Now at Howe: October 1, 2025 | | Howe Library will be closed on Monday, October 13 for a staff in-service day. | | Join Us for a Special Evening with Gesine Bullock-Prado on Sunday, November 9 | | |
Join us for a wonderful evening with local cookbook author and pastry chef at Sugar Glider Kitchen, Gesine Bullock-Prado!
On Sunday, November 9, from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at the Hanover Inn, Gesine will be joined by her husband, Raymond Prado, for a special discussion of her latest book, My Harvest Kitchen.
Your $30 ticket not only includes an appetizer from the new cookbook, but all proceeds directly support the Howe Library.
Don't miss this unique opportunity to support your local library!
| | Celebrate the Appalachian Trail Conservancy's 100th Anniversary on Thursday, October 2 | |
We are offering three programs on Thursday, October 2, to mark the Appalachian Trail Conservancy's centenary.
- There will be a moderately challenging 4-mile hike with the Hanover Conservancy at Moose Mountain from 3:00-5:00 p.m.
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- Hawk Metheny and staff from the ATC speak about the past, present, and future of the Appalachian Trail from 6:30-7:30 p.m.
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- Join us at Rauner Special Collections Library for a reception of their exhibit From Vision to Reality: The Appalachian Trail from Then to Now from 8:00-9:00 p.m.
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| | Day of the Dead/Día De Los Muertos at Howe Library | | |
Join us as we honor Day of the Dead/Día de los Muertos with programs in October and November.
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Through Sunday, November 2, stop by to see the community ofrenda, or altar, in front of the Garden Room. You are invited to bring a photo of a loved one who has passed to be included.
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- Adults can drop in to paint a ceramic sugar skull to add to the ofrenda at a drop-in painting event on Tuesday, October 7, from 4:00-6:00 p.m.
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- Dartmouth Professor Jorge Quintana Navarrete joins us for a discussion of the importance and role of artist Frida Kahlo in Mexican and world culture, on Wednesday, October 22, at 6:30 p.m.
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- There will be a drop-in mask craft for kids beginning Monday, October 27.
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- Everyone is invited to watch Pixar's Coco on Sunday, November 2, at 1:00 p.m.
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| | In the Ledyard Gallery: Painting in the Upper Valley (and Beyond) by Alan Schned | | |
Bridge Ablaz by Alan Schned
Our next Ledyard Gallery show is Painting in the Upper Valley (and Beyond) by Alan Schned.His acrylic paintings will be on view from October 5-30.
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| | 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. | | |
Club Fourth-Fifth-Sixth
Wednesday, October 8
from 2:30-4:00 p.m.
For kids in grades 4-6
Drop-in
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This month, make a clay monster, try out board games, and check out the latest middle-grade spooky titles!
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Howe@snorth:
Costume Party and Contest, and Rapid Spooky Book Reviews!
Thursday, October 9
from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Held at Still North Books & Bar
Registration Required (Costume Contest Participation is Optional)
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Are you ready for some ghostly fun? Howe@snorth is having a costume party! Join us for a dressed up night; mingle with monsters, vote for your favorite costume, and enjoy rapid spooky book reviews by Still North Staff and Howe Librarians.
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Save the Date!
Zombie Prom
Friday, October 18
from 6:00-8:00 p.m.
For teens in 7-12 grade (approximately ages 13-19).
Registration is encouraged but not required
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Welcome to Zombie Prom - an undead dance to celebrate Halloween and all things spooky this season.
Come dressed as the undead (there will be a costume contest) or as your excellent self and have a fun night of dancing, snacking, and hanging out.
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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. | | |
Simply Storytime
Thursdays, October 2 & 9
from 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Recommended for children
ages 5 and under.
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Halloween Costume Swap
Saturday, October 4
from 12:00-2:00 p.m.
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Baby Play Group
Monday, October 6
from 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Recommended for ages 2 and under.
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Chess Club for Kids
Monday, October 6
from 5:00-6:30 p.m.
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StoryCraft
Tuesdays, October 7 & 14
from 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Ages 2-5
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Club Fourth-Fifth-Sixth
Wednesday, October 8
from 2:30-4:00 p.m.
For kids in grades 4-6
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Legos at the Library
Thursday, October 9
from 3:45-5:00 p.m.
Recommended for ages 5 and older.
Registration Required
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Read to a Dog
Wednesday, October 15
from 3:00-4:00 p.m.
Registration Required-
Sign up for a 15-minute slot.
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Save the Date!
Zombie Barbies
Saturday, October 25
from 2:00-3:00 p.m.
For kids in 9-12
Registration Required - Opens Saturday, October 4 at 2:00 p.m.
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Save the Date!
Day of the Dead: Mask Craft
Monday, October 27-Sunday, November 2
Drop-in activity in the Children's Room
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Save the Date!
Day of the Dead: Coco
Sunday, November 2
from 1:00-3:00 p.m.
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Welcome to Hanover Day:
4 Hour Comic Day
Saturday, October 4
from 12:00-4:00 p.m.
This event is for teens (13-19) and adults, no registration necessary.
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Howe Teen Activities Group
Sunday, October 5
from 1:00-3:00 p.m.
For teens who are in 7th-12th grade (approximately ages 13+).
Registration Encouraged
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Game On!
Tuesdays, October 7 & 14
from 3:00-5:00 p.m.
