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, Library.WarnerNH.gov/contact-us,

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

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Tues. March 24 for the March 26 issue!

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This Weekend

Tonight (Thurs. March 19) Chris Lester live at The Local

Friday March 20 : Happy 1st day of Spring!

NH Telephone Museum Fridays 10-4 and Saturdays, 10 am-2 pm

WARNER MAPLE FESTIVAL Weekend - March 21-22, 2026

Warner’s maple syrup producers join with the town’s organizations and businesses for a town-wide maple celebration. Details of most activities for Maple Weekend are at https://warnerhistorical.org Statewide information on sap houses: nhmapleproducers.com/

Sat. & Sunday: Pancake Breakfast 7-11 am at United Church of Warner, visits to Sap Houses, and a Maple Syrup Tasting and Judging Contest at Town Hall 9 -1.

Sat. March 21 only:

Library: Story time 10:30 am, Book and bake sale 10 - 1.

Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum: demonstrations of traditional syrup making 10 -3, Storytelling at 11 am. Free but registration appreciated. All those who register will be added to a raffle for the chance to win a free gift pass to MKIM. Register here.
Town Hall: Spaghetti and meatball dinner fundraiser 5-7 pm for $15.

Spring craft sale at Simonds School, 9 am - 2pm to benefit the Food Pantry and School.

Specials available at local restaurants, and Yankee Farmer's Market Store.

Family Closet Thrift Store: 50% off sale, 10am- - 4pm

Sat. Mar. 21, 10 am - 4 pm Mattress Sale at Kearsarge HS - Music Dept fundraiser.

Sunday March 22: Music at Reed's North 4-7 pm Jody Robichaud,

Coming Soon

Wed, Mar. 25 - Sat. 28: Bag sale at Family Closet Thrift store: $5/ bag

Spring-summer clothing will be on racks starting April 1 and is accepted into August.

Friday, March 27: Simonds School Lip Sync Event at Town Hall 6 pm Admission is free, but donations will be collected to help cover costs, refreshments can be purchased.

Sat. Mar. 28 Karaoke at the Depot 7-10 pm, 
Sun. Mar. 29 Music, 4-7 pm at Reed's North: Brian Booth.

Wed. April 1: "Love of the Lyric" three songwriters, 6:30-8:30 pm at Pillsbury Free Library.

Carl Beverly, Doug Farrell, Beverly Rush. Free.

Easter Weekend:

Fri. April 3 at 4 pm at the bookstore. Discussion 'The Berry Pickers' by Amanda Peters.

April 3 Good Friday services 4:30 pm at United Church of Warner.

Sat. April 4

Indoor craft and Flea Market 9 - 2 at Town Hall: to benefit Friendly Freezer/ Food Pantry and Dog hospice AllDogsGoToHellen. contact reedsnorthstaff@gmail.com.

Poetry reading group: at MainStreet BookEnds 10:30-11:30am

Easter Egg hunts:

Double Clear Farm will be hosting an Egg Hunt for elementary school age children (Simonds and home schoolers) of Warner on Saturday April 4. Registration is at 12:30 pm and Hunt starts at 1 pm. Parents must be on premises-not a drop off event. Location: 244 Schoodac Road. Question-contact Cathy 603-340-1666 

Indoors Easter egg hunt, 2 - 4:15 pm at United Church of Warner, Sat. Apr. 4 and Photo Op with the Easter Bunny. All are welcome!

Warner People / in the Media

The Warner Highway Garage experienced a fire inside, late on Wednesday evening March 18. The fire reportedly involved one of the vehicles parked inside, but we heard all other vehicles were brought out safely thanks to rapid response.

Sandy Steen Bartholomew is one of the artists in a new exhibit in Contoocook at Two Villages Art Society, "Mixing it up". Opening reception is Sat. March 21, 12 - 2 pm.

