces are otherwise occupied.
Be forewarned that we schedule most of our class visits on Fridays from 10 am - 2 pm, so our Storytime space by the Cutter Creativity Wall may not be available and we may have a lot of little visitors!
Everyone is still welcome, but we don't want you to be disappointed if your preferred spaces are otherwise occupied.
Read graphic novels and create your own comics at the new graphic novel book club, Scribbles and Stories, for ages 9-12!
Join Ms. Erin and Ms. Kelley (our artist - librarians) to talk about this month's graphic novel, and then, with all supplies provided, make your own short comics.
All comics made during the book club will be compiled into a professionally printed book to showcase in the library! By registering for this book club, you are giving permission for your work to be part of this memorable collection.
Registration is required. Ages 9-12 only.
Read graphic novels and create your own comics at the new graphic novel book club, Scribbles and Stories, for ages 9-12!
Join Ms. Erin and Ms. Kelley (our artist - librarians) to talk about this month's graphic novel, and then, with all supplies provided, make your own short comics.
All comics made during the book club will be compiled into a professionally printed book to showcase in the library! By registering for this book club, you are giving permission for your work to be part of this memorable collection.
Registration is required. Ages 9-12 only.
Be forewarned that we schedule most of our class visits on Fridays from 10 am - 2 pm, so our Storytime space by the Cutter Creativity Wall may not be available and we may have a lot of little visitors!
Everyone is still welcome, but we don't want you to be disappointed if your preferred spaces are otherwise occupied.
Be forewarned that we schedule most of our class visits on Fridays from 10 am - 2 pm, so our Storytime space by the Cutter Creativity Wall may not be available and we may have a lot of little visitors!
Everyone is still welcome, but we don't want you to be disappointed if your preferred spaces are otherwise occupied.
Be forewarned that we schedule most of our class visits on Fridays from 10 am - 2 pm, so our Storytime space by the Cutter Creativity Wall may not be available and we may have a lot of little visitors!
Everyone is still welcome, but we don't want you to be disappointed if your preferred spaces are otherwise occupied.
Be forewarned that we schedule most of our class visits on Fridays from 10 am - 2 pm, so our Storytime space by the Cutter Creativity Wall may not be available and we may have a lot of little visitors!
Everyone is still welcome, but we don't want you to be disappointed if your preferred spaces are otherwise occupied.
Unleash your inner Mad Scientist in this fun, interactive book club for ages 7 - 10.
Read this month's book selection and then join Ms. Julie and Ms. Cat for messy, scientifc discovery. (Lab coats and lab notebooks will be provided!)
Registration is required. Ages 7 - 10 only.
Unleash your inner Mad Scientist in this fun, interactive book club for ages 7 - 10.
Read this month's book selection and then join Ms. Julie and Ms. Cat for messy, scientifc discovery. (Lab coats and lab notebooks will be provided!)
Registration is required. Ages 7 - 10 only.
Be forewarned that we schedule most of our class visits on Fridays from 10 am - 2 pm, so our Storytime space by the Cutter Creativity Wall may not be available and we may have a lot of little visitors!
Everyone is still welcome, but we don't want you to be disappointed if your preferred spaces are otherwise occupied.
Be forewarned that we schedule most of our class visits on Fridays from 10 am - 2 pm, so our Storytime space by the Cutter Creativity Wall may not be available and we may have a lot of little visitors!
Everyone is still welcome, but we don't want you to be disappointed if your preferred spaces are otherwise occupied.
Join Ms. Eileen for our monthly book club for ages 4-6.
Sign up and come to the library to check out your copy of this month’s title. Read it at home and then join us for a child-sized discussion and activity in the library.
Caregiver participation may be required for the activity segment of the book club meeting.
Registration required.
Join Ms. Eileen for our monthly book club for ages 4-6.
Sign up and come to the library to check out your copy of this month’s title. Read it at home and then join us for a child-sized discussion and activity in the library.
Caregiver participation may be required for the activity segment of the book club meeting.
Registration required.
Join our monthly book discussion with our Humanities Scholar-in-Residence, Dr. Carrie Brown.
Each month, Dr. Brown will facilitate our discussion on a title related to the theme of TRANSITIONS and how we, as humans, transition through life and define ourselves along these journeys. She will engage us in a more critical reading of our texts, exploring language, structure, and character development.
