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.
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 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!
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