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Warner News and Events ~ Jan. 29, 2026
from Pillsbury Free Library
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Weather closings: the library will announce on Facebook and on www.wmur.com/weather/closingsif we are closed. Or you can call ahead 603-456-2289.
NH Telephone Museum is open Fridays 10 am-4 pm and Saturdays, 10 am-2 pm
Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum open Fridays and Saturdays 10am-4pm.
Thurs. Jan 29, 5-8 PM Ryan Williamson at The Local. thelocalwarnernh.com/events
Friday, Jan. 30 Last day to Sign up for Town Elections: Town Clerk's office will be open from 3:00 P - 5:00 P. only. List of openings at warnernh.gov/notices/
Jan. 30, 7 pm Warner Snow Train and ski slope history program by Warner Historical Society. $10 includes Apple pie dessert.
Jan. 30, 6:30pm Center for the Arts Presents: Windborne a capella group at Kearsarge Regional High School.The KRHS Chorus will perform one song with Windborne. $5 -$30
Sat. Jan 31
9:30-10:30 am. Crochet lessons in the Library with Susan Jenna, and OTHER crafts of your choice Saturdays, All ages (parents please assist with under- 8's)
Jan. 31 10 am KACC Annual meeting and Business Mingle at Cedar and Main, Tooky.
Jan. 31, 1-3 pm Chill Out at Chandler sledding and other activities. Free. Mink Hill Rd.
Jan. 31, 7 - 10 pm Karaoke at the Depot under Reed's North.
Feb. 1, 12-2 pm "Messy Worship": Valentines cards for shut-ins and decorations at United Church of Warner:
Feb. 1, 4-7 pm. Reed's North Open Mic with John Farese. facebook.com/reedsnorth
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Feb. 3, 6:30-7:45 PM Warner's Writer's Group at Pillsbury Free Library. Come write!
Feb. 4: Warner Fall Foliage Festival Board 6 pm at Sugar River Bank. Come join!
Feb. 4 Tour of Sutton Central, School Facilities Tour 5:30pm & Board Mtg, 6:30pm.
Thurs. Feb. 5, Paddling Through Time: The Long History of Canoes in New England by zoom, 5:30-6:30 Robert Goodby. Cosponsored by Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum and the Harris Center for Conservation Education.
Feb 5, 7:00 to 8:30pm Getting the most from your garden: Crop planning, food storage and preservation for good eating year round. Noah and Sophie Courser-Kellerman of Alprilla Farm, sponsored by the Warner Agricultural Commission. Warner Town Hall lower level. Free admission
Feb. 5, 5-8 pm Music from Kat Ivy at the Local https://thelocalwarnernh.com/events
Friday, Feb. 6 Red Cross Blood Drive 12-4:30 PM United Church of Warner Fellowship Hall. Sign up https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/
Friday Feb. 6 Book Group at 4 pm at the bookstore. Discuss 'The Measure' by Nikki Erlick. www.facebook.com/events/1929316971799217
Feb. 7, 10:30-11:30am Poetry read-aloud group 1st Saturdays at MainStreet BookEnds
Feb. 7, 2 pm NH Humanities Program “Late in Arriving,” by Steve Taylor, Warner Town Hall. Free. How electricity changed rural New Hampshire life. Cosponsored by Pillsbury Free Library and Warner Historical Society.
Feb. 7 4:30 PM Communion In The Parish house Chapel, United Church of Warner.
Feb. 7 Music with Wayne St. Jacques, 6-9pm in The Depot
Feb. 7, 4pm, Bradford Town Hall Theater: experience the life of a Revolutionary War soldier, in celebration of America's 250th anniversary. live reenactors, musket drill, etc
Feb. 7 Twin Ridge Farm and 5 Star Rider Physio: 223 Pumpkin Hill Road, Warner, rider biomechanics clinic 60 minute one on one sessions. Horse massage available. Sign up at https://forms.gle/evdGrcBDoy2SHvWP9 Some horses may be available for this clinic.