This month's title is: Gail Honeyman, Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine, 2017
“Honeyman’s endearing debut is part comic novel, part emotional thriller, and part love story.” – Kirkus reviews. “Office worker Eleanor adheres to a strict routine that has insulated her from the memories of her traumatic childhood but has not shielded her from loneliness. But after she meets Raymond, she attempts to rediscover her memories and, in the process, learns how operate and that other people can be a source of joy rather than destruction. Readers may find Eleanor odd at first but will feel compassion and root for her as she grapples with severe depression and her painful childhood. Though the novel deals with dark themes, quirky Eleanor's firm bond with Raymond and their adventures lighten the tone.” – School Library Journal
Carrie Brown holds a Ph.D. in American Literature and Folklore from the University of Virginia. Working for more than thirty years as freelance history curator, she has developed exhibitions for museums, visitors' centers, and historic sites on a wide range of topics, including industrial history, transportation, and the Civil War. As a curator and speaker, Carrie delights in finding and telling stories about the connections between big historic events and our everyday lives. As a book group facilitator, Carrie guides readers through stories told by others--whether in fiction or nonfiction--exploring how the depth and breadth of human experience can be communicated through the written word.
This program is free and open to the public, but space is limited and registration is required. This meeting will be via Zoom.
This project was made possible with support from New Hampshire Humanities, in partnership with the National Endowment for the Humanities. Learn more at www.nhhumanities.org.
Join our monthly book discussion with our Humanities Scholar-in-Residence, Dr. Carrie Brown.
Each month, Dr. Brown will facilitate our discussion on a title related to the theme of TRANSITIONS and how we, as humans, transition through life and define ourselves along these journeys. She will engage us in a more critical reading of our texts, exploring language, structure, and character development.
This month's title is: Gail Honeyman, Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine, 2017
“Honeyman’s endearing debut is part comic novel, part emotional thriller, and part love story.” – Kirkus reviews. “Office worker Eleanor adheres to a strict routine that has insulated her from the memories of her traumatic childhood but has not shielded her from loneliness. But after she meets Raymond, she attempts to rediscover her memories and, in the process, learns how operate and that other people can be a source of joy rather than destruction. Readers may find Eleanor odd at first but will feel compassion and root for her as she grapples with severe depression and her painful childhood. Though the novel deals with dark themes, quirky Eleanor's firm bond with Raymond and their adventures lighten the tone.” – School Library Journal
Carrie Brown holds a Ph.D. in American Literature and Folklore from the University of Virginia. Working for more than thirty years as freelance history curator, she has developed exhibitions for museums, visitors' centers, and historic sites on a wide range of topics, including industrial history, transportation, and the Civil War. As a curator and speaker, Carrie delights in finding and telling stories about the connections between big historic events and our everyday lives. As a book group facilitator, Carrie guides readers through stories told by others--whether in fiction or nonfiction--exploring how the depth and breadth of human experience can be communicated through the written word.
This program is free and open to the public, but space is limited and registration is required. This meeting will be via Zoom.
This project was made possible with support from New Hampshire Humanities, in partnership with the National Endowment for the Humanities. Learn more at www.nhhumanities.org.
From our friends at 603 Legal Aid:
Stop on into the library during the 603 Legal Aid Walk in- Drop in. We are the one stop shop for all Civil Legal Aid services in NH. Come grab some literature, ask some questions or if you think you may need services, we can do an online application on site. So come on by and say hello. Many folks are not aware of the legal assistance that may be available to them…looking forward to meeting you.
From our friends at 603 Legal Aid:
Stop on into the library during the 603 Legal Aid Walk in- Drop in. We are the one stop shop for all Civil Legal Aid services in NH. Come grab some literature, ask some questions or if you think you may need services, we can do an online application on site. So come on by and say hello. Many folks are not aware of the legal assistance that may be available to them…looking forward to meeting you.
Be forewarned that we schedule most of our class visits on Fridays from 10 am - 2 pm, so our Storytime space by the Cutter Creativity Wall may not be available and we may have a lot of little visitors!
Everyone is still welcome, but we don't want you to be disappointed if your preferred spaces are otherwise occupied.
Be forewarned that we schedule most of our class visits on Fridays from 10 am - 2 pm, so our Storytime space by the Cutter Creativity Wall may not be available and we may have a lot of little visitors!
