February

Wednesday, February 5 at 10 AM

Who dunnit?
“The Silent Patient” by Alex Michaelides

Alicia Berenson’s life is seemingly perfect. A famous painter married to an in-demand fashion photographer, she lives in a grand house with big windows overlooking a park in one of London’s most desirable areas. One evening her husband Gabriel returns home late from a fashion shoot, and Alicia shoots him five times in the face, and then never speaks another word.

Alicia’s refusal to talk, or give any kind of explanation, turns a domestic tragedy into something far grander, a mystery that captures the public imagination and casts Alicia into notoriety. The price of her art skyrockets, and she, the silent patient, is hidden away from the tabloids and spotlight at the Grove, a secure forensic unit in North London.

Theo Faber is a criminal psychotherapist who has waited a long time for the opportunity to work with Alicia. His determination to get her to talk and unravel the mystery of why she shot her husband takes him down a twisting path into his own motivations—a search for the truth that threatens to consume him…
(Goodreads synopsis)
Books available at the Circulation desk. All sleuths are welcome.

Friday, February 14 at 7 PM 

Second Friday Foreign Film
Amour (France 2012)                                                                                                                                         

Retired music teachers Georges (Jean-Louis Trintignant) and Anne (Emmanuelle Riva) have spent their lives devoted to their careers and to each other. Their relationship faces its greatest challenge when Anne suffers a debilitating stroke. Though Georges himself suffers from the aches and infirmities of old age, he bravely ignores his own discomfort to take care of his wife, and is determined to keep his promise to her that she never go back to the hospital. All are welcome. FREE Popcorn.

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Wednesday, February 19 at 7 PM

Adult Dessert and Book Party
“Daisy Jones & the Six” by Taylor Jenkins Reid

Everyone knows Daisy Jones & The Six: The band’s album Aurora came to define the rock ‘n’ roll era of the late seventies, and an entire generation of girls wanted to grow up to be Daisy. But no one knows the reason behind the group’s split on the night of their final concert at Chicago Stadium on July 12, 1979 . . . until now.
Books are available at the Circulation Desk. All are welcome to join in the discussion.

Monday, February 24 at 6:30 PM

Bon Appetit

“Istanbul and Beyond” by Robyn Eckhardt

Do you like to Cook, Bake, and EAT scrumptious delights? If so, join us for a lovely meal prepared by your fellow chefs. Each participant will prepare a recipe exactly as it is prepared in the cookbook. Cookbooks and Sign up for the recipe you wish to prepare will be available at the adult events table or call Rennie at 487-3391.
Our meal for the month of February is Turkish cuisine.

March

Wednesday, March 4 at 10 AM

Who dunnit?
“Miracle Creek” by Angie Kim

How far will you go to protect your family? Will you keep their secrets? Ignore their lies?
In a small town in Virginia, a group of people know each other because they’re part of a special treatment center, a hyperbaric chamber that may cure a range of conditions from infertility to autism. But then the chamber explodes, two people die, and it’s clear the explosion wasn’t an accident.
(Goodreads)
Books available at the Circulation desk. All sleuths are welcome.

Saturday, March 7 at 12:30 – 3:30PM

Make & Take Placemats

Create and sew your own placemats under the instruction of Deb Keiner. This program is Free and open to the public. Registration required. Adults and children in grades 4 and up accompanied by a caregiver are welcome to sign up. Upon registration a supplies list will be made available. Call 487-3391 or sign up at the Adults Events Table in the library.

Friday, March 13 at 7 PM 

Second Friday Foreign Film
Rafiki (Kenya 2018)

Bursting with the colorful street style & music of Nairobi’s vibrant youth culture, RAFIKI is a tender love story between two young women in a country that still criminalizes homosexuality. Kena and Ziki have long been told that “good Kenyan girls become good Kenyan wives” – but they yearn for something more. Despite the political rivalry between their families, the girls encourage each other to pursue their dreams in a conservative society. When love blossoms between them, Kena and Ziki must choose between happiness and safety.

Initially banned in Kenya for its positive portrayal of queer romance, RAFIKI won a landmark supreme court case chipping away at Kenyan anti-LGBT legislation. Featuring remarkable performances by newcomers Samantha Mugatsia and Sheila Munyiva, RAFIKI is a hip tale of first love “reminiscent of the early work of Spike Lee” (Screen Daily) that’s “impossible not to celebrate” (Variety)!

