Howe Library

We have two events coming up for youth ages 9-12 to round out the summer. Registration is required for both programs. Please join us for:

Make A Bookmark on Wednesday, August 14, 1:00-2:00 p.m.
Make a colorful bookmark or two of your favorite animal. This program is for ages 9 and up and registration is required. We will meet in the Garden Room which is located beside the children's space.
https://thehowe.libcal.com/event/12390523

Circus Arts Workshop on Saturday, August 17, 2:00-3:00 p.m.
Spend an hour with a life-long circus performer learning the art of juggling, plate and hoop spinning, balancing acts, showmanship, partnership, determination, and so much more.
https://thehowe.libcal.com/event/12390531

New Display: The Great American Road Trip. Hop in the car and roll down the windows. Let these books take you on a summer road trip across the great U. S. of A.! For a list of titles, check the link in our bio.

A reminder that today's Local Heros program has been canceled.

Due to unforeseen circumstances, Tuesday's event, Local Heroes: Police Dogs has been canceled. We working on rescheduling; stay tuned for details!

Due to unforeseen circumstances, Tuesday's event, Local Heroes: Police Dogs has been canceled. We working on rescheduling; stay tuned for details!

There's still a lot of summer left to go. Here is what Kirsten will be reading until the leaves begin to drop:

The BEAR by Andrew Krivak: A while ago, a friend recommended a novel about a bear, so I read BEAR, by Julia Phillips, thinking that was the one. Turns out I read the wrong bear novel! I loved it, but this is the novel she meant, about the last human on earth and a bear who helps her.

FOLLOWED BY THE LARK by Helen Humphreys: This novel about Henry David Thoreau, inspired by his letters and diaries, looks a treat. I am ever on a biographical novel kick.


THE UPSIDE-DOWN WORLD: Meetings with the Dutch Masters by Benjamin Moser: I love old paintings, and expect to love this book about old Dutch painters (Rembrandt and Vermeer among them) and how their lives and art speak to us today.

No borrows? No problem! Titles in hoopla's Bonus Borrows program don't count against your limit, and they're available July 25-31! Enjoy hoopla all month long! https://www.hoopladigital.com/collection/30266

Now on our YouTube Channel: “Poets and lovers evermore”: The Remarkable Story of Michael Field, Two Victorian Women Writers

Carolyn Dever, Professor of English and Creative Writing at Dartmouth College, discusses the remarkable story of “Michael Field,” the Victorian author who was in fact two women - Katharine Bradley and Edith Cooper -who were lovers, a devoted couple, and aunt and niece.

“Poets and lovers evermore”: The Remarkable Story of Michael Field, Two Victorian Women Writers Carolyn Dever, Professor of English and Creative Writing at Dartmouth College, discusses the remarkable story of “Michael Field,” the Victorian author who wa...

Outdoor Musical Adventures has been CANCELLED for today.

Please join us in the Children’s Program Room for an impromptu playtime.

You can also join Mr. Gary on Friday, August 30th from 1-3pm for our Magical Memories with Mr. Gary program. No registration is required.

Posted • Interested in making music but not sure what instrument is right for you? Join UVMC faculty and friends at the Howe Library on Friday, August 23. There will be wind and brass instruments, harps, and percussion in both child-sized and adult options!

Update 7/22: Our phones are back!

7/21 at 12:20 p.m.: Our phones are down. We apologize for the inconvience. We are open and we do have internet, so feel free to contact us via email or on our website: https://www.thehowe.org/library-information/contact-us/

We have added cake pans to The Library of Things Collection. Great for birthday parties or just because! Place a hold today on a cake pan or any of the other items in our Library of Things collection on our website: https://www.thehowe.org/beyond-books/library-of-things/

Thursday is full of music!

We welcome Oak Hill Music Festival from 3:00-4:00 p.m. for Music In the Library: Oak Hill Music Festival. No registration is required. We'll have seating in the New Books area, but you'll be able to hear this program from many parts of the library.

Join us at Storrs Pond Recreation Area from 5:30-6:30 p.m. for Howe At Storrs Pond: Concert with Mr. Aaron. This event does require registration. Please bring a lawn chair to sit on.

Whether it's on a sunny beach or inside with the A/C cranked up, here's what Megan will be reading this summer:
Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Q. Sutanto: I’ve had this on my TBR list for a while; looks like it would be a fun read to read in the shade on a hot summer day.
When Women Ran Fifth Avenue by Julie Satow: I’ve heard some great stories about Boston department stores in the 1950s from Simmons retail management alums. I’m hoping this book has similar stories from one of the shopping capitals of the world.

