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Staff Contact Hours
Mon. & Wed. 10 am - 5 pm
Tues. & Thurs. 9 am - 6 pm
Saturday 9 am - 2 pm
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Although the library is closed to the public, staff are here to assist you and you can borrow books, etc
by phone 603-456-2289,
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Community News From Your Library |
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Our 40th issue! Published weekly on Thursdays - Tell your Neighbors!
If you missed the previous newsletters, you can find them on our website. Check your "social" or "promotions" email folders. If you are subscribed, it helps to add the newsletter@warner.lib.nh.us address to your contacts for reliable delivery.
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Old News: We didn't have room last week to note the return of Senator Bernie Sanders to Warner, as shared by Kathleen Roche on Facebook (by permission).
Town committees...When/What?
2021 Town Meeting plans for March... and May? There will be voting for officers, zoning amendments and School budget by ballot "as usual" on Tuesday March 9, in the same manner as last November's voting, and plans are afoot for a delay in the deliberative session until warmer weather for outdoor meeting, or other arrangements. Sample ballots, absentee ballots and other voting information is at https://warner.nh.us/notices/
Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum is offering a Virtual Tour for home school families or other students studying remotely, Wed. February 17th 2021 at 1 pm, ideal for 3rd grade and up. Cost is $15 per family. Some scholarships available. This will be interactive with a question and answer period at the end.
The Literary Guild of the Center for the Arts, Lake Sunapee Region has put out a call for poetry for their annual contest. The 2021 theme is "Native American Beauty is Diversity"
IRS Tax form 1040 / 1040SR booklets arrived! Instruction books coming soon.
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Information about vaccinations
Current cases of Covid-19 in Warner: 1-4 active cases, with a total of 119 cases so far, an increase of 2 from last week's newsletter.
The Concord-Lake Sunapee Rail Trail is asking people to complete a survey. A team of engineering students from Dartmouth along with the National Park Service is helping to design a segment of rail trail in Warner between Bagley Field (town soccer fields) and the village of Warner. This is concept work, not an active construction project.
The link to the survey is here through February 14th.
Sherry Gould points out you can suggest additional languages to include on signage (Abenaki?). Survey results will be shared with the public the evening of February 18th via Zoom.
Warner Fall Foliage Festival Committee is looking for a few volunteers to help with 2021 Festival prep. Please reach out if you are interested or know someone with creative talent for shirt designs or some good organizational skills to help at monthly meetings - currently the first Monday at 7 pm by Zoom.
Kearsarge Regional School District
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Cut Future Costs with Home Energy Savings |
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Stay warm AND cut costs: find out about free money to insulate your home! Videos about
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Looking Back: Wednesdays-To-Go with the Library
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Presenter: Mary Kelly. Cosponsor: Warner Historical Society
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"SHOP LOCAL, Shop Safely: Support local business"
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Looking for Girl Scout Cookies?
The Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains has both online ordering and a "cookie booth" finder. The nearest "Booths" listed are at New London Park and RIde (Feb 20) or Bob Skinner Ski and Sports in Newbury (Feb 27 & 28).
Cookie-buying tip for non-dairy or vegan diets: Thin Mints! (Thanks KC Fitzgerald!)
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Hot takeouts for cold days! Cafe One East offers home made soups, pastries, beverages and other foods weekdays 7 am to 3 pm, weekends 8 am to 3 pm (weather permitting).
The Local is open 3 pm to 7 pm Tues- Fri, and 11- 7 Saturdays for Grab-and-go meals or orders.
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Do you have any Porcupine visitors this large? Nancy Ladd thought at first it was a bear cub! Did you know they were once so numerous in NH that Fishers (often called fisher cats) were reintroduced to control them? However, fishers also catch easier meals like house cats and squirrels. In recent years porcupine numbers have been dropping, we hear. |
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This was not an especially large raccoon, but it brought a friend (in shadows by compost bin), so that made up for it. Guess we might as well buy our sweet corn from Courser Farms, next season!
Do you have local nature photos? Send them us at the library!
if there is room we will share some.
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Following Bills in the NH Legislature |
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Watch "how the sausage is made" in NH as laws are proposed and discussed! There is a Senate Youtube channel to watch hearings live, or later!
Senate calendar (use arrows to move to other dates). Click on a calendar item to see details, find a link to join on Zoom, or watch the YouTube live stream.
Warner's NH Legislator contact pages: Senator Rebecca Whitley (District 15)
Tracking NH Legislation? Let us know what Bills you think people should watch!
