Category: Programs

Robert Frost on the Farm: New Hampshire farming in 1900 – NH Humanities – 6:30 PM on Thursday, 2/29/24

Robert Frost’s poetry can help us appreciate the rigor of life on a New England farm in the early 20th century. (Hint: It was hard.) In an exploration of both New Hampshire history and Frost’s poetry, author and poet Jeffrey Zygmont recites a selection of Frost’s poems about farming. Alongside each recitation, he provides background on Frost’s life, offering insight into the poem’s origins, and commentary on the work’s artistic… Read more

T/ween Book Discussion: Wednesday, 2/7/24 @ 6 PM

The book of the month is “I’ll give you the sun” by Jandy Nelson. “Love does as it undoes. It goes after, with equal tenacity: joy and heartbreak.” The twins, Jude and Noah, once incredibly close, are now hardly speaking to each other.  Both of them have a past burdened by secrets, and a sibling rivalry that has pushed them apart.  During their early years, Noah had struggled with an… Read more

Walking in the Woods with Robert Frost (NH Humanities): Thursday, 1/25/24 at 6 PM

Robert Frost’s poetry makes spoken words sparkle and sing. It also gives us an intimate look at nature in New Hampshire. In celebration of both Robert Frost and the natural world around us, author and poet Jeffrey Zygmont recites a selection of Frost’s nature poems, emphasizes their beauty, explains their significance, and describes how they deepen our understanding and appreciation of New Hampshire’s natural environment. The selection includes some of… Read more

Struggle Care: An Evening with Bestselling Author and TikTok Star KC Davis – RECORDED

No worry if you missed the interview with KC Davis, Author and viral TikTok star.  The interview was recorded and will be available to watch through the end of the month. You can check out the recording HERE If you are interested in placing a hold on a copy of her book How to keep house while drowning click HERE. *This Zoom event is sponsored by the Nashua Public Library… Read more

Brown Bag Book Club (Grades 3-5) Thursday, 1/18/24 at 6 PM

We’re back!  It’s a new year for Brown Bag Book Club for kids in grades 3 to 5.  Bring food in a brown bag and be ready for talking! Drinks and treats will be served, so get your book and join us! Books can be picked up in the Children’s Room.  This month we’re reading Jake Drake, Class Clown by Andrew Clements. Don’t forget to register. Knock, knock. Who’s there?… Read more

Marine Mammal Rescue with Ron Watson ~ Thursday, 1/11/24 at 6 PM

All marine mammals are protected under the Marine Mammal Protection Act. Some are also protected under the Endangered Species Act and the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora. The Marine Mammal Protection Act was enacted by the federal government on October 21, 1972 and fulfilling this requirement, the Seacoast Science Center Marine Mammal Rescue staffs and responds to all reports of marine mammals that… Read more

T/ween Book Discussion: Wednesday, 1/3/24 at 6 PM

The book of the month is “Gallant,” by V. E. Schwab. Everything casts a shadow. Even the world we live in.  And as with every shadow, there is a place where it must touch.  A seam, where the shadow meets its source. All Olivia Prior has of her past is her mother’s journal—which seems to unravel into madness. Then, she receives an invitation to come home—to Gallant.  Yet when she… Read more

T/ween Book Discussion: Wednesday, 12/6/23 at 6 PM

The book of the month is ‘War Horse’ by Michael Morpurgo. Separated by war.  Tested by battle.  Bound by friendship. During the dark years of World War I, a service horse, named Joey, is purchased by the Army and made to serve the war effort in the embattled nation of France.  Amid the chaos of The Great War, his previous owner, 15-year-old Albert, rediscovers the bond they once shared and… Read more

Vacation Vibes (12/26-12/30)

The holiday week between December 26th and 30th is a pretty chill time in the Children’s Room so we are following the vibe with our young patrons (preschool and elementary ages). This week we will have out some craft supplies, art supplies, and some educational building toys that you don’t often see between the hours of 10 AM to 7 PM. Each day will be different and you won’t know… Read more