Concord Monitor: March 14 Racist bullying at KRMS, March 16: Jim McLaughlin's sign carving, March 18: Warner Selectman charged, March 19 Concord insider p. 6-7: Art exhibit at Two Villages (see above).

InterTown Record Mar. 17, columns by Cathy Carson and Peter St. James, Nutrition article by Barbara Lassonde, Area voting/ election results.

Messenger March 20: Kearsarge Middle School dealing with racism, Town meeting.

New Hampshire Telephone Museum recently collaborated with AT&T and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston on March 11, to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the first telephone call. The event featured hands-on STEM activities and showcased historic telephone artifacts, connecting students with the history and future of communication.

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!

Warner Reports

The Warner Town Annual report is online at

https://warnernh.gov/tow/meetings/minutes/town/2025_Annual_Report.pdf

or you can pick up a print copy at the Town Hall,

Library or Transfer Station

• Town Warrant Results Town Ballot Results
• School Ballot Results Zoning Ballot Results voted Zoning changes

The 2024 financial audit report documents: https://warnernh.gov/departments/finance/

Governance Letter ~ Management Letter ~ Internal Control Letter ~ Financial Statements

Town of Warner is seeking

• Human Services Director.
• Deputy Tax Collector to assist and support the Tax Collector. PT, stipend position.

To apply please send a completed application - with letter of interest and resume via mail or email to: SelectBoard@WarnerNH.gov.

The Warner Conservation Commission has released the final 2025 Warner Natural Resource Inventory report (NRI). There is also an interactive StoryMap.

At Town Meeting there was overwhelming support for the petition warrant article expressing that public input be allowed on the proposed Enduro Bike trail on Mt. Kearsarge. The Selectboard's letter to the State is at: warnernh.gov/temp/BOS-Director_DNCR_MKIMBikeTrail.pdf and Trail information is linked in the Town Notices

If you wish to let the State know how you feel about the proposed trail, it is suggested you send your comments to nhparks@dncr.nh.gov.

A private website about the Mountain's habitat: sites.google.com/view/mountkearsarge

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!

The library has high quality tote bags for sale, by donation

($10 minimum). Notecards with our stained glass windows are also for sale - get some during the Book and Bake Sale on Saturday 3/21.

Puzzle swap! Thanks to those who have brought in picture puzzles to share, there is a free puzzle swap area near the library's copier now.

Swap some or just come get one or more to use and return it later!

Find and reserve new adult items on our catalog lists: Jan. 2026, Feb. 2026, Mar. 2026 (and see images in Instagram and Facebook!)

IRS tax forms: we have 1040, 1040-SR, Schedule 1A, and instructions. Other forms 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 (Hopkinton) call 211.

Fun $ Fact: by using each of our passes ONE time in a year, a family of four would save $617, and two adults would save $348. But why limit yourself to ONCE a year?

Museum and Parks passes for free or reduced admission are available:

• New England Aquarium 1/2 price, coupons now available daily to May 22.
• NEW: Children's Museum of NH in Dover, 1/2 price (4 people once per day)
• Museum of Science in Boston, all year, for 1/2 price entry!

Museum of Science will be closed March 30^th – April 1^st due to Museum-wide maintenance

• McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center Wed - Sun. and vacations, 10:30 AM – 4 PM.
• For show schedules, check starhop.com/planetarium. Borrow our pass! includes Special First Friday events and Sky watches.
• The MFA (Boston): www.mfa.org/exhibitions: Chinese patchworks, Modern Art, etc.
• Currier Museum of Art 1/2 price with pass. Exhibits Spray: Jules Olitski in the 1960s and Painting in Color.

Full list and more details at: https://library.warnernh.gov/services/passes-2/

This is a good season to borrow our telescope when the air is relatively dry and clear.

What suggestions do you have for additions to our "Library of Things" collection? Knife sharpener? Metal detector? So far we have Kill-o-Watt energy meters , DVD players, CD and VHS players, a code reader, a Radon monitor and puzzles, sewing machine.

