Library Hours:

Mon. 10 am -12 & 1- 5 pm

Tues. 9 am - 12 & 1 - 8 pm

Wed. 1 - 5 pm

Thurs. 9 -12 & 1 - 6 pm

Saturday 9 am - 2 pm

You can request books / contact us by phone 603-456-2289, online,

or from the catalog at https://pillsbury.nhais.bywatersolutions.com/

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Newsletter@library.warnerNH.gov by Feb. 5 for Feb. 7 issue!

If you happened to feel Monday Jan. 27's seismic activity, It’s good to report your experience. “Every person is a data point – a human seismometer...It actually helps us understand how the energy traveled in the crust.” www.concordmonitor.com/earthquake-new-england-new-hampshire-2025-59130471

If you missed the NH Fair School Funding presentation on Tuesday, Feb 28, all printed materials including the slide deck and a video of the excellent presentation explaining the current status of NH School funding and court challenges are available online at fairfundingnh.org/kearsarge. See also www.facebook.com/NHSchoolFundingFairness

You can also sign their petition to NH Legislators at https://secure.everyaction.com/AG4eKJMc0qMA6DEjEEB5Q2

75 people so far have answered the Pillsbury Free Library Programs Survey about topics and times online at: https://forms.gle/SHhSuuMxLVkChziS9. Can we make it 100?

Warner People

The Boston Post Cane (awarded to the oldest resident) will be presented by the Warner Selectmen and the Warner Historical Society to Virginia L. Zwinggi on Saturday February 1 at 1 pm at the Warner Town Hall. Come help celebrate with her!

Spaghetti Benefit Dinner for two churches destroyed in the California wildfires.

St. Mark's Episcopal Church and the Altadena Community Church to be held at: United Church of Warner, Saturday February 1, 4:30-6:30pm.

$15 for adults, $5 for children 6-12yo, Free for children under 5. Door prizes every 30 min. Spaghetti with meat or meatless sauce, Caesar salad, garlic bread and desserts.

Congratulations to Rebecca Courser for recognition in the Concord Monitor 1/26/25 as a Hometown Hero for her work organizing Warner's 250th birthday year of celebrations. www.concordmonitor.com/Hometown-Hero-Rebecca-Courser-Warner-250th-birthday-celebration-58791955

Article in the Concord Monitor about the informational meeting on funding for a section of Rail Trail near Exit 9 www.concordmonitor.com/Warner-NH-rail-trail-funding-58906698

The Supervisors of the Checklist will meet for a Public Session on the 2nd floor of the Warner Town Hall from 10:00 AM to 11 AM on Friday, January 31, 2025.

This meeting will be to register voters and/or to make changes to the checklist. If you are unable to attend this meeting, you may register or make the changes with the Town Clerk's Office.

Filing Period to be a candidate for election on the March Town Meeting ballot ends with a special office period 3-5 pm on Fri, January 31, 2025. Filing may be completed at the Town Clerk’s Office. YOU MUST APPEAR IN PERSON IF DECLARING ON FRI, JAN 31st. Please use the Declaration of Candidacy Form (also available at Town Clerk's Office). Positions are listed on the Notices page https://warnernh.gov/notices/

Petitions: Tuesday, February 4, 2025 is the last day for 25 or more registered voters or 2% of the registered voters, whichever is less, to submit to the Select Board a petition to include as a warrant article per RSA 39:3.

To file for Municipal Budget committee (no School board openings this year): https://www.kearsarge.org/district/pages/budgetannual-meetingvoter-information Forms available at the SAU #65 Office, 114 Cougar Court, New London or click here. Send to Attention: District Clerk, SAU 65,114 Cougar Court, New London, NH 03257. (RSA 671:19) Any questions, please call Doreen Salera at 603-526-9163.

On February 3, 2025 at 7:00 PM The Town of Warner Planning Board will hold the second public hearing, on proposed changes to our flood plain ordinance as necessary to comply with requirements of the National Flood Insurance Program.

Changes will amend: Item I Definitions, Item IV Permits Required, Item VI Development Standards, and Item VII Flood Elevation Determination, Flood-proofing Standards.

Details available from Land Use office. current 2010 Warner Flood Risk maps

Preliminary FIRM maps for 2024-25 Flood Insurance risk updates: msc.fema.gov/portal/advanceSearch. (select preliminary products, Preliminary FIRM maps): indexes to Warner FIRM panels are on 33013CIND1C and 33013CIND2C.

