Now at Howe: July 15, 2025

Howe Library News

New Adult Art Kits at the Little Hood @ The Howe on Wednesday, July 16!

Our second kit of the season is almost here - a metal embossing art kit. Do the art project in the library, or take it home! These metal embossing kits will be available for several weeks. We can't wait to see what you create!

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The World is Your Canvas: Still Time to Join Color Our World!

It's not too late to start a summer reading challenge or attend one of our programs. We have something for everyone, so stop by the library or visit our website.

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Art Scavenger Hunt for Adults

Five miniature replicas of the stolen works from the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum have been scattered around the library. Can you locate them all? If you do, you'll be entered to win a $25 gift card to Still North! Drawing on July 31st!

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In the Ledyard Gallery:

Nepal — People and Places

It's your last chance to see Jim Block's photographs from Nepal. This exhibit closes on Wednesday, July 30.

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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 you shouldn't miss.

Hybrid: Provenance and The Art Thief with Hood Museum of Art curator of collections Ashley Offill

Thursday, July 24

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

Join Hood Museum of Art curator of collections Ashley Offill for an exploration of forgeries, theft, and looting in the art world in connection with Michael Finkel's The Art Thief. Learn more about provenance, scientific analysis, and other tools that scholars and detectives use to solve these art-related mysteries.

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Mini Art Show for Kids & Teens

We're hosting a Mini Art Show for kids and another for teens from August 4-15. The public will be invited to vote for their favorites. Two kids and two teens will win a $10 gift card to Red Kite Candy.

Kids



Drop-In Painting for the Mini Art Show

Saturday, August 2

10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

Recommended for ages 3 and up


Create a Mini Masterpiece to submit to our Mini Art Show! There will be canvases available for caregivers, but art show entries are for children only. 

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Would you like to participate but can't attend the program? No problem! Contact us at childrenservices@howe.org.

Teens



Mini Art Show Teen Drop In Paint Along

Monday, July 28

2:00-3:00 p.m.

For teens in grades 6-12


Drop in to spend an hour painting your piece for the Mini Art Show with other teen artists! 

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Mini Art Show Teen Take and Make!

Pick up kits starting Monday, July 28 at 4:00 p.m.

Return art by Saturday, August 2

For teens in grades 6-12

Registration Required


Can't make it to our Drop In event, but still want to participate in the Mini Art Show? No problem! Sign up and we'll give you a Mini Art Show Take and Make kit complete with mini canvas, paints, brushes, and palette! 

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Thank You, Torch Family Capital

Have you met Torch Family Capital? This Hanover-based financial planning and wealth management firm has philanthropy at their core. Founders Kate Medeiros and Morgan Smith are happy to support Howe Library services that benefit the Upper Valley community.

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

Family Picnic In The Park Concert Series: Magician Robert Clarke

Wednesday, July 16

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

Recommended for ages 10 and under

Meets at Hanover School Street Sustainability Park, 6 School Street.

Co-sponsored by Hanover Parks & Recreation and Etna Library

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Summer Storytime Stay and Play

Thursday, July 17, 24 & 31

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

Recommended for children

ages 5 and under

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Trash Art

Saturday, July 19

from 2:00-3:00 p.m.

Ages 9-12

Registration Required

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Howe at Storrs Pond:

Marko the Magician

Saturday, July 19

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

Families of All Ages

Registration Required

Held at Storrs Pond

Bring something to sit on

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Touch-a-Truck Tuesdays: Firetruck

Tuesday, July 22

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

Recommended for ages 2 and up

Meets in the Library's Lower Parking Lot, which will be closed for this program.

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Family Picnic In The Park Concert Series: Family Entertainer Tom Knight

Wednesday, July 23

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

Recommended for ages 10 and under

Meets at Hanover School Street Sustainability Park, 6 School Street.

Co-sponsored by Hanover Parks & Recreation and Etna Library

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Desktop Mobiles

Thursday, July 24

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

For Tweens

Registration Required

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Butterflies on the Loose

Monday, July 28

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

Recommended for ages 2-8

Registration Required

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Humans, Animals, Robots—Oh My!