Feb. 8, 9 am to done - Ice day harvest at Kezar Lake and Muster Field Farm -all weathers
| | Warner People / in the Media | | |
The Circle of Friends of the Pillsbury Free Library have been organizing displays for our glass case (built by master woodworker Ted Blachly).
The current new display for February is about weaving, with items provided by local weaver Joan Warren, including a charming miniature loom that she uses regularly to make small items.
If you have a collection or hobby that you could display, let us know!
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Condolences to family and friends of:
Peter E. Newman, who passed Jan. 23, 2026 Obituary Calling hours will be Friday, January 30, from 4:00 to 6:00 pm at Chadwick Funeral Home, New London, NH. There will be a burial service in the spring.
John Stevens Jr. passed away January 11 https://obits.csnh.com/john-stevens-jr
Laura Dreyer 62, passed away Wed., Jan. 7, 2026 Obituary
Judith Henriksen (no details in obituary)
Joyce Joy 83, at North Beach, MD, Dec. 4, 2025 Obituary
John Sokolow Nov. 2, 2025 Obituary
Concord Monitor: Jan. 26, 2026: USS Kearsarge crew visit to KRHS. and an article about Conservation of Mt. Kearsarge land (no CM link- but also reported at Forest Soc. here)
Articles about Warner: The library clips and saves news by and about Warner people. Please clip Warner items in the Union Leader, Boston Globe or other sources for us!
| | Our Meeting Room is being brightened up by quilts from the Allen- Parsons family. | | Most were created by Anna Allen, a librarian and Library Trustee. | | |
Two were completed by her family from her plans.
Do you have quilts or hangings we can display? Please call!
| | Warner Town & School Meetings | | |
Town of Warner is seeking a Human Services Director. https://warnernh.gov/tow/downloads/jobs/jobdesc-HumanServices.pdf. Please send a completed application - https://warnernh.gov/tow/downloads/Employmentapp.pdf, letter of interest and resume via mail or email to: SelectBoard@WarnerNH.gov.
Proposed Zoning Ordinance Changes
There are proposed changes to the Zoning Ordinance that will be voted on, Tuesday of Town Meeting in March. Download the proposed changes.
Declarations of Candidacy: Multiple Town Offices are up for election in March, as usual. Anyone wishing to be on the ballot including to renew expiring terms for any of these positions should fill out a Declaration of Candidacy form and return it to the Town per the instructions on the form.
Please note that signups can only be done thru 01/30/26. Any form received outside of this time frame will not be accepted. Town Clerk's office will be open on Friday, January 30 from 3:00 P - 5:00 P. only. List of openings at warnernh.gov/notices/
The Warner Housing Survey deadline has been extended to Feb. 6, 2026. The second Warner Housing Committee (aka the HOP Grant 2 Committee) would love to hear from you with regard to new NH State housing laws. (Accessory dwellings, etc). Your feedback is valuable, and many thanks to those who already responded!
https://SurveyMonkey.com/r/WarnerHousing2025
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The Kearsarge Regional School District is accepting preschool applications for the 26-27 school year for KRPS New London and Bradford. The lottery for full day spaces will occur on March 16. Apply https://bit.ly/krsdpreschool
Curious what MTSS means? Check out Curriculum Director Andrea Castaldo’s January newsletter to learn more about Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) and get a snapshot of learning happening across the district. https://app.smore.com/n/mas5y
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Google has free SAT practice exams in Gemini, plus a writing coach: free, full-length SAT practice exams are coming to Gemini, thanks to a partnership with The Princeton Review. To get started, just say "I want to take a practice SAT test” in Gemini.
Google is also partnering with Khan Academy to launch Writing Coach, an AI tutor that helps students improve their writing through interactive feedback. Both tools are available now for free.
