Pillsbury Free Library, Warner, NH ~ April 3, 2025 | | | | |
Library Hours:
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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You can request books / contact us by phone 603-456-2289, online,
or from the catalog at https://pillsbury.nhais.bywatersolutions.com/
| | Local News by Your Library | | NEXT ISSUES: Submit current news and events April 8 for April 10 issue! | | |
BookEnds BookGroup meets at 4pm on the first Friday every other month in the Gallery at MainStreet BookEnds. April 4: Still Life by Louise Penny.
Sat. April 5, Craft and Artisan Fair indoors, 10am to 3pm Henniker community Center, by Henniker Area Christian Fellowship.
Traveling to Concord, New London, or other cities on Saturday April 5? You may encounter crowds gathering in a Nation-wide protest called "Hands-off!", from 12 -5 pm.
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David Minton has an article published in the April issue of Northwoods Sporting Journal about his friendship with a local grouse (a bird, not a person!).
An article by Peter St. James is also in the same Journal, available at https://www.sportingjournal.com/best-trout-lures/.
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April 6 -12 is National Library Week!
Come meet up with Friends of the Library, April 8 at 6:30 pm in the upper level of the library, find out what the group does, and how you can also help support Library services!
Hear Trustee Hanna Leigh-Brown share results of the Library Programs survey, and find out the latest news about Library funding at state and federal levels! If you would like to be added to an email list used for Library Friends' activities, contact Nancy at the library. See also Kids' activity!
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The Library book discussion group meets on the 2nd Wed. each month at 1:30 pm in the library. All are welcome! The library has copies to borrow, up to 4 weeks before the meetings.
April 9 Year of No Garbage by Eve O. Schaub
May 14: Ink Blood Sister Scribe by Emma Torzs.
BookEnds BookGroup meets at 4pm on the first Friday every other month. The next meeting will be on April 4: Still Life by Louise Penny.
You can also request copies for any book group via the library through inter-library loan.
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Tuesday April 8, Open Mic Music at Cafe One East: 6-8 pm, hosted by Peg Chaffee.
Tuesday April 8, 7-8 pm American Legion meeting at the Legion Post 39 Hall on Kearsarge Mtn Rd Extension off Main St. (by Reed's North Restaurant parking lot).
Wed. April 9, Support Simonds PTO at Reed's North Warner Wednesday 5-8 pm
Thursday April 10, Children's AUTHOR Brian Lies, 3 pm at MainStreet BookEnds.
Saturday April 12, Annual Indoor Flea Market library fundraiser at Warner Town Hall, 9 am to 2 pm! Mark your calendars to browse for gifts for Easter, Mother's Day, or yourself! Bake sale, raffle items, crafts, antiques and assorted treasures. We have two tables/ spaces open due to cancellations! $15 per space: call 603-456-2289 or contact us online!
Baked good donations welcome, and volunteers to help with set up Friday April 11 or sell for the library April 12: please contact Carol 603-496-5191 or Nancy at 456-2289.
Easter pop-up shop: lavender-inspired gifts and springtime surprises and snacks. Perfect for Easter baskets, host gifts, or a little self care treat. Friday, April 11, 10:00am to 4:00pm, Saturday, April 12, 10:00am to 4:00pm. 393 Pumpkin Hill Rd.
Children's and maternity clothing sale, Sat. April 12, 8 -11 am St. Andrews' Church, 354 Main St, $5/bag Hopkinton. Drop off clean children's shoes and clothing donations April 4-11, NO equipment or toys. Crib blankets welcomed. Benefits Hopkinton Food Pantry.
Find local Library news and events later in this newsletter (children's programs, Bicycle Clinic, lamp repair, etc)!
| | Warner Meetings & Misc News | | |
Meetings (scheduled in the Town Hall lower level unless otherwise indicated).
