Pillsbury Free Library, Warner, NH ~ April 24, 2025 | | | | |
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
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You can request books / contact us by phone 603-456-2289, online,
or from the catalog at https://pillsbury.nhais.bywatersolutions.com/
| | Local News by Your Library | | NEXT ISSUES: Submit current news and events April 29 for May 1 issue! | | |
TONIGHT A free NHSaves Button Up workshop will be held Thursday April 24, 7-8:30pm at the Warner Town Hall. Also available live on Zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88661755534. Go to https://plymouthenergy.org/button-up/ for other details of these helpful workshops showing how to save energy and cut costs in both summer and winter.
Sponsored by the Warner Energy Committee, Warner Board of Selectmen, MainStreet Warner Inc, Main Street BookEnds of Warner and Gallery, Bradford Energy Committee, and Sutton Conservation Committee.
If you can volunteer for replanting the construction area around the new culvert on Red Chimney Rd on the morning of Saturday, April 26, please reach out to Greg Swick (justswick@gmail.com). The Merrimack River Watershed Council will be coordinating this effort and supplying various plants and equipment which needs 9 people for up to 3 hours.
Warner Fish and Game Club Sunday April 27th spring cleanup starting at 8 am. Bring your weed wackers, Chain saws, Pole saws, Brush cutting equipment etc. Next monthly meeting is Wednesday April 30th.
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Sad losses in recent weeks: Condolences to family and friends.
Louise "Sissy" Brown of Texas and Warner died April 8, 2025. Obituary in Kearsarge Shopper April 23, page 30 https://echocominc.com/online-shopper/wednesday-april-23-2025-vol-2025-no-17
George Bastien, father of Margaret "Peg" Bastien, died on March 31, 2025. Obituary
Congratulations to KRHS Senior Lilah Bartholomew who has been named KRHS Student of the Month for March! In her four years at KRHS, Bartholomew creatively immersed herself in the school community through extracurriculars such as the Kearsarge Actors Guild, National Honor Society, and Art Club.
Enjoy a sunrise view of a beaver pond by Karinne Heise at Northern Woodlands.org
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Friday, May 2nd at 7:00 pm An Evening with Local Authors and Artists featuring
Author/Artist Sandy Steen Bartholomew, Author David Elliott, and Author Jesse McNeil at the Pillsbury Free Library. Sponsored by The Circle of Friends of the PFL
Warner Historical Society pre-season Barn Sale, Outdoor only, Sat. May 3, 9 am - noon.
Barn Sale preview Party, Wed. May 14, 4:30-6:30
Adopt a Highway Cleanup, Monday, May 5, 2025. Meet 10:00am at Bagley Field for Trash pickup on Route 103 E.
PRELIMINARY FLOOD PLAIN MAPS update: 90 DAY APPEAL OPEN. Any owner or lessee of real property in Warner who believes their property rights will be adversely affected by the proposed flood hazard determinations may appeal to the Town of Warner.
The appeal data must be submitted to FEMA by the Town of Warner during the 90-day appeal period. The appeal period ends on June 4, 2025.
To view the preliminary flood maps please go to: https://hazards-fema.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=5852ea902db44e55bfce395799315f9c
Current Flood Hazard Zones: https://warnernh.gov/tow/downloads/FloodHazardZones.pdf
Davisville Flea Market starts the first Sunday in May (May 4).
Find other local and Library news and events later in this newsletter (children's programs, Bicycle Clinic, lamp repair, etc)!
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The Local: Music Thursdays 5-8 pm Team Trivia Nights: Weds. at 6 pm.
Reed's North: Tavern Night : Saturdays 6-9 pm. 4/26: Joe Leary
Trivia, Thursdays 6-8 pm
Open Mic at Cafe One East: 2nd Tuesdays, 6-8 pm hosted by Peg Chaffee. (May 13)
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Warner Parks and Rec announced OUTDOOR Pickleball and Tennis have started!
Pickleball: Sundays Open Play 8:30-1:00pm
2nd & 4th Mondays Open Play 5:30 pm - Dusk
Tuesday Mornings: Intermediate Plus Pickleball 8:30am- Noon
Wednesdays & Fridays: Open Play 5:30pm - Dusk
Indoor Pickleball at Simonds on Mondays and Fridays at 6:30 is continuing until May 19 except NOT vacation week April 28 - May 2, and NOT May 12.
Use TeamReach app to see updates on play and players. WarnerNHPB, code WPB21
Tennis: Tuesday pm,Thursdays, & Saturdays, and also 1st & 3rd Mondays at 5:30 pm
All other times are open to either Tennis or Pickleball first come first served.