Everyone is still welcome, but we don't want you to be disappointed if your preferred spaces are otherwise occupied.
Read graphic novels and create your own comics at the new graphic novel book club, Scribbles and Stories, for ages 9-12!
Join Ms. Erin and Ms. Kelley (our artist - librarians) to talk about this month's graphic novel, and then, with all supplies provided, make your own short comics.
All comics made during the book club will be compiled into a professionally printed book to showcase in the library! By registering for this book club, you are giving permission for your work to be part of this memorable collection.
Registration is required. Ages 9-12 only.
Read graphic novels and create your own comics at the new graphic novel book club, Scribbles and Stories, for ages 9-12!
Join Ms. Erin and Ms. Kelley (our artist - librarians) to talk about this month's graphic novel, and then, with all supplies provided, make your own short comics.
All comics made during the book club will be compiled into a professionally printed book to showcase in the library! By registering for this book club, you are giving permission for your work to be part of this memorable collection.
Registration is required. Ages 9-12 only.
details coming soon
details coming soon
Be forewarned that we schedule most of our class visits on Fridays from 10 am - 2 pm, so our Storytime space by the Cutter Creativity Wall may not be available and we may have a lot of little visitors!
Everyone is still welcome, but we don't want you to be disappointed if your preferred spaces are otherwise occupied.
Be forewarned that we schedule most of our class visits on Fridays from 10 am - 2 pm, so our Storytime space by the Cutter Creativity Wall may not be available and we may have a lot of little visitors!
Everyone is still welcome, but we don't want you to be disappointed if your preferred spaces are otherwise occupied.
Unleash your inner Mad Scientist in this fun, interactive book club for ages 7 - 10.
Read this month's book selection and then join Ms. Julie and Ms. Cat for messy, scientifc discovery. (Lab coats and lab notebooks will be provided!)
Registration is required. Ages 7 - 10 only.
Unleash your inner Mad Scientist in this fun, interactive book club for ages 7 - 10.
Read this month's book selection and then join Ms. Julie and Ms. Cat for messy, scientifc discovery. (Lab coats and lab notebooks will be provided!)
Registration is required. Ages 7 - 10 only.
Be forewarned that we schedule most of our class visits on Fridays from 10 am - 2 pm, so our Storytime space by the Cutter Creativity Wall may not be available and we may have a lot of little visitors!
Everyone is still welcome, but we don't want you to be disappointed if your preferred spaces are otherwise occupied.
Be forewarned that we schedule most of our class visits on Fridays from 10 am - 2 pm, so our Storytime space by the Cutter Creativity Wall may not be available and we may have a lot of little visitors!
Everyone is still welcome, but we don't want you to be disappointed if your preferred spaces are otherwise occupied.
Join Ms. Eileen for our monthly book club for ages 4-6.
Sign up and come to the library to check out your copy of this month’s title. Read it at home and then join us for a child-sized discussion and activity in the library.
Caregiver participation may be required for the activity segment of the book club meeting.
Registration required.
Join Ms. Eileen for our monthly book club for ages 4-6.
Sign up and come to the library to check out your copy of this month’s title. Read it at home and then join us for a child-sized discussion and activity in the library.
Caregiver participation may be required for the activity segment of the book club meeting.
Registration required.
Join our monthly book discussion with our Humanities Scholar-in-Residence, Dr. Carrie Brown.
Each month, Dr. Brown will facilitate our discussion on a title related to the theme of TRANSITIONS and how we, as humans, transition through life and define ourselves along these journeys. She will engage us in a more critical reading of our texts, exploring language, structure, and character development.
This month's title is: Toni Morrison, Beloved, 1987
Set in the period after the American Civil War, the novel tells the story of a dysfunctional family of formerly enslaved people whose Cincinnati home is haunted by a malevolent spirit. The novel won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction a year after its publication, and was a finalist for the 1987 National Book Award. A survey of writers and literary critics compiled by The New York Times ranked it as the best work of American fiction from 1981 to 2006. It continues to be among the frequently banned great works of literature.
Carrie Brown holds a Ph.D. in American Literature and Folklore from the University of Virginia. Working for more than thirty years as freelance history curator, she has developed exhibitions for museums, visitors' centers, and historic sites on a wide range of topics, including industrial history, transportation, and the Civil War. As a curator and speaker, Carrie delights in finding and telling stories about the connections between big historic events and our everyday lives. As a book group facilitator, Carrie guides readers through stories told by others--whether in fiction or nonfiction--exploring how the depth and breadth of human experience can be communicated through the written word.
