March | 2025

Cathedral Ledge, NH by NicoletheNomad

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The Knitting Group

Monday, March 3rd

First Monday of each month

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Ham Room

March Hours Differ - 9:30 am to 1:00 pm

This month, the Knitting Group will have a special treat for you. We are privileged to host Jenny Smith, the owner of Underhill Fibers Farm in Gorham, ME, as our exclusive guest. Jenny will share her knowledge about her farm and the animals she raises and will also demonstrate her craft with a spinning wheel. She will have some of her unique yarn available for purchase, making this event even more special. 

The Knitting Group is a great place for all knitters and provides a place for those who need new knit friends to come and meet one another. It is a place where knitters can expand their skills in a setting where creativity and knitting possibilities are limitless. All experience levels are welcome to join.

Poetry / Writer Group

Thursday, March 6th

First Thursday of each month

4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Periodical Room



On the first Thursday of the month at 4:00 pm, a Writer/Poetry Group will meet up to do a mini-workshop, following up with five-minute readings. Short Stories are also welcome. Each meeting will have a theme to work from. The theme will be "Limericks." Check out the Conway Public Library calendar for future themes.

Adult Art Lesson

Thursday, March 6th

First Thursday of each month

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Ham Room



Are you inspired by the stunning beauty of nature and want to express it through art? Do you want to learn essential artistic techniques that apply to any medium? Join Jessie in the Ham Room on the first Thursday of every month at 6:00 pm for an engaging and enjoyable art session. All skill levels are encouraged to participate!

Make sure to bring your own materials in the medium you love to work with. For more information about the artist, check out her website - Jessie Lozanski Fine Art

MWV STEM Expo Camp Check-in

March 5th

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Periodical Room

This hour is an opportunity to go over your MWV STEM Expo, project, answer any questions that may have developed in the experimental phase, as well as identifying any remaining steps to bring projects to completion for the Expo on March 19th. 

Friends of the Conway Public Library's Fundraiser

March 14th

4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Saco Valley Sports Center in Fryeburg, ME

Join us for an exciting evening of bowling while supporting a great cause! The event will take place from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Saco Valley Sports Center.

It’s a perfect opportunity to have fun with friends and family while contributing to a worthy initiative.

Tickets are $20 for each teen or adult, and just $10 for kids 12 years and under. Your ticket includes bowling shoes and two strings of bowling, so get ready for some friendly competition!

Don’t miss out on this chance to have a blast and make a difference!

Book Discussion Group

Monday, March 17th

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Periodical Room

Join our book group as we explore fascinating literature together every third Monday of the month at 4:00 p.m. in the inviting Periodical Room. If a meeting coincides with a holiday, rest assured that we will promptly update you on the new date.

This March, dive into the compelling world of "The Shipping News" by Annie Proulx. Experience the journey of a man who, after losing his wife, returns to his ancestral Newfoundland home with his two troubled daughters, striving to create new beginnings.

Extra copies of this gripping novel will be readily available behind the front desk. Come be part of our discussion and connect with fellow book lovers!

Warhammer Alliance

March 13th & March 26th

Second Thursday and Last Wednesday of the month

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Periodical Room

More than a game, the Warhammer hobby is your gateway to a global community of like-minded people who share a love for other worlds and the characters that inhabit them. With spectacular battles, extraordinary characters, and limitless creativity, Warhammer encompasses a variety of tabletop games, miniatures, universes, and stories. With loads of ways to enjoy Warhammer, there is something for everyone.

All experience and interest levels are welcome!

LFG: Looking for Group

Monday, March 17th

Third Monday per month

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Ham Room

On the third Monday of each month, from 5-7 pm, drop in to collect, strategize, play, read, and meet others interested in LFG games. Looking for Group (LFG) is a place for tabletop gamers to organize groups for games they love to play, including Magic the Gathering.

This group is a place where new players can feel welcome and encouraged. Countless worlds and realms await to be conquered in tactical gameplay or discovered in the chapters of gripping novels. All experiences & interest levels are welcome.

Game Club

Thursdays

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Ham Room



You're invited to join Caitlin and Brenda's Game Club every Thursday from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm in the Ham Room.

