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Hours (for now)
Mon. & Wed. 10 am - 5 pm
Tues. & Thurs. 9 am - 6 pm
CLOSED for lunch 12-1.
Saturday 9 am - 2 pm
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The library reopened to walk-ins for short visits on June 28, 2021. You can also borrow books by phone 603-456-2289, email, or 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 830 Subscribers! Tell your neighbors about subscribing!
You may need to click "view entire message" at the bottom to see ALL the news!
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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Happy New Year (in Advance)!
The Library and Transfer Station will be closed Saturday January 1.
Please plan ahead or delay a little for materials going to the Transfer station, since Jan. 2 may be very busy! And remember, NO wrapping paper goes in the recycled paper bin!
NEW HOURS for Warner Town Clerk begin on January 3, 2022: Now open an hour later to 4 pm Mon, Wed and Thurs, (Still 6 pm Tuesday). Opening an hour later on Wednesday, 9 am but still 8 am on other days.
Remember that the Town Clerk's Office moved last year to the side office on the ground level facing Cafe One East, so in the evening you have to use the side door of Town Hall.
The Town website address will be changing to https://WarnerNH.gov soon. The old URL will continue to work, redirecting you to the new address.
Planning Board's hearing on proposed zoning amendments January 3 at 7 PM includes 3 Petition Warrant Articles about housing (more info at https://warner.nh.us/notices/)
Town committees... Meet at Town Hall.
Masks are Required
Monday, January 10, 2022 at 7 PM
Warner Fall Foliage Festival Annual Meeting. Warner Town Hall.
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School vacation is Dec 23-January 2.
Annual KRSD deliberative session: Saturday, January 8 at KRHS, 9 am.
Masks will be Required
On Tues. Jan. 11, 2022 at 6:30pm KRSD will be hosting police and representatives from the NH Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force for a presentation called "Social Media: A Predator's Playgound." The hour-long presentation is for families, educators, and community leaders looking to gain a better understanding of the technology available to the teens and the ways predators can use the internet and social media to exploit them. The event will be held in the KRHS auditorium and livestreamed via Zoom. For more information please contact Andrea Castaldo acastaldo@kearsarge.org or 603-927-2100.
To assist educators in having additional time to meet planning needs, the Kearsarge Regional School Board has endorsed the implementation of three pre-planned Independent Student Days. These days will occur on
Tues. February 1, 2022, Wed. April 6, and Thurs. May 19.
Considered student learning days in the calendar, teachers will provide students materials and resources to access learning from home.
The Family Closet Thrift Store will be closed until February, 2022.
Magdalen College's December newsletter is online: HERE
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Address Markers
If we can't find you, we can't help you! The Warner Firefighters Association is selling reflective red and silver 6 x 12" address number markers so that emergency personnel can easily find your home. Signs are available in either horizontal or vertical orientation, for $20. (It may help delivery services find you more easily also!)
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HELP US keep the newsletter going! SEND Warner news to newsletter@warner.lib.nh.us!
Currently seeking someone interested in picking out a few Town committee meetings with interesting agendas to mention on these newsletters..
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Caroling was held near Waterloo Covered Bridge on Dec. 22, 2021 safely distanced!
Teachers at Simonds Elementary School decorated the halls with many items donated by the community to make December bright and Sparkly for the students. What a great community and School!
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KRMS 8th Grade Band and chorus performance on Facebook. Posted Dec. 24 (5 min)
KRMS Dec. 14 Winter Concert on YouTube Posted on Dec. 16. (38 min.)
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Warner Parks and Recreation is looking for your VOTE of support at Town Meeting, March 9, at 7PM to replace the skate park that was taken down spring 2021 as the wood sub-structure had rotted and it was no longer safe.
After many resident requests to replace the skate park, we looked into the best solution with the lowest maintenance and best longevity. The proposed replacement is made of steel and comes with a 20 year warranty. The cost of this is $108,445.75, which would be raised through taxation.
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The Board of Directors of the Warner Fall Foliage Festival invite the Festival "membership" (town residents, volunteers, vendors, local businesses, anyone with an interest in the Festival) to attend the annual meeting on Monday, January 10th at 7 PM in Town Hall. Masks are required.
