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Upcoming Closures:
Friday, November 7: Staff Training Day November 11: Veterans Day November 26: Early closure (4:30pm) November 27-28: Thanksgiving |
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New Community Resource! NH Judicial Branch Volunteers Every other Tuesday volunteers from the New Hampshire Judicial Branch will be available for free personal assistance with non-criminal court processes to help you move forward. Drop-in or schedule an appointment with a volunteer from NH Judicial Branch for free personal assistance with non-criminal court processes. Due to holiday closures, volunteer dates at the library in November will be: - Tuesday, November 18, 10am - 1pm
- Tuesday, November 25, 10am - 1pm
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Friends of the Library Pop-Up Book Sale
November 15, 2025 Circulation Lobby Didn't get enough at the Fall Book Sale? Never fear, the Friends of the Library are hosting a pop-up sale for youth books in our Winter Street lobby! Stop by to browse their collection of picture books, chapter books, and more for your family's next favorite read. All books are donated to the Friends of KPL and range from like-new to gently used condition and all profits support the library and library programming. Contact friendsofthekeenepubliclibrary@gmail.com with questions. |
Laser Engraved Coaster Workshop
Thursday, November 13, 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Kingsbury Makerspace
Come use our epilog laser engraver and learn how to make custom designed coasters out of either wood, cork or slate. Each participant will leave with 4 coasters. They make great holiday gifts!
To participate in this workshop you must complete the online tutorial: Introduction to the Makerspace and the Epilog Laser Engraver Certification Tutorial. Both tutorials can be found here: https://my.nicheacademy.com/makerspacetutorials
Please complete both of these tutorials by Thursday November 6th. If you do not complete the tutorials by this date your reservation will be cancelled and opened to a person on the wait list. If you have questions please contact Amy Kraemer at akraemer@keenenh.gov
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Laser Engraved Glasses
Saturday, November 15,
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Kingsbury Makerspace
Come use our epilog laser engraver and learn how to make custom designed stemless wine glasses or water glasses. Each participant will leave with 2 glasses. They make great holiday gifts! To participate in this workshop you must complete the online tutorial: Introduction to the Makerspace and the Epilog Laser Engraver Certification Tutorial. Both tutorials can be found here: https://my.nicheacademy.com/makerspacetutorials Please complete both of these tutorial by Monday November 10th. If you do not complete the tutorials by this date your reservation will be cancelled and opened to a person on the wait list. If you have questions please contact Amy Kraemer at akraemer@keenenh.gov
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From Stitches to Smiles
Thursday, November 13, 6:00 PM
Ruth Huntress Auditorium
We all have moments that change the way we see the world. For Linda, it happened on a red velvet couch. In From Stitches to Smiles, she shares how that single experience shaped 20 years of creativity, connection, and joy. Through stories and quilts, Linda invites you to reflect on your own “red velvet couch” moment and discover how everyday experiences can spark unexpected inspiration.
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Learn to Play American Mahjong
Wednesdays, 1:00 PM
Cohen Hall
Come learn to play American Mah Jongg in this four week class. This class is for beginners but experienced players are always welcome to come and play their own game. The class is led by Deborah Leblanc who is an experienced player, teacher and Mah Jongg enthusiast. To get familiar with the game we encourage you to check a Beginners Guide to American Mah Jongg by Elaine Sandberg
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Adult Craft: Wreaths
Tuesday, November 18, 6:00 PM
Kay Fox Room
We are happy to host Priya Allaire from WakaDoodles who will guide you in creating your own centerpiece wreath or sign to show off in your home. You will be using brass hoops, large wooden words (Hello or Welcome), beads, dried flowers and other seasonal materials to decorate your sign.
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Book Crush: A Romance Reader's Book Club (Lost in Austen)
Wednesday, November 5, 06:00 PM
Miller-Vincent Room
Do you love love stories? 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. Choose your own book to fit the theme, share your pick with other readers, and discover new titles to try! November's theme is Lost in Austen: Jane Austen novels, retellings, or homages.