Check https://warnernh.gov/calendar/
Planning Board Meeting
Monday, April 7, 7:00 – 10:00pm
Precinct Commissioners (Joppa Rd)
Wednesday, April 9, 3:30 – 4:30pm
Zoning Board Meeting
Wednesday, April 9, 7:00 – 10:00pm
Catch Housing and some subdivisions:
https://warnernh.gov/landusecases/
Agendas (often with Zoom Link) are at https://warnerNH.gov/agenda/ Updates:
-Please check agenda AND calendar
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Kearsarge Regional School District www.facebook.com/KearsargeSAU65
School Board Meets - 6:30 pm Thurs Apr. 17 (165 Main St. New London)
https://www.kearsarge.org/district/family-community/pages/calendars
https://WarnerNH.gov/TownOfficers.pdf
A position is open on the Budget Committee for the 2025/2026 Budget season, and until March Town election.
If interested, fill out a Town of Warner Volunteer Interest Form, and submit on or before 15 April, 2025 to the Town Hall.
| | All Class V roads are still posted for 6 ton limits until further notice and class VI are also restricted. Contact Road Agent Tim Allen 603-456-3366 if you need a delivery exception. | | All dog license renewals are due by April 30. Late fees start in June, and Civil Forfeitures will go out at the end of June. Rabies shots need to be up to date. Please contact the Town Clerk's office if you no longer have your dog, so that we can update our records. | | |
In honor of Earth Day, Sat. April 19, we have programs for you!
The Spring Bike Check-up is returning 10am -12pm on the Lawn of Cafe One East, hosted by Arlon Chaffee and friends.
In the Library, 10-12, bring your loved but sick lamp for Lamp repairs by Jim McLaughlin and at 10:30 am bring your preschooler to Saturday Story Time by Sue.
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The sunny study area of the library now hosts two new 4' square oak tables generously funded by James and Jeanne Hand of Warner. The Tempus style tables, purchased from Tucker Library Interiors of Manchester N.H. are rugged and beautiful, and we hope they will serve for a 100 years or more!
Complimenting the tables are sturdy oak chairs, and a circular table, all acquired from Hooksett Library due to their recent renovation.
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National & State Library funds update: (see Mar. 20 & 27 issues for previous news)
All four of NH's delegation have sent a joint letter to the President urging support for IMLS, libraries and museums, and outlining the economic benefits to NH of museum and library support through the federal Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS).
All employees of IMLS have been put on paid leave and DOGE has been in the building.
State Libraries are now being notified of cancellation of their LSTA grants as of April 1. These constitute between 40 and 50% of the funds State Libraries use to assist other libraries. In NH the $1.5M of LSTA funding supports Libby downloadable books, and the Interlibrary loan system. https://www.everylibrary.org/trump_termination_imls_grants
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45-50 people showed up for the March 27 Skywatch event at Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum, for a chilly but amazingly clear evening of star viewing with all kinds of telescopes brought by the NH Astronomical Society.
The library's telescope, donated by NHAS for people to borrow, was set up to provide a good view of Jupiter and two of its moons (tiny but clear.) Contact us to borrow this!
Thanks so much to the NHAS and to Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum for hosting!
Photo by Library Trustee Hanna Leigh-Brown.
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Our Library of Things: Did you know you can borrow a
Telescope (Donated by NH Astronomical Society)
Selfie Stick (donated by Ralph Elwell)
Kill-a Watt meter (measures electricity used by appliances)
DVD /CD player - plugs in by USB cable for use with your laptop.
Sewing machine - for use in library or at home.
| | Warner Museums and Groups | | |
Red Cross Blood Drive Thursday April 17, 12-4:30 pm at United Church of Warner.
MainStreet Warner Inc. is NOW ACCEPTING BOOK DONATIONS for a "COLOSSAL USED BOOK SALE" at Spring Into Warner, Saturday May 17 on the lawn of the MainStreet Warner Lodge. ~ All sales help fund the Jim Mitchell Scholarship. Please leave book donations at MainStreet BookEnds in small to medium boxes.
