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NEW Hours! (May 2022)
Mon. 10 am -12 & 1- 5 pm
Tues. 9 am - 12 & 1 - 8 pm
Wed. 1 - 5 pm
Thurs. 9 -12 & 1 - 6 pm
Saturday 9 am - 2 pm
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The library is open for walk-in use. Masks and distancing encouraged.
You can also borrow books by phone 603-456-2289, email, or by placing holds from the website catalog at warner.lib.nh.us
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Community News From Your Library |
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We now have 937 Subscribers! Tell your neighbors about subscribing!
You may need to click "See more" at the bottom to see ALL the news!
For reliable delivery, it helps to add newsletter@warner.lib.nh.us address to contacts.
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NH Primary Election Results
Over 700 voters turned out in Warner!
November 8 Elections: Ballot Counters are needed for the Nov. General State Elections. If willing to be a counter send an email to kathy.carson50@gmail.com with name and address - must be registered voter.
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Monthly Community Fish Fry at Magdalen College: 5-7 pm Friday, Sept. 16 Kids 5 and under free. Ages 6-12 $8. Ages 13+ $15.
Town committees... Meet at Town Hall and often also on ZOOM. Links on the
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Fall Foliage Festival and Library Book Sale! |
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The Warner Fall Foliage Festival is back (including the ice cream-eating, Oxen Pull and Woodsmen contests!) October 7,8,9. Starting Friday night, October 7th with the Midway rides and food, continuing Sat and Sunday10/8 and 10/9 with music, crafts, rides, parades, races, and food. https://wfff.org/ (No advance brochures this year).
Check it out and while there, sign up to volunteer! The Festival raises funds for Town Organizations and needs, and depends on volunteers to help set up, work the Info Booth, assist with parking, selling raffle tickets, trash collection, etc...See https://wfff.org, or email volunteerwfff@aol.com. Get the family involved and be a part of the success!
The theme for the WFFF parade this year is "Fantastical Tales of all Time". Creating a float, is a lot of fun and helps make for a great parade! No entry fees, and money prizes in every division (Family & Friends, Adult Organizations, Student Organizations, Business, & Walking floats)! Message Jenny Courser on FB for more info or to register a float. The Parade is Sun, Oct. 9th @ 1:00pm
Warner Fall Foliage Festival Races: Kids Fun Run! if you have already registered, we need you to register again (tech issues). signup.com/go/bkRJpxE .
All pre registered participants receive a free race shirt and snacks and a party after.
Contact Andrea woodlawnpet@gmail.com for more information.
The Pillsbury Free Library's Fall Book Sale will be held Saturday and Sunday, October 8 and 9, from 9 am to 4 pm during Fall Foliage Festival.
Donations of clean, boxed books and DVDs will be accepted between October 1 and 6 during open hours. PLEASE use SMALL boxes that can be used for display. Book sale Volunteers needed: call 603-456-2289 or sign up at signup.com/go/RwzdbEJ
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Photo by Mimi Wiggin of a Monarch butterfly - they are starting to migrate!
The Nature Discovery Center, located alongside the Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum needs volunteer attendants part time on Saturdays and Sundays for Fall, and in 2023! This unique museum is open Saturdays at 10:30 AM - 4 pm & Sundays 1-4 pm. Contact Sandra Martin at 603-822-2334.
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Sports, Childcare, School News |
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Warner Skateboard Park Grand Opening Saturday, Sept. 24, 11am-12pm
Riverside Park, 40 Riverside Lane Warner, NH
Raffling off 3 Skateboard. Free t-shirt for the first 10 kids, Free swag keychains & stickers All from the American Ramp Company.
Come and see the new ramps and enjoy some refreshments.
Support Warner Youth Sports! Store closes Sunday, September 18 at 11:59pm EDT
Boys & Girls Clubs of Central New Hampshire Preschool Childcare in Warner!
NH Telephone Museum Fall Homeschool Days (theme: Alexander Graham Bell)
September 20, 10 - 11:30AM Grampie: True Stories for the Life of Alexander Graham Bell. A reading of this book followed by an investigation of the many after dinner simple experiments AGB tried at home with his family. Geared toward ages 6 – 11 $5 for adults, $8 for children. Fee includes a pass to visit the museum Limit 12.
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Habitat For Humanity is active in Warner and needs your help to create safe, affordable housing in partnership with those in need and to make shelter a matter of conscience with people everywhere.
Volunteer to assist with general labor (no prior skills needed) as we renovate a home in Warner for a worthy family. Sat. and Sun., Sept. 24 and 25 and Sat. and Sun., Oct. 1 and 2. We work from 7 am until 4 pm each day. Come for all or part of a day. Lunch and refreshments served. Email marktierney58@gmail.com for more information or sign up.
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Warner glass beadmaker Carolyn Rordam of Joppa Glassworks will be one of the exhibitors and demonstrating Ancient Glass Bead Making Techniquesat BeadStock on Sat. Sept 17 a 10:30 am, 12:30 pm & 2:30 pm.
