Introducing a new movie series at The Harvey-Mitchell Memorial Library: Monday Munch and Movie. Starting this month, adults are invited to see movies on the big screen for free on Mondays at 12:30. Bring a lunch and something to drink and settle into a movie downstairs while the kids are still in school. On March 18^th the movie will be the 2012 adventure drama that won the Academy Award for Best Director about a 16-year old boy stranded on a lifeboat in the Pacific Ocean with a Bengal tiger. A Tennessee Williams classic will grace the screen on March 25^th, featuring Anna Magnani who won the Academy Award in 1955 for her role in this film opposite Burt Lancaster. For more information about upcoming movies, or to make a request, call 734-4587 or check the website atwww.eppinglibrary.com.

Dona Camara’s crafting workshop in March is scheduled for Saturday, March 23^rd beginning at 2 pm. This month the group will be making folding photo books that will be best for small or cropped photos. Interested crafters are asked to preregister by calling the main desk. There will be a $7.00 fee to cover the cost of materials.

Later in March the library will host a program full of traditional fiddle music and New England history, Old Time Rules Will Prevail: the Fiddle Contest in New Hampshire and New England. On Thursday, March 28^th at 7 pm Adam Boyce will play his fiddle and discuss the history of fiddle contests in the Granite State. This program is funded with a grant from the New Hampshire Humanities Council and is offered free to the public.

Epping’s public library is open Monday – Friday from 10 am to 8 pm and Saturday 10 to 2. For more information call 734-4587 to reach the main desk, 679-5944 for the children’s room or visit www.eppinglibrary.com.

PJ Movie Night at the Harvey Mitchell Library this month will be on Friday, March 8^th and feature an animated tale about a video game villain whose dream is to become a hero. The arcade where he lives is in danger, let’s hope he doesn’t wreck it! The movie, which is rated PG for some rude humor and mild action/violence, begins at 6:30 with seating on a first-come, first-served basis. Pizza from Epping’s Community Church will be provided by the Friends of the Library. Popcorn and bottled water will also be provided, but guests are invited to bring additional snacks to share. All children attending this event must be accompanied by an adult.

HMML’s Eclectic Book Group will meet on Wednesday, March 13 to discuss The Light Between Oceans by M.L. Stedman. If classic old mysteries are more your style, consider picking up a copy of Keeper of the Keys by Earl Derr Biggers for the Dusty Old Mystery Book Group’s discussion on Wednesday, March 20^thbeginning at 7 pm. Copies of both books are available at the main circulation desk.

Later in March the library will host a program full of traditional fiddle music and New England history, Old Time Rules Will Prevail: the Fiddle Contest in New Hampshire and New England. On Thursday, March 28^th at 7 pm Adam Boyce will play his fiddle and discuss the history of fiddle contests in the Granite State. This program is funded with a grant from the New Hampshire Humanities Council and is offered free to the public.

Epping’s public library is open Monday – Friday from 10 am to 8 pm and Saturday 10 to 2. For more information call 734-4587 to reach the main desk, 679-5944 for the children’s room or visitwww.eppinglibrary.com.

Aspiring artists take note, this month’s crafter’s workshop will be at 2:00 on Saturday, February 23^rd and will feature simple watercolor painting. Donna Camara has returned to Epping and will lead participants in creating a lovely 8”x10” painting of white birch trees. Pre-registration is required, along with a $5.00 fee to cover the costs of materials. Call 734-4587 for more information and to register.

Neverland Pajama Night has been rescheduled for Friday, February 22^nd. Families with children ages 2-8 are invited to wear their PJs for Peter Pan and Tinkerbell crafts, a scavenger hunt through the familiar scenes of ‘Neverland’ and songs and stories with Miss Tracie at the end of the evening. As with all Pajama Nights, guests are asked to bring something for the snack table whether it’s an easy bag of something crunchy, a plate of fruit or homemade sweets, so everyone will find something they like.

During the week of February vacation the library will offer free movies on the big screen at 1:00 each afternoon. Children must be accompanied by a responsible big person. Check the library website for the schedule as it becomes available.