NH Telephone Museum April Open dates: Tuesdays and some Saturdays 10 am - 4 pm
The Firefighters Museum is open on Saturdays in April from 10am to 3pm.
This is your chance to purchase the Warner Fire Dept challenge coin.
Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum in April, the museum is open Fridays only, 10-4, with tours at 10:30am and 1:30pm. Check the new website design!
MKIM membership: Renew now or Join by April 30, 2025 and be entered into our Shopping Spree drawing. First Prize: $100 Shopping Spree (in-store or online), Second Prize: $75 Shopping Spree (in-store or online)
| | Miss Sue's News (for Kids) | | |
Preschooler Story times with Miss Sue: stories, songs, finger-plays, and a craft - in the Children's Room. Every Thursday at 10:30 am
- and for working parents, Saturday April 19, 10:30am and May 17.
April is Poetry month. Come in, browse and enjoy some wonderful poetry. Miss Sue has a fantastic poetry section (811 in the non-fiction area).
Also, the week of April 7-12 is National Library Week! Come tell us why you are "Drawn to the Library" by sketching or writing your thoughts for posting!
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Please save your metal mint boxes for Miss Sue for a summer activity. Altoids or similar size needed. THANK YOU! Summer programs for K-5 will be July 8- Aug 16, Tuesdays at 9:30 am and Wednesdays at 1:30 pm.
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Calling all 4th - 7th graders: it's time to register for the Great Stone Face party, which is on Friday, April 11, 5:30-8PM. Anyone who has read at least 1 book on the GSF list can come, but the more titles the better! Register with Miss Sue ASAP. Games, "Guess the GSF book", and food!
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Tues. April 8: Pokemon Club meets at the Library the 2nd Tues. of the month, 3-5 pm. All welcome. Miss Sue walks Simonds students to Library. (Please let Mrs. Grimes know) Sign up by calling 603-456-2289 or see Sue.
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Are you a teen interested in reading and reviewing books for the Teen books section? Stop by the library on a Monday or Tuesday to talk to Casey!
April is when teens vote for their favorite Flume (Gr. 9-12) and Isinglass (Gr. 6-8) books! Vote online or in the Library! Flume 2025 Voting form, Isinglass 2025 Voting Form
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Easter Egg Hunt, Saturday April 19 at 1:00 pm at Double Clear Farm, 244 Schoodac Rd. Register kids up thru 5th grade by 12:30 pm (home schoolers welcome). Free. Farm animals to visit, eggs to find and games to play. No Dogs, please! Middle school or High School students that need volunteer hours please reach out to Cathy (800 eggs to hide).
May 9 is the deadline for applications for a Stanley Grimes Conservation Scholarship from Merrimack County Conservation District. Caroline Allen was a 2024 winner.
The application deadline is May 1 for the Jim Mitchell Scholarship, awarded annually to graduating high school seniors who have had a beneficial impact on the community. Students must be residents of Warner pursuing higher education upon graduation. Visit https://mainstreetwarnerinc.org/services/scholarships
Register now for a WYSA fundraiser 5K Color Run on Saturday, May 17 from 9 to 10 am at Riverside Park! This fun-filled, family-friendly event is all about movement, color, and making a difference. www.donate.schoolathon.org. (campaign ID number is 27018)
(Note, May 17 is also this year's Spring Into Warner Festival of Arts)
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The Local: Music Thursdays 5-8 pm Team Trivia Nights: Weds. at 6 pm.
Reed's North: Tavern Night music: Saturdays 6-9 pm. April 5: Mike Preston,
Sun. April 6: 4-7pm Open Mic with John Farese. April 12 Will Hatch, April 19 Colin Nevins
Sunday April 13: Couples Paint and Sip
Trivia, Thursdays 6-8 pm
Open Mic at Cafe One East: 2nd Tuesdays, (April 8) 6-8 pm hosted by Peg Chaffee.
