Now at Howe: August 1, 2026 | | New Program Series for Individuals with Dementia Begins August 3 | |
Join Howe Librarians and Dartmouth Geriatric Center of Excellence staff for a “travel series” that uses books, images, short videos, and guided conversation to spark personal storytelling, emotional memory, sensory engagement, and expression. Journeys & Stories: A Passport to Memory is for individuals with dementia and their care partners.
Our first program takes place on Monday, August 3, from 1:00-3:00 p.m. We will "travel" to Joshua Tree. This program is free, but registration is required.
These programs are funded by a generous grant from RUSA - Reference and User Services Association, a division of the American Library Association.
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| | | New Little Hood at the Howe Kits | |
The Little Free Hood at the Howe has been restocked with new kits. Create your own texture tiles inspired by the exhibition Stone, Sand, and Clay, now on view at the Hood Museum of Art.
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| | | Turn in Your Summer Reading Challenges by August 22 | |
There is still time to participate in our challenges for kids, teens, and adults. Keep reading for your chance to win prizes!
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| | | Looking for a Fun Day Trip? Visit a Museum. | |
Your Howe Library card gives you acess to free or reduced admission to several New England museums. You can reserve a pass up to six weeks in advance.
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| | | In the Ledyard Gallery: Experimentation by Jeffrey Cohen through September 2 | |
From the artist: "The paintings exhibited span almost 45 years. I like to experiment with different materials together and see what they can create; like a science experiment or even cooking. I often leave the canvasses outside in the rain sun and wind. Living things are subjected to an external environment so why can’t we see what Nature does to art."
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| | | We have a full program calendar, which can be seen on our website and in the program listings below. Here are some programs we hope you'll put on your calendar. | | |
Hybrid: Searching for the Oldest Animal Fossils
Wednesday, August 5
from 6:30-7:30 p.m.
with Justin Strauss, Associate Professor of Earth Sciences at Dartmouth College
Cosponsored with the Hanover Conservancy
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Animals are a relatively late addition to Planet Earth. Professor Justin Strauss of the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences at Dartmouth will guide us through the earliest evidence for animals in the fossil record and what hypotheses exist for driving early animal evolution. In addition to this historical narrative, Professor Strauss will also take us along for a ride into his research in the remote mountains of northwestern Canada, where the search for these fossils also happens to be in some of the last vestiges of wilderness on our planet.
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Domestic Dinosaur Crafts: Plantersaurus
Tuesday, August 11
from 5:30-7:00 p.m.
For teens ages 13-19
Registration Required
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Add some whimsy to your living space with a cute DIY dinosaur airplant holder! All materials provided; no experience necessary.
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Save the Date!
Dinosaur Mini Art Show
Saturday, August 15
from 12:00-3:00 p.m.
For ages 12 and under
Drop-in
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Create a Mini Masterpiece Dinosaur to enter in our Art Show!
Drop in and paint your own 7-inch dinosaur figurine, then see your artwork on display in the Children's Program Room from August 15–24.
Can't make it to the program but still want to participate? No problem! Contact us at childrenservices@thehowe.org to arrange to pick up a dinosaur to paint at home.
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Howe At Storrs Pond:
Real McCoy Show
Saturday, August 15
from 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Held at Storrs Pond
Registration is recommended in case of inclement weather. Please bring something to sit on.
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Brent McCoy’s show combines breathtaking circus stunts, natural charisma, and lightning-fast wit.
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| | | Please note that programs may be in-person, online, or hybrid. Some programs may require advanced registration in order to participate. Our complete program schedule can be found on our website. | | |
Family Picnic In The Park Concert Series: Squam Lake Science Center
Wednesday, August 5
from 5:00-6:00 p.m.
Held at Sustainability Park
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Simply SUMMER Storytime
Thursday, August 6
from 10:30-11:00 a.m.
Recommended for children
ages 5 and under.
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Family Picnic In The Park Concert Series: Lindsay & Her Puppet Pals
Wednesday, August 12
from 5:00-6:00 p.m.
Held at Costello Field in Etna
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Save the Date!
Dinosaur Mini Art Show
Saturday, August 15
from 12:00-3:00 p.m.
For ages 12 and under.
Drop-in.
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Save the Date!
Howe At Storrs Pond:
Real McCoy Show
Saturday, August 15
from 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Held at Storrs Pond
Registration is recommended in case of inclement weather. Please bring something to sit on.
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Save the Date!
Family Picnic In The Park Concert Series: VINS: Raptors Up Close
Wednesday, August 19
from 5:00-6:00 p.m.
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D&D The Isle of Dread Session 3
Sunday, August 9
from 12:30-4:00 p.m.
For teens ages 13-19
New players welcome!
Registration Required
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Domestic Dinosaur Crafts: Plantersaurus
Tuesday, August 11
from 5:30-7:00 p.m.
For teens ages 13-19
Registration Required
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Dungeons and Dragons:
Session III
Saturday, August 1
from 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Registration Required
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Calligraphy Practice Meet-Up
Sunday, August 2
from 12:00-1:30 p.m.
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Dementia Program:
Journeys & Stories:
A Passport to Memory
Monday, August 3
from 1:00-3:00 p.m.
with Ashley Offill, Curator of Collections, Hood Museum of Art
Registration Required
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The Howe Writing Group
Monday, August 3
from 5:30-7:00 p.m.
Registration Required
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East of Moose Mountain:
The 19th Century Micro-Economy
and Self-Sufficiency of NE Hanover
Monday, August 3
from 5:30-6:30 p.m.
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Hybrid: Summer Community
Reads Book Discussion:
Otherlands
Tuesday, August 4
from 6:00-7:00 p.m.
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Chess Club
Wednesdays, August 5 & 12
from 6:00-8:00 p.m.
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Hybrid: Searching for the Oldest Animal Fossils
Wednesday, August 5
from 6:30-7:30 p.m.
with Justin Strauss, Associate Professor of Earth Sciences at Dartmouth College
Cosponsored with the Hanover Conservancy
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Hybrid: Horror Stories:
Dracula
Thursday, August 6
from 6:30-7:30 p.m.
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Dungeons and Dragons:
Session I
Saturday, August 8
from 10:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Registration Required
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Dungeons and Dragons:
Session II
Saturday, July 25
from 1:00-4:30 p.m.
Registration Required
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Upper Valley Traditional Music Jam
Saturday, August 8
from 3:00-4:45 p.m.
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French Club Promenade & Lunch
Tuesday, August 11
from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
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Howe@snorth:
Jigsaw Puzzle Competition!
Wednesday, August 12
from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Held at Still North Books & Bar
3 Allen St., Hanover
Registration Required
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Save the Date!
Hybrid: Tomes of Magic: Weyward
Wednesday, September 2
from 6:00-7:00 p.m.
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