This event is for adults with intellectual disabilities to get together and play board games, card games, and/or work on jigsaw puzzles, etc. Each participant must be accompanied by a support person and may bring lunch if they choose.

Once Upon A Story Hour ~ Mother Nature

Thursday, March 27th

4:30 pm - 6:00 pm

Periodical Room



In 2025 - Once Upon A Story Hour

will be held in the Periodical Room

Come and join us for an enchanting experience at Once Upon A Story Hour every last Thursday of the month at 4:30 p.m. in the Periodical Room. This is a fantastic opportunity to meet all of our special guests! Everyone is invited, but please remember that children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.

This month, we are excited to welcome Mother Nature, who is coming to visit, to welcome Spring. After storytime, the activity will be to color a wooden flower. 

Teen Book Club

Tuesday, March 11th

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

YA Corner

A Club for Teens, Run by Teens.

The book group will meet on the second Tuesday of each month in the YA Corner at 4:00 pm to discuss the chosen book. The club will discuss February’s pick, "Out of the Easy" by Ruta Sepetys, and start March’s book pick, “The Hate You Give” by Angie Thomas. Extra copies of the book picks will be behind the front desk.

Minecraft

Thursdays

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Registration Filled

Ham Room

Participants will collaborate to build their own civilization in Minecraft Survival!

While attending every week isn't required, we ask participants who register plan to attend as many program dates as possible.

Vex Robotics Club Mondays

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Drop-in

Ham Room

Unleash your creativity every Monday at 4:00 pm in the Ham Room! Design, build, and program your own robots in the VEX Robotics & 3D Printing Club. Open to grades 3 and up—no experience needed! No sign-up required. Don’t miss out on the fun!

Delayed Opening

Last Friday of each Month

9:00 am - 10:30 am

Re-opening at 10:30am

Please Take Notice: Delayed Opening of Conway Public Library

Please be advised that the Conway Public Library will have a delayed opening on Friday, March 28th. The Library will open at 10:30 AM to accommodate a staff meeting.

We appreciate your understanding and patience.

Women's Prize Longlist

Month of March

The 2025 longlist varies in subject matter, style and genre, and the 16 books make for an incisive and original reading list.

Varying in subject matter, style and genre, readers will find agenda-setting reportage on contemporary issues alongside revisionist histories and myth-busting biographies; memoirs of self-determination and intimate narratives that shine a light on ordinary people combine with real-life criminal cases, notorious and forgotten, whilst a handful of the books defy genre-classification, weaving multiple disciplines into one compelling narrative work.

The Women’s Prize for Non-Fiction is an annual book prize that celebrates exceptional narrative non-fiction by women. The Prize promotes excellence in writing, robust research, original narrative voices and accessibility, showcasing women’s expertise across a range of fields. The Prize is awarded annually and is open to all women writers from across the globe who are published in the UK and writing in English.

Check out our catalog for your next read.

Middle-Grade March Readathon

Month of March

#middlegrademarch

Are you looking to dive into some engaging and heartwarming literature? Join us for Middle-Grade March. This readathon isn’t just for kids; it’s a fantastic opportunity for readers of all ages to explore the wonderful world of middle-grade novels.

Why should adults participate? Middle-grade books often tackle significant themes in nuanced ways, making them enjoyable and thought-provoking for readers of all ages. Plus, the variety of genres—fantasy, mystery, contemporary, sci-fi, and more—means there’s something for everyone. 

You can easily get involved by following the five prompts or participating in the group read. If you only manage to read one middle-grade book this March, that’s perfectly fine! It's all about enjoying the journey. Whether you’re revisiting your childhood favorites or discovering new stories, Middle-Grade March is a wonderful way to rekindle your love for reading. This year, the book group will be reading two books, "The Secret Garden" by Frances Hodgson Burnett and a newer release, "Moon Garden" by Michelle Barry.

Visit the creator's website for more information on past readathons. Check out our catalog for your next read.

PROMPTS:

1. Read a book by an author with 3 names

2. Read a book with flowers on the cover

3. Read a book that is part of a series

4. Read a book that involves travel

5. Read a book written in the 1900s