AUTHOR Brian Lies, Thursday April 10 at 3 pm at MainStreet BookEnds
AUTHOR Andru Volinsky: Sat. April 19 at 2 pm Last Bake Sale: The fight for fair school funding. MainStreet BookEnds gallery.
Art exhibit: The Carrolls: Four Related Visions, through April 19, at two villages Art Society gallery, 846 Main St., Contoocook. Thurs through Sun Noon to 4 pm David M. Carroll, LAurette Carroll, Sean Carroll, and Riana Frost.
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Rethink, Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Repair
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Where to recycle:
BOOKS: (kids) Used book swap, Friday April 18 at Simonds School on Movie Night.
Donate books to Mainstreet Bookends for MainStreet Warner's COLOSSAL used book sale scholarship fundraiser on May 17 during Spring into Warner at The Lodge.
Cameras and accessories: Do you have old photographic equipment lying around the house taking up space? The library will be collecting used photo equipment from April 9 to 21, to be taken to the Vermont Center for Photography (VCP) in Brattleboro for their Photo Thrift Store. Donations may include film and digital cameras, movie cameras, tripods, enlargers, darkroom equipment and paper (please no chemicals), camera bags and almost anything related to photography.
Sales from the Store help to fund VCP’s mission to promote the photographic arts through exhibitions and education.
Craft and Art supplies and tools: In May, bring to the library for a GIANT art and craft supply swap at Spring into Warner, May 17.
In Warner, recycling earns $$ and reduces tipping costs, especially Metal, Aluminum, Mixed paper, corrugated cardboard, Plastics #1 and #2 (clear/green and laundry/milk).
Bring to the Transfer Station https://learn.eartheasy.com/articles/plastics-by-the-numbers/.
| | Free 5-week grief group counseling course with Chaplin Mark Williams will be hosting. Every Tuesday from April 22 to May 27 from 1-3pm at 75 Chestnut St. in Franklin. Small-group sessions provided in a supportive environment to discuss loss and identify coping skills that can aid in the grieving process. To register call 603-934-3454 or email cmurray@franklinvna.org. | | |
Family Closet Thrift Store Open Weds and Saturdays 10am-4pm 603-456-2183.
Volunteers needed, includes at-home jobs.
Spring clothing now being accepted.
Warner Area Food Pantry. www.warnerconnectsnh.org.
Wishlist: The Food Pantry is in need of Canned Spinach, Canned Beets, Canned Cream Corn, Canned Cream of any variety of soup, Clean grocery bags-plastic.
Drop off during office hours only, Tues.-Thurs. 10-1pm. Thank you!
Pantry Client Hours: TUESDAY 4-6 pm & THURSDAY 11:00am- 1:00 pm.
Office Hours: Tues - Thurs., 10am - 1pm.
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Belknap-Merrimack County Community Action hours in Warner at 49 W. Main Street. Tues. and Thursdays, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm or call 603-456-2207
Welfare Office Thursdays 1-4 pm on the 3rd floor of the Community building. Contact Peter Flynn, Warner Welfare officer at 603-456-3004 or 456-2298 x1229, or email help@WarnerNH.gov.
If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, call 988 to talk and/ or request help.
AA Meetings: Weekly Sat. 7:00 – 8:00pm, Mon. 6:30-7:30pm, and Wed. 7:30-8:30 pm at the United Church of Warner. nhaa.net/meetings/warner-group
| | Your Donations Keep Library Services Strong! | | |
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 schedule but are posted online and at the USPO and Town Hall.
Trustee meetings are published 24-48 hours in advance on the Warner Events Calendar. Approved minutes are published on the Trustee Meetings page.
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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!
Stained glass theme "Thank You" cards (3 for $5), or other non-specific library stained glass cards (5 for $10), pictured here. Buy online and/or Call 603-456-2289 to arrange for pickup.
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