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Author Experience
with Beth Janelle: Nina Climbs a Mountain | Saturday, November 7th
10:00-11:00 AM
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Join Beth Janelle as she reveals insights about her book, Nina Climbs a Mountain. This interactive experience, which includes a fun activity, is sure to inspire you! This program is suitable for all ages! |
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The Songs and their Stories |
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2:00—3:30 PM Community Room |
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An excursion through the great songs of the 20th century and the stories that make them that much more special. Drawing from the jazz age, through the swing era, into modern jazz, the Beatles, and beyond! Songs we love with stories, anecdotes, fun facts, and trivia, attached.
An enjoyable time for all ages. Family friendly and interactive, covering a wide range of music and topics. Curated on the fly to target each unique audience!
Rich Araldi has been a performing musician for over 45 years on vibraphone, piano, and drums. Rich performs over 400 programs a year in a variety of venues, including community events, library programs, house concerts, retirement communities, etc, (as solo concerts, and with his band). Rich’s career has given him the opportunity to perform for senators, congressmen, the mayor of Nashua NH’s inaugural ball, and even for someone who would become President of the United States! However, at his core, Rich is much more interested in playing for regular folks.
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The Spirit of Christmas Past: Four Centuries of Christmas in New England
| Tuesday, November 17th 6:30-7:30 PM Community Room |
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This richly illustrated talk by Historic New England's Kenneth C. Turino traces the evolving celebration of Christmas in New England. Follow the development of the holiday, from the time it was outlawed in seventeenth-century New England through the beginning of the twenty-first century, when all the trappings of a traditional Christmas were in place.
For many, the celebration of Christmas today is the most important holiday of the year. But many of the customs that we take for granted as part of today's festivities and religious celebrations are products of a more recent history. Find out how Christmas was transformed from a rowdy celebration into a family-centered event. Discover how the Christmas tree became popular, halls were decked, and Santa Claus came to town. |
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3D Printing Program for Adults |
Saturday, November 21st
9:30-11:30AM Community Room |
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Register for this one early! We only have 5 spots. Adults will be able to design and print their own 3d project! Please note that this is a beginner, introductory session. *Due to time constraints, participants will have to pick up their designs at a later date. |
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Author Talk: A Sage Sits In My Kitchen : Thirty Years of Caregiving for a Man the World Overlooked |
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Saturday, December 5th
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Community Room |
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Join Robin Carlson as she discusses her book, " A Sage Sits In My Kitchen : Thirty Years of Caregiving for a Man the World Overlooked".
This remarkable story is about a man who had lived a tragic life of institutions and homelessness only to find a young human service worker whose heart was captured by his willingness to trust her. Two lives intersected as one needed deep understanding and the other a purpose to fulfill. It turns out they were on the same journey that was destined to change them both.
Books will be available for purchase. |
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November Artist: Susanne Larkham |
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Susanne Larkham is a pastel artist based in Manchester, New Hampshire. She creates paintings rooted in realism and shaped by memory, emotion, and lived experience. Drawn to light, color, and familiar forms — not just as they appear, but as they are remembered and carried within us. Working in soft pastels allows her to engage directly with saturated pigment, building layered hues that echo the way moments overlap, linger, and quietly reveal meaning over time. While her subjects often come from observation, the work is not about documentation. It’s about recognition — the feeling of seeing something and realizing it already lives inside you.
Many collectors tell Susan they choose to live with my work in deeply personal spaces. She considers it a privilege to create paintings that offer a companionable presence — work that settles in, holds memory, and invites reflection. You can view Susanne’s work all month long on the main floor! |
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Library Chef |
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Due to popular demand, the monthly puzzle swap will now be an ongoing event available every day that we are open. The swap will be located
on the empty bookshelf on the top floor.
Same guidelines & rules will apply.
Rules for Participation: Bring a completed puzzle and exchange it for a new one to enjoy. Puzzles should have a minimum of 250 pieces and be suitable for adults.
Puzzle Exchange Guidelines: Make sure the puzzle is complete and has no missing pieces. Place the puzzle in a zip-lock bag along with its original box or container.
Include an image of the completed puzzle (if possible). If you don’t have a puzzle to trade, you’re welcome to take one and return it for exchange at the next swap.
Puzzle donations of up to one box or bag will be accepted
due to limited storage. . |
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Drop-In Tech Help |
Every Monday
2-3PM First Floor near the Main Desk. |
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Need assistance with Libby, hoopla or other library resources? Need basic instruction on using a cell phone or tablet? Stop in for a 15-minute tech help session! Please Note: We are unable to help with device repairs, hardware issues or viruses
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Unwind |
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6-7:45PM
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Join the craft enthusiasts for a relaxing session each week. Whether your passion lies in knitting, crocheting, embroidering, or utilizing threads, yarn, and strings for repairs, come and enjoy a leisurely time fostering camaraderie. For any inquiries, kindly contact Abby at rpl.info@rochesternh.gov. Please be advised that meeting locations may vary due to scheduling conflicts with other events. |
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| Reiki Healing Circle |
Saturday, November 21st
2:00-3:30PM Community Room |
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Reiki Master Marilyn Carter cordially extends an invitation to participate in an immersive session dedicated to the gentle and non-invasive healing practice of Reiki. Whether you are new to Reiki or unfamiliar with its principles, our circle provides a secure environment to explore this healing modality. We enthusiastically welcome Reiki practitioners of all proficiency levels to engage in both giving and receiving. Our session commences with a warm welcome, followed by an overview of what to anticipate, a guided meditation to elevate your energy, and a collaborative healing experience where practitioners circulate the healing energy around the group, ensuring everyone receives the benefits. As you engage in the collective energy of the healing circle, the transformative powers of Reiki will permeate the space for your utmost well-being. The session concludes with moments of reflection and harmonious melodies.
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Monday, November 9th
1:00PM
Community Room | |
Copies are available at the Main Desk. No sign-up is required, and everyone over 18 is welcome! |
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*Tuesday, December 1st*
6:00PM Community Room | | Copies are available at the Main Desk. No sign-up is required, and everyone over 18 is welcome! |
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Sneak Peek: December Programs |
DIY Sublimation Gift Making Workshop- 12/5 TBD Christmas Carols with Mixtape A Cappella - 12/16 6PM Adult 3D Paper Snowflakes- 12/19 10AM
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