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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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Published 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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Warner Youth Sports Association (WYSA) NEEDS COACHES for Spring Softball & Baseball!
Many of the folks they've relied on in the past are dealing with different schedules these days, so if you'd like to lend a hand please email Heather at H.Otten (at) yahoo (dot) com. You will need to pass a brief course on abuse as well as a background check.
Want to get your kids registered while there's still time? CLICK HERE:
New Hampshire Telephone Museum is requesting that people please take a moment to download their mobile app, click around to see the tour information, and write a review.
The American Rescue Plan Act was signed last week. Under the bill, cities, towns and villages will receive $65.1 billion.
According to Kimberley Edelmann, it is expected that Warner will be receiving about $289,082. (distributions per Town / City are based on Census population data.)
Town committees... When/What?
At this time, the Town Meeting business discussion session is scheduled for Saturday, May 1, 2021 at 9 AM Warrant
2020 TOWN REPORT is now available online and will be mailed soon. Copies will be available at Warner Town Hall to request if you do not automatically receive a copy as a resident taxpayer.
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Drone sightings of a large (8 ft) drone at night in Warner was discussed recently on Facebook. Thanks Karen Coyne for a ink to drone laws in NH: https://uavcoach.com/drone-laws-new-hampshire/. If you feel your privacy is being invaded (filming through windows) you can contact the FAA District Office in Portland Maine at (207) 541-7700 - photos help.
NH COVID vaccination Information
Current cases of Covid-19 in Warner: 1-4 active cases, with a total of 131 cases so far, an increase of 2 from last week's newsletter.
Quarantine guide covering COVID exposure at various stages of Vaccine status was posted by Kearsarge School District in their travel quarantine letter.
CDC interim public health guidelines for fully vaccinated people: HERE
Kearsarge Regional School District
2020 IRS tax filing deadline has been extended from April 15 to May 17, 2021.
IRS Tax form 1040 /1040SR booklets and Instructions are available at the library. Call us at 456-2289 or come to the door. Also available at www.irs.gov.
For free Tax help (AARP): nhtaxhelp.org or call 211. The library can help with copies or computer access, - call 456-2289.
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Libraries reopening... slowly |
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The Library Trustees are starting Discussions about reopening our library. Factors to consider, in addition to watching the progress of new COVID variants, include the general vaccination schedule and availability; maximum occupancy guidelines for distancing, traffic flow, and rearranging furnishings for distancing; temporary removal of toys; and setting up signage and safe procedures for the transitional stage of public access. If we also continue offering pickup service, then adequate staffing and space use for packed away items are additional factors.
Most likely we will begin with controlled entry, limited numbers, and short visit times, possibly some time in May. Quarantining of returned items, distancing, and mask wearing will continue. Stay tuned!
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More Sources of Area News |
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If you are on Facebook, here are some suggested local municipal and non-profit FB pages to visit and follow:
Warner Parks and Recreation, Warner Fire Department, Warner Police Department, Warner Fall Foliage Festival, Warner Connects NH Food Pantry and Community Resource Center , Pillsbury Free Library, NH Telephone Museum, Warner Historical Society, Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum, SKIT - Sunapee-Kearsarge Intercommunity Theatre,
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Mountain View Senior Center News
If you are unable to travel to a vaccination site and have not yet been offered assistance to get a vaccine, call 211. There are options for home visits or transportation.
Meals On Wheels program is still looking for part time drivers to deliver meals to seniors and disabled folks who need help with preparing meals but cannot drive to pick up. Call 938-2104 to sign up or find out more. Pay rates are $10.50/hr plus paid holidays for 20 hour a week drivers, or $9.50/hr for fewer hours or substitute drivers.
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Looking Back: Wednesdays-To-Go with the Library
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"SHOP LOCAL, Shop Safely: Support local business"
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March is Maple Month
For sugarhouse listings check
Please assume Pandemic protocols will be expected for visitors.
Kearsarge Area Chamber of Commerce Spring members list brochure is now available. Look for the Spring 2021 edition at local businesses.
For even more current news about businesses in the area, sign up for the KACC monthly email newsflash.
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Some Local "Natural" Products
Julie B's Goat Milk Products (soaps, scented and unscented). See Facebook page or call 603-706-3294.
CandleTree candles by Ross Mingarelli are made from 100% soy wax and are individually hand-stirred right in Warner. Buy at 44 North Main Street Concord NH or contact at facebook.com/candletreesoycandles
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To Do
Be safe: stay home and phone, Zoom, Skype or Facetime family and friends, or learn something new...
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.
For area events, search online listings by zip code at nh365.org - or search by topic. Many virtual events.
Museum news:
Their special railroad exhibit and new artifacts are on display.
Reserve timed tickets for up to two and half hours, either from 10:30 AM - 1:00 PM or from 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM online at starhop.com
Library Pass users may use the "member ticket" price to purchase up to four general admission tickets.
Watch
FREE Access for Seniors to Upper Valley Dance Theater Performance.
The Raqs Salaam Dance Theater filmed its 16th Annual Middle Eastern and American Belly Dance Showcase in 2020. (75 minutes)
Any interested senior can email lizadrap@aol.com or text/call 603 477-4753 to obtain a free link.
