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Staff Contact Hours
Mon. & Wed. 10 am - 5 pm
Tues. & Thurs. 9 am - 6 pm
Saturday 9 am - 2 pm
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Although the library is closed to the public, staff are here to assist you and you can borrow books, etc
by phone 603-456-2289,
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Community News From Your Library |
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Emailed weekly on Thursdays - Tell your Friends and Neighbors!
If you missed some newsletters, find them or subscribe at warner.lib.nh.us/library-news Check your "social" or "promotions" email folders. If you are subscribed, it helps to add the newsletter@warner.lib.nh.us address to your contacts for reliable delivery.
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Town Meeting audio recording has been added to the website
Town committees... When/What?
The Town of Warner Zoning Ordinance has been updated. The document is at:
If you would like to be a part of our Town Government, by participating on a Town committee, if interested completing the Volunteer Interest Application Form and return it as indicated. Please note that all candidates for appointment are interviewed.
Boards and Committees which have openings in the upcoming year:
Planning Board alternates (2)
Zoning Board of Appeals alt. (2)
Conservation Commission (1)
Parks & Recreation Commission (2)
Energy Committee (2)
Economic Dev. Advisory Comm. (1)
Agricultural Commission (NEW)
If you see wheeled vehicles driving on "posted" roads, or taking detours to avoid blocked or flooded sections, please report to the Warner PD. These activities affect road condition, and habitats. Photos help.
Plans are under way for a repeat of the outdoor readings of a speech by Frederick Douglass, July 4th weekend.
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The Warner Fall Foliage Festival committee is delighted to announce that, currently, we will be having an in-person fair this October! Planning for all the safety mechanisms we can muster, for the health and well-being of our community, vendors and patrons.
As we draw nearer to the event, more information will be posted on the official http://www.wfff.org website.
Last Day of School (Projected) Tuesday, Jun 15, 2021.
Simonds School calendar:
Monday May 17 State testing begins
Monday, May 17. Literacy Day
May 27: 5th Gr. Environmental Camp
Warner Connects NH will be opening the Family Closet Thrift Store Saturday May 22, 2021, which will be open Wednesdays and Saturdays, 10am-4pm, on the first floor of the Warner Community Center (Old Graded School Building) at 49 West Main Street.
The Thrift Store income will be used to support the food pantry and other operating costs.
The store will carry new or used clothes, shoes and accessories for all ages, new or used bedding and towels, and used camping, recreational and sports gear.
Thrift store Volunteers are needed for various times and duties….. contact Warner Connects, NH at 603-456-2053.
Session 1: July 11-24, 2021
Session 2: August 1-14, 2021
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NH DOT PUBLIC INFORMATIONAL MEETING about NH 127 Bridge #254/180 Repair/Replacement, Tuesday, May 18, 2021 7:00 PM will be to discuss rehabilitation or replacement of bridge number 254/180 in Warner carrying NH 127 over the Warner River (in Davisville) with associated approach roadway, side roadway, drainage, and side slope work to tie into existing roadways and facilitate a small profile change.
The meeting is scheduled to be part of the regularly scheduled Board of Selectmen Meeting via Zoom. Additional information can be found on the DOT meeting notice at:
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Our condolences to the family of Robert George Martin who passed away Sunday, April 18th, 2021, at the age of 83. Obituary HERE
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COVID updates and vaccine info |
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FDA emergency use authorization: recipients who are 12 to 17 years old are now eligible but may only receive the Pfizer vaccine, and anyone under 18 must have consent from a parent or guardian. Kearsarge Regional School District is helping to make teen access easy: https://www.facebook.com/KearsargeSAU65/
Current cases of Covid-19 in Warner: 1-4 active cases, with a total of 200 cases so far, an increase of only 1 from last week's newsletter. Keep vigilent!
Governor Sununu's Covid-19 Universal Best Practices became effective May 7, 2021 for all individuals, businesses, and organizations to consider.
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Job Opportunities
MKIM needs more help in their gift shop, particularly on Mondays and Sundays, from now until at least the end of October. The store is filled with unique jewelry and carefully-chosen items. The online store contains just a small sampling of the many items: online store.
If giving tours to visitors and school groups is of interest, they could also use at least one more Educator, especially during the busy Fall season.
Email resume and/or questions to info@indianmuseum.org.
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The Warner McDonald's is hiring for all shifts. Stop by to get application or apply online. Call 603-456-2805
FREE SCORE Workshop
Friday, May 14, 10:00 AM
Effective Email and Newsletter Marketing
Learn how to craft a good subject line, what content is working for business newsletters, and what is not. Basic tips and best practices for businesses just getting into email marketing for the first time.
Other workshops also available.
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To Do
Ask the library to set up a Zoom meeting link for you! Training is also available by phone or Zoom, or we can send you instructions.
Museum news:
NH Telephone Museum is open Tues. THRU Sat. May thru October, 10 am to 4 pm. Library pass available
Reserve timed tickets from 10:30 AM - 1:00 PM or from 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM online at starhop.com
With our Library Pass use the "Library Pass ticket" for admission.
