Now at Howe: June 15, 2025 | | |
Paving Project: Our parking lot is scheduled to be paved on Friday, June 20 (weather permitting). If needed, work may continue on Monday, June 23, but the lot will remain open over the weekend.
Event Closure: Due to Touch-A-Truck Tuesdays: Garbage Truck, the parking lot will be closed on the morning of Tuesday, June 24.
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In the Ledyard Gallery:
Nepal — People and Places
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Jim Block's photographs recall the people and places on his trip to Nepal. This exhibit is in the Ledyard Gallery through July 30.
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| | | Color Our World, Our Summer Reading Program, Begins This Saturday, June 21! | | Summer Reading is for Everyone! | | |
Get ready to Color Our World from June 21 – August 15!
Join our reading challenges and programs for kids, teens, and adults. Expect fun take-and-make kits, workshops, and programs inspired by this year's community read and Summer Reading theme.
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The Summer Reading Challenge kicks off Saturday, June 21 at 10:00 a.m.! Pick up your reading log, t-shirt, and pizza coupon*, then start reading to earn prizes, tickets for drawings, and a free book after five reading sessions. Keep reading all summer for more chances to win! *(T-shirts and coupons are while supplies last).
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| | | Reading Challenge for Teens (12-19) | | Howe Library is hosting a teen-specific Summer Reading Challenge for ages 12-19 and exciting summer programming! Your reading can earn you a free book and chances to win gift cards. Visit the Information Desk to get your game board starting Saturday, June 21. | | | Reading Challenge for Adults | | |
Adults: Why should kids and teens have all the summer reading fun?
Beginning Saturday, June 21, visit the Information Desk to pick up a copy of the Summer Reading Challenge, which includes a mini pack of colored pencils (while supplies last). Complete the challenge and you'll be entered into a raffle for a $100 gift card of your choice from Michael’s or Bean’s Art Store.
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Pick up a free copy of The Art Thief: A True Story of Love, Crime, and a Dangerous Obsession, by Michael Finkel, at the Information Desk starting Saturday, June 21.
Join your community in reading this summer reading-themed book and for related programs.
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Join us this summer for a collaboration between the Howe Library and the Hood Museum! Come visit the Little Hood @ the Howe, in the New Books area, and find adult art kits supplied by the Hood. Take these kits home or do them at the library, and check back every week or so for new kits!
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We've added three new passes to our Museum Pass offerings:
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The Mount Washington Observatory is open from May to October. A special discount on the Cog Railway and the Mt. Washington Auto Road is available in June only.
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The New England Aquarium pass is good for 50% off weekday admission for four people during the summer (June-August).
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The New Hampshire Telephone Museum is located in Warner. and admits two people for free.
To learn more about the museum passes offered by Howe Library or to reserve a pass, please visit our website or contact the Information Desk.
| | | 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. | | |
Mystical Forest Mushrooms:
A Teen Paint and Sip
Monday, June 23
from 1:0-4:00 p.m.
For Teens in Grades 6-12
Registration Required
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Kick off your summer by creating a colorful work of art in this guided painting experience. Together, we will create a rich forest scene featuring a lovely mushroom. Enjoy sparkling teas, cider, and seltzer as you create!
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Touch-A-Truck Tuesdays: Garbage Truck
Tuesday, June 24
from 10:30-11:00 a.m.
Recommended for ages 2 and up
No Registration
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See a garbage/recycling truck in action! Watch a live demonstration of trash collection, meet a professional operator, and sit in the driver’s seat of a real garbage truck. We advise allowing extra time to park. (Our parking lot will be closed for this event).
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Making Mini Books
Thursday, June 25
from 10:00-11:30 a.m.
For Teens in Grades 6-12
Registration Required
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Learn to make a variety of mini books — from an 8 page zine to a saddle stitched soft and hardcover book — in this fun workshop!
These mini books make great gifts, fun notebooks or travel journals, and professional looking zines.
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HOP Film: The Librarians
Thursday, June 26
from 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Held at Loew Auditorium, Dartmouth College
Ticket Purchase Required
Co-sponsored by the Nelson A. Rockefeller Center for Public Policy, Dartmouth Libraries, the Howe Library and the Osher Summer Lecture Series.