Tuesday, July 29

from 2:00-3:00 p.m.

Recommended for ages 6-9

Registration Required

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Family Picnic In The Park Concert Series: Steve Blunt & Marty Kelley

Wednesday, July 30

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

Recommended for ages 10 and under

Meets at Hanover School Street Sustainability Park, 6 School Street.

Co-sponsored by Hanover Parks & Recreation and Etna Library

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Save the Date!

Drop-In Painting for the Mini Art Show

Saturday, August 2

from 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

Ages 3 and up

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Save the Date!

Howe At Storrs Pond: Dinoman!

Saturday, August 2

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

Recommended for ages 10 and under

Families of All Ages

Registration Required

Held at Storrs Pond

Bring something to sit on

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Save the Date!

Mini Art Show View and Vote

Monday, August 4-

Friday, August 15

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Save the Date!

Touch-a-Truck: Wheeled Evacutor

Tuesday, August 5

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

Recommended for ages 2 and up

Meets in the Library's Lower Parking Lot, which will be closed for this program.

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Family Picnic In The Park Concert Series: VINS

Wednesday, August 6

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

Recommended for ages 10 and under

Meets at Hanover School Street Sustainability Park, 6 School Street.

Co-sponsored by Hanover Parks & Recreation and Etna Library

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Save the Date!

Fun with Color:

Squeegee Abstract Art

Tuesday, August 12

from 2:00-3:00 p.m.

Recommended for ages 6-9

Registration Required

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Save the Date!

Snow Cones at the Library

Friday, August 15

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

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Teens

Making Mini Books

Wednesday, July 23

from 2:00-3:30 p.m.

For teens in grades 6-12

Registration Required

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Tie Dye Creations

Saturday, July 26

from 12:00-2:00 p.m.

For teens & adults

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Mini Art Show Teen

Drop In Paint Along

Monday, July 28

from 2:00-3:30 p.m.

For teens in grades 6-12

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Mini Art Show Teen

Take and Make!

Starting Monday, July 28

at 4:00 p.m.

For teens in grades 6-12

Registration Required

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Art Mystery!

Thursday, July 31

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

For tweens and teens 10-14

Registration Required

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Save the Date!

Mini Art Show View and Vote

Monday, August 4-

Friday, August 15

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Follow @howeteen on Instagram

to see the latest for teens

at Howe Library.

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Adults

Chess Club

Wednesdays, July 16, 23 & 30

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

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Drop-in Tech Help

Thursday, July 17, 24 & 31

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

Drop-in. No registration.

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Field Trip to The Hood Museum with French Club

Thursday, July 17

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

Meet at the Hood Museum Atrium

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Adult Mini Painting Drop-in

Monday, July 21

from 12:30-2:00 p.m.

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The Howe Writing Group

Monday, July 21 & August 4

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

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Hybrid: Provenance and The Art Thief with Hood Museum of Art curator of collections Ashley Offill

Thursday, July 24

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

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Adult Dungeons and Dragons:

Session 1

Saturday, July 26

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

Registration Required

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Tie Dye Creations

Saturday, July 26

from 12:00-2:00 p.m.

For teens & adults

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Adult Dungeons and Dragons:

Session 2

Saturday, July 26

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

Registration Required

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Upper Valley Traditional Music Jam

Saturday, July 26

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

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Save the Date!

Memory Café-Cooking Class

Tuesday, August 5

from 4:00-5:00 p.m.

Registration Required

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Save the Date!

Hybrid: Summer Community Reads: Art Thief Book Discussion

Tuesday, August 5

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

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Save the Date!

Hybrid: Horror Stories: Carmilla

Thursday, August 7

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

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Save the Date!

Calligraphy Practice Meet-Up

Sunday, August 10

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

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Save the Date!

Howe@snorth: SINGLES

Bananagrams Tournament! 

Thursday, August 14

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

Held at Still North Books & Bar

Registration Required

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Save the Date!

Howe@snorth: DOUBLES Bananagrams Tournament! 

Thursday, August 14

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

Held at Still North Books & Bar

Registration Required

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Save the Date!

Memory Café

Saturday, August 16

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

Registration Required

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