This program is free and open to the public, but space is limited and registration is required. This meeting will be via Zoom.
This project was made possible with support from New Hampshire Humanities, in partnership with the National Endowment for the Humanities. Learn more at www.nhhumanities.org.
Join our monthly book discussion with our Humanities Scholar-in-Residence, Dr. Carrie Brown.
Each month, Dr. Brown will facilitate our discussion on a title related to the theme of TRANSITIONS and how we, as humans, transition through life and define ourselves along these journeys. She will engage us in a more critical reading of our texts, exploring language, structure, and character development.
This month's title is: Toni Morrison, Beloved, 1987
Set in the period after the American Civil War, the novel tells the story of a dysfunctional family of formerly enslaved people whose Cincinnati home is haunted by a malevolent spirit. The novel won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction a year after its publication, and was a finalist for the 1987 National Book Award. A survey of writers and literary critics compiled by The New York Times ranked it as the best work of American fiction from 1981 to 2006. It continues to be among the frequently banned great works of literature.
Carrie Brown holds a Ph.D. in American Literature and Folklore from the University of Virginia. Working for more than thirty years as freelance history curator, she has developed exhibitions for museums, visitors' centers, and historic sites on a wide range of topics, including industrial history, transportation, and the Civil War. As a curator and speaker, Carrie delights in finding and telling stories about the connections between big historic events and our everyday lives. As a book group facilitator, Carrie guides readers through stories told by others--whether in fiction or nonfiction--exploring how the depth and breadth of human experience can be communicated through the written word.
This program is free and open to the public, but space is limited and registration is required. This meeting will be via Zoom.
This project was made possible with support from New Hampshire Humanities, in partnership with the National Endowment for the Humanities. Learn more at www.nhhumanities.org.
From our friends at 603 Legal Aid:
Stop on into the library during the 603 Legal Aid Walk in- Drop in. We are the one stop shop for all Civil Legal Aid services in NH. Come grab some literature, ask some questions or if you think you may need services, we can do an online application on site. So come on by and say hello. Many folks are not aware of the legal assistance that may be available to them…looking forward to meeting you.
From our friends at 603 Legal Aid:
Stop on into the library during the 603 Legal Aid Walk in- Drop in. We are the one stop shop for all Civil Legal Aid services in NH. Come grab some literature, ask some questions or if you think you may need services, we can do an online application on site. So come on by and say hello. Many folks are not aware of the legal assistance that may be available to them…looking forward to meeting you.
Be forewarned that we schedule most of our class visits on Fridays from 10 am - 2 pm, so our Storytime space by the Cutter Creativity Wall may not be available and we may have a lot of little visitors!
Everyone is still welcome, but we don't want you to be disappointed if your preferred spaces are otherwise occupied.
Be forewarned that we schedule most of our class visits on Fridays from 10 am - 2 pm, so our Storytime space by the Cutter Creativity Wall may not be available and we may have a lot of little visitors!
Everyone is still welcome, but we don't want you to be disappointed if your preferred spaces are otherwise occupied.
Read graphic novels and create your own comics at the new graphic novel book club, Scribbles and Stories, for ages 9-12!
Join Ms. Erin and Ms. Kelley (our artist - librarians) to talk about this month's graphic novel, and then, with all supplies provided, make your own short comics.
All comics made during the book club will be compiled into a professionally printed book to showcase in the library! By registering for this book club, you are giving permission for your work to be part of this memorable collection.
Registration is required. Ages 9-12 only.
Read graphic novels and create your own comics at the new graphic novel book club, Scribbles and Stories, for ages 9-12!
Join Ms. Erin and Ms. Kelley (our artist - librarians) to talk about this month's graphic novel, and then, with all supplies provided, make your own short comics.
All comics made during the book club will be compiled into a professionally printed book to showcase in the library! By registering for this book club, you are giving permission for your work to be part of this memorable collection.
Registration is required. Ages 9-12 only.
Details coming soon
Details coming soon
Be forewarned that we schedule most of our class visits on Fridays from 10 am - 2 pm, so our Storytime space by the Cutter Creativity Wall may not be available and we may have a lot of little visitors!
