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New Resource! Peterson’s Test and Career Prep Starting October 1st, library users will have access to a new online resource for test and career prep. Gale Presents: Peterson’s Test and Career Prep helps you prepare for the GED, SAT, ACT, PSAT, GRE, LSAT, MCAT, TOEFL, U.S. citizenship, the military, job searching, new careers, and more. Find in-depth information on college programs, tuition assistance, and career paths. Plus, use templates to create visually interesting resumés, cover letters, and websites that can be externally shared with prospective employers. This resource is also available to all at no cost on our public access computers. |
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Fall 2025 Book Sale
October 24-26 Heberton & Cohen Hall
It's time once again for the Friends of Keene Public Library twice annual book sale! Come and shop for like-new and gently used books, puzzles, movies and more at amazing prices. All items on sale were donated to the Friends and profits support programming at the library. Contact friendsofthekeenepubliclibrary@gmail.com with questions.
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Invasive Species - Are they taking over and what can I do about it?
Thursday, October 2, 6:00 PM
Ruth Huntress Auditorium
Exotic plants and animals are having major ecological and economic impacts to our woods, fields, lakes and rivers. What are invasive species, what impacts are they having, what can you do about it? Paul Steblein will answer these questions, highlight some of the important species affecting New Hampshire with emphasis on knotweed, and identify ways that you can help address this growing problem.
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From the Andes to the Stars: Exploring Chile’s Vera Rubin Observatory and ALMA
Tuesday, October 14, 06:00 PM
Ruth Huntress Auditorium
The Keene Public Library will host local science educator and amateur astronomer Susan Rolke for a fascinating program that takes the audience high into the Andes Mountains of Chile, where some of the world’s most powerful telescopes are opening new windows into the universe.
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Becoming Wolf: The Eastern Coyote in New England
Thursday, October 16, 6:00 PM
Ruth Huntress Auditorium
Chris Schadler, a researcher and advocate for coyotes, will present on the population dynamics of coyotes, their past and present range, and their behavior, habits, and group dynamics. Interspersed with personal stories and a good dose of humor, this is a presentation every wildlife lover will enjoy!
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The Shock of Colonialism in New England
Saturday, October 18, 1:00 PM
Heberton Hall
In this talk based on her recent book, The Shock of Colonialism in New England: Fragments from a Frontier, archaeologist Dr. Meghan C. L. Howey shares her research on the seventeenth-century colonial frontier of the Great Bay Estuary/P8bagok through the Great Bay Archaeological Survey (GBAS).
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Grace Li presents traditions of Chinese Tea
Tuesday, October 21, 10:30 AM
Miller-Vincent Room
Join us for a serene tea tasting, where we’ll explore the flavors, stories, and traditions of Chinese tea—a mindful journey to savor the present and embrace the essence of Zen.
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Book Crush: A Romance Reader's Book Club
Wednesday, October 1, 06:00 PM
Miller-Vincent Room
Join us for Book Crush, a non-traditional book club for romance readers! Every month will have a theme related to romance tropes, conventions, and subgenres. October's theme is LGBTQIA+ Romance.
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Great Short Stories
Thursday, October 9 & 23, 2:00 PM
Eppes Room
Welcome to the 38th year of Great Short Stories (formerly Great Books) discussion group. This group focuses on shared inquiry and member-led discussions of classic and modern American short stories.
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Infinite Worlds Book Club
Thursday, October 23, 06:00 PM
Booras Room
We're a non-traditional book club for adults focusing on speculative fiction! It's the spookiest month of the year, and we are paying homage to one of the most classic Halloween creatures of all time: vampires. Whether you prefer horror, camp, or romance, there's a novel about vampires out there for you. Pick one and bring it to book club to discuss!
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Medicare Made Easy - Understanding Medicare and Your Options
Friday, October 10, 01:00 PM
Miller-Vincent Room
This workshop covers many aspects of Medicare for beginners. Whether you're turning 65 or have a loved one turning 65, this workshop is designed to give you a clearer understanding of the system, how to apply, and the typical costs associated with Medicare.
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Lior Sadeh: Menopause
Tuesday, October 21, 05:30 PM
Miller-Vincent Room
The workshop will cover: What are hormones? The reproductive cycle and the roles of estrogen and progesterone. Signs of pre-menopause + tips to help you sail through the transition. Keeping health beyond menopause.
