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Keene Middle School Art Installation
Reception on Thursday, March 5 @ 5:30pm Keene Middle School students will be showcasing artwork at the library starting on March 5th. The installation will feature a number of student artists and run through March 26th in our Winter Street lobby and the Putnam Atrium. To kick things off and celebrate the young artists, we will being hosting a reception with light refreshments on March 5th for all to enjoy and mingle. |
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Coming Soon: Museum Pass-port Program!
Starting soon the library will be offering a museum pass-port to enrich your experience using our museum passes. Each household can pick up a passport that lists all of our current museum passes at the circulation desk. The next time you check out one of our passes, you can present your passport to get a stamp for that museum. Visiting 5, 10, and 15 museums will earn you prizes, and those who complete the passport by October 10, 2027 will be entered to win a $50 gift certificate! We also hope that you will share the fun by tagging us in pictures of your visit or by using #keenepubliclibrary on socials. Questions? Give us a call or ask at the circulation desk.
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KPL Co-Presenting at The Colonial Theatre Raffle Drawing on March 4th for 2 Tickets
The library is excited to co-present The Emerald Isle with The Colonial Theatre to celebrate Irish Heritage Month. Emerald Isle is "an extraordinary Irish music, song, and dance show, celebrating the 32 counties of Ireland" which will "whisk you away to its picturesque shores and features world-class dancers, musicians, and singers." The show is scheduled for March 20th at the Colonial Theatre. We will be raffling off 2 tickets to the show on March 4th in Ruth Huntress Auditorium, following a screening of Jig, a documentary on the Irish Dancing World Championships. While you do not need to be present to win, Jig is a wonderful documentary that offers insight into the skill and hard work that goes into performances like Emerald Isle. Submissions are open until 5pm on March 4th, one entry per day, at our circulation desk.
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Discovering Greenland
Tuesday, March 3, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Ruth Huntress Auditorium
People in general are unfamiliar with Greenland, the land, its people, history, culture and its relationship with Denmark and the rest of the world. This presentation is intended in large part to acquaint the audience with all these aspects of the island country of Greenland. This PowerPoint and discussion will illustrate challenges facing Greenlanders today, and their vision of their future.
Registration requested.
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Book Crush - A Romance Reader Group
Wednesday, March 4, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Miller-Vincent Room
Join us for Book Crush, a non-traditional book club for romance readers! March's theme is Page to Screen, romances that have been made into movies or TV shows. Have questions or suggestions? Want book recommendations for upcoming themes? Email pgoodreau@keenenh.gov.
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Reel Night Out: Jig (2011)
Wednesday, March 4, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Ruth Huntress Auditorium
Sue Bourne directed this documentary about the Irish Dancing World Championships, in which young step dancers compete against each other and put their skills to the test. Screen Media Films, PG, 2011, 90 minutes.
Raffle drawing to follow the screening.
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Reel Night Out: Banshees of Inisherin (2022)
Wednesday, March 11, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Ruth Huntress Auditorium
In the remote town of Inishmore, Padraic and Colm share a close, intimate bond of friendship that spans their lives. Yet when one of the men brings their lifelong bond to a swift, abrupt end, the other reels, questioning their decades of friendship and his own identity in the process. Starring: Colin Farrell, Brendan Gleeson, Kerry Condon, Barry Keoghan, Pat Shortt. Twentieth Century Fox, R, 2022, 114 minutes.
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Tech Talk - Web Searching
Thursday, March 12, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Masiello Classroom
Keene Public Librarians will lead a monthly discussion and hands on training aimed at improving tech skills and savvy. The first 20 minutes will be a presentation by a librarian followed by time for practice and questions. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own devices. Limited tech tools are available for the workshop. This month we will be discussing Web Searching, specifically understanding how to get what you want and understand the results that you get. This will include examples using Gmail, Amazon, YouTube, Google and of course the library catalog.
