IMLS and Humanities Funding

Red and white megaphone with lightning bolts coming out of it On Friday, March 14th, President Trump signed an executive order that calls for defunding and potentially eliminating the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). IMLS is the federal agency responsible for distributing congressionally approved funds to state libraries, museums, and archive programs.

Since then, many patrons have expressed concern about what this order might mean for the Whipple Free Library. Please click here for more information.

On Wednesday, April 2, the National Endowment for the Humanities Acting Chair Michael McDonald notified all humanities councils that their awarded grants were cancelled in their entirety, effective immediately. Here in New Hampshire, the loss of these grants means the loss of half of New Hampshire Humanities' (NHH) annual budget. For more specifics on how these cuts impact NHH, see the public statement they issued on April 3.

As many of you know, NHH has been a generous partner of the Whipple Free Library for years. Please click here for more information on how this will impact us here at the WFL.

Library of Things

Say hello to our new Library of Things.

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Upcoming Adult Events

A treble clef and music notes swirling around to advertise the Social Sing on April 23

Reading & Relaxation Society
Monday, April 21 at 6pm
Spring may be here, but it’s always the perfect season for a cozy evening! Come down to the library and enjoy a couple hours of delicious treats, peaceful activities – and no chores in sight!

Social Sing with Mary Koon
Wednesday, April 23 at 11am
Cheer up a rainy April day with tunes and togetherness! There’s no need to read music, no accompaniment, and no judgement – just the sheer joy of singing.

For all our book clubs and a complete list of library events, please visit our Calendar page.

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The library has a notary on staff.

Please call ahead to make sure they are available, or to make an appointment.

There is no charge for this service.

The Rec Dept and Town Hall both have notaries as well should services be needed when we are unavailable.