Have questions or suggestions? Want book recommendations for upcoming themes? Email Parker Goodreau.
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Great Short Stories
Thursday, November 6 & 20, 2:00 PM
Eppes Room
Welcome to the 38th year of Great Short Stories (formerly Great Books) discussion group. The group meets every other week in the Eppes room on Thursdays starting at 2:00 pm and ending about 3:30 pm.
The readings are from The Best American Short Stories of the Century, ed. by John Updike and Katrina Kenison, c 1999. The library has a copy of this and can make copies of the readings for you.
November 6: Lorrie Moore, "You're Ugly Too" (pp 952 - 670) and Bernard Malamud, "The German Refugee" (pp 438 - 449)
November 20: Saul Bellow, "A Silver Dish" (pp 539 - 564) and Cynthia Ozick, "The Shawl" (pp 576 - 580)
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Infinite Worlds Book Club
Thursday, November 20, 06:00 PM
Booras Room
Welcome to Infinite Worlds, a non-traditional book club for adults focusing on speculative fiction! Each month we will have a set theme within which our members will select their own book to read. At our monthly meetings we will each share about our reads and discuss the topics and tropes that came up within the theme. Join a book club where you pick the book you read. Members are encouraged to pack a dinner to munch during discussion, and the library will provide dessert. From sci-fi to fantasy, dystopias to alternate histories, there are infinite worlds to explore! Register today to ensure we have enough supplies.
November's Theme: Alternate Histories
We're looking at stories that reimagine our past and what might have happened if significant events had turned out differently. As conjecture based upon historical fact, alternate history stories propose What if? scenarios about crucial events in human history, and present outcomes very different from the historical record. Some of these stories may involve time travel, but others are simply rooted in an alternate reality from our own. Examples include: The Man in the High Castle by Philip K Dick, The Years of Rice and Salt by Kim Stanley Robinson, and The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead.
Contact kmcstravick@keenenh.gov with any questions, requests, dietary restrictions, or for online attendance.
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Reel Night Out: No, Know, Never! November
Wednesdays, 6:00 PM
Ruth Huntress Auditorium
Join us for a weekly movie night and fresh popcorn! This month we're riffing on "November" for "No, Know, Never!" The line-up is:
November 5: Dr. No (1962)
James Bond winds up on a Jamaican island in search of clues in the death of a fellow agent and finds himself up against a despot.
Starring: Sean Connery, Ursula Andress, Jack Lord, Joseph Wiseman, Anthony Dawson. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Inc., PG, 1962, 111 minutes.
November 12: Knowing (2009)
A list removed from an unearthed 50-year-old time capsule contains deadly predictions that have transpired, and a teacher tries to stop the next calamity from coming true, but has trouble convincing people of the inevitability of such dire things happening.
Starring: Nicolas Cage, Rose Byrne, Chandler Canterbury, Ben Mendelsohn, Nadia Townsend. Summit Entertainment, PG-13, 2009, 121 minutes.
November 19: Never Let Me Go (1953)
A newsman stationed in Moscow since World War II marries a Russian ballerina, but is denied permission to take her with him when he seeks to leave the country, so he devises a plan to spirit her away.
Starring: Clark Gable, Gene Tierney, Bernard Miles, Richard Haydn, Belita. Warner Bros., TV-G, 1953, 69 minutes.
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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 (FINAL MEETING for Fall Session)
Thursday, November 6, 6:00 PM
Miller-Vincent Room
Have you always wanted to write a novel, short story, or memoir? Our writers' group welcomes new members. 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. This Writers' Group meets virtually and in person at the library. You can join from home or in person in our meeting room. This event is for everyone! The event will be captioned. If you require another access service to participate or have any questions about accessibility fully, please get in touch with Amy Kraemer at 603-352-0157 or akraemer@keenenh.gov. To ensure the best experience, please try to contact us at your earliest convenience.
