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Conway, NH 03818

603-447-5552

conwaypubliclibrary.org

Hours:

Mon-Thurs 9am-8pm

Fri 9am-5pm

Sat 9am-1pm

Henney History Hours

Mon-Thurs 9-2pm

Wed 3-8pm

What's Happening For the Month of February

Library Closed on

President's Day

On February 19th the Conway Public Library will be closed in observance of President's Day.

February is the Month to Meet Local Authors

Local Author: Meet & Greet Event

Thursday, Feb. 1st

Come meet & greet local author Christine Parson on Feb. 1st, at

5:30 pm in the Periodical Room.

She will be giving a talk about "Surviving Estrangement"

and take an in-depth look at her novels.

Book signing after the talk.

To buy Christine Parson's books before the event locally, White Birch Books

will have copies available.

All proceeds will be kindly donated to Starting Point.

Local Author: Meet & Greet Event

Tuesday, Feb. 20th

Come meet & greet local author Marianne O'Connor on Feb. 20th, at 5:30 pm in the Periodical Room.

She will be giving a talk about the new hikes that are included in the second edition of, "Haunted Hikes of NH" to celebrate ten years of spooky trekking!

Book signing after the talk.

To buy Marianne O'Conner books before the event locally,

White Birch Books

will have copies available.

Special Event at the Conway Parks & Rec Gymnasium

Mini Movers

Feb. 1st, 8th, 15th, & 22nd

@ 10:30am

Join Kate & Tessa for movement and fun in the gym at Conway Rec. Gymnasium

(located in the Kennett Middle School

building on Main St.)

Children will enjoy a story and themed obstacle course followed by a healthy snack. This 4-session Thursday program is intended for children ages 3 and up with their caregivers. FREE!

For more info go to the Mini Movers Page

Once Upon a Story Hour: Special Guests Storytime

Mother Goose Story Hour

February 29th @ 4:30 pm

in the Children's Room.

Join Mother Goose for classic stories and activities. All are welcome! Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.

1st Half of the Month: Monthly Meet-ups

AARP Course

February 2nd

AARP Courses will be held on the

1st Friday of each month at

10:30 am in the Ham Room.

The Course: AARP is here in NH!

Get the scoop about the programs and activities we offer: fun social events, local discounts, advocacy efforts, learning opportunities, and staying connected -- in person and virtually.

Click here for the Course List

The Knitting Guild

February 5th

On the 1st Monday of the month from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm, The Knitting Guild will meet in the Ham Room.

February's theme is "If you need help." Bring in your project & members will share their tips & tricks to get the job done.

In 2024 each meeting will have a theme to work from, so check out the CPL's calendar for updated themes.

All are welcome to join.

Pajama Storytime

February 5th

On the 1st Monday of each month

at 6:00 pm in the Ham Room.

Children of all ages and their caregivers are invited to snuggle and enjoy soothing stories and songs with Tessa. All are welcome

For more info email Tessa at [email protected]

Poetry Group

February 1st

The Poetry Group will meet every 1st Thursday of the month in the Periodical Room from 4:00-5:30 pm. The Writer/Poetry Group, where fellow lovers of poetry are encouraged to come to write & read their poetry, or recite poems from their favorite authors.

February's theme will be short poems & Haiku writings: Small gestures to express Big Love.

For more info go to the

Poetry Group Page

2nd half of the Month: Monthly Meet-ups

Maker Madness

February 28th

Meetings are held on the

last Wednesday of each month, at 4:00 pm in the Ham Room.

Maker Madness is for kids over age 5 & teens to drop in and create! There will be a variety of STEAM activities to choose from.

LEGOs and other building materials will always be available, in addition to arts and crafts activities, simple food preparations, and more!

Kids under age 10 must be accompanied by an adult.

For more info go to the

Maker Madness Page

Warhammer Alliance

Meetings are held on the

2nd Thursday & last Wednesday of each month from 5:00-7:00 pm in the Periodical Room.

Feb. 8th & Feb. 28th

Warhammer is more than a game – it’s a hobby and has something for everyone. Whether they like assembling stunning collections, building intricate models, or showing off their creativity through painting, it’s all here!

Countless worlds and realms await to be conquered in tactical gameplay or discovered in the chapters of gripping novels.

All experience and interest levels are welcome!

For more info go to the Warhammer Group Page

CPL's Book Club

February 26th

On the third Monday of the month, Conway Public Library's Book Group will be meeting in the Periodical Room, at 4 pm to discuss the current book pick.

February's book pick is

The Book of Lost Names

by Kristin Harmel.

Extra copies of this title will be behind the circulation desk.

For more info go to the

Book Group Page

2nd half of the Month: An Extra Monthly Meet-up Reminder

Monthly Library Staff Meetings

The Conway Public Library will have a delayed opening

on February 23rd.

On the last Friday of each month, the Library will open at 10:30 am

to hold a staff meeting.

Thank you for your patience.

Weekly Fun Events

Join our weekly VEX Robotics and 3D printing club! On Tuesdays starting at 4:00 pm in the Ham Room.

A Friendly Reminder to the registered members for Spring Cohort Minecraft. On Thursdays at 4:00 pm the group will meet up in the Ham Room. Registration is full.

Every Tuesday, at 10:30 am Tiny Tots Storytime will meet up in the Ham Room.

Every Wednesday, at 10:30 am

Wednesday Wonders Storytime will meet up in the Ham Room.

Some Spotlights At the Library!

News Worthy!

Did you know The New York Times is FREE for 24 hours with your Conway Public Library card?! Get the access code today.

An access code is not required if viewing from a library computer or when connected to the Library's WiFi.

The New York Times

To generate a

24-hour access code to view

The New York Times online, click here

for the CPL's Link.

Some more information:

Your access will automatically expire after 24 hours. To renew your subscription, simply click the redeem button to generate a new access code.
To save time, bookmark the website on your computer for a faster way to redeem after the time limit expires.
No credit card is required to redeem your code. The code provides access to both the New York Times website and mobile app.

Online Library Sources:

Libby (Overdrive)

The New Hampshire Downloadable Books (started in 2006) has a collection of

18,000 eBooks
14,000 Audiobooks
5,300 Digital Magazines

Libby is here to get some novels onto your digital gadgets. Download the free Libby App (Overdrive) to receive access to thousands of eBooks and Audiobooks with your library card.

Databases To Explore:

HeritageQuest Online

Discover your family history today. Who will you find?

HertiageQuest is one of several genealogy resources the Library offers. Heritage Quest includes 25,000 books, the U.S. Federal Census, family histories, & many indexes as resources.

Please check out the other

databases we offer.

For more info / help in your search, email our history curator, Bob at [email protected]