Tag: Young Adult

ZOOMing for February

Is the weather keeping you inside?  Join us on some virtual journeys and educational sessions via ZOOM. When you register you will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email. The History and Culture of the Pawtucket and Pennacook peoples Friday, January 31st at 2 PM On this visit with the Buttonwoods Museum join us for Pentucket on the Merrimack River, a program that discusses the history and… Read more

A Dramatic Recital of The Raven by Edgar Allan Poe with Jeffrey Zygmont: Thursday, October 24th at 6 PM

More than 175 years after its first publication, the poem The Raven by Edgar Allan Poe remains both a masterwork of American literature and an entertaining adventure in horror. Enrich your Halloween season by experiencing a dramatic recital of The Raven by author and poet Jeffrey Zygmont.  Jeff brings the 18 stanzas to life by emphasizing Poe’s inventive and ingenious language that draws listeners to the poem’s chilling conclusion –… Read more

Spirits of New England with Dustin Pari: Tuesday, October 22nd at 6 PM

Join us for Spirits of New England.  Being a New England native has allowed Dustin to investigate some very interesting places rich with local history and folklore. This lecture chronicles some of his favorite New England investigations that he has been a part of. It even touches upon a legend with local roots that has become a world-wide phenomenon. A great bit of local history colored with some chilling tales… Read more

Painting with Watercolors ~ Tif Farmakis-Day – Thursday, 9/12 at 6 PM

Discover the wonders and challenges of painting with watercolor. Students will learn how to create depth and luminosity in their work through the glazing process while also learning to “let loose” and embrace the “happy accidents.” Please stop by the front circulation desk to register today.  A $5.00 non-refundable materials fee is due at time of registration (Cash only please). Artist, Tiffany T. Farmakis-Day enjoys exploring a variety of mediums,… Read more

Live Free and Hike: Finding Grace on 48 Summits ~ Monday, 9/9 at 6 PM

Join Linda Magoon as she give a personal, candid and humorous story of a woman’s transition from a place of grief and shame to one of healing, resilience, and grace—one mountain summit at a time. Linda Magoon is an environmentalist and outdoor enthusiast. She reconnected with her love of hiking after ending a difficult marriage and set out to climb all 48 of New Hampshire’s 4,000-foot peaks. Now Linda writes… Read more