Unfortunately, our performer cannot make tonight’s Picnic in the Park performance so we need to cancel the 5:00 p.m. concert. Look for more information soon about when it will be rescheduled. Thanks!

UPDATE 7/10: Unfortunately, our performer cannot make tonight’s Picnic in the Park performance so we need to cancel the 5pm concert. Look for more information soon about when it will be rescheduled. Thanks!

NEW LOCATION AND TIME for July 10's Picnic in the Park!

Due to the weather forecast, we're moving tomorrow's Picnic in the Park with Steve Blunt to the RWB Community Center from 5:00-5:40 p.m. See you then!

New Display: Beach Reads! Page-turners, thrillers, romance. Take your pick and hit the beach. 😎

For a full list of titles, check the link in our bio.

Have you come across the remains of a house on your adventure in the woods? You may have found a cellar hole. Join us on Tuesday, July 9 at 6:30 p.m. to learn more about the stories these structures have left behind. This is a hybrid program sponsored by a grant from New Hampshire Humanities.

https://thehowe.libcal.com/event/12293725

We reached this year's Howe Annual Fund goal of $120,000!

On behalf of the library staff and Board of Trustees, thank you to all the individuals and businesses who helped provide for library resources like new books, DVDs, audiobooks, e-books, NYTimes.com, and programs for all ages. Your investment in the Howe helps staff achieve the library's mission of being an anchor for our vibrant community.

Join us Saturday, 6/29 from 1-2pm to celebrate the Racial Unity Team’s Annual Arts & Poetry Exhibition. The Arts & Poetry Challenge is the living breathing proof of the power of creating human connection through the arts. This challenge invites New Hampshire residents to submit their art, poetry, or sculpture based on a unifying theme.

The Fourth of July is next week! We'll be closed on Thursday, July 4. There is still time to stop by and get some cookbooks, movies, or something fun from the Library of Things collection for the holiday.

Summertime and the reading’s easy!

There's Always This Year: I've been hearing about how good this writer is for a while. Looks like it's time to finally dive in.

The Horse: I love W***y Vlautin's gritty but compassionate writing. This one is sure to bring more of the same.

Fire Exit: Morgan Talty's debut, Night of the Living Rez, was fantastic. Can't wait to get my hands on this one.

Liars: Very Cold People, Sarah Manguso's first novel, was one of my favorite reads of 2022. I'm betting this new one will make it on my 2024 list.

No borrows? No problem! Titles in hoopla Digital's Bonus Borrows program don't count against your limit, and they're available the last seven days of each month. Enjoy hoopla all month long! https://www.hoopladigital.com/collection/30266

Our Summer Reading Program kicks off this weekend. Stop by Saturday, June 22 and Sunday, June 23 to sign up. We have a program for kids, teens, and adults. Kids and teens can get a free t-shirt, while supplies last. The first 100 kids who sign up also get a coupon for a free slice of pizza.

Learn more at: https://www.thehowe.org/programs/srp/

Join the Howe Library for a Family Movie Morning as we go on the road to the Nugget Theaters on Saturday, June 29 from 9:00-11:30 a.m. We can’t say the name of the movie here, but it tells the origin story of a famous chocolate maker created by Roald Dahl.

Doors will open at 9 a.m. and the movie will start at 9:30 a.m. The concession stand will be open. In addition to the usual offerings, a small popcorn and a 12 oz. soda will be available for purchase for $4. Registration is required for every individual that will attend including adults. Register at: https://thehowe.libcal.com/event/12354701

FYI: The French Club Promenade scheduled for tomorrow, Wednesday, June 19, will now meet at the Hood Museum of Art atrium at 11:00 a.m.

Stay cool everyone! More info on our website.

We are excited to collaborate with WISEuv WISE this summer to bring you a special series: Howe WISE Ice Cream Social 🍦

Join WISE Educators, Emily and Fiona, for ice cream sundaes at the library! We are looking forward to learning from teens about their experiences, needs, and hopes for happy, healthy relationships. With support from DHMC, the monthly ice cream socials will be an opportunity for teens to gather, ask questions, and share their voice.

What is WISE? Leading the Upper Valley to end gender-based violence, WISE provides violence prevention education for grades K-12 in local schools.

June 25, July 25, and August 20 from 2-3 p.m. in the Children's Garden. This program series is for Teens ages 12-19
Registration for this program is encouraged but not required 😉 thehowe.org/events

We’re almost there! Make a gift TODAY during the final hours of NH Gives and help us raise the remaining $300 needed to meet this year’s fundraising goal.

All gifts made to the Howe Annual Fund help provide for exciting library services like the Library of Things Collection, hoopla Digital and the Summer Reading Program.

Support the Howe TODAY and be a part of NH's largest day-of-giving.

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