Epping resident Karen Haley will be at the library during Preschool Storyhour this week to read her book “The Adventures of Little Bri Bear: How Come Mum, How Come?” It’s not often we have a story read by the author! Children ages 2-6 are invited every week to Miss Tracie’s Storyhour for stories, songs, crafts and social time with other kids their age and their caregivers. This is a drop-in program that meets on Wednesday mornings at 10:30, and Thursdays at 10:30 and 1:30. Along with bear stories, the kids will be using rubber stamps to decorate cards for Valentine’s Day. Check our website for future themes and projects.

PJ Movie Night on Friday, February 10^th features the newest in the series of “buddies” movies from Disney. This time the pups find themselves in the ruins of ancient Egypt. The movie is rated G and will begin at 6:30. Guests are invited to wear their PJs and bring a snack to share and a spill-resistant drink. Pizza from Epping’s Community Church as well as popcorn will be provided by the Friends of the Library. All children must be accompanied by a responsible big person.

The library will present “Covered Bridges of New Hampshire” on Thursday, February 23^rd at 7:00. Glenn Knoblock of Wolfeboro Falls will guide us through bridge design and technology, folklore, and stunning images of these architectural treasures. This program is made possible with a grant from the New Hampshire Humanities Council.

The vacation movie series returns to the children’s room the week of February 27^th with a kid’s movie each afternoon at 1:00. There will be no Preschool Storyhour that Thursday afternoon.

Epping’s public library is open Monday – Friday from 10 am to 8 pm and Saturday 10 to 2. The library will be closed on Monday, February 20^th to honor President’s Day. For more information call 679-5944, or visitwww.eppinglibrary.com.

The Harvey-Mitchell Memorial Library welcomes February with the following programs:

Epping Knit Night warms the downstairs every second and fourth Wednesday evening. Bring your own needles and yarn and enjoy the company of other knitters without the distractions that present themselves at home. The next Knit Night will be on Wednesday, February 8th at 7:00 pm. For more information, contact program coordinator Marjorie Pim at[email protected].

PJ Movie Night on Friday, February 10^th features the newest in the series of “buddies” movies from Disney. This time the pups find themselves in the ruins of ancient Egypt. The movie is rated G and will begin at 6:30. Guests are invited to wear their Pjs and bring a snack to share and a spill-resistant drink. Pizza from Epping’s Community Church as well as popcorn will be provided by the Friends of the Library. All children must be accompanied by a responsible big person.

The library will present “Covered Bridges of New Hampshire” on Thursday, February 23^rd at 7:00. Glenn Knoblock of Wolfeboro Falls will guide us through bridge design and technology, folklore, and stunning images of these architectural treasures. This program is made possible with a grant from the New Hampshire Humanities Council.

The Vacation Movie Series returns to the children’s room the week of February 27^th with a kid’s movie each afternoon at 1:00. There will be no Preschool Storyhour that Thursday afternoon. Movie schedule will be available soon.

Epping’s public library is open Monday – Friday from 10 am to 8 pm and Saturday 10 to 2. The library will be closed on Monday, February 20^th to honor President’s Day. For more information call 679-5944, or visit www.eppinglibrary.com.

Harvey Mitchell Memorial Library
Press release for week of January 9th, 2012

Do you like to knit? Do you have a knitting project sitting on your needles that you never seem to find time for? The library will be offering a time and place to knit with friends on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month in the children’s room. Bring your own needles and yarn and enjoy the company of other knitters without the distractions that present themselves at home. The first Knit Night will be on Wednesday, January 11th beginning at 7:00 pm. For more information, contact program coordinator Marjorie Pim at [email protected] .

January 13th is the date for the first Pajama Night of 2012. HMML’s Pajama Night invites children ages 2-8 and their families to wear their coziest PJs to the library for crafts, a scavenger hunt through the library, snacks, songs and stories. This month the theme is gingerbread, so there will be some well-known stories and some sweet projects. Pajama Night begins at 6:30 and runs until 7:45 on the 2nd Friday of most months. February’s Pajama Night will be a movie night on Feb. 10th featuring the newest release from Disney’s Buddies series. Families attending PJ Nights are asked to bring a snack to share so there’s enough for everyone at the snack table.

Coming on Friday January 20th is the premiere of “Charging Lead”, a short film set during the American Civil War directed by Epping seventh grader Tyler Wilkins and featuring 2 small brigades of Epping Middle School students. The first screening will be at 6:30 with opportunities for discussion with the cast and crew before subsequent screenings. The NH Civil War Roundtable will have its monthly meeting at Town Hall that same night beginning at 7:15. The public is always welcome.

The Trustees of the Harvey-Mitchell Memorial Library are forming a planning committee for the renovation and expansion of the library building. Interested adult Epping residents who can commit to this project for approximately three years should contact director Bradley Green at 679-5944 or [email protected] The library needs help from those who know it best to grow into all the town needs it to be.

Epping’s public library is open Monday – Friday from 10 am to 8 pm and Saturday 10 to 2, but will be closed on Monday, January 16th in honor of Civil Rights Day. For more information call 679-5944, or visit  www.eppinglibrary.com .

Harvey Mitchell Memorial Library
Press release for week of December 19, 2011

The Trustees of the Harvey-Mitchell Memorial Library are forming a planning committee for the renovation and expansion of the library building. Interested adult Epping residents who can commit to this project for approximately three years should contact director Bradley Green at 679-5944 or [email protected] The library needs help from those who know it best to grow into all the town needs it to be.

On Friday, December 23rd there will be a special showing of Tom Hanks’ animated Christmas movie about a magical train that travels to the north pole on Christmas Eve. Beginning at 1:00 in the children’s room this might be a good diversion for the kids who are out of school and eagerly awaiting the 25th. The following week, Tuesday – Friday, will feature the library’s vacation movie series, showing a different movie for kids each afternoon at 1:00. The Thursday afternoon Storyhour will be canceled that week. Call, stop by the library or check our website for the movie schedule.

Epping’s public library is open Monday – Friday from 10 am to 8 pm and Saturday 10 to 2. The library will be closed on Monday, December 26th and Monday, January 2nd. Seasons greetings to all! For more information call 679-5944, or visit www.eppinglibrary.com.