For teens in grades 7-12; approximately age 13-19
Drop-in, no registration
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Zombie Makeup Tutorial
Friday, October 10
from 4:00-5:00 p.m.
For teens in grades 7-12; approximately age 13-19
Registration is encouraged but not required.
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Save the Date!
Zombie Prom
Saturday, October 18
from 6:00-8:00 p.m.
For teens who are in 7th-12th grade (approximately ages 13-19).
Registration Encouraged
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Save the Date!
Day of the Dead: Coco
Sunday, November 2
from 1:00-3:00 p.m.
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Tech Drop-in
Thursdays, October 2 & 9
from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
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The Appalachian Trail:
Moose Mountain Hike
Thursday, October 2
from 3:00-5:00 p.m.
Co-sponsored by the Howe Library
and the Hanover Conservancy.
Moderately challenging hike held at the Conservancy's Headwater Forest.
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Hybrid: Horror Stories:
The Only Good Indians
Thursday, October 2
from 6:30-7:30 p.m.
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Hybrid: The Appalachian Trail:
A 100 Year Legacy
with a Bright Future
Thursday, October 2
from 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Co-sponsored by the Howe Library
and the Hanover Conservancy.
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From Vision to Reality:
The Appalachian Trail from Then
to Now - Exhibit Reception
Thursday, October 2
from 8:00-9:00 p.m.
Held at Rauner Special Collections Library
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Bach Study Group
Fridays, October 3 & 10
from 10:00-11:30 a.m.
Please use lower entrance
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Welcome to Hanover Day:
4 Hour Comic Day
Saturday, October 4
from 12:00-4:00 p.m.
This event is for teens (13-19) and adults, no registration necessary.
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Welcome to Hanover Day:
Footworks
Saturday, October 4
from 3:30-4:30 p.m.
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Online: Shakespeare Unrehearsed!: A Midsummer Night's Dream, Acts I&II
Sunday, October 5
from 6:30-8:00 p.m.
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Adult Drop-in Sugar Skull Painting
Tuesday, October 7
from 4:00-6:00 p.m.
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Hybrid: Howe Fall Writing Workshops:
Poetry with Marjorie Moorhead
Tuesday, October 7
from 5:30-7:00 p.m.
Registration Required
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Hybrid: Managing Deer Density and Impact Within Forested Residential Communities
Tuesday, October 7
from 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Co-sponsored with the Hanover Conservation Commission's Biodiversity Committee
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Chess Club
Wednesdays, October 8 & 15
from 6:00-8:00 p.m.
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Hybrid: Sherlock Holmes Club of the Upper Valley: The Rhetorical and Literary Techniques of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Thursday, October 9
from 5:00-6:00 p.m.
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Howe@snorth: Costume Party and Contest, and Rapid Spooky Book Reviews!
Thursday, October 9
from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Held at Still North Books & Bar
Registration Required
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Memory Café
Saturday, October 11
from 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Registration Required
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Calligraphy Practice Meet-Up
Sunday, October 12
from 1:00-2:30 p.m.
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Hybrid: BLT: Rejection
Tuesday, October 14
from 12:00-1:00 p.m.
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Note Date Change for this Month
Hybrid: Reading Upwards:
Keep Going
Tuesday, October 14
from 6:30-7:30 p.m.
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Save the Date!
Saving the Slipper Orchids from Extinction in New England
Wednesday, October 15
from 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Co-sponsored with the Hanover Conservancy.
Please note that this program will be followed by the annual meeting of the Hanover Conservancy at 7:45 p.m.
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Save the Date!
Pages & Platters:
The Howe Library Cooking Club: Dinner Tonight
Thursday, October 16
from 6:00-7:00 p.m.
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Save the Date!
Hybrid: Sci-Fi Book Club:
1984
Thursday, September 18
from 6:00-7:00 p.m.
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Save the Date!
Music in the Library: Dan Freihofer
Friday, October 17
from 3:00-4:00 p.m.
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Save the Date!
Dungeons and Dragons:
Session 1
Saturday, October 18
from 10:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Registration Required
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Save the Date!
Upper Valley Traditional Music Jam
Saturday, October 18
from 3:00-4:45 p.m.
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Save the Date!
Adult Dungeons and Dragons:
Session 2
Saturday, October 4
from 1:00-4:30 p.m.
Registration Required
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Save the Date!
French Club
Tuesday, October 21
from 12:00-1:00 p.m.
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Save the Date!
Hybrid: The Scam Landscape:
Staying Safe
Tuesday, October 21
from 6:30-7:30 p.m.
With the AARP NH Speakers Bureau and the Hanover Police Department
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Save the Date!
Hybrid: Graphic Novel Book Group:
V for Vendetta
Wednesday, October 22
from 6:00-7:00 p.m.
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Save the Date!
Hybrid: Dia de los Muertos:
Frida Kahlo in Mexican
and World Culture
Wednesday, October 22
from 6:30-7:30 p.m.
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Save the Date!
Art in the Library:
Collage Workshop
Thursday, October 23
from 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Registration Required
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Save the Date!
The Howe Writing Group
Monday, October 27
from 5:30-7:00 p.m.
Registration Required
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Save the Date!
Hybrid: Nature, Place, Grief.
3 Poets Read & Discuss Their Work
Thursday, October 30
from 6:30-7:30 p.m.
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Save the Date!
Day of the Dead: Coco
Sunday, November 2
from 1:00-3:00 p.m.
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