The Town of Warner is seeking a Police officer, a Transfer Station attendant, and DPW crew member. warnernh.gov/job-openings/

How to watch or express your views as NH laws are proposed and discussed:

Senate calendar, House Calendar (use arrows to move to other dates). Click on a calendar item to see details, find a link to join on Zoom, watch the YouTube live stream. Senate Livestream and recordings: www.youtube.com/@NewHampshireSenate

House Livestream and recordings: www.youtube.com/@NHHouseofRepresentatives

Warner's NH Legislator contact pages: https://gencourt.state.nh.us/house/members/ NH Senate District 07: Senator Dan Innis

NH House Reps: District 8 Tony M Caplan, Eileen S Kelly, Stephanie R Payeur

To speak at a committee hearing, or to register a position without speaking, look up the bill number and meeting date, then go to the House testimony page or Senate testimony page (links to this and a Bill search are on the General Court home page.

www.gencourt.state.nh.us.)

Tracking any NH Legislation? Let us know what Bills you think people should watch!

US Congress Rep, District 2: Maggie Goodlander: https://goodlander.house.gov/

House Live Stream and calendar https://live.house.gov/

US Senators: www.senate.gov/states/NH/intro.htm Maggie Hassan and Jeanne Shaheen

Senate calendar and webcast: https://www.senate.gov/legislative/legislative_home.htm

President Donald J. Trump: https://www.whitehouse.gov/

NH residents can file IRS taxes online - for free - directly with the IRS. IRS Direct File is for eligible taxpayers who lived in one of the participating states (NH is one) in 2024 for the entire year and report certain types of income, deductions, and credits. check your eligibility and file at https://directfile.irs.gov/

1040 and 1040 SR Tax forms have arrived at the Library and we expect instructions next week. Or find forms and instructions at www.irs.gov/site-index-search?search=1040

Hopkinton AARP Tax-Aide prepares Tax returns, free, by appointment only, at the Hopkinton Town Library, 61 Houston Drive in Contoocook on Wednesdays and Thursdays between 9:45 am and 1:30 pm starting on 2/5/2025 through 4/10/2025. Fore an appointment or more information, call 211 or 866-444-4211 or www.nhtaxhelp.org

A new photo exhibit by local photographers is opening at Bar Harbor Bank and Trust at 321 Main St., New London on February 7. The exhibit contains the work of eight local photographers including Bill Balsam, Cindy Benson, Nate Carey, Garrett Evans, Jay Fitzpatrick, Lindsay Holmes, Michael Hubert and Tom McHugh, all members of the Sunapee Area Center for the Arts Photo Café and is sponsored by Bar Harbor Bank. Opening reception Fri., Feb. 7, 5-7PM with light snacks and live music by Carl Beverly.

Old School PE group at Simonds School is open to anyone. Co-ed Volleyball on Wed. Feb. 12, 6:30 pm in the Gym/ MPR. Corn Hole Tournament Wed. February 19. FREE: grab some sneakers and a water bottle and come have some fun!

Indoor Pickleball in the Simonds School gym, Mondays and Fridays 6:30-8 pm. Except days school is closed or no after school activities. Free. NOT Friday Feb. 7 (Movie)

Hot Skillet Club with Val Blachly is performing at the Follansbee Inn in North Sutton. 2 Keyser St. on Saturday, Feb. 15 at 7:30. BYOB. Call for reservations. 603-443-7538

Wednesdays at 6:30 PM - sewing sessions at the Library for anyone interested in sewing. Contact Susan at warner4hclub@gmail.com. We have several sewing machines available for use, and helpful volunteers can be available if we know in advance. Or make an appointment with Library staff to use a sewing machine at other times.

The Local: Music Thursdays 5-8 pm Team Trivia Nights: Weds at 6 pm.

Reed's North: Tavern Night Sat. 6-9 pm: 2/1 Open Mic with Jody Robichaud (Every 1st Saturday), 2/8 Jimmy Howe, 2/15 Joe Pero, 2/22 Chris Bonoli

Trivia with Competitive Edge Trivia Thursdays 6-8

Cooperative Extension workshops: Balsam Woolly Adelgid: Effects & Management Options February 10 | Stewartstown, NH | 8:45am - 3:00pm. Perhaps you have noticed ‘white stuff’ on the trunks of many trees from the Balsam Woolly Adelgid. This is a day of discussions about the insect pest and its life cycle, as well as some options/suggestions to consider as we manage our forests, and their impact on forest wildlife.