Plans are in the works for a Teen Volunteer Lock In on Friday evening, March 1^st. Beginning at 7:00 pm, teens who have volunteered or are interested in volunteering during the summer reading program are invited to come to the library for movies, pizza, friendship and brainstorming activities to start planning the summer of 2013. When the library closes to the public at 8:00 the teens and their adult chaperones will ‘own’ the library until pick -up time at 11:00 pm. For more information or to volunteer to help chaperone, contact Miss Tracie at 679-5944 or traciehmml@gmail.com. Signed permission forms will be required for all participants.

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 18^th in honor of President’s Day. For more information call 734-4587 to reach the main desk, 679-5944 for the children’s room or visit www.eppinglibrary.com.

With no school in Epping on Friday Feb 8^th, the HMML will celebrate the re-release of Disney’s “Peter Pan” by showing the classic animated feature at 1:00 in the children’s room. Please remember that all young children must be accompanied to the movie by a responsible big person. The library will provide popcorn and bottled water, but all are encouraged to bring a snack to share. Pajama Night will start that same evening at 6:30 with “Off to Neverland” for its theme. Families with children ages 2-8 are invited to wear their PJs for crafts, a scavenger hunt through ‘Neverland’ and songs and stories with Miss Tracie at the end of the evening. As with all Pajama Nights, guests are asked to bring something for the snack table whether it’s an easy bag of pretzels, a plate of fruit or homemade sweets.

HMML’s book groups are starting up again in February. The Eclectic Book Group meets on the second Wednesday of the month, and will be discussing The Prizewinner of Defiance, Ohio by Terry Ryan on February 13^th starting at 7 pm. The Dusty Old Mystery Group gathers on the third Wednesday each month and will be meeting on February 20^th to discuss Zombies of the Gene Pool by Sharon McCrumb. Copies of both books are available at the main circulation desk.

The next Lego Block Party will be held on Saturday, February 16^th from 10:30 to 11:30. Epping mom, Kate Moulton provides the blocks and the kids provide the creativity. Children ages 4 and up are welcome to this monthly gathering of Lego fans, which simply provides a fun hour for building, sharing and collaborating. For more information, contact Kate at eppingblockparty@gmail.com.

On Tuesday, February 19^th, local artist turned storyteller, Veo-Dao Nu Bunnag will be at the library to read her recently published story, Mr. Speedy’s Adventure. Visitors to the library have seen her artistic ability in the stairway story murals that she painted years ago. The public is invited to join the Story Explorers at 3:30 for this wonderful opportunity to meet a local author and hear her tale about a snail named Mr. Speedy. She will bring copies of her book for purchase and signing.

Epping’s public library is open Monday – Friday from 10 am to 8 pm and Saturday 10 to 2. For more information call 734-4587 to reach the main desk, 679-5944 for the children’s room or visit www.eppinglibrary.com.

Adult Craft Classes have returned to the Harvey-Mitchell Memorial Library! The HMML’s long-time friend and crafter, Dona Camara has returned to the east coast and is preparing to lead monthly craft classes on Saturday afternoons beginning at 2:00 pm. On Saturday, January 26^th she will be making beaded stretch bracelets and lovely Valentine’s Day cards. In February, she will be leading a workshop to make 8”x10” watercolor paintings of New Hampshire’s state tree, the paper birch. Each of these workshops will cost $5 per person for materials, with payment and registration required prior to the date of the class. For more information, and to register for the a class, call the library’s main number 734-4587.

With no school in Epping on Friday Feb 8^th, the HMML will celebrate the re-release of Disney’s “Peter Pan” by showing the classic animated feature at 1:00 in the children’s room. Pajama Night will start that same evening at 6:30 with “Off to Neverland” for its theme. Families with children ages 2-8 are invited to wear their PJs and bring a snack to share for crafts, a scavenger hunt through ‘Neverland’ and songs and stories with Miss Tracie at the end of the evening.

Epping’s public library is open Monday – Friday from 10 am to 8 pm and Saturday 10 to 2. For more information call 734-4587 to reach the main desk, 679-5944 for the children’s room or visit www.eppinglibrary.com.