Now at Howe: September 1, 2025

The library will be closed on Monday, September 1,

in observance of Labor Day.

Howe Library News

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Children's Programs Taking a (Short) Break

Join us the week of September 8th for the start of our fall offerings. Programs have a 10:30 a.m. start time and do not require registration:


  • Baby Playgroup on Mondays
  • StoryCraft on Tuesdays
  • Simply Storytime on Thursdays 

Children's Program Calendar

In the Ledyard Gallery: Déjà Vu by Gisele Mac Harg 

Gisele Mac Harg's fiber art adaptations of famous masterpieces are on display in the Ledyard Gallery this month.

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Dancers (after Degas)

by Gisele Mac Harg

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.

Howe Teen Activities Group

Sunday, September 7

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

For teens who are in 7th-12th grade (approximately ages 13+).

Registration Encouraged

Howe Teen Activities Group is a group for teens who want to contribute to the library! We will help with teen space decoration, create book highlights, help to prepare for other teen programs – and most importantly - will plan and facilitate a community event!

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Club Fourth-Fifth-Sixth

Wednesday, September 10

from 2:30-4:30

For Kids in Grades 4-6

Join us at the library every second Wednesday for a fun hangout just for kids in grades 4–6! Drop in to enjoy snacks, play board games, get creative with art projects, and explore new books—no registration needed. For September, we will be decorating a pencil case. KPop Demon Hunters-themed drawing prompts provided! 


Please note that this program is just for youth in grades 4-6. 

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Save the Date!

Hybrid: Sarah Stewart Taylor:

Hunter's Heart Ridge

Tuesday, September 16

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

Join Vermont author Sarah Stewart Taylor to discuss her latest installment in the Frank Warren mystery, Hunter's Heart Ridge. 


In this sequel to Taylor’s lyrical series debut, Agony Hill, Detective Frank Warren and his formerly CIA-connected neighbor Alice Bellows return to investigate the death of a diplomat.

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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

Children's Programming will take a short break and return the week of September 8th.

Baby Play Group

Monday, September 8

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

Recommended for ages 2 and under.

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StoryCraft

Tuesday, September 9

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

Ages 2-5

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Club Fourth-Fifth-Sixth

Wednesday, September 10

from 2:30-4:30

For kids in grades 4-6

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Simply Storytime

Thursday, September 11

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

Recommended for children

ages 5 and under.

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Save the Date!

Read to a Dog

Wednesday, September 17

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

Registration Required-Sign up for a 15-minute slot.

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Teens

Game On!

Tuesdays, September 2, 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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Howe Teen Activities Group

Sunday, September 7

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

For teens who are in 7th-12th grade (approximately ages 13+).

Registration Encouraged

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Save the Date!

Afternoon Movie Club: Happy Gilmore

Thursday, September 18

from 3:30-5:00 p.m.

For teens who are in 7th-12th grade (approximately ages 13-19).

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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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Follow @howeteen on Instagram

to see the latest for teens

at Howe Library.

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Adults

Chess Club

Wednesdays, September 3 & 10

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

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Adult Dungeons and Dragons:

Session 1

Saturday, September 6

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

Registration Required

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Adult Dungeons and Dragons:

Session 2

Saturday, September 6

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

Registration Required

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Upper Valley Traditional Music Jam

Saturday, September 6

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

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Hybrid: BLT: Tell Me Everything

Tuesday, September 9

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

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Hybrid: Sherlock Holmes Club

of the Upper Valley:

Sherlock Holmes and the

Unbreakable Cipher

Thursday, September 11

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

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Howe@snorth: Spelldown! Adult Spelling Bee

Thursday, September 11

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

Registration Required

Held at Still North Books & Bar

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Memory Café

Saturday, September 13

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

Registration Required

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Calligraphy Practice Meet-Up

Sunday, September 14

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

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Save the Date!

The Howe Writing Group

Monday, September 15

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

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Save the Date!

Hybrid: Sarah Stewart Taylor:

Hunter's Heart Ridge

Tuesday, September 16

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

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Save the Date!

Hybrid: Reading Upwards:

Life Worth Living:

A Guide to What Matters Most

Wednesday, September 17

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

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Save the Date!

Pages & Platters:

The Howe Library Cooking Club: Ottolenghi Comfort

Thursday, September 18

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

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Save the Date!

Hybrid: Sci-Fi Book Club:

Service Model

Thursday, September 18

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

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Save the Date!

Shakespeare Unrehearsed

Film Screening:

A Midsummer Night's Dream

Sunday, September 21

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

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Save the Date!

Hybrid: Graphic Novel Book Group: Daytripper

Wednesday, September 24

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

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Save the Date!

Art in the Library:

Tote Bag Screen Printing 

Saturday, September 27

from 10:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

Registration Required

For adults 18+

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Save the Date!

Hybrid: Heart Health and

Blood Pressure Basics

Tuesday, September 30

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

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Save the Date!

Hybrid: Horror Stories:

The Only Good Indians

Thursday, October 2

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

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Save the Date!

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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Save the Date!

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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