Area Artists Ted Blachly and Mary Mead are included in a celebration of the arts during the NH Furniture Masters Main Event, Sat., Sept. 17 from 1 – 7pm. This is a fundraising event with Kimball Jenkins in Concord. furnituremasters.org/the-main-event/
Open Studio/Sale at Mimi Wiggin Fine Art on Sat. & Sun. October 1 & 2 from 10 to 4 both days. Original oil paintings, prints, notecards, marble coasters and more.
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Music, Dance, History, and Museums |
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An Afternoon of Sculpture & Dance at the Fells. Sunday, Sept. 18, 1:00-3:00pm
Reflecting this summer’s sculpture theme of Stillness and Motion, dancers from the professional dance company Ballet Misha (of Manchester) will return to the John Hay Estate at The Fells in Newbury. Free with Entry fee. The library has passes!
BeadStock Sat., Sept. 17, 10 AM 4 PM. $12 admission
Gourd Burning workshop at Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum. Sat. Sept. 24 from 1-3 pm
$60 for members or $65 for non-members. Limited to 12 participants. Register.
Wed Sept 21 at 6 pm Squam Lakes Natural Science Center Owl presentation. See several owl species up close and learn more about them, in the Depot Street Parking Lot This is an OUTDOOR program and therefore weather-dependent
Admission: Members Free/$5:00 Non-Members by reservation (payment on arrival OK)
Fri. Sept. 27 book discussion and signing. The invention of Miracles by Katie Booth.IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL EVENT 7 PM Reservations HERE
DRAG QUEEN BINGO! WED. SEPT. 28 - Family Friendly Fundraiser. A sparkling Drag Queen replaces the traditional bingo caller for a night of jokes, fun and laughter at New Hampshire Telephone Museum Lower Meeting Room 7 PM.
Admission: $15 [includes one card]; Each add'l card - $5
Warner Historical Society Annual Meeting and Program Thurs. Sept. 29 at Warner Town Hall. Meeting at 7pm and Program at 8pm – Free & open to the public.
Program: Returning North with the Spring: Retracing the Journey of Naturalist Edwin Way Teale Presenter: John Harris.
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Be Earth Friendly - and Save $$ |
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REGISTER NOW for the NHSaves Button Up Workshop Hosted by Pillsbury Free Library, Warner Energy Committee and Warner Connects at The Pillsbury Free Library on Wednesday, Sept. 21 at 6:30 pm. In person and on Zoom. Registration! Sponsored by NHSaves and coordinated statewide by the Plymouth Area Renewable Energy Initiative (PAREI).
This 1.5 hour presentation by certified energy auditor Andy Duncan covers how to improve the energy efficiency of your home, and covers basic building science principles and whole house weatherization measures that will button up your home for the heating and cooling seasons. It also covers details about the energy efficiency programs (and funding!) that provide energy audits, weatherization measures such as air sealing and insulating, and rebates on new technologies and products such as electric and gas appliances and high efficiency electric heating/cooling equipment.
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HELP!The Family Gear Sale is next week and they need volunteer help. This event is at the town hall. If you are interested in giving a couple hours of the Gear Sale time slots, please contact Patty at hikerpatty@gmail.com or 603-560-6143 call or text.
Tasks include are gathering, tagging gear and setting up at the drop off times. During the sale, supervisors and sellers. At the end of the sale, clean up and transporting leftovers to the store.
Thursday 9/22 3-6pm ....collect and tag drop off items
Friday 9/23 3-6pm ....collect and tag drop off items
Saturday 9/24 8am-4pm...Gear Sale (9-2) - supervise tables and selling.
Starting at 8am for set up. Ending around 4 for cleanup and gear pick up, 2-3 hr shifts.
First annual Family Gear Swap, Sat. Sept. 24, 9 am-2 pm at Warner Town Hall.
Recreational, Camping, Travel and Sports Gear for all ages.
Sell your gear or find some deals for your family, make a little money on your unwanted gear or donate to the Family Closet. You do not need to be present for the sale.
Items can be dropped at the Town Hall on Thurs. 9/22 or Friday 9/23 from 3 - 6 pm.
Register your contact info at dropoff and your items will be tagged. Please price them.
Pick-up Saturday, 9/24, at the end of the sale unsold items and a check for sold items from 2:30-4:30pm at the Town Hall. To make other arrangements for drop off or pick up, or other questions, Contact Patty Anderson at familyclosetwcnh@gmail.com or call 603-456-2183 or text 603-560-6143.
This is a fundraiser for Warner Connects NH Food Pantry and Resource Center.
