Now at Howe: January 1, 2025

Howe Library News

Elden Murray Registration Is Now Live!

A photography exhibition and competition for all ages, the Elden Murray Photographic Exhibition and Competition is a showcase for amateur Upper Valley photographers. This year's show will hang in the Ledyard Gallery in Feburary 2025; registration (which is free!) will be online from January 1-21.

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(“Who me?”): King penguins –

Gold Harbour, South Georgia

by David Kotz

2024 Rueb Award Winner

Image courtesy of the photographer

Changes to our New Items Newsletters

We are now using Wowbrary for our New Items newsletter. Subscribers will receive weekly emails of new items on Wednesdays from newest@wowbrary.org beginning in mid-January. Current subscribers will be automaticaly switched over. If you are not a subscriber but would like to be we will share a sign up link soon.

Looking to Learn Something New in 2025? Try a Daily Practice Series from Creativebug

Start a new artistic practice one day at a time. Build your skills, explore tools and materials, and flex your creative muscles as you work alongside a Creativebug instructor throughout the week or month ahead. New for January, Yoga of Yarn: A Daily Practice in Mindfulness and Making, explores beautiful ways to integrate body, mind, and spirit into artmaking.

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December Programs Now on YouTube

Were you busy over the holiday season and couldn't attend our hybrid programs last month? We have you covered, as both presenters graciously permitted us to record and share with you!


Join trail cam expert Sally Naser for a wide-ranging discussion of trail cameras and their uses. The Hanover Conservancy cosponsored this program.

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Learn about the cultural life of mid-20th century Hanover, NH and Dartmouth College from Mark Nelson. The Hanover Historical Society cosponsored this program.

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Coming Up in the Ledyard Gallery

We have a fabulous lineup for the Ledyard Gallery in 2025. The Hanover High School Art Show kicks things off beginning Thursday, January 9. This will be followed by the Elden Murray Photographic Exhibition and Competition in February.

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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

Plan ahead: storytimes will be on a short hiatus until January 9.

Chess Club for Kids

Monday, January 13

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

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StoryCraft

Tuesday, January 14

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

Ages 2-5

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Save the Date!

First Time Storytime!

Wednesday, January 15

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

Ages 0-2

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Save the Date!

Read to a Dog

Wednesday, December 15

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

Register for a 15-minute time slot

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Save the Date!

Storytime Stay & Play

Thursday, January 16

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

Ages 5 and under

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Save the Date!

Music and Movement with Mr. Gary

Saturday, February 1

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

Ages 1-4

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Teens

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to see the latest for teens

at Howe Library.

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Adults

Drop-in Tech Help

Thursdays, January 2, 9 & 15

from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Drop-in. No registration.

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Online: Shakespeare Unrehearsed!

Sunday, January 5

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

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Hybrid: Inua Ellams:

The Half-God of Rainfall 

Tuesday, January 7

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

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Chess Club

Wednesdays, January 8 & 15

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

Drop-in. All ages and ability levels.

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Bach Study Group

Friday, January 10

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

Please use the lower entrance

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Adult Dungeons and Dragons:

Session 1

Saturday, January 11

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

Registration Required

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Adult Dungeons and Dragons:

Session 2

Saturday, January 11

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

Registration Required

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Upper Valley Traditional Music Jam

Saturday, January 11

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

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Calligraphy Practice Meet-Up

Sunday, January 12

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

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Online: French Club

Monday, January 13

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

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The Howe Writing Group

Monday, January 13

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

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Hybrid: BLT:

The Lonely Hearts Book Club

Tuesday, January 14

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

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Save the Date!

Hybrid: Reading Upwards!: Soul Boom

Thursday, January 15

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

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Save the Date!

Pages & Platters: Hot Sheet

Thursday, January 16

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

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Science Fiction Book Group:

Sleeping Giants

Thursday, January 16

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

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Hybrid: Graphic Novel Book Club:

The Secret to Superhuman Strength

Thursday, January 22

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

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Save the Date!

Hybrid: The Last Ice:

Glacial Lake Hitchcock

Thursday, January 23

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

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Save the Date!

Hybrid: Horror Stories: Duma Key

Thursday, February 6

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

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Save the Date!

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

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Save the Date!

Puzzle Competition

Sunday, February 9

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

Registration Required

Maximum of 8 teams

with 1-4 people per team.

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