Now at Howe: February 15, 2026

The library will be closed on Monday, February 16 in observance of Presidents' Day.

Howe Library News

Solve The New York Times Crossword Puzzle for Free with your Howe Library Card

Get free access to New York Times Games, including favorites like Connections, Spelling Bee, the Mini, Wordle, and more, with your library card. Access is for 24 hours and can be refreshed daily by revisiting the link on our website.

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Not Sure What to Cook for Dinner? Try New York Times Cooking

It might not solve your dinner dilemma, but you will find award-winning recipes from The New York Times for free with your Howe Library card. Access is for 24 hours and can be refreshed daily by revisiting the link on our website.

Plan Your Next Meal

February Storytime Break from February 23-27

Storytimes will be on a short break during February school vacation week, which is February 23-27.

In the Ledyard Gallery: 50th Annual Elden Murray Photographic Exhibition and Competition

The Elden Murray Photographic Exhibition and Competition provides Upper Valley amateur photographers of all ages with an opportunity to display their work to the public. The 2026 exhibit is on display at the Ledyard Gallery at Howe Library until Wednesday, February 25

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Serenity by Sophia Scull

2025 Rueb Award Winner

Program Highlights

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: College Town Conversations: Homesick: Race and Exclusion in Rural New England with Emily Walton

Wednesday, February 18

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

Emily Walton, Associate Professor of Sociology at Dartmouth College, will facilitate a group discussion about her new book, Homesick: Race and Exclusion in Rural New England. Set in the Upper Valley, the book considers the recent racial demographic transition in an area widely considered to be progressive. Copies of Homesick are available at the library.

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Winter Break Movie Screening: Mean Girls

For Teens Ages 13-19 (Grades 7-12).


Mean Girls (2004)

Wednesday, February 25

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

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Mean Girls (2024)

Thursday, February 26

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

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Join us for a special Winter Break Movie Screening of both Mean Girls movies. Come to both so you can compare and cast your vote for the best edition in a This or That face-off!

Popcorn will be served. 

*Please note these movies are rated PG-13.

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

Youth Robotics Workshop

Sunday, February 15

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

Ideal for grades 5-8, but anyone interested or curious about robotics is welcome!

Registration is optional and encouraged

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Let's Move

Tuesday, February 17

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

Recommended for children

ages 5 and under.

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Bilingual Storytime, Cuentacuentos

Wednesday, February 18

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

Recommended for children

ages 5 and under.

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Simply Storytime

Thursday, February 19

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

Recommended for children

ages 5 and under.

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Save the Date!

Chess Club for Kids

Monday, March 2

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

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Save the Date!

Legos at the Library

Thursday, March 5

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

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Save the Date!

Club Fourth-Fifth-Sixth

Wednesday, March 6

from 4:00-6:00 p.m.

Recommended for children aged 9 and under, as well as their adults.

No Registration.

Please use the lower entrance if arriving after 5:00 p.m.

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Save the Date!

Club Fourth-Fifth-Sixth

Wednesday, March 11

from 2:30-4:00 p.m.

For kids in grades 4-6

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Teens

Youth Robotics Workshop

Sunday, February 15

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

Ideal for grades 5-8, but anyone interested or curious about robotics is welcome!

Registration is optional and encouraged

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Afternoon Movie Club:

The Hate U Give

Thursday, February 19

from 3:30-5:00 p.m.

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Winter Break Movie Screening:

Mean Girls (2004)

Wednesday, February 25

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

For teens ages 13-19 (grades 7-12).

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Winter Break Movie Screening:

Mean Girls (2024)

Thursday, February 26

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

For teens ages 13-19 (grades 7-12).

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Save the Date!

Howe Teen Activities Group

Sunday, March 1

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

For teens who are in 7th-12th grade

Registration Encouraged

But Not Required

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Save the Date!

Beaded Hairpin Bookmarks

Thursday, March 12

from 3:30-5:00 p.m.

For teens who are in 7th-12th grade

Registration Encouraged

But Not Required

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to see the latest for teens

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Adults

Drop-in Tech Help

Wednesday, February 18

from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

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Online: French Club: Francais for Travelers 

Wednesday, February 18

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

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Hybrid: College Town Conversations: Homesick: Race and Exclusion

in Rural New England

with Emily Walton

Wednesday, February 18

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

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Chess Club

Wednesdays, February 18 & 25

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

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Hybrid: Reading Upwards:

Collective Illusions

Wednesday, February 18

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

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Hybrid: Sci-Fi Book Club: Hail Mary

Thursday, February 19

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

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Bach Study Group

Fridays, February 20 & 27

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

Please use the lower entrance

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Music in the Library: Tom Pirozzoli

Friday, February 20

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

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Dungeons and Dragons:

Session 1

Saturday, February 21

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

Registration Required

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Memory Café

Saturday, February 21

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

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Dungeons and Dragons:

Session II

Saturday, February 21

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

Registration Required

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Upper Valley Traditional Music Jam

Saturday, February 21

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

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The Howe Critique Group

Monday, February 23

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

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Reading Nature:

The Backyard Bird Chronicles

Wednesday, February 25

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

with the Hanover Conservancy

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Hybrid: Discover Greenland

Thursday, February 26

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

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Dungeons and Dragons:

Session III

Saturday, February 28

from 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Registration Required

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Hybrid: Valley Improv

Saturday, February 28

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

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Save the Date!

Calligraphy Practice Meet-Up

Sunday, March 1

from 12:00-1:30 p.m.

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Save the Date!

Online: Shakespeare Unrehearsed!

Much Ado About Nothing Acts I-II

Sunday, February 1

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

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Save the Date!

The Howe Writing Group

Monday, March 2

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

Registration Required

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Save the Date!

Hybrid: Tomes of Magic:

The Tainted Cup

Wednesday, March 4

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

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Save the Date!

Hybrid: Theory, Diagnosis, and Treatment in Traditional East Asian Medicine

Thursday, March 5

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

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Save the Date!

Winter Film Series:

Right to Read

Sunday, March 8

from 2:30-5:00 p.m.

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Save the Date!

Hybrid: BLT:

Update Title

Tuesday, March 10

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

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Save the Date!

Hybrid: Ted Levin and Erin Donahue: Trail Cams and The Promise of Sunrise

Thursday, March 10

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

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Save the Date!

Howe@snorth: Literary Trivia!

Wednesday, March 11

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

Registration Required

Held at Still North Books & Bar

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Save the Date!

The Rise of the Book: A Revolution? 

Thursday, March 12

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

Spacce is Limited

Registration Required

Held at Rauner Special Collections Library,

Dartmouth College

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Save the Date!

Hybrid: Horror Stories: The Monk

Thursday, April 2

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

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