Now at Howe: January 1, 2026 | | 50th Annual Elden Murray Photographic Exhibition and Competition Registration is Open! | |
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 will be on display at the Ledyard Gallery at Howe Library from Saturday, January 31-Wednesday, February 25. All entrants must preregister online between January 1 and January 20.
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Serenity by Sophia Scull
2025 Rueb Award Winner
| | Winter Film Discussion Series Begins Sunday, January 11 | |
Join us on second Sundays from January through May for our Winter Film Series. Each month, we will screen a different film or documentary chosen by a librarian. After each screening, stay for discussion where we’ll explore the film’s themes, context, and relevance. Whether you’re a cinephile, a curious mind, or simply looking for a cozy afternoon with good conversation, all are welcome!
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| | | Get Creative with Creativebug | |
Is 2026 the year you finally embrace your creative side? Whether you want to master sewing, drawing, knitting, or another hands-on activity, Creativebug offers thousands of expert-led video classes to help you learn a new skill. Kick off the year with a sustainable class: follow along as Artist Coach Cobrina teaches you how to sew durable, eco-friendly fabric bowl covers. It’s the perfect beginner project to help you go green, and it's free with your Howe Library card.
Sew Your Own Fabric Bowl Covers
| | | Have You Tried Comics Plus? | |
Enjoy unlimited access to more than 20,000 digital graphic novels,
manga, and picture books with no holds, no waitlists, and no limits. Choose the collection that is right for you: Children's, Teens, and General (Adult).
Children's Library
Teens Library
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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:
College Town Conversations: Antarctic Ocean Research:
Why Antarctica is Losing Ice
with Professor Yoshihiro Nakayama
Wednesday, January 14
from 6:30-7:30 p.m.
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Join Dartmouth Professor Yoshihiro Nakayama for a discussion on melting polar ice. Drawing on insights from polar research and early 20th-century exploratory voyages, this talk will cover the central role of the Southern Ocean and potential future changes to the ice sheet.
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Save the Date!
Life Size Candy Land
Saturday, January 31
from 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and
Sunday, February 1
from 12:30-4:00 p.m.
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Play a life-sized game of Candy Land! Drop in to the Children's Room to play. Families will be spaced out to make sure everyone has enough room to play — so there may be a short wait for your turn.
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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. | | |
Chess Club for Kids
Mondays, January 5 & 12
from 5:00-6:30 p.m.
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Let's Move
Tuesdays, January 6 & 13
from 10:30-11:00 a.m.
Recommended for children
ages 5 and under.
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Bilingual Storytime, Cuentacuentos
Wednesdays, January 7 & 15
from 10:30-11:00 a.m.
Recommended for children
ages 5 and under.
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Simply Storytime
Thursday, January 8 & 16
from 10:30-11:00 a.m.
Recommended for children
ages 5 and under.
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Club Fourth-Fifth-Sixth
Wednesday, January 14
from 2:30-4:00 p.m.
For kids in grades 4-6
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Legos at the Library
Thursday, January 15
from 3:45-5:00 p.m.
Recommended for ages 5 and older.
Registration Required
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Save the Date!
Life Size Candy Land
Saturday, January 31
from 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
and
Sunday, February 1
from 12:30-4:00 p.m.
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Calligraphy Practice Meet-Up
Saturday, January 3
from 12:00-1:30 p.m.
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Shakespeare Unrehearsed
Film Screening:
Much Ado About Nothing
Sunday, January 4
from 2:00-4:00 p.m.
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The Howe Writing Group
Monday, January 5
from 5:30-7:00 p.m.
Registration Required
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Hybrid: Tomes of Magic: Swordheart
Wednesday, January 7
from 6:00-7:00 p.m.
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Chess Club
Wednesdays, January 7 & 14
from 6:00-8:00 p.m.
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Drop-in Tech Help
Thursdays, January 8 & 15
from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
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Bach Study Group
Friday, January 9
from 10:00-11:30 a.m.
Please use the lower entrance
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Music In the Library: Ninja Wizard
Friday, January 9
from 3:30-4:30 p.m.
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Dungeons and Dragons:
Session 1
Saturday, January 10
from 10:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Registration Required
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Memory Café
Saturday, January 10
from 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Registration Required
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Dungeons and Dragons:
Session II
Saturday, January 10
from 1:00-4:30 p.m.
Registration Required
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Upper Valley Traditional Music Jam
Saturday, January 10
from 3:00-4:45 p.m.
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Winter Film Series:
Agent of Happiness
Sunday, January 11
from 2:30-5:00 p.m.
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The Howe Critique Group
Monday, January 12
from 5:30-7:00 p.m.
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Hybrid: BLT: Bear
Tuesday, January 13
from 12:00-1:00 p.m.
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Hybrid: College Town Conversations: Antarctic Ocean Research:
Why Antarctica is Losing Ice
with Professor Yoshihiro Nakayama
Wednesday, January 14
from 6:30-7:30 p.m.
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Save the Date!
Hybrid: Sci-Fi Book Club:
Casual
Thursday, January 15
from 6:00-7:00 p.m.
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Save the Date!
Hybrid: Reading Upwards:
Happier Hour
Wednesday, January 2
from 6:00-7:00 p.m.
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Save the Date!
An Introduction to Beekeeping
Wednesday, January 21
from 6:30-7:30 p.m.
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Save the Date!
Elden Murray Opening Reception & Awards Ceremony
Sunday, February 1
from 2:00-4:00 p.m.
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Save the Date!
Cybersecurity Awareness
Tuesday, February 3
from 4:00-5:00 p.m.
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Save the Date!
Horror Stories: Mexican Gothic
Thursday, February 5
from 6:30-7:30 p.m.
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