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Reel Night Out
Wednesdays, 6:00 PM
Ruth Huntress Auditorium
Join us for a weekly movie night and fresh popcorn! In honor of Halloween we are doing "Witchy Wednesdays" with an assortment of witch movies. The line-up is:
October 1 - The Witches (1990)
October 8 - Hocus Pocus
October 15 - The House with a Clock in its Walls
October 22 - The Last Witch Hunter
October 29 - The Wizard of Oz
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Cookies, Coloring, and Conversation for Adults
Thursdays, 1:30 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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KPL Fiction and Memoir Writers Group
Thursdays, 6:00 PM
Miller-Vincent Room
The group provides prose fiction writers with a friendly and supportive environment to share their work. Participants learn from critiquing others and receive feedback on their submissions. Our group host has over 10 years of experience with writing and editing and all are welcome!
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Stonewall Farm Preschool Story Time
Wednesday, October 1, 10:30 AM
Stonewall Farm, 242 Chesterfield Road, Keene, NH
Ms. Scout will read some stories about gardening and harvests and then we will visit the Stonewall Farm garden to see what yummy vegetables they are harvesting for autumn meals.
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Stonewall Farm Preschool Storytime: Sheep
Wednesday, October 22, 10:30 AM
Stonewall Farm, 242 Chesterfield Road, Keene, NH
Ms. Eleanor will read some stories about sheep and then we will visit the sheep on the farm.
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Music Preschool Storytimes with Kim Wallach
Wednesday, October 8 & 29, 10:30 AM
Storyroom
Join Kim for a Musical Storytime for all ages. Kim will lead us in song, movement, stories and fingerplays. This program is especially designed for preschool and early elementary age children.
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Book time with Babies and Toddlers
Thursdays, 10:30 AM
Storyroom, Keene Public Library
We'll share books, rhymes, music, fun fingerplays, puppets, and get-up-and-move activities specially designed for infants and toddlers. At the end of the program, there will be a playtime when parents and caregivers share books, puzzles, or other early literacy activities with their toddlers.
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Kids STEAM: Faux Bug Taxidermy
Thursday, October 9, 3:30 PM
Storyroom
Have you dreamed of being an entomologist, but don't know where to start? Practice with fake bugs to start your taxidermy bug collection!
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Kids Comic Club
Friday, October 10, 4:30 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!
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1.. 2.. 3... Play With Me!
Mondays, 10:30 AM
Kay Fox Room
Spend time together, play and make friends during this educational program. These fun co-learning times are for children 6 months to 5 years old and their parents or caregivers.
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Library Build a Rama
Mondays, 4 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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Library Trick or Treat
Friday, October 31, 3:30 PM
Heberton Hall
Trick or Treat for our youngest patrons! Come make your own treat bag and then fill it with treats from around the library!
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Teen Lock-In: Ghost Hunting
Friday, October 24,
06:00 PM
Library Main Building
Stay after hours in the library to determine just how haunted the Keene Public Library is. Learn about the history of the building and test out a few different types of paranormal investigation tools and techniques. Plus, learn how to turn your phone into a ghost-hunting Swiss army knife!
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Teen Sit & Scribble
Wednesday, October 8, 5:30 PM
Booras Room
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: Perler Beads
Tuesday, October 14, 3:30 PM
Timken Teen Space
Join us this month for a crafternoon where we'll design 3D art with perler beads! Bring your creativity and just add heat this month!
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Keene Pride Youth Book Club
Tuesday, October 28, 05:30 PM
Eppes Room
Join us for our discussion of Court of Undying Seasons by A.M. Strickland. 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.
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Teen Gaming Drop-In
Thursdays, 3:00 PM
Timken Teen Space
Game together every Thursday after school in the Teen Space! Check out our Nintendo Switch and play Super Smash Bros Ultimate, Mario Kart, or a variety of other games. You're also welcome to break out one of our many board games, or you can even bring one of your own games to share (must be rated Teen or below)!
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Family lore : a novel
by Elizabeth Acevedo
Follows the lives of several generations of women in the Marte family after gathering to honor Flor, who can predict the day someone will die, decides to throw herself a huge party as a living wake.
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The bewitching
by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
While researching a forgotten horror writer, a graduate student uncovers a disturbing link between a vanished schoolgirl, a sinister novel, and her great-grandmother's eerie childhood tales, leading her to suspect that an ancient, malevolent force still lingers in the halls of her university.
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Neruda on the park : a novel
by Cleyvis Natera
While her mother, an elder in a predominantly Dominican part of NYC, devises increasingly dangerous schemes to stop construction of luxury condos, her daughter, an associate at a top Manhattan law firm, becomes distracted by a romance with the white developer of the company her mother so vehemently opposes.
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Oye : a novel
by Melissa Mogollon
The baby of her large Colombian American family, Luciana, when her eccentric grandmother, Abue, moves into her bedroom, finds her wild demands, unpredictable antics and devastating secrets a welcome distraction, putting her on center stage, facing down adulthood—and rising to the occasion.
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