Register now for a WYSA fundraiser 5K Color Run on Saturday, May 17 from 9 to 10 am at Riverside Park! This fun-filled, family-friendly event is all about movement, color, and making a difference. (Note, May 17 is also this year's Spring Into Warner Festival of Arts)
Food pantry fundraiser: O'Halloran Group Annual Ultra 1k to fight food insecurity in the Sunapee Region. Complete a 1k walk or run anytime during the entire month of May. 100% of proceeds benefit: Kearsarge Lake Sunapee Food Pantry, Newport Food Pantry, and Warner Connects NH Food Pantry. Sign Up at ultra1k.com Cost is $10.
| | Warner Meetings & Misc News | | |
Notice of Public Hearings
Tuesday, April 29th, 2025, 6:00 pm Warner Town Hall, To Hear Public Input on:
- Request and expend funds from the Highway Equipment Capital Reserve Fund to lease/ purchase a loader and backhoe.
- The Warner Conservation Commission (WCC) expenditure of $9,755 from the Conservation Fund to cover unanticipated costs associated with the enlargement of the Blue Moon Berry Farm conservation easement on Tax Map 10; Lot 30-1
| | All dog license renewals are due by April 30. Late fees start in June, and Civil Forfeitures will go out at the end of June. Rabies shots need to be up to date. Please contact the Town Clerk's office if you no longer have your dog, to update Town records. | |
Rethink, Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Repair
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The Library's Spring Bike Check-up helped owners of an estimated 18 bicycles check and adjust their bikes on Saturday April 19.
Thanks to Arlon Chaffee and Tim Blagdon, hosts Cafe One East and sponsors S&W Sports. Next year Arlon and Tim hope to have more helpers and perhaps extend the time, for this popular event! Want to help?
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At the Library, Jim McLaughlin was able to give new life to 10 lamps at our repair event. Many thanks to the "customers" who donated to cover the cost of materials for fixing items and to Jim for donating his time and skills.
Thanks also to Bill Balsam for organizing the photography equipment collection event, which will benefit the Vermont Center for Photography (VCP) in Brattleboro, and give many items a new home.
If you have a repair/ maintenance skill or special interest to share, please contact the library to offer skills or arrange an event!
In Warner, recycling earns $$ and reduces tipping costs, especially Metal, Aluminum, Mixed paper, corrugated cardboard, Plastics #1 and #2 (clear/green and laundry/milk).
Bring to the Transfer Station https://learn.eartheasy.com/articles/plastics-by-the-numbers/.
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Our Library of Things: Did you know you can borrow:
Engine code reader
Selfie Stick (donated by Ralph Elwell)
Kill-a Watt meter (measures electricity used by appliances)
DVD /CD player - plugs in by USB cable for use with your laptop or computer.
Telescope (Donated by NH Astronomical Society)
Sewing machine - for use in library or at home.
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Saturday, May 10 at 4 PM "Kid Frankenstein", a play by the Library's Book Nook Theater Group at Warner Town Hall. Admission price is a donation for the Warner Food Pantry.
Craft and Art supplies: May 12-15, bring your unwanted art and craft supplies and equipment to the library for an Art and Craft Supply Swap at Spring into Warner, May 17.
This is a free swap event and any remainders will be offered to teachers, nonprofits, and the Thrift and Craft Store in Concord.
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Are you a teen interested in reading and reviewing books for the Teen books section? Stop by the library on a Monday or Tuesday to talk to Casey!
April is when teens vote for their favorite Flume (Gr. 9-12) & Isinglass (Gr. 6-8) books! Vote online or in the Library! Flume 2025 Voting form, Isinglass 2025 Voting Form
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Preschooler Story times with Miss Sue: stories, songs, finger-plays, and a craft - in the Children's Room. Every Thursday at 10:30 am
- and for working parents, Saturday May 17, 10:30am . That is Spring into Warner weekend and the last Saturday story time until the fall.
April is Poetry month. Come in, browse and enjoy some wonderful poetry. Miss Sue has a fantastic poetry section (811 in the non-fiction area).
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The Great Stone Face 2025 Award goes to Hoops by Matt Tavares. It is available for your reading pleasure. It is a very well written graphic novel.
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Clear your calendar for Saturday May 10th at 4:ooPM. Come enjoy the humorous adaptation by Kathryn Schultz Miller of Kid Frankenstein. The entrance fee is a donation to the food pantry and there will be a bake sale at intermission.
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Pokemon Club meets at the Library the 2nd Tues. of the month, 3-5 pm. All welcome. Miss Sue walks Simonds students to Library. May 13 is next
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Have any gently used extra large back packs to spare? Donate them for teens in the NH Foster Care system. The NH Lions Green Team will fill them with a week's worth of gently used clothes on May 16. Contact Val Blachly, vblachly@gmail.com to arrange pickup.
May 9 is the deadline for applications for a Stanley Grimes Conservation Scholarship from Merrimack County Conservation District. Caroline Allen was a 2024 winner.
