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Library Closure: Friday, 4/14

Published on April 12, 2023 by blaisdellmlLeave a comment

Blaisdell Memorial Library’s building will be closed all day this Friday (April 14th) for tree removal. We will reopen as usual on Saturday the 15th.

Our Friday storytime is not cancelled, and will be held at its usual time at the Nottingham Rec Center instead of the library.

You may still return books by bringing them to the storytime, or by using the library’s return box. Our online catalog system will still be active, so we encourage patrons who were seeking particular titles to reserve them online for pickup on Saturday morning. Learn more about using the online catalog.

Thank you for your understanding!

Crafternoon

Published on January 30, 2020 by blaisdellmlLeave a comment

Join us in the Children’s Room for some SLIME LOVE. Children ages K – 5th grade will create their own gooey SLIME to take home. Bring your imagination and a friend. (Register online or in the library)

Flash Fiction workshop with James Patrick Kelly on Thursdays the 9th and 16th of January at 6:30 PM

Published on December 13, 2019January 30, 2020 by blaisdellmlLeave a comment

You’ve always wanted to write stories, but maybe you’re a little bit intimidated? Or haven’t got the time? Have you considered writing Flash Fiction? A Flash Fiction story is usually about 1,000 words long – that’s just a little over three typed pages. Nottingham resident James Patrick Kelly, who teaches Creative Writing at the University of Southern Maine, will conduct a free beginner’s workshop in this popular short-short form on January 8th at 6:30 PM. Using examples and exercises, Jim will show you how to build a story in just a thousand words, even if you’ve never written fiction before. January marks the kickoff of the New Hampshire Writers Project annual Three Minute Fiction Slam, a statewide competition for Flash Fiction writers, that runs through March. With the tools you’ll get in Jim’s workshop , you can write your Flash Fiction and gather again at the library on January 16th at 6:30 PM for a reading and no-stress feedback session. Who knows? You may be inspired to enter the Three Minute Fiction Slam!

*Please register – Limited to 12 participants*

Registration can be completed in person at the library circulation desk during open hours, by phone at (603) 679-8484, or by email addressed to bmlcirculationdesk@gmail.com.