As summer begins to slow down, we wanted to take this time to thank everyone for participating. We wouldn't be able to do half of what we do, nor have as much fun as we have had, if not for this wonderful community. You make all of the hard work worth it! We would also like to thank all of the businesses that donated to our Summer Reading Program this year.
But wait! Summer is not yet over! There is still time to turn in your Bingo sheets and reading logs to earn raffle tickets. Most remaining raffles will not be pulled until the end of August, at which time, all registered youth can come in and pick a book and a prize for participating. There is also a coloring "Thank You!" sheet on the raffle counter for kids to color and/or sign and a thank you letter on the table in the Teen Room for teens to sign if they would like to thank our generous sponsors this year.
As always, we value your input. Please fill out our Summer Reading Survey.
Paws to Read provides children with a judgement free zone to practice their read aloud skills. Prolific and emergent readers alike can practice reading to a sweet dog in our cozy fireplace space. Reading appointments are for 10 minutes each. Please register in the Children's Room. Email youthservices@whipplefreelibrary.org if you have questions.
Paws to Read with Peach
Wednesday, August 20 starting at 3:30 PM
Reading can be a daunting task when you're just starting out. This is a great way for kids to grow their confidence by reading aloud to a friendly dog. Reading appointments are for 10 minutes. Sign up in the Children's Room for your preferred time slot.
Alka-Seltzer Art
Thursday, August 28th at 3 PM
Painting with an explosive twist-we're mixing art and science in this program! Join us on the new date and make something beautiful! Register in the Children's Room (no need to re-register if you have already done so). This program is best for kids entering grades 3 and up but all are welcome. Dress appropriately, we might get messy!
For all our book clubs and a complete list of library events, please visit our Calendar page.
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.
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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.
New Books!
