Two of our library friends enjoying their spoils from the library!

Madison Library Newsletter

March 2024

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Extreme Survival:

Lessons From Those Who Have Triumphed Against All Odds

The Friends of Madison Library will be hosting a NH Humanities program, Extreme Survival presented by Michael Tougias on Thursday, March 21 at 7pm via Zoom. Please register HERE for the Zoom link.

We have all heard amazing stories of survival that rendered us awestruck. But too often, we don't realize that there is a wealth of information to learn from people who make it to the other side of life's most daunting challenges. In this presentation, New York Times bestselling author Michael J. Tougias captivates the audience by chronicling harrowing survival stories and discusses the lessons learned. Tougias has interviewed over 100 people who survived against all odds, and researched many historical figures who have achieved the near impossible.

The book is also available to check out.

All are welcome.

Meet our new artist on display:

Kimberly Hamilton

Kim Hamilton received a BFA with a concentration in Photography/ Video from Montserrat College of Art, Beverly, MA in 2018. She works with digital photography as well as using 35mm and Holga film to make scans, prints, and if she’s lucky silver gelatin prints.

Kim firmly believes that photographs are memories caught on film; a snapshot of personal history that can be interpreted in so many ways. It's the preservation of these memories that led her to digital restoration. By scanning photographs and then digitally restoring them she wants to rejuvenate and preserve memories that may have been lost otherwise.

In 2022 Kim started her business Hamilton Digital Restoration & Photography where she works to create or restore photographs so the art of photography continues to thrive.

Artwork will be displayed in the Chick Room during open hours through the month of April.

Madison Book Group

Join your friends and neighbors Tuesday, March 26 at 7 pm to discuss Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt. Come in and grab a book today! We will meet both Zoom and in person.

Near or far, all are welcome!

Movie Night at the library

(for grown ups!)

Tuesday, March 19

at 5:30 pm

in the Chick Room

Rated R

Best Picture Nominee 2007

Join us for popcorn, dinner and a movie! Come, relax and watch a movie on the big screen. Please bring an item to share (dinner or dessert),

but not mandatory to attend.

Doors open at 5:15

All are welcome.

MUSEUM PASSES!

Madison Library has museum passes available for library card holders to borrow. We are able to offer these wonderful passes thanks to the generosity of a special donation and the Friends of Madison Library.

Portland Art Museum: Free entry for up to 2 adults and 6 children. The museum is closed Monday and Tuesday. Open Wednesday - Sunday from 10am - 6pm.

Storytime & Activity

Join the fun!

Storytime & Activity

EVERY

Monday at 9:30 am with Miss Denise!

Every week there is a new theme and activity.

All are welcome!

Heroes in their Quilts:

Wm Franklin Jones, Sr, USN, Henry Forrest, USAF, Frank Davis USAF (ret)

Picture by Clarice Barkley

Quilts of Valor

Join me at 10 am on Wednesday, March 6th and 20th in the Chick Room if you are interested in participating in Quilts of Valor Group devoted to thank our local veterans for their service. Quilts of Valor will meet every other Wednesday in the Chick Room.

What is a Quilt of Valor? It is a handmade quilt awarded to service members to thank them for their service and sacrifice in serving our nation.

Quilting experience not necessary as there are many tasks involved in putting a quilt together.

If interested, but cannot make this meeting, please call Clarice at 603-759-3597.

Conway Daily Sun: November 10, 2023

Hannaford Bag Fundraiser

For every reusable Community Bag purchased at Hannaford in North Conway, during the month of March, The Friends of Madison Library will receive $1 donation.

Time to stock up for summer!

New Books coming in March!

New adult books:

The Hunter by Tana French

The Princess of Las Vegas by Chris Bohjalian

The Great Divide by Christina Henriquez

Still See You Everywhere by Lisa Gardner

The Truth About the Devlins by Lisa Scottoline

How to Solve Your Own Murder by Kristen Perrin

The Berlin Letters by Katherine Reay

Send me an email and I'll put your favorites on hold for you!