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Librarians emerge as democracy's first responders in this powerful documentary about the recent American book bans and the heroes who battle them.
Visit our event page for tickets and for information on a free screening and discussion at JAM
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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. | | 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. | | Storytimes and Playgroups are on a short break until our Summer Reading Program, Color Our World, begins on June 21. | | |
Take and Make Tween:
Paper Lanterns
Pick Up Tuesday, June 24
Registration Required
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Touch-A-Truck Tuesdays:
Garbage Truck
Tuesday, June 24
from 10:30-11:30 a.m.
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Summer Storytime Stay and Play
Thursday, June 26
from 10:30-11:00 a.m.
Recommended for children
ages 5 and under
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Draw, Cut, Paint and Stamp:
A Matisse-inspired Workshop
Saturday, June 28
from 1:30-3:00 p.m.
Ages 6-9
Registration Required
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Let's Rock!
Sunday, June 29
from 2:00-3:00 p.m.
Ages 5-9
Registration Required
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Fidget Ring Take & Make Kit
Pickup Monday, June 30
For teens in grades 4-12
Registration Required
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Save the Date!
Art Mystery!
Thursday, July 3
from 2:00-3:30 p.m.
For tweens and teens 10-14
Registration Required
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Save the Date!
4th of July Parade
Friday, July 4
from 9:45-11:00 a.m.
Meet at Hovey Lane
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Save the Date!
Family Picnic In The Park Concert Series: Lindsay and Her Puppet Pals
Wednesday, July 9
from 5:00-6:00 p.m.
Recommended for ages 10 and under
Meets at Etna Library
Co-sponsored by Hanover Parks & Recreation and Etna Library
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Save the Date!
Caterpillar Lab
Monday, July 14
from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.
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Mystical Forest Mushrooms:
A Teen Paint and Sip
Monday, June 23
from 1:00-4:00 p.m.
For teens in grades 6-12
Registration Required
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Making Mini Books
Wednesday, June 25
from 10:00-11:30 a.m.
For teens in grades 6-12
Registration Required
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Fidget Ring Take & Make Kit
Pickup Monday, June 30
For teens in grades 4-12
Registration Required
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Save the Date!
Art Mystery!
Thursday, July 3
from 2:00-3:30 p.m.
For tweens and teens 10-14
Registration Required
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Borax Crystal Rainbow
Take & Make Kit
Pickup Monday, July 14
For teens in grades 6-12
Registration Required
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to see the latest for teens
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Online: French Club
Tuesday, June 17
from 5:30-6:30 p.m.
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Chess Club
Wednesdays, June 18 & 25
from 6:00-8:00 p.m.
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Drop-in Tech Help
Thursday, June 19 & 26
from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Drop-in. No registration.
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The Howe Writing Group
Monday, June 23
from 5:30-7:00 p.m.
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HOP Film: The Librarians
Thursday, June 26
from 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Held at Loew Auditorium, Dartmouth College
Co-sponsored by the Nelson A. Rockefeller Center for Public Policy, Dartmouth Libraries, the Howe Library and the Osher Summer Lecture Series.
Ticket Purchase Required
Visit our event page for tickets and for information on a free screening and discussion at JAM
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Music In the Library:
Oak Hill Music Festival
Friday, June 27
from 3:00-4:00 p.m.
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Adult Dungeons and Dragons:
Session 1
Saturday, June 28
from 10:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Registration Required
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Adult Dungeons and Dragons:
Session 2
Saturday, June 28
from 1:00-4:30 p.m.
Registration Required
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Upper Valley Traditional Music Jam
Saturday, June 28
from 3:00-4:45 p.m.
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Save the Date!
Memory Café-Cooking Class
Tuesday, July 10
from 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Registration Required
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Save the Date!
Howe@snorth:
Jigsaw Puzzle Competition
Tuesday, July 10
from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Registration Required
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Save the Date!
Memory Café
Saturday, July 12
from 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Registration Required
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Save the Date!
Calligraphy Practice Meet-Up
Sunday, July 13
from 1:00-2:30 p.m.
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Save the Date!
Collage Workshop
Wednesday, July 16
from 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Registration Required
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