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The First Folio Travels the U.S.
The Book That Gave Us Shakespeare

What is the First Folio? It is the first collection of Shakespeare's plays to be published, seven years after his death. These 36 plays were written to be performed and weren't published during his lifetime. Without this First Folio, many of William Shakespeare's plays would have been lost to us today.

It's been 400 years since Shakespeare's death, and his First Folio is traveling the 50 states, with a stop at the Currier Museum of Art.

In honor of the Folio's visit to New Hampshire, we've planned some events illuminating his enduring works. We hope you'll join us!
"If Music Be the Food of Love, Play On."
Cooking & Crafting Events

Saturday, March 12 - these events require registration.

  • Cookbook Club: Shakespeare's Kitchen at 11 a.m.
  • Crafternoon at the Library: Folios and Fancy Lettering at 1 p.m.
Shakespeare Saved My Life
Book Discussion
Visit the website to request your copy, or give us a call at 497-2102. 

Shakespeare Saved My Life: Ten Years in Solitary with the Bard - A Memoir by Laura Bates.

"A female professor, a super maximum security prisoner, and how Shakespeare saved them both: a testament to the transforming power of literature."

Discussion groups are open to all, with guest facilitator, Carole Whitcher, from the NH Department of Corrections:
  • Tuesday, April 5 at 6:30 p.m.
  • Wednesday, April 20, at 1:30 p.m.
Open Mic Nights at Apotheca, 24 Main Street 
4th Friday of the month @ 7pm

Participate, or simply relax, and enjoy an unpredictable evening of local talent. *High school ages & up.
  • Shakespearean Insult Challenge, Friday, March 25
    • No need to compose your own, we'll have cheat sheets for you - just grab a mic & add your own special flare to some Shakespearean lingo. There will be prizes, too!
       
  • Shakespearean Sonnet Challenge, Friday, April 22
Events for Teens
Star Wars
Shakespeare/Star Wars Read-Aloud
Saturday, April 2 at 12 noon

Read your favorite Star Wars scenes as they would have been written in the 1600's. We'll explore Ian Doescher's Star Wars books written in Shakespearean English.

Teens in 6th grade and up, please register.

Shakespeare Movie/BINGO
Wednesday, April 13 at 6 p.m.

This 90's film, 10 Things I Hate About You from Walt Disney Pictures, is an adaptation of Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew starring Julia Stiles and Heath Ledger.
Runtime: 98 minutes; Rating: PG-13.
BINGO + prizes while we watch.

For teens in 8th grade and up.

April 9th through May 1st
Currier Museum of Art
603-669-6144 www.currier.org

In honor of the Folio's visit to New Hampshire, GMILCS* libraries have scheduled a number of related events illuminating his enduring works; see them all in the Shakespeare Event Brochure.
*GMILCS, Inc. is a nonprofit consortium of public and academic libraries in New Hampshire, sharing an integrated system, resources and experience. By sharing, we offer more to the communities we serve.
400 Years Later....
learn Shakespearean English
Learn Shakespearean English
Online or with the mobile app.

Get a new perspective on Shakespeare's writings with tutorials on Shakespearean English. Mango is fun and easy to use - with over 70 languages available, and a mobile app. Accessible with your library card.
SELFIE With The Bard

We have a life-sized cardboard Shakespeare for you to take a picture with on the 2nd floor of the Library. Enjoy taking & sharing your selfies with The Bard!

#shakespearenh

When you share your Shakespeare experiences online, be sure to use #shakespearenh to tag your posts. The Library will be sharing on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram.
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