Now at Howe: November 15, 2023

Please note that Howe Library will close early on Wednesday, November 22 at 5:00 p.m. We will be closed on Thursday, November 23 and Friday, November 24 for Thanksgiving.

Howe Library News

There is Still Time to Take Our Community Survey!

Thank you for everyone who has filled out our community survey. If you haven't, please tell us what you think.

Please fill out our community strategic plan survey, open until Monday, November 20.

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Teen D&D Update

Teen D&D, scheduled for Sunday, November 19, has been canceled. We will offer this program again after the holidays, so keep your eyes on our event calendar.

Check This Out! Returns with NHPR

Howe Library and New Hampshire Public Radio have teamed up to bring you another season of Check This Out! Tune into NHPR or listen on NHPR.org on Sundays at 3:00 p.m. through December 24 when author Rachel Barenbaum interviews authors of newly published works, with an emphasis on emerging novelists and authors representing diverse voices.

Catch Past Episodes of Check This Out! on YouTube

Did you miss Check This Out!'s interview with Tania James, the author of Loot? You can now watch this episode on our YouTube Channel.

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Prefer to listen? You can stream this episode on NHPR's website.

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Thank An Everyday Hero

Create handmade cards of appreciation for the everyday heroes in your life. This drop-in activity can be found in the Children's Room from Saturday, November 25 to Wednesday, November 29.

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In The Ledyard Gallery: When Worlds Kaleidoscope Closes November 29

When Worlds Kaleidoscope by Amy Fortier and Cyndy Dauade will be on view in the Ledyard Gallery until November 29. This exhibit showcases Amy’s original drawings, the rugs Cyndy has made with Amy’s patterns, and additional rugs and art pieces that were not created in collaboration but highlight how in sync the two artists are in their creativity and aesthetic.

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Need Tech Help? Drop-In Tech Help Begins Thursday, December 7

Drop-in Tech Help is our quick tech help option at the library. This program is available on Thursdays from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at the table behind the reference desk. You will be helped on a first-come, first-served basis, no registration required.  

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Elden Murray Photographic Exhibition & Competition Returns in 2024

The Elden Murray Photographic Exhibition & Competition provides Upper Valley amateur photographers with an opportunity to display their work to the public. Registration will take place online from January 1 - 23, 2024. The show will hang in the Ledyard Gallery from February 3 - March 6.

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Mushroom, Study 3 by Kip King

2023 Rueb Award Winner

Image courtesy of the photographer; kipkingphotography.com

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

Slime Party

Saturday, November 18

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

Recommended for ages 8 - 11

Registration Required

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Pokémon Club

Sunday, November 19

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

Recommeded for ages 6 - 9.

Registration Required

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Thank An Everyday Hero

Saturday, November 25 - Wednesday, November 29

Drop-in

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Lego at the Library

Mondays, November 27 & December 4

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

For children ages 5 & up.

Registration Required

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Chess Club 4 Kids

Mondays, November 27 & December 4

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

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Save the Date!

Read to a Dog

Wednesday, November 29

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

Sign up for a 15-minute slot to read to a therapy dog.

Registration Required

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Save the Date!

After Hours Movie Night:

The Grinch

Friday, December 1

from 7:00 - 8:25 p.m.

Recommended for ages 6 - 10.

Registration Required

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Save the Date!

Bath Bombs for Preteens

Saturday, December 2

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

Recommended for ages 9 - 12.

Registration Required

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Save the Date!

Decorate a Mug

Saturday, December 9

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

Recommended for ages 9 - 12

Registration Required - Opens November 18 at 2:00 p.m.

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Teens

Write On!

Mondays, November 20 & 27

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

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Save the Date!

Heartstoppers Fan Club

Sunday, December 3

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

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Adults

Chess Club

Wednesdays, November 15 & 29

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

Drop-in. All ages and ability levels.

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Hybrid: Reading Upwards!:

Real Change

Wednesday, November 15

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

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Hybrid: Marcelo Gleiser on

The Dawn of a Mindful Universe:

A Manifesto For Humanity's Future

Wednesday, November 16

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

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Bach Study Group

Fridays, November 17

& December 1

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

All ages and ability levels.

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Adult Dungeons & Dragons

Saturdays, November 18

& December 2

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

Registration Required

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Online: Poetry as Presence

Sunday, November 19

from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.

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Hybrid: Poetry Writing Workshop: Ekphrasis

Wednesday, November 29

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

Led by Michael Metivier.

Registration Required

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Save the Date!

Online: Shakespeare Unrehearsed!

Sunday, December 3

from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.

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Save the Date!

Drop-in Tech Help

Thursday, December 7

from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Drop-in. No registration.

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Save the Date!

Crafters Corner

Thursday, December 7

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

Drop in. All craft mediums and

levels are welcome.

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Save the Date!

Hybrid: BLT: Small Things Like These

Tuesday, December 12

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

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