Everyone is still welcome, but we don't want you to be disappointed if your preferred spaces are otherwise occupied.
Be forewarned that we schedule most of our class visits on Fridays from 10 am - 2 pm, so our Storytime space by the Cutter Creativity Wall may not be available and we may have a lot of little visitors!
Everyone is still welcome, but we don't want you to be disappointed if your preferred spaces are otherwise occupied.
Be forewarned that we schedule most of our class visits on Fridays from 10 am - 2 pm, so our Storytime space by the Cutter Creativity Wall may not be available and we may have a lot of little visitors!
Everyone is still welcome, but we don't want you to be disappointed if your preferred spaces are otherwise occupied.
Be forewarned that we schedule most of our class visits on Fridays from 10 am - 2 pm, so our Storytime space by the Cutter Creativity Wall may not be available and we may have a lot of little visitors!
Everyone is still welcome, but we don't want you to be disappointed if your preferred spaces are otherwise occupied.
Be forewarned that we schedule most of our class visits on Fridays from 10 am - 2 pm, so our Storytime space by the Cutter Creativity Wall may not be available and we may have a lot of little visitors!
Everyone is still welcome, but we don't want you to be disappointed if your preferred spaces are otherwise occupied.
Be forewarned that we schedule most of our class visits on Fridays from 10 am - 2 pm, so our Storytime space by the Cutter Creativity Wall may not be available and we may have a lot of little visitors!
Everyone is still welcome, but we don't want you to be disappointed if your preferred spaces are otherwise occupied.
Unleash your inner Mad Scientist in this fun, interactive book club for ages 7 - 10.
Read this month's book selection and then join Ms. Julie and Ms. Cat for messy, scientifc discovery. (Lab coats and lab notebooks will be provided!)
Registration is required. Ages 7 - 10 only.
Unleash your inner Mad Scientist in this fun, interactive book club for ages 7 - 10.
Read this month's book selection and then join Ms. Julie and Ms. Cat for messy, scientifc discovery. (Lab coats and lab notebooks will be provided!)
Registration is required. Ages 7 - 10 only.
Join our monthly book discussion with our Humanities Scholar-in-Residence, Dr. Carrie Brown.
Each month, Dr. Brown will facilitate our discussion on a title related to the theme of TRANSITIONS and how we, as humans, transition through life and define ourselves along these journeys. She will engage us in a more critical reading of our texts, exploring language, structure, and character development.
This month's title is: Amor Towles, The Rules of Civility, 2012.
On the last night of 1937, twenty-five-year-old Katey Kontent is in a second-rate Greenwich Village jazz bar when Tinker Grey, a handsome banker, happens to sit down at the neighboring table. This chance encounter and its startling consequences propel Katey on a year-long journey into the upper echelons of New York society—where she will have little to rely upon other than a bracing wit and her own brand of cool nerve. Rules of Civility was a New York Times bestseller and was named by the Wall Street Journal as one of the best books of the year.
Carrie Brown holds a Ph.D. in American Literature and Folklore from the University of Virginia. Working for more than thirty years as freelance history curator, she has developed exhibitions for museums, visitors' centers, and historic sites on a wide range of topics, including industrial history, transportation, and the Civil War. As a curator and speaker, Carrie delights in finding and telling stories about the connections between big historic events and our everyday lives. As a book group facilitator, Carrie guides readers through stories told by others--whether in fiction or nonfiction--exploring how the depth and breadth of human experience can be communicated through the written word.
This program is free and open to the public, but space is limited and registration is required. This meeting will be in-person with a Zoom option.
This project was made possible with support from New Hampshire Humanities, in partnership with the National Endowment for the Humanities. Learn more at www.nhhumanities.org.
Join our monthly book discussion with our Humanities Scholar-in-Residence, Dr. Carrie Brown.
Each month, Dr. Brown will facilitate our discussion on a title related to the theme of TRANSITIONS and how we, as humans, transition through life and define ourselves along these journeys. She will engage us in a more critical reading of our texts, exploring language, structure, and character development.
This month's title is: Amor Towles, The Rules of Civility, 2012.