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Annual Ladybug Festival
Saturday, November 15, 11:00 am
Heberton Hall
Keene State College Kappa Delta Pi Education Honor Society students are planning their best-ever Ladybug Picture Book Award event. We will be reading aloud and facilitating crafts and games in celebration of the 2025 Lady Bug Picture Books. Join us for another fun-filled afternoon of reading, playing, and crafting. Most importantly, be sure to vote for your favorite Lady Bug Picture Book for 2025! Lite refreshments are provided. This event is designed for children ages 3 - 10 and their friends and families.
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Stonewall Farm comes to the Library Preschool Storytime
Wednesday, November 5, 10:30 AM
Heberton Hall
Bun Bun is back! Join us for a hoppin' good time with stories and songs all about the bunnies. We will be meeting in Heberton Hall to allow for plenty of room for Bun Bun to hop around.
Preschool storytimes are geared towards pre-kindergarteners ages 3 to 5, who can sit and listen to short stories and participate in simple songs and rhymes. Storytime will always include read-aloud stories and fingerplays and may include poems, music, dramatic play, and crafts.
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Stonewall Farm comes to the Library Preschool Storytime
Wednesday, November 12, 10:30 AM
Storyroom
It is all about the sheep and the wool. Join Ms. Eleanor for a story time all about sheep and then get your hands on some freshly spun wool!
Preschool storytimes are geared towards pre-kindergarteners ages 3 to 5, who can sit and listen to short stories and participate in simple songs and rhymes. Storytime will always include read-aloud stories and fingerplays and may include poems, music, dramatic play, and crafts.
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Preschool Storytime
Wednesday, November 19, 10:30 AM
Storyroom
Join Ms. Eleanor for the last storytime of this series. You never know what she has in store so be prepared for a surprise. Preschool storytimes are geared towards pre-kindergarteners ages 3 to 5, who can sit and listen to short stories and participate in simple songs and rhymes. Storytime will always include read-aloud stories and fingerplays and may include poems, music, dramatic play, and crafts.
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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. This 8 week series ends the week of November 20th. When you sign up for one class, you will automatically be registered for each session in the series.
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Kids STEAM: Dinosaur Salt Dough Fossils
Thursday, November 6, 3:30 PM
Storyroom
Celebrate DINOvember by making your own fossils, of your favorite dinosaurs, using salt dough you mix yourself!
Ages 5 - 12
Registration is greatly appreciated!
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Kids Comic Club
Friday, November 14, 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! Meetings will be held on the second Friday of each month.
Registration is appreciated. Questions or Concerns call the library 603.352.0157.
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Kids STEAM: Magic Fairy Lights
Thursday, November 20, 3:30 PM
Kay Fox Room
JoinSusie Spikol, author of Forest Magic for Kids and The Book of Fairies for a magical afternoon of designing and creating your own set of little fairy lights. We will use small glass jars, tissue paper, other materials, and modge-podge glue to create a perfect sized fairy light for your room or house. Come let your creativity make something magical. For ages 6 - 12
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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. Registration is appreciated!
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Library Build a Rama
Mondays, 4:00 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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Teen Crafternoon: Shrinky Dinks
Tuesday, November 10, 3:30 PM
Timken Teen Space
Hey middle and high schoolers! Join us this month for a crafternoon favorite: SHRINKY DINKS! Make keychains, earrings, magnets, and more this month in the teen space.
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Teen Sit & Scribble
Wednesday, November 12, 5:30 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.
Registration is not required, but recommended for calendar reminders!
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Keene Pride Youth Book Club
Tuesday, November 18, 05:30 PM
Eppes Room
Teens and Tweens! Join us for our discussion of Elatsoe by Darcie Little Badger. 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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Teen Gaming Drop-In
Thursdays, 3:00 PM
Timken Teen Space
Teens and tweens in middle and high school are welcome to 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)! Come play, collaborate, compete, and have FUN gaming @ the Library.
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