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The Kitchen Warner is getting closer to adding DINNER on Fridays and Saturdays Meanwhile, open Wed. thru Sun. 11 - 3
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Help us out! Send your news to Newsletter@library.warnernh.gov! |
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Warner Connects NH Food Pantry and Community Resource Center News
If heat is included in your rent, you can still apply for fuel assistance. A new program benefit (called a rent voucher) is now available. Apply at Warner Connects NH (603) 456-2053, or at your local CAP office.
Seasoned wood is available to those in need. Delivery can be arranged. Call Warner Connects NH at (603) 456-2053 for details.
Family Closet Thrift Boutique is open Wed and Sat. 10 am - 4 pm. Fall and Winter clothing and accessories being accepted. LIMIT of 2 tall trash bags per visit. Volunteers needed!
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Free COVID and Flu VACCINES! New COVID-19 boosters target the BA.4 and BA.5 Omicron subvariants - available for people aged 12 years and older..
vaccines.nh.gov. (pharmacies that have been doing Vaccines -or schedule a vaccine through your doctor's office. Vaccinations for Covid-19 are FREE.
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Expiration dates on some COVID tests have been extended - check the updates.
Do a Google search by brand. Look again later for extension updates.
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Covid 19 Merrimack County and thre other counties' risk rating rose to MEDIUM in the CDC County Check Tool (based on hospitalizations and deaths, not total cases).
CDC guidelines for isolation and quarantine:
FREE at- home rapid tests are NO LONGER available from covidtests.gov/ HOWEVER, if you purchase tests and have insurance, ask if you can be reimbursed.
Vaccination rates: NH Towns (WMUR) Warner: 68.4% fully, 75.8% one or more dose.
Merrimack County (CDC) over age 5: 75.2% fully vaccinated, 89.4% at least 1 dose.
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We have PASSES for you!
For NH Museum links and info about library passes, visit
The John Hay Estate at The Fells
All exhibits have been "refreshed" with different items and arrangements. Current exhibit: Gee's Bend Quilts
Summer hours: OPEN 10 am - 4 pm Tues. through Sat.
Exhibit: Alexander Graham Bell.
The Nature Discovery Center, located alongside the Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum, is open Saturdays at 10:30 AM - 4 pm & Sundays 1-4 pm.
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Remembering Queen Elizabeth
by Roger Robbins
To me, Queen Elizabeth has been a constant presence. She came to the throne the year I was born. My family admired the Queen. Her quiet demeanor and calm dignity impressed us. At my Peace Corps jungle outpost, Queen Elizabeth's Christmas message over the BBC was my only Yuletide greeting. She will be missed.
Queen Elizabeth resources:
At the Pillsbury Free Library
Downloads From Overdrive
e-Audiobook
e-Magazine
e-Magazine
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For years, Grace has watched the wolves in the woods behind her house. One yellow-eyed wolf--her wolf--is a chilling presence she can't seem to live without. Meanwhile, Sam has lived two lives: In winter, the frozen woods, the protection of the pack, and the silent company of a fearless girl. In summer, a few precious months of being human . . . until the cold makes him shift back again. But as winter nears, Sam must fight to stay human--or risk losing himself, and Grace, forever.
Love Sam and Grace? Make sure to finish the trilogy with Linger and Forever and the spinoff novel Sinner!
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Miss Sue's News (for Kids) |
New Children's Items in our catalog:
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Congratulations to Warner poet and author Matt Forrest Esenwine for his newest published book, "A Beginner's Guide to Being Human". It won't be available at the library for another week, but you can reserve it with Miss Sue if you'd like to get it quickly!. |
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Preschooler Story times with Miss Sue are held every Thursday at 10:30 am - stories, songs, fingerplays, and a craft.
This program is held in the library's Children's Room.
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Wednesday September 21st 3 -4 pm is the first after school craft of the school year. For a fun start it'll be based on Minecraft. Pre-registration is required with Miss Sue and Wendy at Simonds school, since Miss Sue walks them down to the library. We have a story, make a craft and a snack to take home. Homeschoolers are always welcomed too,. Parents need not stay, just pick up at the library. Watch for a notice from Simonds or give us a call at 603-456-2289.
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Every Week
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Library Story Time Thursdays 10:30 am
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Warner Farmer's Market, Sat. 9 - 1 Town Hall
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Barn Sale, Sat. 9-12 and Tues. 1-4 at Warner Historical Society.
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Family Closet Thrift Store 10 am - 4 pm Wed. & Sat. at Warner Community Center.
Coming Soon
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Other Online Event listings: Things to do or view
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On September 20 at 6:30 pm the Library Trustees will hold a public hearing on acceptance of recently received "funds in excess of $5,000" as required by NH RSA.
Library Trustee meetings include the Monthly Board Meeting on the third Tuesday of each month (at 6:30 pm, in person) Various Committee meetings, some that meet monthly, vary in meeting schedules.
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Your Donations Keep Library Services Strong! |
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Contributions to the library may be donated online, mailed to P. O. Box 299, Warner NH 03278 or put in the book drop! Contact us if you have any questions.
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.
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