Local author Michael Cameron Ward’s books, A Colored Man in Exeter and The Colored Folks Ain’t Gonna Make It are biographical portraits of life as a black man living in New Hampshire. In this presentation, he discusses the state’s past and present history with race and his experiences growing up in the area.
More about Michael Cameron Ward and his books can be found at his website.
The first children’s session of 2024 will begin on January 9th and run until February 17th. Due to high interest and limited space, Blaisdell Memorial Library uses a lottery system for participation in our afterschool clubs.
During the sign-up period, families who call the library will enter into a pool of interested participants. At the end of the sign-up period, we will draw from that pool to determine the session’s club members.
Participants who are not chosen for this session will have their names added to the waitlist. In this session and future ones, wait-listed participants may have priority sign-ups.
STEAM Club (Grades 3-6) is held every Tuesday at 3pm. LEGO+ Club (Grades K-2) is held every Thursday at 3pm. For more information, please contact the library front desk.
Our annual Polar Express Storytime returns once more on Wednesday, December 6th, 6pm!
Put on your warmest jammies, pack your stuffy friends, and stay up late for a very special trip to the North Pole! Boarding starts with a train ticket for every child and plenty of special hot chocolate and cookies to go around. Afterwards comes the star of the night: reading the classic Christmas story, The Polar Express.
Sign-ups for the Polar Express Storytime are currently full. Call or email the library to add your name to the waitlist.
This event has a rain date of Thursday, December 7th, 6pm.
Celebrate the season and the holidays with hand-made custom greeting cards! Mix and match paper and techniques and use stamping, embossing, paper cutouts and other decorations to create cards all your own.
There is no charge for this event and sign-ups are required. Please call, email, or visit the library to register.
The final children’s session of 2023 will begin on October 31st and run until December 15th. Due to high interest and limited space, Blaisdell Memorial Library will be using a lottery system for participation in this session’s afterschool clubs.
During the sign-up period, families who call the library will enter into a pool of interested participants. At the end of the sign-up period, we will draw from that pool to determine the session’s club members. We hope that this new system will give more time for families to make plans and contact the library without the risk of slots filling up immediately.
Participants who are not chosen for this session will have their names added to the waitlist. In this session and future ones, wait-listed participants may have priority sign-ups.
STEAM Club (Grades 3-6) is held every Tuesday at 3pm. LEGO+ Club (Grades K-2) is held every Thursday at 3pm. For more information, please contact the library front desk.
The Old Man: His Life and Legacy – Please join us on Wednesday, October 4th at 6 pm as we host Inez McDermott. Inez will tell the story of the Old Man and will discuss how it impacted the region. Participants will also be encouraged to share their own stories and experiences.
Maple, New Hampshire’s Medicine of Connection – Damian Costello joins us for our second October special on Wednesday, October 25 at 6pm. Damian shares how maple sugaring is our communal medicine of connection.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Stephen Soreff kept a daily journal of what was happening in his life and the world. Join him to discuss the impact of this period in history and what can be do to minimize its negative effects on the future. His book, The Covid-19 Years, will be available to check out through the library.
Starting in September, Blaisdell will be hosting bite-size discussions every Wednesday morning, all month long. Join us to talk about Nottingham and the latest local events, learn something new, hear about resources for daily life, and enjoy free coffee and snacks.
All community members are welcome!
The Blaisdell Memorial Library will be closed to the public from August 13th to August 21st, following the end of Summer Reading.
During this time, physical materials may not be available for check out or return. All patrons are encouraged to check the due dates on items they have checked out to arrange renewals in advance, as well as place any requests or reserves before the closure. Digital items such as Libby e-books and e-audiobooks will not be affected by the closure.
Patrons with Inter-Library Loan items that are due back during this week are encouraged to either return them in advance or request a renewal the week before, as other libraries may need more time to respond. There may also be a delay in recieving ILL loans that are placed close to the closure week.
For any questions, please contact the library.
Two fantastic events in one exciting evening, brought to you by the Friends of the Blaisdell Memorial Library.
First, starting at 6pm, join the Friends as they unveil Nottingham’s brand new Little Free Library! Little Free Libraries are small community libraries free for everyone to use. Take home a book and return it when you’re done.
Afterwards, starting from 6:30 to 7:30 pm, join us for a discussion with local author Tom Eid about his book, 53 With a Tree: Family-Friendly Hikes in New Hampshire’s Town Forests. Tom Eid is an environmentalist and certified naturalist who lives with his family in Nottingham. Come learn more about family-friendly hikes in the area. Locations and trails are chosen for their ease of hiking, enjoyable natural features, and attractive plants and animals.
Signed copies of Tom Eid’s book will be available for purchase at the author talk. All proceeds are being generously donated to the Friends of the Library to support Blaisdell Memorial Library.
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