Freedom Public Library Newsletter | | Featured Artist: Dawn Marion | | Dawn Marion's work will hang at the library through the month of October. Visit the library to see her fantastic works. Learn more about Dawn and her sources of inspiration by visiting the library, by checking our Featured Artist page, or by viewing her website. | |
New website has launched!
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Be sure to visit our new website! Found at the same address: freedompubliclibrary.org
Our new website has convenient homepage buttons that allow you to browse the catalog, view events, our library of things and our featured artist page. Thank you, Zechariah Lange, for volunteering to take new pictures of the library for our website.
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Pick up your pumpkin starting: Wednesday, September 17
While supplies last! All ages are welcome to participate.
Stop by the Circulation Desk to register for the Tiny Pumpkin Art Show! Decorate your plain, white, pumpkin at home between Tuesday, September 17- Saturday, October 4 and return it to the library for the art show. Starting Tuesday, October 6, the pumpkins will be displayed at the library for an on-going art show! Come vote for your favorite pumpkin between Tuesday, October 6-Thursday, October 30. The winner will be announced on Halloween, and they’ll receive a prize!
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Cookbook Club:
Thursday, September 18
5:30pm
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It's not too late to get a copy of Half Baked Harvest to join this month's Cookbook Club. Pick a recipe, making the suggested serving size (no need to double it!), and share your dish at the library. We'll sample each other's dishes and talk about our cooking processes.
Can't make it this month? The October cookbook is available and ready to check out, we'll meet on Tuesday, October 21 at 5:30pm to taste dishes from Mi Cocina.
| | Once Upon a Story Hour: Mother Goose on Saturday, September 20 at 10:30am | | |
Children and caregivers of all ages are invited for an hour long story time and craft. We'll decorate mini birdhouses while we explore what it means to be a good neighbor!
| | Reading with Saturn: Tuesday, September 23 from 4:00pm-5:00pm | | |
Call the library to book a 15 minute session to read to Saturn the Golden Retriever. Perfect for readers of all ages who seek to build confidence reading aloud. Call the library or email Molly to register (director@freedompubliclibrary.org)
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Non-Fiction Book Group:
Tuesday, September 23 at 6:00pm
| | | | At the first meeting of the Nonfiction Book Group, we'll discuss The Devil in the White City by Erik Larson. Can't make it this month? We'll meet next month on Tuesday, October 28 at 6:00pm to discuss The Immortal life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot. Copies are will be available at the Circulation Desk, call or stop by to inquire. | |
German Conversation Group: Wednesday, September 24 at 1:00pm at Freedom Village Store
| | | | Join Molly at the FVS for conversational German. All levels are welcome! Let's aim to speak in German (or Germ-lish) for an hour while we enjoy a coffee or tea. Topic of discussion: where are you from? We'll meet again on Wednesday, October 22 and Wednesday, November 26. | | Matinee Cafe Returns: Sunday, September 28 at 2:00pm | | | | |
For our first film, we'll watch O Brother, Where Art Thou (2000) (PG-13) Run time: 1hr 47 min. Snacks and beverages will be offered at 2:00pm, the movie will start at 2:30pm. Next month, in honor of Halloween and to celebrate the film's 50th birthday, we'll watch Jaws (1975) (PG) Run time: 2hr 4min on Sunday, October 26 at 2:00pm
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Need Help with Your Device? We’re Here for You!
You are invited to schedule a one-on-one (1:1) technology support session at the Library.
Whether you're trying to send an email, use your smartphone's camera, download eBooks from Libby, or get the hang of video calls—we’re happy to help.
Call the library to schedule a 30 minute appointment.
Ask for Molly! 603-539-5176
Just let us know:
- What device you’ll be bringing (phone, tablet, laptop, etc.)
- What you’re hoping to learn or accomplish
| | | | Mah jongg is at the Library! Stop in on Mondays and Fridays from 1:30-4:30 to play. | | | | Now on THURSDAYS! Drop in at the Library on Thursdays from 2-4pm for Cribbage! Stop by and play the classic game with other folks. New players are always welcome to learn the ins and outs of the game. | | | | Join us Wednesdays at 10:30am for an hour of stories, songs, activities, crafts, and more! For children ages 2-5 and their caregivers. Check our Facebook page for a preview of each week's theme. | | | | Join us Wednesdays at 10:30am for an hour of stories, activities, and crafts! For kids ages 6-11. | | Freedom Public Library • 38 Old Portland Road, Freedom, NH 03836 • (603) 539-5176 | | | | |