Thank you to those of you who stopped by the library this week and took time to enter our various raffles! We appreciate each and every one of you! Unfortunately, there can only be one winner per raffle item.
A congratulations goes out to the following winners for the following prizes:
Basket 1: Ari N.
Basket 2: Olivia D.
Basket 3: Vincent B.
Basket 4: Meredith N.
Basket 5: Sallie T.
Gummy Worm Jar (count: 34): Alyssa K.
Would You Rather 200 Piece Puzzle: Isha K.
Would You Rather Star Wars Family Feud Game: Cindy R.
Once again, thank you to everyone who participated!
Sincerely,
Blaisdell Memorial Library Staff and BML Friends of the Library
The spring book sale for Blaisdell Memorial Library is fast approaching, and many of you are inquiring:
Can I donate books and/or puzzles directly to Blaisdell Memorial Library if I want it to go to the book sale? No, thank you. Due to the number of donations that we have come in at once, we have designated Friends of the Library volunteer to help us sort through all book sale donations.
When can I donate my books and puzzles? Monday, May 11th from 10 AM to 2 PM, Tuesday, May 12th through Thursday, May 14th from 10 AM to 6 PM.
Where can I donate my books and puzzles? Nottingham Old Town Hall, 130 Stage Road, Nottingham, NH
I’m a Nottingham town resident. What book sale day is just for Nottingham town residents to purchase materials? Friday, May 15th from 3 PM to 6:30 PM
What book sale days can anyone purchase materials at the book sale this year? Saturday, May 16th and Sunday, May 17th from 9 AM to 2 PM.
How much do individual items cost at the book sale? Adult and Young Adult hardcover books are $3.00. Adult and Young Adult paperback books are $2.00. Coffee table books are $5.00. Children’s hardcover books are $1.00 each. Children’s paperback books are buy one for $1 and get one free. DVDs are $1.00 each. Audiobooks are $1.00 each. Puzzles and games are $3.00. Neon green dot books are $1.00. Special box sets are as marked.
How do I pay for these materials? The book sale accepts cash, check and venmo payments are accepted. The information for paying via Venmo is @NottinghamLibrary 0667.
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Starting Friday, September 19th, the Mah-Jongg club will be holding a second weekly game session at 10am, in addition to their usual Wednesday 11:30am meetings!
Beginners and those looking to learn the rules for the first time are particularly welcome to Friday’s game, for the opportunity to learn step by step with fellow players.
Please contact the library if you have any questions.
Blaisdell Memorial Library will be closed on Saturday, May 23rd, 2026 in observation of Memorial Day Weekend.
For any patrons considering using one of our library passes over the vacation, we strongly suggest placing your reservation as soon as possible so you can pick them up in advance.
It’s time once again for the annual Spring Book Sale headed by the Friends of Blaisdell Memorial Library!
This year, the donation period will be open from Monday, May 12th to Thursday May 15th. The sale itself is held from Friday, May 16th to Sunday, May 18th. Both donations and the book sale are held at the Old Town Hall building across the street from the library.
Proceeds from the book sale all go directly to the Friends in their mission to support and aid the library in whatever ways they can!
Make the most of this April Vacation with a bonanza of excitement for families and kids of all ages!
Meet Snoopy the Bunny!
Tuesday, 4/29 – 1pm
Come meet Snoopy the Rex Rabbit to get up close and personal with an incredible bunny! Kids will have the chance to observe, learn about, and even gently pet Snoopy as they get to know him. Snoopy the rabbit is hypoallergenic. This program requires advance registration.
Comm. Coffee Hour: NE Fiddle Ensemble Performance
Wednesday, 4/30 – 10am
End the month right! Join BML in welcoming the New England Fiddle Ensemble (previously the NH Fiddle Ensemble) for a very special coffee hour performance! The NE Fiddle Ensemble is a locally-based community orchestra consisting of musicians of all kinds. We’re absolutely delighted to have them and to invite patrons of all ages and their families to this free event!
BML Movie Day: The Wild Robot
Wednesday, 4/30 – 3pm
Kids and parents are invited to join the library for a presentation of the movie, “The Wild Robot”, adapted from the book of the same name! When the robot Roz is washed up on a uninhabited island after a shipwreck, Roz has to learn how to care for and cooperate with the island’s animals to survive.
Admission is free. Please note that The Wild Robot is rated PG.
Bunny Crafts
Thursday, 5/1 – 10am to 12pm
Hop into springtime fun! Drop by the library to play and make bunny-themed crafts and sewing that you can take home and admire.
Peter Rabbit Storytime Party
Friday, 5/2 – 10am
Come in for a special story hour before the next session begins! Read the classic tale of Peter Rabbit, play, and enjoy cookies as well as the garden snacks that bunnies love!
NH Turtle Rescue
Saturday, 5/3 – 11am
A library patron favorite! The turtle experts of Nottingham’s own NH Turtle Rescue return to talk about local turtles and how you can be a good neighbor to them!
New Hampshire is home to seven native species of turtle and more than half of them are listed as endangered or threatened in the state. Join local wildlife rehabilitators Dallas and Drew of New Hampshire Turtle Rescue to learn more about our native species, meet a special turtle guest, and learn how we can be good neighbors to them.
BML’s current programming session of story hours and afterschool clubs will be ending on Saturday, April 19th with our Family Story Hour. After this point, there will be a two week break for planning and April Vacation activities before the final spring session begins.
All sign-ups for our afterschool programs, including STEAM, Middle School, and Lego+ Club will be open from Tuesday, April 22nd until Saturday, April 26th. Parents or guardians should call or email the library to sign their children up during these days. We are unable to accept any names for future sessions after April 26th. We do not currently offer online sign-ups.
Our afterschool programs work using a lottery system rather than being first-come, first-serve: We prioritize any children on our waitlist from the previous session and then draw from all of our sign-ups received in the week, with remaining names being added to our next waitlist. We will contact all parents to let you know about your child’s status through the week of the 28th.
The coming spring session will be our final programming session before we reach Summer Reading.
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