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Dye Sublimation Mugs
Saturday, March 14, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Kingsbury Makerspace
Learn to use our Cricut Maker 3 and our mug press to design and print your custom mug. To participate in this workshop you must be a Keene Public Library card holder with an account in good standing, be over 18 years old, and complete the online tutorial: Introduction to the Makerspace. Please complete the Introduction to the Makerspace by Saturday March 3rd.
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Reel Night Out: Once (2006)
Wednesday, March 18, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Ruth Huntress Auditorium
A Dublin street busker (and vacuum repairman) is charmed by an immigrant Czech pianist who asks him to fix her broken vacuum in exchange for playing piano with him. Starring: Glen Hansard, Geoff Minogue, Mal Whyte, Bill Hodnett, Danuse Ktrestova. Twentieth Century Fox, R, 2006, 85 minutes.
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Adult Craft: Wire Flowers
Thursday, March 19, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Kay Fox Room
Come create your own forever bouquet! In anticipation of spring flowers make your own wire flowers to brighten up your house. Registration required.
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Infinite Worlds Book Club: Irish Folklore
Thursday, March 19, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Booras Room
Welcome to Infinite Worlds, a non-traditional book club for adults focusing on speculative fiction! Pick a book featuring figures or stories from Irish folklore in honor of Irish Heritage Month! Some recommendations are: The Iron Druid Chronicles by Kevin Hearne, Rosemary and Rue by Seanan McGuire, The Harp of Kings by Juliet Marillier, and The Hounds of the Morrigan by Pat O'Shea.
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A Holistic Approach to Inflammation
Saturday, March 21, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Miller-Vincent Room
This 90-minute interactive workshop presented by Lior Sadeh offers a holistic, whole-person perspective on inflammation—looking beyond symptoms to understand underlying causes and sustainable healing strategies. We will explore how lifestyle factors such as nutrition, stress, sleep, movement, gut health, emotional well-being, and environmental exposures contribute to inflammation. The workshop combines science-based knowledge with a holistic perspective and herbal wisdom.
Registration required.
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Nature Journaling
Tuesday, March 24, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Heberton Hall
Learn how to observe, document, and connect with the natural world using words, symbols and simple sketches. No artistic skill is required, just an open and curious mindset. Research shows that creative practices like drawing and reflective observation can support overall well-being, making nature journaling a great way to care for yourself while connecting with the natural world around you. If you have them, please bring an HB pencil, black fine art graphic pen and paper/journal. Some supplies will be provided. Presented in partnership with Community Garden Connections.
Registration required.
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Reel Night Out: In America (2002)
Wednesday, March 25, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Ruth Huntress Auditorium
Warm, funny and wonderfully acted saga of an Irish immigrant family adjusting to life in 1980s New York City while trying to put a tragedy behind them. Paddy Considine. Samantha Morton earned an Oscar nomination for her role as the clan's matriarch. Directed by Jim Sheridan, who also co-wrote the script with his daughters, Naomi and Kirsten. Starring: Paddy Considine, Samantha Morton, Djimon Hounsou, Sarah Bolger, Emma Bolger. Twentieth Century Fox, PG-13, 2002, 105 minutes.
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Preserving Whole Foods with Celeste Longacre
Saturday, March 28, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Heberton Hall
For hundreds (or perhaps thousands) of years, our ancestors ate fermented foods regularly. Many now believe that these items were instrumental in the digestion of our meals. Come join Celeste Longacre to learn how to make fermented ginger ale, beet kvass, fruit kvass and mayonnaise. It’s easy and fun! Some samples will be provided to taste.
Registration required, spots limited.
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Play American Mahjong
Wednesdays, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Cohen Hall
Players meet weekly. Newcomers are welcome to come and observe, ask questions and get an introduction to the game.
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Cookies, Coloring, and Conversation for Adults
Thursdays, 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Heberton Hall
Join the crowd of adult coloring fans and find out why adults are going back to coloring. Grab a friend, sit back, and have a good time. We will provide refreshments, coloring books, and colored pencils; you bring a good conversation with your friends and fellow coloring fans.
