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An Iced Tree on Brown Hill Road
Photo by Eric Anderson
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"If you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need."
-Cicero
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As Marcus Tullius Cicero noted thousands of years ago, a garden and a library make a perfect combination. Baker Free Library could not agree more with the ancient philosopher. This April, we celebrate World Landscape Architecture Month with the unveiling of our new landscaping plan. First mentioned in 2022 with the removal of the linden trees, the landscape plan has been developing through various stages. Baker Free Library has an excellent facility, amazing staff, incredible programs, and a strong collection. What remains is creating beautiful and functional outdoor spaces for our patrons to enjoy. With the aid of a local landscape architect, Baker Free Library is ready to move forward with this exciting project. Stay tuned this April for more information.
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Family, Memory, Place: Writing Family Stories
Thursday, April 11th | 6:30pm
What family stories do you carry with you? What story do you tell over and over? What landscape do you cherish the most? One of the deepest human instincts is to tell our life stories, to figure out who we are and what it means to be human. This interactive workshop led by Maura MacNeil explores how the landscapes of our lives shape the stories that we tell. Participants explore the themes of family, memory, and place through sample narratives and a series of short writing exercises, gaining a deeper awareness of how their stories can preserve personal, generational, and communal history.
This is a NH Humanities sponsored program and is free and open to the public.
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*Registration is required to reserve your child's space through our Online Calendar.
The spring session will run from March 12 - April 15, 2024.
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Preschool Storytime
Every Tuesday Morning | 10:30am
Encourage school readiness with a storytime for active bodies and minds! Explore interactive stories, songs, and activities that help to promote early literacy learning while addressing attention, coordination and motor development. Each storytime includes songs, instrument play and movement activities, and ends with open play time, allowing children and their families to socialize. Recommended for Ages 3 - 5.
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Family Storytime
Every Thursday Morning | 10:30am
Explore a new topic each week with stories, songs and rhymes designed to spark your child’s imagination and create the foundations for early literacy. Each storytime ends with open play time, allowing families to meet and socialize. Select sessions will include craft and/or sensory activities. Recommended for Ages 18 Months - 3 Years; siblings welcome.
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Nature Explorers
Thursday, April 4th | 4:00pm
Become a nature explorer with this new after-school club! Meeting monthly, this group will learn about animals, plant life, weather and the natural world. Create and fill your own nature journal as we explore the great outdoors, with hands-on art projects, science experiments, games and activities. Recommended for Grades 2 and Up.
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Art Lab
Wednesday, April 10th | 4:00pm
A program for young artists, creators, and storytime graduates. Listen to a new story each month, then take part in sensory, art, and engineering activities designed to inspire our creativity and curiosity. Activities may include mixed media projects and painting, so come prepared to get messy! Recommended for Grades K-4, in the company of a parent or caregiver. Younger children may need assistance with certain projects.
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"I Survived" Book Club
Thursday, April 18th | 4:00pm
Learn about history's most incredible battles, man-made mishaps and natural disasters with books from the "I Survived" series, written by Lauren Tarshis. A new book will be selected for discussion each month, with copies provided by the library. Following each discussion, readers will explore each topic through STEAM-based activities and experiments. Recommended for readers in Grades 3-6, or children reading at those grade levels.
March's book selection is "I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic." Pick up your copy at the library to read along!
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Stay & Play
Tuesday, April 23rd | 10:30-11:30am
Join us for an hour of open play time! The library's collection of toys, instruments and manipulatives will be available for children of all ages to use. The room will be open for an hour; feel free to drop by for any or all of our play time. Registration is not required.
Kid's Craft
Wednesday, April 24th | 2:00-3:00pm
Build a beautiful paper collage craft. Registration is required.
Bow Builders
Thursday, April 25th | 10:30am-12:00pm
Build using the library’s collection of Legos, Duplos, and blocks! Blocks will be available for all age groups. Drop-in program; registration is not required.
Community Game Day
Thursday, April 25th | 2:00pm-4:00pm
Drop-in to play a competitive or cooperative game, play cards, or complete a puzzle! Bring your favorite game to share with others, or choose one of ours. All ages welcome. Registration is not required.
