Now at Howe: February 15, 2025

Due to the weather forecast, Howe Library will be closed on

Sunday, February 16.


Howe Library will be closed for President's Day on Monday, February 17.

Please take advantage of our online resources at thehowe.org.

Howe Library Corporation News

Please join us at the Howe for the Spring Soirée - the library's signature fundraising event - on Saturday, May 17th at 6:30 p.m.


We look forward to welcoming library supporters for this special evening to raise funds for the Howe's collections and programs. You'll enjoy live music, catered hors d'oeuvres, complimentary drinks, and the company of friends and neighbors. Childcare will be available at the event for attendees with children aged 4+. Click this link to purchase tickets.


Questions? Email Peggy Bellerive, Development Coordinator, at howetogive@thehowe.org.

Howe Library News

Get Free or Reduced Admission to Six New England Museums

Visit the courtyard at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. See Raptors up close at VINS. Discover industry's role in shaping our nation at the American Precision Museum. Learn about our passes and reserve one on our website.

Plan a Museum Visit Today!

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.

More Info


Coming up in March: Paintings by Tami DeFelice.

 

(“Who me?”): King penguins –

Gold Harbour, South Georgia

by David Kotz

2024 Rueb Award Winner

Image courtesy of the photographer

Program Highlights

We have a full program calendar, which can be seen on our website and in the program listings below. Here are three programs you shouldn't miss.

Twilight Movie Marathon

Day 1: Tuesday, February 18 from 10:00 a.m.-5:10 p.m.

Day 2: Wednesday, February 19 from 10:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

Registration Required

Teens: join us for a two-day Twilight Movie Marathon over winter break! Pizza and popcorn will be served.


Day 1: Twilight, New Moon, and Eclipse

Register Here

Day 2: Breaking Dawn Parts 1 & 2

Register Here

Spelldown!: The Howe Library Adult Spelling Bee

Wednesday, February 26

6:30-8:00 p.m.

Registration Required

Think You Know Your A-Bee-Cs? Join our Adult Spelling Bee!


Whether you're a sesquipedalian savant or just want to try your hand at some buzz-worthy words, this event promises fun, friendly competition and a chance to flex your linguistic muscles. Why should kids get to have all the fun?

Learn More & Register

After Hours Family Art Night

Friday, February 28

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

Registration Required

It's an evening of creative expression for the whole family. A variety of art materials will be provided and snacks will be served. Recommended for children of all ages and their adults. Children need to be accompanied by an adult.

Register Here

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

Storytime will be taking a short break on February 18, 19, and 20.

See you the following week for more Storytime fun.

Read to a Dog

Wednesday, February 19

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

Register for a 15-minute time slot

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Legos at the Library

Monday, February 24

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

Registration Required

Ages 5 & up

More Info

Chess Club for Kids

Monday, February 24

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

More Info

StoryCraft

Tuesday, February 25

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

Ages 2-5

More Info

First Time Storytime!

Wednesday, February 26

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

Ages 0-2

More Info

Storytime Stay & Play

Thursdays, February 27

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

Ages 5 and under

More Info

After Hours Family Art Night

Friday, February 28

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

Registration Required

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

Save the Date!

Stuffed Animal Storytime

and Sleepover

Drop Off Stuffed Animal

& Storytime:

Monday, March 10

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

Pick Up Stuffed Animals

Tuesday, March 11

from 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Registration Required:

Opens Monday, February 17

Ages 3 and older

More Info

Teens

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

Save the Date!

Mini Air Plant Terrarium 

Tuesday, March 18

from 4:30-5:30 p.m.

Registration Required

For teens in grades 6-12

More Info

Follow @howeteen on Instagram

to see the latest for teens

at Howe Library.

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Adults

Online: Poetry as Presence: Winter

Sunday, February 16

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

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Chess Club

Wednesdays, February 19 & 26

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

More Info

Hybrid: Reading Upwards!:

See No Stranger

Thursday, February 19

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

More Info

Drop-in Tech Help

Thursdays, February 20 & 27

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

Drop-in. No registration.

More Info

Pages & Platters: Gatherings

Thursday, February 20

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

More Info

Science Fiction Book Group:

Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?

Thursday, February 20

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

More Info

Bach Study Group

Friday, February 21 & 28

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

Please use the lower entrance

More Info

Music in the Library: VTones

Friday, February 21

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

More Info

Adult Dungeons and Dragons:

Session 1

Saturday, February 22

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

Registration Required

More Info

Adult Dungeons and Dragons:

Session 2

Saturday, February 22

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

Registration Required

More Info

Upper Valley Traditional Music Jam

Saturday, February 22

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

More Info

The Howe Writing Group

Monday, February 24

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

More Info

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

Online: French Club

Wednesday, February 26

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

All levels of French welcome!

More Info

Hybrid: Graphic Novel Book Club:

The Many Deaths of Laila Starr

Wednesday, February 26

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

More Info

Spelldown!

The Howe Adult Spelling Bee

Wednesday, February 26

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

Registration Required

More Info

Latino Poetry: Places We Call Home

Thursday, February 27

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

More Info

Save the Date!

Online: Shakespeare Unrehearsed!

Sunday, March 2

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

More Info

Save the Date!

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

Tuesday, March 4

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

Registration Required

Led by Sloane Miller

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

Music In the Library:

Hanover High School Jazz Combo

Friday, March 7

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

More Info

Calligraphy Practice Meet-Up

Sunday, March 9

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

More Info

Hybrid: BLT:

These Precious Days

Tuesday, March 11

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

More Info

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