On the last night of 1937, twenty-five-year-old Katey Kontent is in a second-rate Greenwich Village jazz bar when Tinker Grey, a handsome banker, happens to sit down at the neighboring table. This chance encounter and its startling consequences propel Katey on a year-long journey into the upper echelons of New York society—where she will have little to rely upon other than a bracing wit and her own brand of cool nerve. Rules of Civility was a New York Times bestseller and was named by the Wall Street Journal as one of the best books of the year.
Carrie Brown holds a Ph.D. in American Literature and Folklore from the University of Virginia. Working for more than thirty years as freelance history curator, she has developed exhibitions for museums, visitors' centers, and historic sites on a wide range of topics, including industrial history, transportation, and the Civil War. As a curator and speaker, Carrie delights in finding and telling stories about the connections between big historic events and our everyday lives. As a book group facilitator, Carrie guides readers through stories told by others--whether in fiction or nonfiction--exploring how the depth and breadth of human experience can be communicated through the written word.
This program is free and open to the public, but space is limited and registration is required. This meeting will be in-person with a Zoom option.
This project was made possible with support from New Hampshire Humanities, in partnership with the National Endowment for the Humanities. Learn more at www.nhhumanities.org.
From our friends at 603 Legal Aid:
Stop on into the library during the 603 Legal Aid Walk in- Drop in. We are the one stop shop for all Civil Legal Aid services in NH. Come grab some literature, ask some questions or if you think you may need services, we can do an online application on site. So come on by and say hello. Many folks are not aware of the legal assistance that may be available to them…looking forward to meeting you.
From our friends at 603 Legal Aid:
Stop on into the library during the 603 Legal Aid Walk in- Drop in. We are the one stop shop for all Civil Legal Aid services in NH. Come grab some literature, ask some questions or if you think you may need services, we can do an online application on site. So come on by and say hello. Many folks are not aware of the legal assistance that may be available to them…looking forward to meeting you.
Be forewarned that we schedule most of our class visits on Fridays from 10 am - 2 pm, so our Storytime space by the Cutter Creativity Wall may not be available and we may have a lot of little visitors!
Everyone is still welcome, but we don't want you to be disappointed if your preferred spaces are otherwise occupied.
Be forewarned that we schedule most of our class visits on Fridays from 10 am - 2 pm, so our Storytime space by the Cutter Creativity Wall may not be available and we may have a lot of little visitors!
Everyone is still welcome, but we don't want you to be disappointed if your preferred spaces are otherwise occupied.
Join Ms. Eileen for our monthly book club for ages 4-6.
Sign up and come to the library to check out your copy of this month’s title. Read it at home and then join us for a child-sized discussion and activity in the library.
Caregiver participation may be required for the activity segment of the book club meeting.
Registration required.
Join Ms. Eileen for our monthly book club for ages 4-6.
Sign up and come to the library to check out your copy of this month’s title. Read it at home and then join us for a child-sized discussion and activity in the library.
Caregiver participation may be required for the activity segment of the book club meeting.
Registration required.
details coming soon
details coming soon
Be forewarned that we schedule most of our class visits on Fridays from 10 am - 2 pm, so our Storytime space by the Cutter Creativity Wall may not be available and we may have a lot of little visitors!
Everyone is still welcome, but we don't want you to be disappointed if your preferred spaces are otherwise occupied.
Be forewarned that we schedule most of our class visits on Fridays from 10 am - 2 pm, so our Storytime space by the Cutter Creativity Wall may not be available and we may have a lot of little visitors!
Everyone is still welcome, but we don't want you to be disappointed if your preferred spaces are otherwise occupied.
Read graphic novels and create your own comics at the new graphic novel book club, Scribbles and Stories, for ages 9-12!
Join Ms. Erin and Ms. Kelley (our artist - librarians) to talk about this month's graphic novel, and then, with all supplies provided, make your own short comics.
All comics made during the book club will be compiled into a professionally printed book to showcase in the library! By registering for this book club, you are giving permission for your work to be part of this memorable collection.
Registration is required. Ages 9-12 only.
Read graphic novels and create your own comics at the new graphic novel book club, Scribbles and Stories, for ages 9-12!
Join Ms. Erin and Ms. Kelley (our artist - librarians) to talk about this month's graphic novel, and then, with all supplies provided, make your own short comics.
All comics made during the book club will be compiled into a professionally printed book to showcase in the library! By registering for this book club, you are giving permission for your work to be part of this memorable collection.
Registration is required. Ages 9-12 only.