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Pillsbury Library's Excellent Adventures
Roger Robbins
Time to change up the reading routine? How about a bit of bone-chilling, page-turning, attention-riveting adventure? The library's got you covered!
and White Fang, are title's that immediately strike a sense of adventure. Braving the wilds, searching for gold and glory, pitting man against man and man against beast, no one does it better than Jack London. ebooks and audiobooks of his stories are available on Overdrive.
Nordhoff and Hall's The Bounty Trilogy Crackling adventure at its best. Re-live the mutiny on board the HMS Bounty and marvel at how Captain Bligh guides a handful of men in a small launch 4000 miles to safety.
Jules Verne's breath-taking stories, such as A Journey To The Center of the Earth and Around the World in Eighty Days, draw would-be explorers and daredevils-at-heart of all ages to turn these fantastical pages.
Newest adult books for March
Remember, we can borrow titles not in our collection. Just ask!
Just for Fun
Panel discussion online:
From PBS: Conversations on Hemingway. Explore aspects of his life and work with the filmmakers behind the upcoming Hemingway documentary (April broadcast).
March 24, 7 pm: Hemingway and Women. Register here for a link.
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Ella Farman Pratt & Charles Stuart Pratt
Warner Historical Society was contacted recently by a researcher with an interest in classic children’s literature, on a mission to provide accurate online information about children’s magazines and the people who created them. WHS was able to provide her with new details about the lives of Warner writers Ella Farman Pratt & Charles Stuart Pratt from Larry Sullivan’s book about 19th century Warner authors, as well as Ella’s obituary in the Kearsarge Independent & Times newspaper.
[Click the author name links above to see titles by them that are on display in the Library.]
The researcher was able to expand and improve Ella Farnam’s Wikipedia entry and create a separate entry for Charles Stuart Pratt.
There is new content online about the life and work of the late Poet and Warner resident Maxine Kumin at https://maxinekumin.com/. Find our books by Maxine Kumin Here
David Elliott gave a talk on March 16, 2021 about his just-published book in verse, The Seventh Raven, hosted by Gibson's Bookstore in Concord. A recording can be found on Gibson's Bookstore Youtube channel: https://youtu.be/T2h6aL_bIpU
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Tech Tips: Downloadable Books |
If you are struggling with downloading your OverDrive ebooks or audiobooks on certain devices, there is a new easy option to use if your device can browse the Internet: try libbyapp.com.
This is the web-version of the Libby for OverDrive app, ideal for access if you cannot use the app itself, such as for a Windows laptop, or certain tablets, Kindle Fire, or Apple /Mac devices.
If you can use apps we recommend Libby!
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Placing holds (Redux)
We have had several recent calls about how to place a request for an item through our catalog. The Cart confuses people!
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Find a book in the catalog
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Staff will let you know when to pick up your items. Simple as that.
DO NOT try to "send" the request for items put in your cart (or in a list). Just place a HOLD if you want to borrow the item(s). You CAN place a hold on all or selected items in your cart if you wish.
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Miss Sue's News (for Kids) |
Miss Sue is planning the summer program. The theme this year is "Tails and Tales". Brochures will be out in about a month.
The plan is to have it "Drive in" style like last summer. The T-shirts are available to purchase for $5.75 and up. If you'd like to order some, email or call Miss Sue.
Happy Spring! It's official, or will be this weekend. The sunshine has been a pleasure and we have many Spring books to lift everyone's spirits and hope!
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Preschool Story Time
PLEASE NOTE: There will NOT be a story time on Thursday March 25th.
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It may be Spring, but a lot of us have the season called mud! Here's a fun book just for that!
Let the spring rains begin!
Our New Children's Items
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Following Bills in the NH Legislature |
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Senate calendar (use arrows to move to other dates). Click on a calendar item to see details, find a link to join on Zoom (to comment), or watch the YouTube live stream.
House Calendar: Committees are meeting at this time, and the full House plans to reconvene again in April.
To see all the bills being discussed, click here.
Warner's NH Legislator contact pages: Senator Rebecca Whitley (District 15).
Tracking NH Legislation? Let us know what Bills you think people should watch!
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Aiko Cassidy, a fourteen-year-old with cerebral palsy, tired of posing for the sculptures that have made her mother famous, dreams of going to Japan to meet her father and become a great manga artist, but takes a life-changing trip to Paris, instead. Read more…
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Three different kids.
One mission in common: ESCAPE.
Josef, Isabel, Mahmoud… all three young people will go on harrowing journeys in search of refuge. All will face unimaginable dangers–from drownings to bombings to betrayals. Read more…
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Voting for your favorite 2021 Isinglass and Flume list title will be happening in April.
The books on the Isinglass (grades 7 - 8) and Flume (grades 9 - 12) lists were nominated by NH students and librarians. Your vote supports your favorite author, and it also tells us what types of materials you want to see more of! All of them are great reads.
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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 ahead, 603-456-2289)
Coming Soon
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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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New item! Colorful cotton corner bookmarks lovingly crafted and donated by Marcia Moyer are the gentle way to mark your place in a book. when you have to pause your reading. Available by donation. Stop by to select your personal favorite.
You can also donate to buy a perennial houseplant. Spider plants, Hoya, and Christmas cacti available. Call 456-2289 to arrange a time to pick up your plant.
The Circle of Friends "buy it now" sale of items has a few items available. Items photos can be found in an album on Facebook. Our sincere thanks to donors and buyers!
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 stained glass cards (5 for $10), pictured here. Call 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.
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