Now at Howe: February 1, 2025

Howe Library News

We have added another program to our Vermont Reads: Gather series of events. "Told in a wry, cautious first-person voice, Kenneth M. Cadow’s resonant novel, a 2023 National Book Award Finalist, brings an emotional and ultimately hopeful story of one teen’s resilience in the face of unthinkable hardships." Copies of Gather can be found at the Information Desk. Any Upper Valley resident can borrow a copy.


Gather - A Vermont Reads Book Group (Hybrid)

Tuesday, February 11 from 6:00-7:00 p.m.

This one-time book group is open to everyone! Gather can be checked out by any Upper Valley resident, regardless of library membership.

More Info


Author Visit with Kenneth M. Cadow (Hybrid)

Thursday, March 6 from 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Join us for a reading and discussion by author Kenneth M. Cadow. Free copies of Gather will be available at the presentation, while supplies last, with a special thank you to Vermont Reads for the books.

More Info


Elf Dogs and Other Animals: A Talk with M. T. Anderson (Hybrid)

Wednesday, March 26 from 5:00-7:00 p.m.

Join author M. T. Anderson as he discusses how living alone with a dog in the midst of the Covid shutdown in Vermont led to the writing of his Newbery Honor-award winning fantasy Elf Dog and Owl Head. This event is geared towards readers 8-12 years old.

More Info

Closed Friday, Febuary 14 for Staff In-service

The building will be closed for staff in-service on Friday, February 14, but our digital library is always open! Stream a film or show with Kanopy, dive into ebooks, magazines, or audiobooks with Libby, or discover something new with hoopla, featuring graphic novels and more. All are free with your Howe Library card.

Get Started Here

Read The Wall Street Journal for free with your Howe Library card

Read The Wall Street Journal online for free with your Howe Library card! Enjoy full site access (including puzzles) for three days. Renew your access after three days on our website. Questions? Contact the Information Desk.

Start Reading

In the Ledyard Gallery: Elden Murray Photographic Exhibition and Competition

Photos by Upper Valley amateur photographers are now on display in the Ledyard Gallery through Wednesday, February 26. Join us for an opening reception and awards ceremony on Sunday, February 2 from 2:00-4:00 p.m.

More Info

(“Who me?”): King penguins –

Gold Harbour, South Georgia

by David Kotz

2024 Rueb Award Winner

Image courtesy of the photographer

Thank You, Torch Family Capital

Introducing Torch Family Capital. This Hanover-based financial planning and wealth management firm is a 2025 Howe Library Community Sponsor. Their support helps provide for new books, engaging programs, and popular digital resources that people of all ages enjoy.

Programs

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.

Kids

Legos at the Library

Mondays, February 3 & 10

from 3:45-5:00 p.m.

Registration Required

Ages 5 & up

More Info

Chess Club for Kids

Mondays, February 3 & 10

from 5:00-6:30 p.m.

More Info

StoryCraft

Tuesdays, February 4 & 11

from 10:30-11:00 a.m.

Ages 2-5

More Info

First Time Storytime!

Wednesdays, February 5 & 12

from 10:30-11:00 a.m.

Ages 0-2

More Info

Read to a Dog

Wednesday, February 5

from 3:00-4:00 p.m.

Register for a 15-minute time slot

More Info

Storytime Stay & Play

Thursdays, February 6 & 13

from 10:30-11:00 a.m.

Ages 5 and under

More Info

Make Valentine's Day Cards

Friday, Feburary 7-

Thursday, February 13

At the Children's Activity Table

Drop-in during library hours

More Info

Storytime will be taking a short break on February 18, 19, and 20. See you the following week for more Storytime fun.

Save the Date!

After Hours Family Art Night

Friday, February 28

from 6:00-7:00 p.m.

Registration Required

Opens Saturday, February 6

at 6:00 p.m.

Recommended for children of all ages and their adults

More Info

Save the Date!

Music and Movement with Mr. Gary

Saturday, March 1

from 10:30-11:00 a.m.

Ages 1-4

More Info

Teens

Hybrid: Gather - A Vermont Reads Book Group

Tuesday, February 11

from 6:00-7:00 p.m.

More Info

Twilight Movie Marathon - Day 1

Showing Twilight, New Moon, and Eclipse

Tuesday, February 18

from 10:00 a.m.-5:10 p.m.

