CONNECTING PEOPLE WITH THE RESOURCES they need TO LIVE THEIR BEST LIVES
CONNECTING PEOPLE WITH THE RESOURCES they need TO LIVE THEIR BEST LIVES
with Marc Stowbridge from the NH Astronomical Society
Saturday, May 11th
1:30-3:00 PM
Open to all ages
RSVP Requested but not required: https://forms.gle/PvCVvYeSPe4cAKXT6
Marc is one of the founders of the International Library Telescope program, which originated in New Hampshire in 2008, and has since expanded to more than 900 libraries across the world. Marc will introduce us to the library's newly acquired Orion StarBlast 4.5-inch Astronomical Telescope and share what we can view in the night sky, from stars and beyond. He will also introduce Sky Portal, a free app that helps locate, identify, and provide information about celestial objects.
Thursdays, May 9, 16, 23, 30 & June 6 &13
3:30-5:00 PM
Open to adults
RSVP required: https://forms.gle/EKe3KpGwTJ3DwMgS7
UNH Extension, in partnership with the Whitefield Public Library, and supported by Saint Matthew’s Church, invites you to participate in a Latin fitness, Strength, and Nutrition Program for adults.
Join us for a 6-week Program where you will learn some Latin dance moves with Zeanny Egea and Marisol Gil, strengthen your muscles with Jaime Schimdt, and learn how to add healthier options to your meals as you taste delicious Hispanic-inspired dishes!
If you have a child ages 4-10, sign them up to participate in Music, Movement, and Munchies held simultaneously at the library.
Thursdays, May 9, 16, 23, 30 & June 6 &13
3:30-4:30 PM
Open to children ages 4-10
RSVP required: https://forms.gle/2NsLA8LHBfUR6ova8
Let’s get moving! In collaboration with the UNH Cooperative Extension, we will get our groove on with a program full of movement, games, nutrition lessons, and healthy snack-making.
with Biologist Rachel Cliche
Saturday, May 18th
1:30-3:00 PM
Open to adults
RSVP requested but not required: https://forms.gle/BCrtRANRhzUCznRQA
Rachel Cliché, a biologist with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, will help us identify various invasive plant species in the area and some management techniques. She will also share about the work of the Upper Connecticut River Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area (UC CISMA), a group that has been managing knotweed at the headwaters south.
A Glimpse into the lives of service members
Saturday, May 18th
4:00 - 5:30 PM
Open to adults
RSVP requested but not required: https://forms.gle/mQU2VZtQE6zwqdL39
We are grateful to the current and veteran military personnel who have served our country, and other countries around the world, to keep democracy and freedom alive. A panel of local veterans will share what life was like while in the military. They will tell us about their roles, responsibilities, and duties. They will discuss training, experiences, the challenges and rewards of serving, and any impactful lessons they learned.
With North Country Home Health & Hospice
Tuesday, May 21st
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Open to all
Join us to share about and discuss death and dying, the inevitable end to life, in a light, open, honest, and respectful manner. This is a monthly opportunity to broach the rarely discussed topic of death and dying, coming to terms with our mortality, how to make the most of the lives we have, and think about how to prepare and plan for our passing.
Wednesday, May 22nd
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Open to all
Are you caring for a loved one with dementia? Are you interested in sharing your thoughts on what type of programs would be most beneficial for our community of individuals with dementia and the individuals caring for them? Please join us for a conversation about how to best support you and your loved ones and our aging community.
Saturday, May 25th
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Open to all
Hardcover books $1 each
DVDs $1 each
Softcover books $.50
To volunteer to help with set up or break down, please sign up here: https://forms.gle/5zvSgLFxiktXSnrKA
Thursdays
11:00-11:30 AM
Toddlers and their caregivers
Program Room
Join us for some stories and activities, which may include games, songs, and/or arts & crafts.
First NH LEGO League CHALLENGE
Tuesdays, April 9th, 16th, May 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th
3:00-4:00 PM
Open to ages 9-14
Work with local robotics students from White Mountains Regional High School to assemble LEGO structures, build a robot, and program it to complete tasks.
Saturday, April 27th
1:30-3:00 PM
Open to adults & teens
For centuries, and all across the globe, people have been picking up a needle and thread to “make do and mend” and fix what is fixable. Simply using a needle and thread and your own two hands, patching is an accessible, creative, and satisfying craft that allows you to keep your favorite items wearable while also adding a personal creative touch. In this free workshop we will find the joy of repair together and gather around the table to learn the basics of mending and collaborate to fix some of your favorite torn clothing. Come join us and stitch your clothes back to stability!
Bring your own clothing to fix and any yarn, fabric, or materials you’d like to use or
share. We will provide the rest!
Elena is a senior at College of the Atlantic in Bar Harbor, Maine. For her Senior Project, she is biking from Burlington, VT to to Bar Harbor, ME, and along the way she will stop in different towns to offer workshops on mending, textile repair, and re-use to the local communities.
From Elena - "Since I was a child I have loved sewing and fabric crafts and I began working with a mentor to learn these skills when I was 11. As I have gotten older and connected this craft with other values I have learned about mending, darning, patching, and the importance and creative opportunity of repair and re-use. At COA I have been running a club called Mending Matters for the past 3 years and this has been a fun way to share this knowledge with other folks, try out new skills myself, and work within the community to create solutions, share joyful space, and keep perfectly good textiles out of the waste stream."
Follow Elena on Instagram @ramblingrepair.
Tuesdays & Thursdays
10:00-11:00 AM
Preschool & Kindergarten age children & their caregivers
Program Room
Join us for some stories and activities, which may include games, songs, and/or arts & crafts.
Wednesdays & Saturdays
9-11 AM
Infants & Toddlers and their caregivers
Program Room (or children’s book room if another event has been scheduled)
Come visit the library with your little ones. Find and read some stories, play with some new toys, and connect with other families.
Thursdays (intermittent)
10-11 AM
If you are interested in joining the writer’s group, please email Lyn at whitefieldpubliclibrary2@gmail.com. The writers meet intermittently, so it is best to check in before showing up.
Fridays (beginning October 6 - may be intermittent, so call ahead 837-2030)
1:30-3:30 PM
Front Reading Room
Teens & Adults
Are you a seasoned handicrafts person? Are you wanting to learn? Do you have a project in the works or something you have dreamed of creating? Adults & Teens of all skill levels are welcome to join others while you knit, crochet, needlepoint, sew, etc. Please call first in case a session has been cancelled if you are planning to join for the first time – (603) 837-2030.
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