There won't be any Festival funds to distribute this year. This meeting is to listen to any suggestions or feedback for Festival 2022. It is also a time for anyone who is interested in either joining the Board or otherwise would like to be involved in the Festival to share their interest with the Board members. We look forward to seeing you!
If you cannot make the meeting but want to help, email Beth at volunteerwfff@aol.com
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"Stars of Tomorrow", January 7 at 7 pm at the Warner Town Hall (Masks Required)
An evening of performances with Center for the Arts 2022 Scholarship recipients. There will be a Q and A with the recipients after the performance.
Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum will hold a Zoom Craft Circle meeting on Saturday, January 15, 2022 at 1 pm to brainstorm ideas for the group and do some crafting together via Zoom in the hopes of meeting in person in February.
KCPA Presents THE NUTCRACKER at Warner Town Hall. The totally fresh and unique version of THE NUTCRACKER which combines all the performing arts. January 22nd, 7:00 pm & 23rd 2:00 pm matinee. Snow Dates: January 29th, 7:00 pm & Jan. 30th 2:00 pm matinee. www.nhperformingarts.org
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Trivia every Tuesday, 6-8 PM
Help Wanted: Line Cook starting pay $16 hrly will train motivated person. Please apply in person.
The Kitchen Warner is open for New Year's Eve day Dec 31 regular hours and menu, 11 to 3 pm then takeout only for supper (4-8 pm) .
Closed Saturday January 1.
603-456-3333
Holiday and Winter hours!
Open both Jan 31st and 1st, 4-8 PM
During January and February we will be closed on Mondays.
Cafe One East; will be open usual hours except Saturday New Year's Day will be from 8 to Noon.
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Coffee and Connections at Cafe One East, 1st and 3rd Weds. at 8 am - all welcome! Next: Wed. Jan. 5.
The new Facebook group: Warner Merchants is active. Join to view or to post about your business!
Kearsarge Area Chamber of Commerce (KACC)
Anyone planning to have an ad starting in the KACC Spring 2022 brochure should get their ad proof to newsletter@KearsargeChamber.org asap so they can work on the layout.
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SCORE Merrimack Valley free business workshops
WordPress 101, January 4, 2022, 2:00 pm Online- Tempted to set up your own Wordpress.org website but don't know where to start? Join us for this three-part series. In this session, we will be reviewing hosting services, what you need to know about domain names, WordPress themes, and plugins. Presenter Heather Turner Register
WordPress 102, January 6, 2022, 2:00 pm Online- In this session, we will be reviewing how to install a WordPress theme and install plugins. We will review how to keep your WordPress theme and version up to date. As well as, keeping your plugins updated. We will also review backing up your WordPress site and how to recover from some common issues that may occur when updating. Register
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FREE at- home PCR TESTING kits for NH households that did not get the rapid tests, from https://learn.vaulthealth.com/nh/ These are saliva PCR tests which are done in front of Zoom video, sent in, and results sent 1-2 days after the sample is received.
On the CDC covid-19 data tracker site https://covid.cdc.gov/covid-data-tracker/#county-view it states: "Community Transmission - High. Everyone in Merrimack County, New Hampshire should wear a mask in public, indoor settings. Mask requirements might vary from place to place. Make sure you follow local laws, rules, regulations or guidance"
Merrimack County (per CDC): 69.2% fully vaccinated over age 5.
To get a COVID-19 vaccine: vaccines.nh.gov or call 211. Vaccinations for Covid-19 are FREE, and available for ages 5 and up,
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Family Closet Thrift Boutique is now closed for a Winter Break until February and are not receiving any donations until February when they will resume taking winter clothing, accessories, towels and bedding in good condition. The stairs or under the tent are NOT drop-off options as there is no place for the merchandise to go. Please help them by holding things until they reopen, which will be advertised here. Donations will then be again taken upstairs at Family Closet on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 10-4.
The Boutique thanks you for your wonderful support since opening in June. Families in our community have benefited from your generosity.
If you or someone you know is despairing and needs help now, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255), or text HOME to 741741.
Open enrollment for health insurance for the coming year ends on January 15, 2022.
