Through the generosity of Stephen Gordon-Nash, the Gordon-Nash Library first opened to the public in 1896. Since that time it has been a thriving hub of community life in the Town of New Hampton and remains one of the few privately funded public libraries in the State of New Hampshire. After an energizing planning sessionContinue reading “Help Us Create the Library of the Future With This Survey.”
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Nests!
On a beautiful spring morning, we read about the change in seasons and how it can affect living creatures. In Bear Wants More by Karma Wilson, Bear wakes up very hungry after his long winter’s nap. First the Egg by Laura Vaccaro Seeger showed cut-outs that were one thing on the first page and something else onContinue reading “Nests!”
Gordon-Nash Library Outreach Program
Today the Gordon-Nash began a new outreach program with the New Hampton Community School’s After School Program. For the rest of the school year, I will be working Tuesday afternoons with a group of upper elementary students, assisted by Mr. McCann. Together we will be facilitating fun and innovative math activities as part of aContinue reading “Gordon-Nash Library Outreach Program”
We’ve had some rainy and wet days this week, so today we read stories about the rain. One Rainy Day by M. Christina Butler was about a great adventure Little Hedgehog had while trying out his new raincoat, boots, and shiny umbrella. Split! Splat! by Amy Gibson was funny book about a girl who played outsideContinue reading
May Themes for Storytime!
Thursday Storytimes (10:45-11:45 & 2:00-3:00) May 7th: Mother’s Day May 14th: Flowers & Gardens May 21st: Red, White, & Blue May 28th: On the Farm Saturday, May 9th (10:30-1:00): Drop in Mother’s Day craft Saturday, May 30th: STEM Saturday (10:30-11:30): Marble Runs (please bring a roll of painters’ tape)
Mountains, Monks, and Kathmandu
Art Club with Jessica Fligg
“The Old Country Fiddler: Charles Ross Taggart, Traveling Entertainer”
Adam Boyce of West Windsor, Vermont, will be portraying Charles Ross Taggart, through the New Hampshire Humanities To Go!, at The Gordon-Nash Library, 69 Main Street, New Hampton, New Hampshire. Wednesday, April 22, 7:00 p.m. Born in Washington, D.C. in 1871, Charles Ross Taggart grew up in Topsham, Vermont, living in Newbury, VermontContinue reading ““The Old Country Fiddler: Charles Ross Taggart, Traveling Entertainer””
Membership Application
Yes, I wish to join the Friends of GNL. Date :____________________ Name: ______________________________________________________ Mailing Address: _____________________________________________________________ City: _________________________________________________________ State: __________________________________ Zip: __________________ Telephone: ______________________________ Family Members: (optional) ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ Type of Annual Membership (check one) _____ $5 Individual _____ $8 Family _____$15 Supporter _____$25 Patron _____$50 Benefactor _____$100 Corporate _____$____ Donor Contributions are tax deductible.Continue reading “Membership Application”