NRCS Cost-Sharing Programs for Landowners, February 12 | Online | 6:00-7:00PM

Learn about the financial assistance opportunities available through the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) for a detailed forest management plan, improving your forest for increased timber production or to diversify habitat for wildlife, or improving old forestry roads in poor condition.

Tech Tips: Stay safe from scams and hacks:

How to create a secure Username:

https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-create-a-secure-username/

How to recognize AI scams:  www.ncoa.org/article/what-are-ai-scams-a-guide-for-older-adults/

Other Event listings online : warner.lib.nh.us/warner-events-calendar, nh365.org, visitnh.gov, kearsargecalendar.com nhhumanities.org/programs/upcoming, centerfortheartsnh.org Arts calendar, facebook.com/NHMusicCollective/

Are you seeing ALL of this newsletter? In some emails or devices, the text is clipped or partly hidden, and you may see a note like "Continue reading" The bottom of the newsletter has Notecard images so if you don't see that, you're MISSING OUT!

Warner Fall Foliage Festival Board meeting: Wed. February 5 at 6pm at Sugar River Bank. All welcome.

Muster Field Farm's Ice Day 2025 will be held on Sunday Feb. 9 at Kezar Lake and Muster Field Farm Museum. The ice cutting is done by a gas powered saw and is finished by hand by volunteers. Harvested ice is loaded by ice block fulcrum onto wagons and vehicles, then hauled to the Farm. Our Ice House, c.1890, will be fully stacked with block ice for use at our summer events. Enjoy warmth and refreshments in Ryder Corner School House, c.1810. Admission free. Ice cutting begins at Kezar Lake at 9:00 am, and the event ends when all the ice is in the Ice House at Muster Field Farm Museum.

Looking ahead to the Town's 251st birthday and beyond, the 250th Birthday Facebook and Instagram pages will continue to inform, inspire, and celebrate this unique town. We plan to have regular posts to share photos, historical events, more "Favorite Corner" of Warner images, and milestones. If we all work together, we can make the next 50 years of Warner's history the best ones yet.

Favorite Corner foldouts are still available at the bank and library (and other places) and you can still send in "Favorite Corner" to warnernh250@gmail.com or post on the Facebook page.

NH Telephone Museum is seeking a part-time seasonal Receptionist/Tour Guide – 6 hrs/week (Saturdays) May – December, with potential for additional hours and growth.

Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum From January through April, the museum will be open Fridays only, 10-4, with tours at 10:30am and 1:30pm

It's not too early to register for a space at the April 12 Annual Indoor Flea Market library fundraiser. $15 per table/ space inside Warner Town Hall. Online registration form: https://forms.gle/qoXZ6RhhbFoHMs2d9. Reservation is not final until payment received, and if spaces available. Hurry, more than half of the spaces are already Booked!

Now available! Boston Aquarium passes, Jan. - May 2025 and Museum of Science passes all year, for 1/2 price entry!

A reminder that winter is a great time to view planets and the moon by telescope, and thanks to the generosity of NH Astronomical Society the Library has one to lend! It is simple to use, and very lightweight to carry (just buckle it into the car seat for transport.)

Contact the library to book it and fill out an equipment loan form.

We have Library passes for free or reduced cost admission to:

NH State Parks pass - Find parks which are open at nhstateparks.org/find-parks-trails/ and news updates at https://www.facebook.com/NewHampshireStateParks

McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center Wed-Sun. 10:30 AM - 4:00 PM.

Free with library pass. See starhop.com for SHOW schedules (add $7 /show/person), and check out the exhibits at https://www.starhop.com/exhibits.

The Currier Museum of Art in Manchester currier.org open Wed- Sun. 10am-5pm.

and school holidays. 1/2 price with a library pass. Ending Feb. 2, Dan Dailey: Impressions of the Human Spirit

Second Saturdays are Free for NH Residents. 1st Wednesdays Memory Cafe., Art for Vets Family Day is the 3rd Saturday of every month, free entry for Veterans & family.

Museum of Fine Arts in Boston: www.mfa.org/exhibitions

For the promo-code "pass" discount at MFA, for $10 admission, call 603-456-2289.