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Container Gardening presented by UNH Master Gardener, Ruth Droescher
Monday, April 8th | 7pm
This program is in collaboration with the Bow Garden Club. Join the Garden Club for a light dinner at 6pm before the presentation.
During this presentation, attendees will learn the benefits and drawbacks of gardening in containers, the different types of containers and how to select the proper size and type for various situations, the proper way to assemble a container garden, the various factors to consider (such as environment, plant types, design characteristics, etc.), proper care and maintenance of container gardens, and finally, how to troubleshoot and solve problems from pests and diseases.
Registration is required to reserve your seat.
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Wellness through the Ages... Focus on Prevention
Tuesday, April 9th | 6pm
This program is in collaboration with the Buntin-Rumford-Webster Chapter DAR. As part of the What’s Up Doc? video series, Chief Clinical Officer of Concord Hospital, Dr. Michael McLeod provides information on prevention steps we all can follow throughout our lifetime, as well as typical issues screened for as we age. This is a broad discussion with current guidance and information we all can use when we visit our primary care providers.
Registration is required to reserve your seat.
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Needle Felting Workshop with Susan Rock
Monday, April 15th | 6:00pm
Local artist, Susan Rock will teach us the art of needle felting. Each participant will create a needle-felted landscape.
Registration is required. All supplies are provided.
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Craft Club
Tuesday, May 7th | 6:00pm | *Waitlist
Join us for a new craft every month! All supplies provided. Registration is required to reserve your seat.
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Book Talk at BFL
Tues. April 9th | 12:30pm & 6:30pm
Do you love to read? Are you willing to try books outside your comfort zone? Do you enjoy talking about books with others? Then our monthly Book Group is for you!
April Book Discussion:
The Soul of an Octopus by Sy Montgomery
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White Rock Book Group
Tues. April 16th | 1:00pm
Do you want to read outside of your comfort zone? Do you enjoy talking about books with others? Then our monthly Book Talk at White Rock Senior Center is for you!
April Book Discussion:
The Soul of an Octopus by Sy Montgomery
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Whodunits
Tues. May 7th | 1:00pm
Love mysteries? Join the Whodunits to sleuth through a new one every month! This mystery-exclusive book club meets at White Rock Senior Center on the first Tuesday of every month.
May Book Discussion:
When No One is Watching by Alyssa Cole
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Copies of Book Talk books are available at the Circulation Desk at the Library. For more information on joining one of the Book Talk groups, contact Amy Bain at amy@bakerfreelib.org. | |
Peaceful Pages: A Mind, Body & Soul Book Club
*Thursday, April 25th | 6:00pm
Introducing the newest addition to Baker Free Library's Book Club lineup, Peaceful Pages. Guided by owner and founder of Yogistrong, Josephine Fanelli, discover new ways to nurture your mind, body, and soul through the power of literature and mindfulness every month.
Whether you’re an avid reader or simply looking for a new way to explore personal growth, Peaceful Pages offers a unique and engaging experience. Each month, Josephine will lead the group in a discussion of a different book that focuses on themes of mindfulness, self-care, and inner peace. Alongside the book discussion, participants will also engage in meditation and movement exercises designed to deepen their understanding of the book’s messages and cultivate a sense of calm and centeredness.
*Fourth Thursday of the Month
April Book Discussion
Buddha's Brain by Rick Hanson, Ph.D
Books available to pick-up at the Circulation Desk today!
For more information, visit our Online Calendar
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2024 Solar Eclipse
Viewing Glasses Available While Supplies Last
On April 8, New Hampshire will be in the path of totality for a total solar eclipse. The Baker Free Library has a limited supply of certified solar eclipse viewing glasses available for Bow residents and library cardholders. Pick up your pair at the library beginning Monday, March 18. You must present a valid Baker Free Library card or evidence of Bow residency to redeem your glasses.
Available while supplies last! One pair per person.
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BFL Seed Library
Start Your Seeds Today!
The Seed Library is back at Baker Free Library! Browse the seed library database and find the seeds you need. Fill out the Sign Out Form located next to the database. Bring your seeds home to plant!
We offer a wide variety of vegetables, herbs, fruit, and flower seeds that are suitable to grow in the Northeast regional zone. Seed availability subject to change.