If you need help with child care expenses, you may be eligible for the NH Child Care Scholarship program. It’s easy to apply - and once you qualify, you can remain eligible for a year, regardless of your income. Apply at https://nheasy.nh.gov/#/
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Home Delivery Library Service |
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With the recent icy weather, this seems like a good time to remind everyone that the library offers delivery to your home if it is difficult or unsafe for you to get out to us. If it is too icy, or you are unable to get out due to surgery, Covid isolation/ quarantine, or lack of transportation, contact us and we will work out a delivery to your home. Staff can even help pick out titles if you are unsure what to ask for.
For information about placing holds via our catalog to request items be packed for you, contact us using the forms at warner.lib.nh.us/contact/ or call 603-456-2289. |
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For NH Museum links and info about library passes, visit
Current exhibits include:
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Winter hours: Closed Jan. & Feb. except by appointment.
MFA- Boston: For the promo-code "pass", for a discount, call 456-2289.
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Those Bingeable Brits!
by Roger Robbins
Got winter blues? Here's the cure - a bundle of Bingeable Brit shows at the Pillsbury Free Library. Watch until you can't stop laughing (or crying!). Refills available as needed.
The Durrells in Corfu - True story of a Greek Island and the exploits of a frenzied (but loveable) English family trying to survive (each other mostly).
Doc Martin - A brilliant doctor with a sandpaper personality who gets sick at the sight of blood (with a loveable cast just as offbeat as Doc).
Downton Abbey - Follow the Crawley Family - upstairs and downstairs - in this memorable saga. You'll be saying "m' Lord" and "m' Lady" while hanging onto a handkerchief to catch the tears.
Other Bingeable Brit shows:
New adult books:
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Miss Sue's News (for Kids) |
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
"Every Month is a New Year" is a neat book depicting all the New Years that are celebrated around the world. Summary: "A collection of original poems about New Year celebrations throughout the year and around the world. Includes an introduction about worldwide New Year celebrations plus a map, information about calendars, New Year greetings in many languages, additional factual information about the celebrations, and author's sources."
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"Squirrel's New Year's Resolution" is a fun picture book that also teaches the concept at the same time. Summary: Squirrel can't think of a New Year's resolution until she realizes that by helping her friends, she's made one after all. |
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Now that the "large" holidays are over, lets hope that the winter allows for outside fun!
Don't forget that if you are "stuck" inside, there are GAMES, MUSIC CD's, and MOVIES to pass the time!
New Children's Items in our catalog:
Come enjoy Story time, songs, finger-plays and crafts with your preschooler. Thursdays at 10:30 am. (Note: this may change if Covid numbers rise a lot)
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Kearsarge Area After School Ski and Snowboard Club starts in January
(at Pats Peak). For details visit www.patspeak.com and go to the Learn to Ski and Ride Program section to find the program called Kearsarge Regional After School and use our password code SNOW to register. See last week's newsletter for more information.
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Within New York City’s most elite families, there lurks a secret society of celebrated Americans whose ancestors sailed on the Mayflower. They are the powerful and the wealthy—and in fact, they are not human. They are the Blue Bloods, an ancient group of vampires.
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Every Week
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Library Story Time Thursdays 10:30 am - indoors! Masks (over age 3) and distancing.
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Festival of Trees display, Warner Town Hall 8 am - 8 pm viewable until December 31.
Coming Soon..
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Other Online Event listings: Things to do or view
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A $12,598 grant has been awarded to Pillsbury Free Library through an Institute for Museum and Library Services’ (IMLS) “Grants to States” program that is part of the American Rescue Act Plan (ARPA) of 2021 and that is being facilitated by the N.H. State Library.
The funds will be used for the purchase and installation of two Poppinpod Om Sit booths, for privacy while having online or phone conversations aloud in the library. This American Rescue Plan Act Grant is administered by the Institute for Museum and Library Services (IMLS).
A Public hearing will be held by the Trustees of the Pillsbury Free Library prior to formally accepting the funds, as required by NH RSA for acceptance of unanticipated funds of $5000 or greater, at the monthly meeting on Tuesday January 18, at 7 pm.
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Library Trustee committees meetings include the Monthly Board Meeting on the third Tuesday of each month (at 6:30 pm, in person now), and various Committee meetings, some that meet monthly, vary in time.
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Your Donations Keep Library Services Strong! |
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Thank you to those who have responded to our 2021 Annual fund drive. Letters were sent out in November to all Warner "Postal Patrons" and 67 Donations totaling $8402.32 have been received so far - THANK YOU! |
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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 bookdrop! 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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