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Now at Howe: July 15, 2026

Howe Library News

Picnic in the Park Starts Tonight!

Join us for a series of Wednesday evening concerts perfect for children 10 and under. You bring the picnic; we will supply the entertainment. No registration is required. This series is co-sponsored by Hanover Parks & Recreation and Etna Library. Most events take place at Sustainability Park in Hanover.

Tonight: Anna Adler from 5:00-6:00 p.m.

New Program Series for Individuals with Dementia Begins August 3

Join Howe Librarians and Dartmouth Geriatric Center of Excellence staff for a “travel series” that uses books, images, short videos, and guided conversation to spark personal storytelling, emotional memory, sensory engagement, and expression. Journeys & Stories: A Passport to Memory is for individuals with dementia and their care partners.

Our first program takes place on Monday, August 3, from 1:00-3:00 p.m. We will "travel" to Joshua Tree. This program is free, but registration is required.

These programs are funded by a generous grant from RUSA - Reference and User Services Association, a division of the American Library Association.

Have You Worked on Your Summer Reading Challenge?

There is still time to participate in our challenges for kids, teens, and adults. Keep reading for your chance to win prizes!

Stay Informed with The Wall Street Journal

Wall Street Journal digital access helps you stay curious, informed, and engaged. Use your Howe Library card to read today's digital print edition and explore a 15-year archive of articles anytime, anywhere you have an internet connection. (And yes, it includes the games!)

Now on YouTube: Investigative Genetic Genealogy and the DNA Doe Project: A Crash Course

Chelsea Hanrahan, volunteer investigative genetic genealogist with the DNA Doe Project, presents on how genealogists use DNA research to assist law enforcement, shares real-life case examples, and discusses ways the public can contribute to this important work.

Final Weeks: “Finding Joy” by Marjorie Rose in the Ledyard Gallery

Immerse yourself in "Finding Joy," a vibrant new exhibit by Marjorie Rose that aims to bring light into the darkness during these uncertain times. Described by Rose—a Taylor Swift fan—as the “Eras Exhibit” of her art journey, the show ranges from simple, joyful moments in people's and dogs' lives to colorful landscapes and abstracts. This exhibit is on display through July 29.

Cartwheel by Marjorie Rose

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.

Dinosaur Terrariums

Saturday, July 18

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

For ages 9-12

Registration Required

Design your own prehistoric terrariums using moss, wood, and mini dinosaurs!

Domestic Dinosaur Crafts:

Dinosaur Amigurumi

Tuesday, July 21

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

For teens ages 13-19

Registration Required

Stitch your own prehistoric pal—learn the art of amigurumi by crocheting an adorable dinosaur. All materials provided, no experience necessary.

Hybrid: Excavations and Exhibitions: Digging into Archeology and the Art Museum

Wednesday, July 29

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

with Ashley Offill, Curator of Collections, Hood Museum of Art

Ashley Offill, Curator of Collections, Hood Museum of Art, will explore the instrumental role of archeology in forming many early museum collections, and the legacies and lessons of archaeological objects in the modern museum. This talk is also in dialogue with the Hood Museum exhibitions Stone, Sand, and Clay: Connecting Cultures in the Ancient Mediterranean and From Mastodon to Mosaic: Building an Academic Art Collection in America.

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: Anna Adler, Musician and Storyteller

Wednesday, July 15

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

Held at Sustainability Park

Simply SUMMER Storytime

Thursdays, July 16, 23 & 30

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

Recommended for children

ages 5 and under.

Dinosaur Terrariums

Saturday, July 18

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

For ages 9-12

Registration Required

Howe At Storrs Pond:

Dinosaurs with Dinoman

Saturday, July 18

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

Registration is recommended in case of inclement weather.

Held at Storrs Pond

(No membership required)

Dino Cousins Up Close

Monday, July 20

from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

All Ages. Drop-in.

Dinosaur STEM Adventures:

Dinosaur Habitats

Tuesday, July 21

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

Registration Required

Ages 6-9

Family Picnic In The Park Concert Series: Andrew Silver, The Silver Circus

Wednesday, July 22

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

Held at Sustainability Park

AGES 5-9: Legos with C3Brix

Saturday, July 25

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

Registration Required

AGES 10-13: Legos with C3Brix

Saturday, July 25

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

Registration Required

Family Picnic In The Park Concert Series: Magic Fred

Wednesday, July 29

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

Held at Sustainability Park

Save the Date!

Family Picnic In The Park Concert Series: Squam Lake Science Center

Wednesday, August 5

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

Held at Sustainability Park

Save the Date!

Family Picnic In The Park Concert Series: Lindsay & Her Puppet Pals

Wednesday, August 12

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

Held at Costello Field in Etna

Teens

Jurassic Park Screening

Wednesday, July 15

from 1:00-3:15 p.m.

For teens 13-19

Jurassic World Screening

Thursday, July 16

from 1:00-3:15 p.m.

For teens ages 13-19

Domestic Dinosaur Crafts:

Dinosaur Amigurumi

Tuesday, July 21

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

For teens ages 13-19

Registration Required

D&D The Isle of Dread Session 2

Sunday, July 26

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

For teens ages 13-19

New players welcome!

Registration Required

Save the Date!

D&D The Isle of Dread Session 3

Sunday, August 9

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

For teens ages 13-19

New players welcome!

Registration Required

Save the Date!

Domestic Dinosaur Crafts: Plantersaurus

Tuesday, August 11

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

For teens ages 13-19

Registration Required

Adults

Chess Club

Wednesdays, July 15, 22 & 29

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

Hybrid: Edible Plants

with Russ Cohen, author of Wild Plants I Have Known...and Eaten

Tuesday, July 16

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

Cosponsored with the Hanover Conservancy

Save the Date!

Music in the Library:

Calla Duo

Friday, July 17

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

Edible Plants with Russ Cohen:

Field Walk at Mink Brook

Nature Preserve

Saturday, July 18

from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Space is Limited to 20 - Registration Required

Cosponsored with the Hanover Conservancy

Dungeons and Dragons:

Session III

Saturday, July 18

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

Registration Required

French Club:

French Collage for Teens + Adults

Saturday, July 18

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

Registration Required

The Howe Writing Group

Monday, July 20

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

Registration Required

Dungeons and Dragons:

Session I

Saturday, July 25

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

Registration Required

Dungeons and Dragons:

Session II

Saturday, July 25

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

Registration Required

Hybrid: Excavations and Exhibitions:

Digging into Archeology

and the Art Museum

Wednesday, July 29

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

with Ashley Offill, Curator of Collections, Hood Museum of Art

Save the Date!

Calligraphy Practice Meet-Up

Sunday, August 2

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

Save the Date!

Dementia Program:

Journeys & Stories:

A Passport to Memory

Monday, August 3

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

with Ashley Offill, Curator of Collections, Hood Museum of Art

Registration Required

Save the Date!

Hybrid: Summer Community

Reads Book Discussion:

Otherlands

Tuesday, August 4

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

Save the Date!

Searching for the Oldest Animal Fossils

Wednesday, August 5

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

with Justin Strauss, Associate Professor of Earth Sciences at Dartmouth College

Save the Date!

Hybrid: Horror Stories:

Dracula

Thursday, August 6

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

Save the Date!

Upper Valley Traditional Music Jam

Saturday, August 8

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

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