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*Reduced Price
2024 Visions of Bow Calendars
Help support the library by purchasing a ‘Visions of Bow, NH’ 2024 Calendar highlighting local scenic views photographed by Town Photographer, Eric Anderson. Purchase a calendar today by visiting the library or by phone (603) 224-7113. Calendars are *$8 each. All proceeds support the library’s services and programs.
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April Exhibit - Susan Rock "Needle and Brush"
April 1st - April 26th
My art work represents who I am at the moment. I work in fiber and watercolor and seem to be always thinking about how and what I am seeing, hearing, how something feels, its color, shape or texture and how they can be part of my art. Someone once said my brain must be like the tangled threads I sometimes use to express the stirrings within. I work from 3 small studios, my cold weather studio is in my home in Bow, and I have a summer studio and a new encaustic studio in Marlow, NH. Although I don’t have a formal art education I have studied intensely with several well-known artists such as Jan Benny, Jan Messent, Charles Reid and Janet Rogers. My husband and I have lived in Bow over 40 years.
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Baker Free Library
509 South Street
Bow, NH 03304
(603) 224-7113
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Town Updates
The Town of Bow has worked diligently in providing up to the minute notification of all that is happening in the community. In order to stay informed, visit the website Town of Bow or follow on Facebook @bownewhampshire
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Bow Rotary Club
2024 SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE - 3PM April 12th!!
The Rotary Club of Bow is announcing that our annual Foundation Scholarship Applications are now available. Due to the tremendous support of our community, the Foundation has historically awarded $18,000 - $25,000 annually for post-secondary scholarships. We anticipate doing the same in 2024!
Our Scholarship Program provides scholarships to graduating high school seniors who either attended Bow High School or who are Bow or Dunbarton students who attended other area high schools. Bow High School tuition student must be from a town/city either without a Rotary club or with a Rotary club that doesn't offer college scholarships.
Scholarships can be to attend a college or university of their choice or to attend a two year community college or technical school. Scholarships are also available for adult learners who have decided to attend school, either to finish a degree or acquire a new degree or skills. Forms available at www.bowrotary.org
2024 Bow Rotary Four-Way Test Speech Contest Held at Baker Free Library
It takes courage to speak in front of people you don’t know, and yet on March 20th, at the annual Bow Rotary 4 Way Test Speech Contest, four brave seniors did just that. Sabrina Bernard, Aiden Ciminesi, Maya Clough and Joe McDowell participated this year at the Baker Free Library, in front of parents and family members, Bow residents, and Rotarians.
The contest requires a speech of at least five minutes and no longer than seven minutes, on a topic chosen by the speaker, and incorporating the Rotary 4 Way Test: 1) Is it the truth? 2) Is it fair to all concerned? 3) Does it build goodwill and better friendships?, and 4) Is it beneficial to all concerned? Political campaigns, the importance of truth and fairness, health, and climate activism were the topics covered. Joe McDowell won First Place and will go on to compete at the Rotary District Conference; Sabrina Bernard placed Second and Maya Clough placed Third.
Rotarian Mike Gula served as MC, while other Rotarians Matt Dodge, Bill Ames, Donna Deos and Gerry Carrier gave intermission speeches about Club membership, international work and local events organized by the Club. Judges for the event were community members Brian Duffy, Duane Ford, and Linda Lorden (an honorary Rotarian), along with Rotarians Ben Kiniry and Judy Goodnow. Rotarians Michelle Olivier and Ryan Anastasi were Co-Chairs of the event.
A big thank you to the Baker Free Library for hosting this event!
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Bow Young at Heart
Bow Young at Heart is a social club open to all residents 55 and older. The public is always welcome to attend any meeting or event. Meetings begin at 11:30 am with a social hour, followed by a speaker at 12:30 pm. Bring your own lunch, dessert is provided. Held at the Old Town Hall 91 Bow Center Road
April 10, 2024. 11:30 am - 2:30 pm
No program is scheduled. Visit us anyway to meet old and new friends.
April 24, 2024. 11:30 am - 2:30 pm
Steve Taylor will present “Late in in Arriving: How Electricity Changed Rural NH,” a talk about electrification of New Hampshire as a result of the New Deal. This program is sponsored by the NH Humanities Council.
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