Fun fact: Our online language program Transparent Language Online has both an English and a Spanish version of the 2025 Citizenship practice tests. It is a tutorial format with realistic Q&A. Try it for fun and see if you would pass! Free to use with your library card. Ask staff how to access this resource which has over 100 languages to learn.
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Link to list of SO MANY new adult items added in January 2026
New Children's Items in our catalog: January and STEM KITS,
IRS tax forms: Seem to be delayed for NH libraries this year. Available at www.irs.gov/. Library staff can help you print them. For other assistance try https://nhtaxhelp.org/
For an appointment with AARP tax helpers in Contoocook (Hopkinton Library) call 211.
| | Miss Sue's Library News (for Kids) | | | | Miss Sue is collecting empty seed packets for a summer project. Please bring in empty flower or vegetable packets you may have. Also, any food magazines of any type would be great too. | | |
Valentine's Day is coming fast! The Valentine's Day items are now readily available to enjoy. February 12th, Miss Sue will be doing a Valentine's Day story time. Spread LOVE, JOY, and KINDNESS!
Family Crochet AND CRAFT days are continuing! Saturdays, January 31 and into February. 9:30-10:30am in the library meeting room with Sue Jenna of Warner 4-H Club. Come learn, or help others - adults welcome too! Come make Valentine cards!
Preschooler Story times every Thurs. at 10:30am with Miss Sue: stories, songs, finger-plays, and a craft - in the Children's Room.
Saturday Story times Monthly at 10:30am: Feb. 21, March 21, April 18, and May 16.
We're getting closer to spring, at least by the physical calendar!! The Groundhog Day books are now available. Shadow or not on February 2nd?
New Children's Items in our catalog: November, December, January and STEM KITS.
There is a new kit, just added, all about Magnets. Come check it out!
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The Library book discussion group will not meet in January. The next meeting will be on February 11, 2026 at 1:30 pm in the library to discuss The Lost Bookshop. Copies are now available at the library.
BookEnds BookGroup meets at 4pm on the first Friday every other month at MainStreet BookEnds. Next meeting Friday Feb. 6 at 4 pm at the bookstore. We will discuss 'The Measure' by Nikki Erlick. www.facebook.com/events/1929316971799217
| | Warner and NH Legislators | | |
Kearsarge Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting on Saturday, January 31, at 10:00 AM at Cedar & Main in Contoocook. After the short meeting, stay for a Business Mingle hosted by the restaurant—an easy way to connect with fellow members and local professionals. Not a member? It's affordable and worthwhile! kearsargeChamber.org
Reed's North special menu/events: Feb 8 Super Bowl watch party,
Tues. Feb. 17 Chinese New Year - Chinese food & party
The Local's new website includes events, specials, full menu, and online table reservations: https://thelocalwarnernh.com/
The Lavender Fields at Pumpkin Blossom Farm will be launching a new product this spring, lavender lemonade in three flavors branded as Purpl.TM www.drinkpurpl.com/
| | Warner Groups and Museums | | |
NH Telephone Museum Jan.- April Hours: Fridays 10-4 and Saturdays, 10 am-2 pm
The New Hampshire Telephone Museum has been selected for another string of dates at the Revo Casino and Social House! Charitable Gaming is a way for non-profits to get funds. Game nights are January 31 thru February 9 at the Revo Casino located in Keene
Warner Firefighters Museum is CLOSED for the winter.
Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum HOURS: through April, the museum is open Fridays and Saturdays 10am-4pm, with tours at 10:30am and 1:30pm. The library has passes!
Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum Snow Snake Games on Saturday, Feb. 21 from 10am-2pm. The museum will be open, hot cocoa and smores.
Warner Historical Society The 15 W. Main Street Office is open 1 to 4pm Tuesdays and by appointment. info@warnerhistorical.org or leave a message at 603-456-2437.
Cookie walk Sunday Feb. 14 at Upton Chandler House Museum.