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To Do
Be safe: stay home and phone, Zoom, Skype or Facetime family and friends, or learn something new...
Ask the library to set up a Zoom meeting link for you! Training is also available by phone or Zoom.
Music, Etc.
For area events, search online listings by zip code at nh365.org - or search by topic: for virtual events you don't have to be nearby to attend!
WATCH
Sunapee Historical Society has posted a video on YouTube, about the building of the railroad from Concord to Claremont: https://youtu.be/osdVSzhjvSM
Museum news:
The Currier Museum of Art offers online art conversations. Open to all, 30-minute free adult programs run every Wednesday at 1 pm. Pre-registration is required. currier.org
will reopen February 12 with new exhibitions.
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Love and Romance at the Library (Of Course!)
by Roger Robbins
In the spirit of Valentine's Day, here are some special books that celebrate love and life.
A positive, uplifting story that never fails to please. Read this book and give yourself a special Valentine.
Jane Austen's romp through match making (and mischief making) with love finally triumphant.
Robert James Waller's classic love story - short and enjoyable.
Does love really mean never having to say you're sorry? The answer lies in the pages of Eric Segal's book.
Check the rest of the adult fiction collection for romance stories and find that love is - indeed - a many splendored thing at Pillsbury Free Library. Happy Valentine's Day!
Remember, we can borrow titles not in our collection. Just ask!
Click the image of DVDs to see a catalog list of romantic films we own. Place holds or call to request.
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Tech Tips: Vaccine Registration |
Some tips from N.H. Librarians who have been assisting on 211 or in-person:
211 phone wait times are often shorter after the 8-9:30 am morning rush.
You can include a spouse or other eligible household member when you make your appointment. The "barcode" number will be the same for both of you, but the other person will fill out their own personal information at the appointment location.
Bring proof of NH residency.
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If you choose to be notified about your vaccination appointment by phone, make sure you answer, or have your answering machine or service set up.
If the caller's number starts with 603-271- it is from a NH state service.
There will be several stages of notification - and sometimes a rescheduling happens. Pay attention to emails if that is your method of contact.
Using an iPad or Kindle tablet does not work well for the online registration.
Need access to a computer to make a vaccine appointment? Call us at 456-2289.
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Miss Sue's News (for Kids) |
HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY! There are many Valentine's day books and DVDs in our children's collection: borrow some to share the LOVE!
The Groundhog saw his shadow, so 6 more weeks of winter! Nothing new here in NH! I'm thankful for the snow, outdoor enthusiasts love it, and the kids can go out and play!!
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Preschool Story Times
February 11th will be a Valentines Day story time!
Because Story Time is on Zoom, there will be NO cancellations, as long as there is power! Snow can't stop us this year!!
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Read and vote for your favorite in April!.
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Interweaving stories from past and present, All We Have Left brings one of the most important days in our recent history--September 11th--to life, showing that love and hope will always triumph.
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Harry Potter is loved throughout the world-so is his creator. Joanne Kathleen (J.K.) Rowling is a true wizard, a woman who... Read more
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Upcoming Local Events in Brief |
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Every Week
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Monday Morning Zentangle 9 -10:30 am via Zoom. Free. Contact Terry Hathaway, Certified Zentangle Teacher to get the link.
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Pick up a free seasonal craft kit at the Library (call ahead, 603-456-2289)
Coming Soon
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Library Trustees' Meetings |
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NEW TIME! Library Trustee committees meetings by Zoom include the Monthly Board Meeting on the third Tuesday of each month at 6:15 pm, and various Committee meetings, some that meet monthly, are usually at 6 pm..
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Your donations keep Library services strong! |
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Buy a perennial houseplant for a loved one. Spider plants, Hoya, and Christmas cacti available. Call 456-2289 to choose your plant, and pay by donation
The Circle of Friends "buy it now" sale of items is almost over. Items donated can be found in an album on Facebook. Our sincere thanks to donors and buyers!
Contributions to the library may be donated online, mailed to P. O. Box 299, Warner NH 03278 or put in the bookdrop! Contact us if you have any questions.
Stained glass theme "Thank You" cards (3 for $5), or other non-specific stained glass cards (5 for $10), pictured here. Call 456-2289 to arrange for pickup.
Just call or email us if you see something in the photos you want to purchase. Price = you choose your donation.
All books for sale have been isolated for many weeks.
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