Winter activities! Borrow our Puzzles or Games, or a pass to a Museum!

Miss Sue is planning the summer program. "Plant a seed, Read" is the theme. Activities are free, offered Tuesday AM and Wednesday afternoons starting July 7. Look for details and a brochure soon.

Summer program T-shirts are available to purchase. There are many neat colors and designs this year (see image) Sizes are from toddler to adult. Visit the online Store to see styles, sizes and prices and let Miss Sue know what you would like to order!

We are collecting empty colorful seed packets for a summer project. Also, any food magazines or colorful seed catalogs would be great.

Reminder for 4th graders and up, April is voting time for the Great Stone Face books.The more you read the better your chances at Mrs. Sue's game at the Great Stone Face voting party on April 17. Stop in for a book!

Preschooler Story times every Thurs. at 10:30 am with Miss Sue: stories, songs, finger-plays, and a craft - in the Children's Room.

Saturday Story times Monthly at 10:30am: March 21- MAPLE WEEKEND, come enjoy stories and a maple leaf project. Other Saturday story times: April 18, and May 16.

New Children's Items in our catalog: January, February March and STEM KITS.

There are new kits, just added, Magnets, Pom-Pom Maker, and a Round Loom.

Exciting events planned at the McAuliffe-Shepherd Discovery Center! There is a Meet and Greet with Astronaut Mark Kelly - Friday, March 20, 10:45 AM – 12:00 PM. This is in person not virtual! Access is with general admission. Also, Watch History Launch Live! - Wednesday, April 1, 5:45 – 8:45 PM, Artemis II, $5.00 a ticket. website

Find the most recent OverDrive/Libby audiobooks and ebooks. Try free digital magazines!:

Warner and NH Legislators

The 2025 NH legislature is in session!

To comment on a Bill, 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

For more Information on our elected officials, how to contact them, and how to watch or comment on legislation in NH or Congress has been placed on our new website to save space: https://library.warnernh.gov/local-info/legislative-representatives-for-warner-n-h/

News to Use

Electric costs: Thinking of changing suppliers? Some food for thought, below.

https://indepthnh.org/2026/03/17/iso-ne-change-upped-new-england-electric-bills/

Rate comparisons: Eversource NH price to compare is 11.33¢ per kWh to July 2026.

https://www.energy.nh.gov/engyapps/ceps/ResidentialCompare.aspx?choice=Eversource

Keep in mind that Eversource is our distributor, regardless of the Supplier, and there was a recent cost shift to increase those charges which caused a portion of increased costs.

NH Office of the Consumer Advocate article, Dec. 12, 2025: "If the Legislature wants to do something about affordability, start with this bill! Time to rein in bloated utility return on equity." https://www.oca.nh.gov/news-and-media/if-legislature-wants-do-something-about-affordability-start-bill

The Local's new website includes events, specials, full menu, and online reservations: https://thelocalwarnernh.com/Jobs: Dishwasher, Line Cook, Prep cook, Server

Trivia every Thursday. Hosted by Competitive Edge Trivia. Teams of 2 to 6. Play for fun and prizes. Come early to get your seat -- usually a full house.

Saturday April 4 at Warner Town Hall, Flea Market and Craft Fair to support Friendly Freezer and a dog hospice https://olddogsgotohelen.com. 9 am - 2 pm. Sponsored by Reed's North. To book a space, contact Caleen Fisher at Reedsnorthstaff@gmail.com..

BUY LOCAL! Many local businesses are listed at /kearsargechamber.org/page/members

NH Telephone Museum Jan.- April Hours: Fridays 10-4 and Saturdays, 10 am-2 pm

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!

MKIM has been featured on Clean Energy NH's blog, recognized for efforts towards cleaner, more sustainable energy and environmental stewardship. https://www.cleanenergynh.org/post/honoring-the-earth-how-the-mt-kearsarge-indian-museum-powered-its-future-with-clean-energy

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.