Saturday Night Communion In The Chapel at United Church of Warner. at the back entrance of the Parish House, The first Sat. every month, at 4 PM. - Feb. 7, March 7
Every Sunday at 10 AM: Worship services.
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Poetry read-aloud group 1st Saturdays at MainStreet BookEnds 10:30-11:30am - Feb. 7.
Crochet in the Library with Susan Jenna, and OTHER crafts of your choice will continue Saturdays, 9:30-10:30 am. All ages including adult (parents requested to assist with under- 8 yr olds).
Reed's North: Music SUNDAY 4-7 pm. Feb. 1 Open Mic with John Farese,
SATURDAY Feb. 7 Wayne St Jacques 6-9 in The Depot, SUNDAY Feb 15 Gus & Jean
Sat. Jan. 31 and Feb 28 Karaoke at the Depot (under Reed's): 7 - 10 pm
Warner's Writer's Group First Tuesday of every month 6:30-7:45 PM (Feb. 3) at Pillsbury Free Library (Frank Maria Meeting Room), Enjoy an hour+ of dedicated writing time.
Open Mic at Cafe One East is the 2nd Tuesday of each month. Door opens at 6 pm.
Thurs. Feb. 12 Warner Underground Comedy is back! Celebrate Valentine’s Day with dinner and laughs with Boston Headliner Mark Riley, Tim McKeever and Jolanda Logan. $50 Dinner 6:30, show at 8:30 pm. Reservations needed.
The Local: Music most Thursdays 5-8 pm. https://thelocalwarnernh.com/events
| | Tech Tips: Audio books etc | | |
If you are using the free downloadable audio books from OverDrive/Libby, be aware that you can change the default loan time from 7 days to 14 days in your account settings. You must change it BEFORE you hit borrow.
If you have to renew a title, this will usually use up one of the purchased total "lease" uses so please don't borrow more than you can read in the 2 weeks - use "suspend hold" if a hold becomes available before you are ready, then unsuspend it when you are almost ready, and you will be next. Thanks for helping to keep costs down!
Good News: We have started purchasing downloadable titles / title leases JUST FOR WARNER for popular titles with large numbers of holds, so our borrowers can get access faster. This is accessed with the same search. Feel free to point out titles in demand.
iPhone 17 and newer models can use the built-in Camera app’s Dual Capture feature to record videos using both front and back cameras simultaneously. This allows users to capture their reactions while recording something special. iPhoneLife.com Article
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Ice Rink at Bagley park: facebook.com/WarnerParksAndRecreation
From Parks and Rec: Please help rink maintenance by clearing items off the ice when done, and if the yellow bumper caps have blown off, please retrieve and replace them!
Local sports news and signup www.warnerparksandrec.com/ or Warnersports.org/
Chill Out at Chandler new date: Jan. 31, 1-3 Facebook.com/WarnerParksAndRecreation
Indoor Pickleball at Simond's: Mondays and Fridays 6:30-8:30pm. Use TeamReach WarnerNHPB, code WPB21 for attendance. If fewer than 4 sign up in the app, by 2pm it may be cancelled for that date unless comments in app indicate it's on.
Two New London groups play Sundays at Colby Sawyer College, sometimes Fridays.
Volleyball: Simonds School gym, Tuesdays 6:30-8:30 pm.
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February 13-16 is the NH Audubon's Society Backyard Winter Bird survey. This statewide participatory science project invites you to watch and report the birds visiting your backyard, helping track winter bird populations across New Hampshire. Whether you count for 15 minutes or all weekend, your observations matter. www.birdcount.org
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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 Library, and on the Warner Events Calendar. Approved minutes are published on the Trustee Minutes page.
MANY thanks to all who have donated to support the library in the past year or as a result of the Annual Fund campaign. If you lost or did not receive a letter and envelope you can pick one up at the library, or simply use a method described below. Thank you!
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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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