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Teen Sit & Scribble
Wednesday, March 11, 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Booras Room
Are you a teen aged 12-19 looking for a group of writers to share with and learn from? Join our teen writing group, whether you’re crafting a novel, a comic, or even an exciting piece of fan fiction! This a place safe from judgment, where you can bounce ideas off each other, share your stories, and dedicate time each month to be creative.
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Teen Crafternoon: Clay Pens
Monday, March 16, 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Timken Teen Space
Hey middle and high schoolers! Join us this month for a crafternoon where we'll create beautiful pens with Polymer Clay. Design pens all your friends will be jealous of, but that you'll never risk lending out! No registration required.
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D&D & Teens
Saturday, March 21, 12:00 PM - 2:45 PM
Kay Fox Room
Hey teens and tweens! Join DMs Teddy and Eleanor for an exciting D&D oneshot adventure! Materials will be provided such as dice and note-taking items will be provided. We ask that you either come with a level-seven character fully created, or use one of our pre-made character sheets. Email egreen@keenenh.gov with any questions.
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Keene Pride Youth Book Club: Venom & Vow
Tuesday, March 24, 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Eppes Room
Teens and Tweens! Join us for our discussion of Venom & Vow by Anna-Marie and Elliot McLemore. There will be snacks, crafts, and the chance to talk all about this month's pick! All LGBTQ+ youth and allied youth are welcome, no matter if you read the whole book or a single page. If you need a copy of this month's pick, reach out to EGreen@KeeneNH.gov or Youth@KeenePride.org!
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Kids STEAM: Junk Journaling
Thursday, March 5, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Kay Fox Room
Learn the art of junk journaling! Similar to scrap booking, but with less pressure to memorialize important items, a junk journal lets you collect and scrap book random items you find throughout the day! For kids 5 - 12 and their caregivers (please register all individuals to ensure we have plenty of materials!)
Journals, adhesive and plenty of scrap booking materials will be provided, but feel free to bring anything you'd like to start adding to your junk journal, such as receipts or ticket stubs, wrapper from a favorite treat, or anything that sparks joy! Registration is required.
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Family Winter Tracking at Goose Pond
Saturday, March 7, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Goose Pond
Join naturalist Nikko Gagnon for a Keene Public Library family winter tracking adventure at Goose Pond. Meet at the Goose Pond at 10 a.m. and be back by noon. Exact location will be supplied to registrants. Space is limited and registration is required. For more information, contact Nikko Gagnon at the Harris Center gagnon@harriscenter.org or Amy Kraemer akraemer@keenenh.gov at the Keene Public Library.
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Kids Comic Club
Friday, March 13, 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Kay Fox Room
For comic fans ages 8-12! We'll meet once a month to create together, discuss great graphic novels, and watch interviews and tutorials from our favorite artists. All skill levels are welcome, and materials will be provided! Meetings will be held on the second Friday of each month. Registration is appreciated.
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Kids STEAM: Clay Egg Trays Part 1!
Thursday, March 19, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Kay Fox Room
Mold egg trays with air dry clay, take them home to let them dry, and then attend our next STEAM day on Thursday, April 2, to paint and add the finishing touches! (Which might include Cadbury chocolate eggs...) Registration is required. Ages 5 - 12 and their caregivers Participants who arrive later than 15 minutes may not be able to attend the craft, due to time restraints and waitlist individuals who will be invited to enter.
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Mystery Lovers Book Club
Friday, March 20, 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Storyroom
We will meet monthly to discuss a selection of mystery reads, along with snacks and a mystery-themed activity. This month we will be working with invisible ink! Participants are able to pick their own book from a monthly selection, which can be picked up from the Youth Department. Registration is greatly appreciated to ensure that all participants will get the chance to choose and pick up their book for the month.
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Library Build a Rama
Mondays, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Youth Department
Calling all builders! Come build with LEGO® bricks, we have a huge variety of bricks to encourage your imagination to go wild. Our Build-a-Rama club is open to kids of all ages.
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