"...and there's a parrot!" When you're browsing the new books, you'll start to see some helpful, funny (and maybe slightly snarky) comments to help you make your next selection.

February 11th-April 27th we will be exhibiting art work from Fabiana Walsh. There will be a public reception with Fabiana on Tuesday, March 26th at 6pm. A portion of all art sales benefit the library; your purchase benefits local artists and our programs and collections-win/win. There are just a few days left to enjoy our first exhibit with various artists from the Mt Washington Valley Arts Association.

Update 1--The garden damaged in December is 90% repaired. The final piece, the re-installment of the sidewalk lighting, will be completed in early spring.

Update 2--Because some of you have asked! If you are wondering what's coming to shelves next, you can now see what's on order by visiting the website and looking for "COMING soon to shelves" on the left side of the homepage. Still not seeing that book you're hoping for? Don't forget our Adopt an Author program. And related to the collection, we have a patron who makes monthly donations and requests to build up our Large Print collection (thanks RM!) and many are now benefitting from his generosity. If you'd like to support the growth of a collection, rather than a specific author, let's talk

If you are looking to make new or strengthen existing connections within the library and your community, please consider volunteering at Pope; it can be very rewarding to spend time in the stacks, hang flyers around town, tend the gardens, share your expertise by teaching a class or maybe join the board of directors? For more information, stop by the circulation desk or call 603-356-2961.

We do not receive government funding and are reliant on the generosity of our patrons, community businesses, fundraisers and grants to cover operational expenses each year. Your support is vital to the library's continued growth and success as an essential community service.

I can never remember how this works, but I am enjoying the snow, so I hope the groundhog sees his shadow or comes out with snowshoes on tomorrow or whatever is supposed to happen to predict lots more wintry weather.

Angela

Monthly book group met to discuss Before I Go to Sleep, by SJ Watson. The March selection Strength in What Remains by Tracy Kidder is available for checkout now.

Craft and Chat knitters and crafters group meets for conversation, advice and lots of laughs. Bring your own project and your sense of humor! The group is open to all ages and abilities. The first and third Thursday of each month at 1pm.

Exercise your Freedom to Read! We are seeing efforts to restrict the free access to information in libraries across the country, New England and here in NH. Pick up the book and join the discussion.

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