The Nature Discovery Museum in Warner (next to the Indian Museum) plans to open June 5, 2021. Volunteers needed! ndcnh.org.
Looking for weekend volunteers. contact Sandy at 603-822-2234.
NH State Parks are using the same reservation system as last year. Rollins Park on Mt. Kearsarge will open for full weeks May 14. but is already open Fri-Sun. Save $$ using a library pass,
Warner Historical Soc."barnsale" reopens outdoors, Sat. May 29, 9-12.
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Say, Howdy'a Do That?
Roger Robbins
Does the old car sound clunky? Is the outboard motor running rough? Need to fix the mixer, or stop the bike wheel from wobbling?
Newest adult books
Remember, we can borrow titles not in our collection. Just ask!
Watch & Learn
Solarize Kearsarge informational session. Join experts from Granite State Solar to learn about rooftop and backyard solar, storage batteries, mini-split heat pumps
and electric vehicle charging.
Email KearsargeClimate@gmail.com
for registration info or check calendar.
Monday, May 17th at 12 Noon with Granite State Solar Zoom link is at
and
Tuesday, May 25th at 7 PM with Seventh Generation Solar
Both sessions are sponsored by Kearsarge Climate Action. Solarize Kearsarge aims to encourage the growth of renewable energy in our 10-town region - Andover, Bradford, Grantham, Newbury, New London, Springfield, Sunapee, Sutton, Warner and Wilmot.
Life and Times of a Penobscot Poetess June 15 at 5pm on Zoom.
A Virtual Visit with Carol Dana, Penobscot Language Keeper.
Join the Literary Arts Guild of the Center for the Arts, Newbury Public Library and the Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum Center
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The FCC is now accepting applications for the Emergency Broadband Benefit:
Families with children who qualify for free or reduced school meals qualify (among others, please read the full guidelines). There is a limited period for the discount.
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Miss Sue's News (for Kids) |
This woven "container" is the next craft that will be going home in book request bags. Or call to arrange for one without getting books. Enjoy!! |
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Warner News from Facebook |
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April Moulton caught this bear on video and shared it on Facebook last week.
Did you hear a loud plane (or two) fly over on Tuesday May 11? It was an Air Force C-130 Hercules flying at 1300 feet, according to people with a flight tracking app, and the Planefinder.net site.
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Local Author
When Robyn and his brothers are turned into ravens through the work of an unlucky curse, a sister is their only hope to become human again. Though she’s never met her brothers, April will stop at nothing to restore their humanity. But what about Robyn, who always felt a greater affinity to the air than to the earth-bound lives of his family?
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Jill MacSweeny just wishes everything could go back to normal. But ever since her dad died, she's been isolating herself from her boyfriend, her best friends -- everyone who wants to support her. When her mom decides to adopt a baby, it feels like she's somehow trying to replace a lost family member with a new one... Read more
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Every Week
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Monday Morning Zentangle 9 -10:30 am via Zoom. Free. Contact Terry Hathaway, Certified Zentangle Teacher to get the link.
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Pick up a free seasonal craft kit at the Library (call 603-456-2289) - woven cups!
Coming Soon
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Warner Area Farmer's Market starts Saturday May 15, 9 am - 1 pm at Warner Town Hall
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Plant Swap /Sale on Town Hall steps also.
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Daisy chain workshop at MKIM, Sat. May 15, 1-3 pm IN PERSON (with masks) registration
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Rollins State Park is open by reservation on Fri-Sat-Sun; full weeks after May 14.
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Community Conversation: Simonds Free High School, Wed. May 26, 7 pm. Warner Historical Society, on Zoom - REGISTER.
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Warner Historical Soc."barnsale" reopens outdoors, Saturday May 29, 9-12.
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BookEnds Book Group Sunday June 6 at 4 pm The National Road' by Tom Zoellner
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Plant sale at Mt Kearsarge Indian Museum, Sat. June 5, 10 to 4 pm.
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NH Herbal Network annual Herb and Garden Day at MKIM, Sat. June 5, 10 am - 4 pm ($5)
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Library Book Group Wed. June 9, 1 pm Lily and the Octopus by Stephen Rowley.
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Other Online Event listings: Things to do or view
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Library Trustees' Meetings |
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Library Trustee committees meetings by Zoom include the Monthly Board Meeting on the third Tuesday of each month at 6:15 pm, and various Committee meetings, some that meet monthly, are usually at 6 pm..
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Your donations keep Library services strong! |
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Houseplants for sale. Call 456-2289 to arrange a time to select your plant.
New! Chive plants for the garden.
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Colorful cotton corner bookmarks crafted and donated by Marcia Moyer are the gentle way to mark your place in a book.
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Stained glass theme "Thank You" cards (3 for $5), or other non-specific library stained glass cards (5 for $10), pictured here.
Call 603-456-2289 to arrange for pickup.
Just call or email us if you see something in the photos you want to purchase. Price = you choose your donation.
All books for sale have been isolated for many weeks.
Contributions to the library may be donated online, mailed to P. O. Box 299, Warner NH 03278 or put in the bookdrop! Contact us if you have any questions.
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