Current exhibits include “Landscape and Labor: Dutch Works on Paper in Van Gogh’s Time”, presenting the Hague School at its best..

Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum January through April, open Fridays only, 10-4, with tours at 10:30 and 1:30. Group tours are also available for groups of 10 or more during the winter by calling and making an appointment. Email education@indianmuseum.org. or call 603-456-2600 to arrange a time and date.

New Hampshire Telephone Museum By appt. for groups, Jan-Feb

Library Trustee meetings include the Monthly Board Meeting on the third Tuesday of each month (at 6:30 pm, in person). Various Committee meetings, some that meet monthly, vary in schedules.

Trustee meetings are published 24-48 hours in advance on the Warner Events Calendar. Approved minutes are published on the Trustee Meetings page.

Are you a teen interested in reading and reviewing books for the Teen books section? Stop by the library on a Monday or Tuesday or call and talk to Casey!

Twin Ridge Farm is offering February break pony camp so long as at least a couple of kids sign up. For the winter version you can sign up for individual days or the full week.

Simonds PTO is preparing for a March Lip Sync! Kids, start picking your song now!

A discussion of how recent Federal actions might affect Recycling and Waste Disposal in NH is at www.wastedive.com/news/trump-administration-orders-pfas-waste-recycling-labor-funding/738230/

Take part in developing NH's next Climate Action Plan (CAP): register for monthly sessions at https://carsey.unh.edu/new-hampshire-listens/engage-ccap-process

In Warner, recycling earns $$ and reduces tipping costs, especially Metal, Aluminum, Mixed paper, corrugated cardboard, Plastics #1 and #2 (clear/green and laundry/milk).

Want to get together with others to talk about solutions to NH environment and energy concerns? Find online meetings and activities at https://www.newhampshirenetwork.org/

BUY LOCAL! From local businesses such as those below and others listed at https://kearsargechamber.org/page/members (like Massage!)

Kearsarge Area Chamber of Commerce 2025 Annual Meeting will be held on Wed 02/05/2025 @ 5:00 PM at Charlie Mac's Pizzeria - Warner. We promise to keep the meeting short, though you are welcome to stay and socialize as long as you like. Pizza and beverages will be provided by the Chamber. We will give an overview of last year, where we are heading in the future, and elect a slate of Board members. There are 4 positions available this year and we have 3 people running. If you'd like to join the Board, please let us know at newsletter@KearsargeChamber.org!

The Barber on Main is at Honeycomb Salon (behind the former Pharmacy). Sarah is accepting new clients: call or text at 603-496-9866.

Bagley Pond Perennials is taking orders for spring! Take advantage of 15% off preorders now by using the code "Justforyou". Sale ends January 31st.

Lavender Fields at Pumpkin Blossom Farm Valentines Pop-up shop will be open Friday, Feb. 7 and Sat. Feb. 8 , 10:00 am to 4:00pm

Thursday, February 13 and Fri. Feb 14, 10:00am to 4:00pm.

Family Closet Thrift Store Open Weds and Saturdays 10am-4pm 603-456-2183.

Reopening Saturday, Feb. 1.

Accepting WINTER donations until Mar. 12.

Warner Area Food Pantry. www.warnerconnectsnh.org.

Wishlist: The Food Pantry is in need of eggs. Please consider buying your family eggs and one for the pantry families, while stores are limiting to 2 packages. Farmers, if you have extra, please consider donating. Drop off during office hours only, Tues.-Thurs. 10-1pm. Thank you!

Pantry Client Hours: TUESDAY 4-6 pm & THURSDAY 11:00am- 1:00 pm.

Office Hours: Tues - Thurs., 10am - 1pm.

Pantry facebook: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553264195575

The United Church of Warner sanctuary is open 4:30-6:30 PM every Thursday for a quiet place to pray.

Belknap-Merrimack County Community Action hours in Warner at 49 W. Main Street. Tues. and Thursdays, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm or call 603-456-2207

Welfare Office Thursdays 1-4 pm on the 3rd floor of the Community building. Contact Peter Flynn, Warner Welfare officer at 603-456-3004 or 456-2298 x1229, or email help@WarnerNH.gov. If you are having trouble getting through, call 456-2298 x 2.

If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, call 988 to talk and/ or request help.