All are welcome. FREE Popcorn.

Saturday, March 14 at 9 AM

American Red Cross Blood Drive

Help support your neighbors in need.

Donate your blood today at the Whipple Free Library in New Boston.

Wednesday, March 18 at 7 PM

Adult Dessert and Book Party
“Underground: A Human History of the Worlds Beneath our Feet” by Will Hunt

A panoramic investigation of the subterranean landscape, from sacred caves and derelict subway stations to nuclear bunkers and ancient underground cities—an exploration of the history, science, architecture, and mythology of the worlds beneath our feet. (Goodreads)
Books are available at the Circulation Desk. All are welcome to join in the discussion.

Thursday, March 19 at 6:30 PM

Beaded Bracelets- an Adult Make and Take Workshop

Create your own bracelet using an assortment of colorful beads. No previous jewelry making skills necessary. Pre-registration required, class size is limited. Sign up at the adults events table or call 487-3391 to register.

FREE workshop, donations are always welcome to support future programming.

Monday, March 23 at 6:30 PM

Bon Appetit

“Real Irish Food” by David Bowers
“The Farmette Cookbook” by Imen McDonnell

Do you like to Cook, Bake, and EAT scrumptious delights? If so, join us for a lovely meal prepared by your fellow chefs. Each participant will prepare a recipe exactly as it is prepared in the cookbook. Cookbooks and Sign up for the recipe you wish to prepare will be available at the adult events table or call Rennie at 487-3391.
Our meal for the month of March is Irish cuisine.

April

Thursday, April 2 at 7 PM

Meet Mrs. Hamilton

Mrs. Hamilton, a living history presentation performed by Anne Barrett.

Smithsonian Magazine declared “Elizabeth Hamilton is deserving of a musical of her own!” From wealthy belle to family protector, Eliza’s indomitable spirit and unwavering devotion to Alexander enabled her to survive and thrive after tragedy, leaving a lasting legacy that has lived on for 200 years. This performance is FREE and open to the public.

Saturday, April 4 at 6:30 PM

Friends of the Library Annual Auction

Wednesday, April 22 at 7 PM

Stories from Mount Washington

Dan Szczesny will present Stories from Mount Washington, a 40-minute documentary film by Bill Millios, based on his 2018 book “The White Mountain”. The film is narrated by Szczesny and includes various video footage, interviews and photos compiled during the book’s research period. Interviews include rare footage of legendary AMC hut girl Barbara Hill Richardson and Geroge Etzweiler, a 97-year-old ultra runner. In addition, Stories from Mount Washington features music by composer Jeff Rapsis as well as poetry by Mike Morin, Skyler Jaye Rutkowski and Rob Greene. This program is FREE and open to the public.

Thursday, April 30 at 7 PM

Open Questions: What does it mean to be an American?

“Open Questions” is a new program presented by New Hampshire Humanities. This series explores essential questions about meaning and life that are important to Granite Staters. Tonight’s conversation will focus on the question “What does it mean to be an American?”, facilitated by Max Latona and Joshua Tepley Saint Anselm College philosophy professors using a thought-provoking discussion format. FREE and open to the public.

Ongoing opportunities:

All are Free and Open to the Public

Mah Jongg for experienced players

Mondays, at 2:00 – 4:00 pm

call to confirm meeting

Drop in Quilters

Mondays at 10:00 am – noon

Cribbage

Wednesday at 7:00 – 9:00 pm every other week

Check out the calendar on our website for dates meeting.

Cribbage is a card game played with a deck of standard playing cards and a signature piece of equipment called the Cribbage Board. Boards and cards will be provided or bring your own.

Learn and Play. Ukulele

Wednesdays at 5:00 pm

We have Ukulele’s available to check out and practice your skills. All ages are welcome.

Join our Fiber Arts drop-in!

Thursdays at 10:00 am

If you like to knit or crochet, quilt, felt, needlepoint, weaving,etc. and would like to spend
some time with like-minded people, join us! 
Bring whatever current fiber project you are working on that will fit through our doors.
All skills are welcome!  FREE and open to all.