United Church of Warner: Saturday Night Communion In The Chapel at the back entrance of the Parish House, The first Sat. every month, at 4 PM. - but April 11.

Communion in the Chapel, Saturday April 4, at 4:30 PM. In the little chapel room at the back entrance of the Parish House next to the church.

Sundays at 10 AM: Worship services. Vocalist/ guitarist Ali “Grace” Rapetti, April 19.

Kearsarge Trail Snails Meeting: 2nd Friday of every month @ 6:30pm (590 Schoodac Rd)

More Arts, Music, Games, etc

April 8 Author David Elliott, will be “in conversation” with Hester Kaplan about her memoir,Twice Born at Gibson's bookstore. gibsonsbookstore.com/event/twice-born

Poetry reading group: 1st Saturdays at MainStreet BookEnds 10:30-11:30am. An opportunity to read and discuss poetry that has impacted you.

NH Authors' Directory, at nhauthors.com, created by area author Heather Turner. If you are a published author you can request a free listing at the website, which will soon also be linked to on the website of the NH Writer's Assoc.

Reed's North: Music SUNDAY 4-7 pm 3/22 Jody Robichaud,

3/28 Karaoke at The Depot 7-10 pm, 3/29 Brian Booth.

Warner's Writer's Group First Tuesday of every month 6:30-7:45 PM (Apr. 7) at Pillsbury Free Library (Frank Maria Meeting Room), Enjoy an hour+ of dedicated writing time.

Open Mic at Cafe One East the 2nd Tues. of each month. 6:30-8pm. Door opens at 6 pm.

The Local: Music most Thursdays 5-8 pm. https://thelocalwarnernh.com/events

Trivia Thursday. Hosted by Competitive Edge Trivia. Teams of 2 to 6. Exercise your brain and play for fun and prizes. Come early to get your seat -- usually a full house.

Other Event listings online : https://library.warnernh.gov/news-and-events/, nh365.org, visitnh.gov, kearsargecalendar.com nhhumanities.org/programs/upcoming, centerfortheartsnh.org Arts calendar, facebook.com/NHMusicCollective/

Family Closet Thrift Store

Wed. and Sat. 10am-1 pm 603-456-2183 familyclosetwcnh@gmail.com

Warner Area Food Pantry

www.warnerconnectsnh.org

Wish List: Hot Cocoa, Every Day Spices (Garlic and Onion Power, Paprika, Herbs, Cumin, etc), BBQ Sauce, Cooking Oils, Boxed Mixes (Muffin, Bread, Cake) that only require water.

Drop off items during office hours only, Tues.& Wed. 10-1pm. Thank you!

Pantry Client Hours: Facebook

TUES. 4-6 pm & THURS. 11:00am- 1:00 pm.

Belknap-Merrimack County Community Action hours in Warner at 49 W. Main St.

Tues. and Thursdays, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm or call 603-456-2207

Welfare Office - hours by appointment: Contact Warner Welfare office at 603-456-3004 or 456-2298 x1229, or email help@WarnerNH.gov. Urgent? Dial 211

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

Free legal help: www.603legalaid.org/

Outdoors and Sports

Help NH Fish and Game document flocks of wild turkeys this winter by participating in the 2026 Winter Turkey Flock Survey by March 31. wildlife.nh.gov/wildlife-and-habitat/wild-turkeys-new-hampshire/turkey-surveys

Flexible schedule Ultra 1K fundraiser runs from May 1 through May 31 and you can complete your 1 kilometer anytime during that window. This event directly supports Warner Connects NH Food Pantry. Register at https://www.ultra1k.com

Local sports news and signup www.warnerparksandrec.com/ or Warnersports.org/

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. NOT March 20.

Two New London groups play Sundays at Colby Sawyer College, sometimes Fridays.



Volleyball: Simonds School gym, Tuesdays 6:30-8:30 pm.

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.