Registration Required

More Info

Twilight Movie Marathon - Day 2

Showing Breaking Dawn Parts 1 & 2

Wednesday, February 19

from 10:00-2:30 p.m.

Registration Required

More Info

Follow @howeteen on Instagram

to see the latest for teens

at Howe Library.

Follow us on Instagram

Adults

Elden Murray Opening Reception & Awards Ceremony

Sunday, February 2

from 2:00-4:00 p.m.

More Info

Online: Shakespeare Unrehearsed!

Sunday, February 2

from 6:30-8:00 p.m.

More Info

Hybrid: Spring Writing Workshops: Using Improv Techniques to Foster Creativity

Tuesday, February 4

from 5:30-7:00 p.m.

Registration Required

Led by Sloane Miller

More Info

Chess Club

Wednesdays, February 5 & 12

from 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Drop-in. All ages and ability levels.

More Info

Drop-in Tech Help

Thursdays, February 6 & 13

from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Drop-in. No registration.

More Info

Rescheduled!

Hybrid: The Last Ice:

Glacial Lake Hitchcock

Thursday, February 6

from 6:30-7:30 p.m.

More Info

Bach Study Group

Friday, February 7

from 10:00-11:30 a.m.

Please use the lower entrance

More Info

Adult Dungeons and Dragons:

Session 1

Saturday, February 8

from 10:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Registration Required

More Info

Adult Dungeons and Dragons:

Session 2

Saturday, February 8

from 1:00-4:30 p.m.

Registration Required

More Info

Upper Valley Traditional Music Jam

Saturday, February 8

from 3:00-4:45 p.m.

More Info

Puzzle Competition

Sunday, February 9

from 1:00-3:00 p.m.

Registration Required

Maximum of 8 teams

with 1-4 people per team.

More Info

Calligraphy Practice Meet-Up

Sunday, February 9

from 1:00-2:30 p.m.

More Info

The Howe Writing Group

Monday, February 10

from 5:30-7:00 p.m.

More Info

Hybrid: BLT:

The Berry Pickers

Tuesday, February 11

from 12:00-1:00 p.m.

More Info

Hybrid: Gather - A Vermont Reads Book Group

Tuesday, February 11

from 6:30-7:30 p.m.

More Info

Hybrid: Sherlock Holmes Club of the Upper Valley:

Share Your Sherlock Holmes Stories!

Thursday, February 13

from 5:00-6:00 p.m.

More Info

**Please Note New Date!**

Hybrid: Horror Stories: Duma Key

Thursday, February 13

from 6:30-7:30 p.m.

More Info

Save the Date

Online: Poetry as Presence: Winter

Sunday, February 16

from 7:00-8:00 p.m.

More Info

Save the Date!

Hybrid: Reading Upwards!:

See No Stranger

Thursday, February 19

from 6:30-7:30 p.m.

More Info

Save the Date!

Pages & Platters: Gatherings

Thursday, February 20

from 6:00-7:00 p.m.

More Info

Save the Date!

Science Fiction Book Group:

Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?

Thursday, February 20

from 6:00-7:00 p.m.

More Info

Save the Date!

Music in the Library: VTones

Friday, February 21

from 3:30-4:30 p.m.

More Info

Save the Date!

Hybrid: Bill Hammond: Following My Father's WWII Footsteps in Fila Sneakers

Tuesday, February 25

from 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Cosponsored with The Hanover Historical Society

More Info

Save the Date!

Online: French Club

Wednesday, February 26

from 5:30-6:30 p.m.

All levels of French welcome!

More Info

Save the Date!

Hybrid: Graphic Novel Book Club:

The Many Deaths of Laila Starr

Wednesday, February 26

from 6:00-7:00 p.m.

More Info

Save the Date!

Spelldown! The Howe Adult Spelling Bee

Wednesday, February 26

from 6:30-8:00 p.m.

Registration Required

More Info

Save the Date!

Latino Poetry: Places We Call Home

Thursday, February 27

from 6:30-7:30 p.m.

More Info

Save the Date!

Hybrid: College Town Conversations: Russell Muirhead on Ungoverning: The Attack on the Administrative State and the Politics of Chaos

Tuesday, March 4

from 6:30-7:30 p.m.

More Info

Facebook  Instagram  TikTok  X  Youtube