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This September, the RPL invites you to join in the celebration of Library Card Sign-up Month. Regardless of your interests, a library card strikes
all the right chords! |
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New England Ghosts |
Wednesday, September 9th
6:00-7:30PM Community Room |
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Join Jonah Knight as he presents a one-hour, historically accurate, presentation on local ghost sightings and paranormal experiences in New England. |
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Green Burials |
 | Wednesday, September 23rd 6:00-7:30PM
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Join us to learn more about green burial practices – an approach that minimizes environmental impact, honors the cycle of life and works in harmony with nature. Presenter Brianna Arnold is a death doula, musician, visual artist, youth mentor and farmer at Branch Hill Farm. She’s an active volunteer and presenter with Lotus and Lavender Natural Burial. |
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Your Story Matters: A Writing Workshop |
Saturday, September 26th 11:00-12:30 PM Community Room |
| Leslie Cottrell, a nonfiction author, writing coach, and publisher, is hosting an in-person writing workshop at the library!
Workshop Highlights: Participants will reflect on their life experiences.
They will learn how to begin transforming those reflections into impactful written pieces. This workshop is ideal for adults who believe they have a story to share but are unsure of how to start. |
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Three Men and
One-Shilling Knife: A Genealogical Look at Local History |
Monday, September 28th
6:00-7:30PM Community Room |
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Presented by the New Hampshire Society of Genealogists, this engaging program uses a dramatic 1788 tavern killing in New Durham to show how genealogists uncover the stories from the past. Through newspapers, court records, military records, petitions, and other original sources, the lecture follows the intertwined lives of three Revolutionary War veterans and reveals how family history research can illuminate the people, events, and communities of New Hampshire’s past.
Speaker Information: Robert Cameron Weir is a genealogical researcher, educator, and author who lives in Dover, New Hampshire. He specializes in hard problems related to New England genealogy, from 1620 to the present. He is a member of the Association for Professional Genealogy and is Vice President and Publications Director of the New Hampshire Society of Genealogists. |
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Hangin' with Bats
| Wednesday, September 30th
6:00-7:00PM Community Room |
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Discover the world of bats through an engaging program featuring fun facts, local wildlife information, and the surprising importance of these nighttime flyers. |
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Library Chef |
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September FREE Live Online Sessions: Sourdough Baking Basics: September 9th 7:30 PM How to Hide Those Veggies: September 16th 7:30 PM
Asian Sticky Orange Chicken: September 23rd 7:30 PM | |
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Puzzle Swap is now daily! |
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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 Second Floor
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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, September 19th
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, September 14th
1:00PM
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Copies are available at the Main Desk. No sign-up is required, and everyone over 18 is welcome! |
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Wednesday, September 23rd
6:00PM Rose 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: October Programs |
DIY Fall Tote Bags (18+)- 10/3 Like It or Not: Taxes Are Going Up, Not Down: 10/5 6pm Medicare 101: 10/6 6pm
Hedgehog Needle Felt Class (18+)- 10/10 11 am Haunting of Hunt Memorial Library - 10/13 6pm
Secrets of Romani Fortune Telling: Book Talk & Tarot Workshop with Jezmina Von Thiele- 10/14 6pm
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