August 20, 2025

From the Director 
 
A new season is coming with new hours, LOTS of new books, and some new policies.
 
Here is some basic information on two big changes. I will write something more in-depth on each of these as we move forward.
 
1. The library will be getting a new online meeting room and calendar app this fall. This will allow you to register for meeting rooms online. Please be aware that you will only be able to reserve a room several months in advance, rather than for a year as you do now. We have gotten so busy with our own programs that it is getting difficult for us to accommodate year long requests. A sample of how sign up will work is available on Plaistow's meeting room page. We love our current paper calendar, but will be discussing replacing it with an online one. See Plaistow's calendar for a sample.
 
2. We are currently working on new plans for children's library cards to comply with a new state law. The law is set to take effect on January 1, 2026 and requires parents to have access to their child's checkout history. We are currently seeking clarification on certain issues such as:
- Can children of divorced parents still be listed on one parent's card or do they need a separate card? If so, how can we share what a child is taking out without sharing information about the rest of the family? In other words, do all children need their own card?
- How will this work if parents are divorced and both have custody? Do both parents need to sign a permission slip for their child to have a library card? Do both parents need to be made aware that the child has a card? If only one child has custody and/or if there is a restraining order, how will librarians know this?
- How will we have parents prove who their kids are? What kind of paperwork is required when a parent lives at a different address?
- Do we need to turn off Libby on kids' cards since Libby materials are not attached to the Destiny checkout history that can be accessed.
 
As always, I will try to be as transparent as possible about changes and concerns. Please contact me directly if you have questions.
 
Have a wonderful week,
Melissa
 
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CHILDREN'S NEWS & PROGRAMS
Join us on Thursday afternoons from 3:30 to 5 PM for crafts.  This week we will be using NON-washable paints with stamps and stencils to decorate book bags.  
ADULT NEWS & PROGRAMS
New Special Program! Caregiving from AARP
September 30, 7PM
 
Caring for a family member or close friend is one of the most important roles you’ll ever play.Everyone’s caregiving journey is unique, and regardless of where your role falls on the wide spectrum of caregiving tasks and responsibilities, we want to make it easier. Whether you anticipate future family caregiving or are currently taking care of a loved one, during this session we will help you get organized, determine your loved one’s needs and resources, create your caregiving plan – including how to care for yourself - and find help. You will also have the opportunity to connect with other family caregivers to exchange support, tips and advice.
 
 
The agenda covers:
  • Family Caregiving framework
  • Assessing your loved one's needs and resources
  • Finding help
  • Creating a plan
  • Additional resources
  • Connecting with other caregivers
 

September Library Card Sign Up
 
Kingston was second in the state for library card signups (based on population) in 2024. Win bragging rights. Beat #1 Londonderry and other NH towns this year! Renew your card next month. It doesn't matter when your card is up for renewal. September is a great time to renew again.
Bring a neighbor!
Get your child their own library card!
Encourage your spouse to sign up!
We have pushed off increasing prices for non-residents until October. Get the $55 rate in September.


Upcoming Matinee Movies
       
August 20 - Anywhere But Here (1999) 1h 54m - Comedy
A mother and daughter search for success in Beverly Hills.
August 27 - Arctic (2018) 1h 38m - Survival
A man stranded in the Arctic after a plane crash must decide whether to remain in the relative safety of his makeshift camp or to embark on a deadly trek through the unknown.
Sept 3 - A Beautiful Mind (2001) 2h 15m - Docudrama
A mathematical genius, John Nash made an astonishing discovery early in his career and stood on the brink of international acclaim. But the handsome and arrogant Nash soon found himself on a harrowing journey of self-discovery.
 
Older Adults News

 
 
 

KCL Teen News
Heiress among thieves
by Emily Wibberley

"Seventeen-year-old criminal mastermind Olivia Owens' next target is the vault in her grandmother's Swiss castle, but when she arrives to execute her heist, new competition and discoveries make her mission even more dangerous than she anticipated"

Friends News
Book Sale News
 
It's the last week of our bag sale on Young Adult fiction. We've added a number of new books to the sale - check out the wide variety of fiction and non-fiction for teens. Fill a bag (provided) for $5! 
All children's puzzles are on sale for only 50¢ (75% off!) and games are on sale for $1 each beginning Friday, August 22nd. Look for the special sale area on the puzzle shelves. Thank you to everyone who donated puzzles recently - our book sale depends on the generosity of our community members.
 
COMMUNITY NEWS
Kingston Recreation News

Senior Lunches are back!
 
 
 
 
 
BOOK CLUBS
Director's Monday Book Club (Tuesday 9/2 at 3:00pm)
Heartburn
by Nora Ephron

Out of analysis and seven months pregnant, cookbook writer Rachel Samstat discovers that her husband is into analysis and an affair and suffers six weeks of intense heartburn.
Nonfiction Book Club (Tuesday 9/16 at 4:00pm)
Sea people : the puzzle of Polynesia
by Christina Thompson

Explores the origins of the Polynesian people, attempting to answer the questions about who founded and settled these remote Pacific islands in an era before writing or metal tools.
Romance Required Book Club (Friday 8/29 at 1:00pm) 
Well met
by Jen DeLuca

While in the small town of Willow Creek, Maryland, to help her sister, Emily is roped into volunteering for the local Renaissance Faire with her teenaged niece where she, after meeting an irritating, yet handsome, schoolteacher, finally finds a place to call home. Original.
Cook Book Club (Monday at 8/25 at 12:30pm)
The Skinnytaste cookbook : light on calories, big on flavor
by Gina Homolka

A collection of 150 tasty, low-calorie recipes—including Make-ahead Western Omelet "Muffins," Double Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookies and Fettuccini Alfredo With Chicken and Broccoli—from the creator of the popular Skinnytaste blog includes 100 full-color photos and nutritional information for each recipe.
Mystery Book Club (Tuesday 8/26 at 6pm)
Knife skills for beginners
by Orlando Murrin

Covering for friend Christian Wagner at Chester Square Cookery School in London, Paul Delamare enjoys imparting wisdom to students until someone is found killed with Paul's knife, and Paul must discover the killer before he gets butchered.
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