Harvey Mitchell Memorial Library
151 Main Street, Epping
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right next to town hall
(603) 679-5944
Have you heard about The Big Read? Sponsored by the National Endowment for the Arts, The Big Read was designed to inspire people across the country to pick up a good book. In an effort to counter the steady decline of literary reading in America, the NEA initiative provides citizens the opportunity to read and discuss a single book within their communities. Epping’s chosen title is Harper Lee’s To Kill A Mockingbird, “the rare American novel that can be discovered in adolescence and reread into adulthood without fear of disappointment” (from the NEA’s Big Read reader’s guide). There are copies available at the main circ desk for anyone who would like to read or reread this literary classic. There will be an informal discussion on the book on Tuesday, March 23rd at 7:30 pm, and a screening of the 1962 film starring Mary Badham and Gregory Peck on Thursday, March 25th at 7:45 pm.
The library is open Monday through Friday from 10 am to 8 pm and Saturdays from 10 to 2 pm.
Library Trustees meet the 3rd Monday each month at 7:15 pm – March 15th and April 19th
Monday Book Club: Second Mondays at either 1:15 pm or 7:00 pm. Choose a session and join us for great, informal discussions of new fiction. Copies of the books are available at the main circulation desk.
March 8 – Lark and Termite by Jayne Anne Phillips
April 12 – The School of Essential Ingredients by Erica Bauermeister
Coming up for May 10 – The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson
Dessert and a Movie: a free night out for adults – enjoy a recent release on our 9 foot screen with stereo surround sound - 4th Thursday each month @ 7:45 pm
March 25th – “To Kill a Mockingbird” (1962) starring Gregory Peck
April 22nd – “Up in the Air” (2009) starring George Clooney
Programs For Children:
Preschool Storyhour: Wednesdays @ 10:30 am and Thursdays @ 10:30 am and 1:30 pm
This is a drop-in program designed for children ages 2 to 6. No registration is needed. The kids have time to explore the library, look for books and play with friends before sitting down for songs and stories with Miss Tracie, and then may participate in the related craft project. This is a great social time for preschoolers and their parents.
Story Explorers - Spring Session: Meets Tuesdays after school 3:30 to 4:30 pm, April 20 – June 8. This program is for children in Kindergarten through 3rd grade, who enjoy stories and projects. During the spring session we will explore art and science with stories, hands-on experiments, crafts and outdoor discovery when possible. Snack is provided by generous library families. Pre-registration is required so we have continuity week to week. Parents must remain on site during class.
Pajama Night: 2nd Friday each month at 6:30 pm. This year we are alternating regular Pajama Nights with PJ Movie Nights.
Wear your PJs and bring a snack to share to this fun family event for kids ages 2-8
March 12th – PJ Movie Night – Where the Wild Things Are (rated PG for mild thematic elements, some adventure action and brief language)
April 9th – Story Explorer Production of “The Gingerbread Man”, plus crafts and PJ Night scavenger hunt
Toy Play Day: 4th Saturday each month 11:00 am to 1:00 pm
March 27th – Teddy Bear’s Picnic – Bring a picnic lunch and your favorite bear for games, songs, stories and playtime with friends
April 24th - Trucks! – Bring your favorite trucks for fun
School Vacation Week Movie Series: April 26th – 30th each day at 1:00 pm
Movies recently released on DVD shown on the big screen with stereo surround
6th Annual Toy Drive – Save the Date – Starting this month, we will be taking donations for our 6th annual Toy Sale on Saturday, June 26th. Story Hour Moms Heather Clark and Andrea Meyer are once again taking charge of this fundraiser and have secured a storage unit to hold items until the sale day in late June. Gently used toys, games, infant and toddler items and even outdoor play equipment but no clothes will be accepted. The annual toy sale raises funds for the Summer Reading Program. Keep the library in mind when you do your spring cleaning!
Friends of the Library
Thank you once again to the Friends of the Library! Using funds raised during their very successful Silent Auction in November the Friends replaced the wobbly task chairs in the children’s room with beautiful new matching chairs for our downstairs computer users. They have also voted to provide pizza for each of our PJ Movie Nights. Thank you so much Friends!
In addition, the Friends host an on-going Food Pantry Donation Box in support of Epping’s Food Pantry. Non-perishable items are always welcome to help neighbors who may be struggling to make ends meet. The box is located near the front door on the main level of the library.
F.O.L. meets the 2nd Monday each month – Mar. 8th @ 7 pm and Apr. 12th @ 7 pm
