Now at Howe: January 15, 2026

Howe Library News

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 by January 20.

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Serenity by Sophia Scull

2025 Rueb Award Winner

Tech Drop In Moves to New Date and Time

Drop-in Tech Help is our quick tech help option at the library. It will be moving to Wednesdays from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. starting Wednesday, January 28. We are excited to have Hartford Area Career & Technology Center Information Technology students run this program for the next several months.

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Now in the Ledyard Gallery: Hanover High Art Show

This annual show features student artwork from Richmond Middle School and Hanover High School. This show is on display until Tuesday, January 27.

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Coming up in February: 50th Annual Elden Murray Photographic Exhibition and Competition

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: An Introduction to Beekeeping

Wednesday, January 21

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

Interested in starting your own hive? Want to know the essentials of planting a bee-friendly garden? Join us for an informative introduction to beekeeping with local beekeeper, Jennifer Mercer! She'll go over how to support pollinators and what to expect if you are hoping to get started in beekeeping. 

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Afternoon Movie Club:

Ghostbusters Afterlife

Thursday, January 22

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

For teens in grades 7-12,

approximate ages 13-19

We're showing Ghostbusters Afterlife in our Teen Area after school! Drop in for the whole thing or just stay for a bit. Popcorn will be served.

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Life Size Candy Land

Saturday, January 31

from 10:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

and

Sunday, February 1

from 12:30-4:00 p.m.

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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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

Let's Move

Tuesdays, January 20 & 27

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

Recommended for children

ages 5 and under.

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Bilingual Storytime, Cuentacuentos

Wednesdays, January 21 & 28

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

Recommended for children

ages 5 and under.

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Simply Storytime

Thursday, January 22 & 29

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

Recommended for children

ages 5 and under.

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Chess Club for Kids

Monday, January 26

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

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Legos at the Library

Thursday, January 29

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

Recommended for ages 5 and older.

Registration Required

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Life Size Candy Land

Saturday, January 31

from 10:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

and

Sunday, February 1

from 12:30-4:00 p.m.

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Save the Date!

Club Fourth-Fifth-Sixth

Wednesday, February 11

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

For kids in grades 4-6

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Teens

Afternoon Movie Club:

Ghostbusters Afterlife

Thursday, January 22

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

For teens in grades 7-12,

approximate ages 13-19

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Save the Date!

Howe Teen Activities Group

Sunday, February 1

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

For teens who are in 7th-12th grade

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Save the Date!

Afternoon Movie Club:

Dirty Dancing

Thursday, February 5

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

For teens in grades 7-12,

approximate ages 13-19

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to see the latest for teens

at Howe Library.

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Adults

Hybrid: Sci-Fi Book Club:

Casual

Thursday, January 15

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

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Online: French Club

Wednesday, January 21

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

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Hybrid: Reading Upwards:

Happier Hour

Wednesday, January 21

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

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Chess Club

Wednesdays, January 21 & 28

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

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Hybrid: An Introduction to Beekeeping

Wednesday, January 21

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

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Drop-in Tech Help

Thursday, January 22

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

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Spill It All:

A Poetry Night with Spilled Ink

Thursday, January 22

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

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Bach Study Group

Friday, January 23 & 30

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

Please use the lower entrance

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Dungeons and Dragons:

Session 1

Saturday, January 24

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

Registration Required

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Dungeons and Dragons:

Session II

Saturday, January 24

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

Registration Required

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Upper Valley Traditional Music Jam

Saturday, January 24

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

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The Howe Critique Group

Monday, January 26

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

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New Date and Time!

Drop-in Tech Help

Wednesday, January 28

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

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Save the Date!

Calligraphy Practice Meet-Up

Sunday, February 1

from 12:00-1:30 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!

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, February 2

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

Registration Required

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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!

Hybrid: Tomes of Magic: The Hobbit

Wednesday, February 4

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

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Save the Date!

Hybrid: College Town Conversations:

Research at the

Dartmouth Organic Farm

Thursday, February 5

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

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Save the Date!

Hybrid: Horror Stories: Mexican Gothic

Thursday, February 5

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

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Save the Date!

Winter Film Series:

Karuara, People of the River 

Sunday, February 8

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

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Save the Date!

Hybrid: BLT:

The Lion Women of Tehran

Tuesday, February 10

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

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Save the Date!

Hybrid: Radon Safety & Awareness

Tuesday, February 10

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

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Save the Date!

Hybrid: Sherlock Holmes Club of the Upper Valley:

The Adventure of the Crooked Man, with Gary D. Johnson 

Wednesday, February 11

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

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Save the Date!

Howe@snorth:

Jigsaw Puzzle Competition! 

Wednesday, February 11

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

Registration Required

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Save the Date!

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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