May 1 is the application deadline for the Jim Mitchell Scholarship, awarded annually to high school seniors of Warner who have had a beneficial impact on the community and are pursuing higher education. mainstreetwarnerinc.org/services/scholarships
Host an exchange student this fall! Students bring spending money, health insurance, and the desire to experience American culture. Host families volunteer to provide room, board and a supportive family environment. Host families can choose a student who looks to be a good fit for their family's interests and lifestyle. Local support is provided to students, host families and schools More at https://chinet.org/academic-year/
Summer swim lessons? Plan now! New London Rec Dept is offering more sessions this year and also classes with different swim skill levels to best support each swimmer in getting the most from the experience.
Also, still looking for staff to work at the Beach this Summer. This position is perfect for motivated and enthusiastic teens and adults 15 years and older. For details and/or register for swim classes: https://newlondon.nh.gov/recreation
Need volunteer hours and/or enjoy active outdoor work? Contact Cardigan Highlanders Volunteer Trail Crew to help maintain public trails on Mt. Kearsarge, Sunapee or Cardigan. Regular dates on the 3rd Saturday of the month, and other dates as needed: to be on the notification list, email cardiganhighlander@gmail.com
| | Warner Museums and Groups | | |
Warner Historical Society is hitting pause on donations until May 3rd!
If you are interested in helping with any of the events throughout the season, please contact WHS 603-456-2437 or info@warnerhistorical.org. Barn Sale shifts available throughout the summer are Tuesdays, 12:30 - 4:15 pm and Saturdays from 8:30 - 12:15 pm.
Spring Into Warner Saturday, May 17, 2025, 9am - 3pm
Warner's 17th Annual Arts Celebration. Arts & craft demonstrations, music, farmer's market, Pony rides, puppies, and much more. https://kearsargechamber.org/ for Event Poster, Map and Schedule.
MainStreet Warner Inc. is NOW ACCEPTING BOOK DONATIONS for a "COLOSSAL USED BOOK SALE" at Spring Into Warner, Saturday May 17 on the lawn of the MainStreet Warner Lodge. ~ All sales help fund the Jim Mitchell Scholarship. Please leave book donations at MainStreet BookEnds in small to medium boxes.
NH Telephone Museum April Open dates: Tuesdays 10 - 4 and Saturdays 10 am - 2 pm
The Firefighters Museum is open on Saturdays in April from 10am to 3pm.
This is your chance to purchase the Warner Fire Dept challenge coin.
Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum in April, the museum is open Fridays only, 10-4, with tours at 10:30am and 1:30pm. Check the new website design!
MKIM membership: Renew now or Join by April 30, to be entered in a prize drawing.
MKIM artifacts are up for adoption! Every artifact has a story, a piece of history waiting to be cherished. By adopting an artifact, you're not only supporting the museum, you're ensuring that our collection legacy lives on.
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Family Closet Thrift Store Open Weds and Saturdays 10am-4pm 603-456-2183.
Volunteers needed, includes at-home jobs.
Spring clothing now being accepted.
Warner Area Food Pantry. www.warnerconnectsnh.org.
Wishlist: The Food Pantry needs Canned pasta (not plain spaghetti o), Canned Beets
Boxed cereal (variety), Boxed oatmeal packs, Dry pasta (not elbows & spegehtti)
Boxed snacks (crackers, cookies, chips, etc).
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.
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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 experiencing a mental health crisis, call 988 to talk and/ or request help.
AA Meetings: Weekly Sat. 7:00 – 8:00pm, Mon. 6:30-7:30pm, and Wed. 7:30-8:30 pm at the United Church of Warner. nhaa.net/meetings/warner-group
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Warner Connects NH, is looking for a person, or persons, to run the operations of their Family Closet Thrift Boutique. The current shopkeeper is retiring in June and a good replacement is needed. As a non-profit, the thrift store is vital in supporting the operation of the Warner Area Food Pantry financially. Contact Patty familyclosetwcnh@gmail.com.
Volunteer to help with the 6th Annual Tray it Forward by signing up through KNP's Better Impact volunteer registration portal. Better Impact Member Application. for help reach out to Volunteer Coordinator, Beth at Bethg@KNPNH.org or call her at 603-317-5900 x 2.
| | Your Donations Keep Library Services Strong! | | Library Trustee meetings include the Monthly Board Meeting on the third Tuesday of each month (at 6:30 pm, in person). Trustee meetings are posted 24-48 hours in advance online and at the USPO and Town Hall, on the Warner Events Calendar. Approved minutes are published on the Trustee Meetings page. | | | | |
Contributions to the library may be donated online, mailed to P. O. Box 299, Warner NH 03278 or put in the book drop!
Stained glass theme "Thank You" cards (3 for $5), or other non-specific library stained glass cards (5 for $10), pictured here. Buy online and/or Call 603-456-2289 to arrange for pickup.
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