Plainfield Events

Mondays  2-3:30 PM at PRML

Mindful Mondays are designed for you to start your week with an intentional pause and practice a meditation exercise with your community. All you need to do is show up, turn your phone off, and be!

Join Jim Allen for meditation sessions. 

If you are a frequent practitioner or have never done meditation, please join us.

This is a drop-in time for you to come with your tech questions.

Please come with your device(s) and all necessary passwords. We can take this time to make sure you are
set up properly to take advantage of all the library has to offer, or to help you get up and running with your
email program, social media, and the like. If we can’t help you, we’ll find an answer or point you in the direction of finding it yourself. We hope you’ll take advantage of this new service. If the time is not right for you, just let us know and we can set up an appointment.
 

Tech Tuesdays @ PRML - 10:30-11:30 am (drop in help)
Tech Thursday @ ML - 3-4: 30 pm (drop in help)

May 21, 2025:  6:00 PM at Philip Read Memorial Library: J.B. & Sandy Manning

Their novels are thrillers that explore deeper topics

JB Manning is a Vermont-based author known for weaving compelling narratives that capture the essence of life in New England. With a keen eye for detail and a deep love for the region's history, JB brings characters and landscapes to life in his storytelling. His work often explores themes of community, resilience, and the quiet beauty of rural Vermont. When he's not writing, JB enjoys hiking the Green Mountains and finding inspiration in the changing seasons.

Sandy Manning is an accomplished Vermont author whose writing is celebrated for its heartfelt exploration of relationships, personal growth, and the human experience. With a distinctive voice that blends wit and empathy, Sandy’s work resonates with readers who appreciate authentic, character-driven stories. Her love for Vermont's landscapes and its close-knit communities often shines through in her writing. 

Together, JB and Sandy Manning have collaborated on a number of projects, bringing their unique perspectives and shared love of storytelling to create novels that reflect their love for Vermont and its people.

Japanese Calligraphy Workshop Ginger Armstrong 

Sponsored by the PRML Friends!

Join us for a special workshop with Ginger Armstrong to explore Japanese Calligraphy for the first time or to continue delving into its beauty. Explore "bathed in green"/"shinrin-yoku." This is a popular activity we mostly call taking a walk in the woods. There will be a chance to use Color (watercolor paints will be available) if you like.

Mark your calendars for Friday, May 23, from 2:00–4:00 PM at PRML.

Mondays  2-3:30 PM at PRML

Mindful Mondays are designed for you to start your week with an intentional pause and practice a meditation exercise with your community. All you need to do is show up, turn your phone off, and be!

Join Jim Allen for meditation sessions. 

If you are a frequent practitioner or have never done meditation, please join us.

Who: Seniors in Plainfield, and Meriden, and their families, caregivers, and friends.
 

When: 2nd & 4th Tuesdays – Social Coffee Hours
June, July, and August. Come and visit with other local seniors. Bring games, puzzles, or hand crafts like knitting if you like. Coffee provided.

Where: Philip Read Memorial Library 1088 NH-12A, Plainfield, NH 03781 Phone: (603) 675-6866

Questions: Call Jim Allen at 603-558-2576

Our goal is to provide our seniors with social time, stimulating conversation, and puzzles, games etcetera. Seniors living in Plainfield and Meriden, are warmly invited to attend. We also welcome our seniors’ caregivers, family members, and friends.

This is a drop-in time for you to come with your tech questions.

Please come with your device(s) and all necessary passwords. We can take this time to make sure you are
set up properly to take advantage of all the library has to offer, or to help you get up and running with your
email program, social media, and the like. If we can’t help you, we’ll find an answer or point you in the direction of finding it yourself. We hope you’ll take advantage of this new service. If the time is not right for you, just let us know and we can set up an appointment.
 

Tech Tuesdays @ PRML - 10:30-11:30 am (drop in help)
Tech Thursday @ ML - 3-4: 30 pm (drop in help)

Stephen Priest

Website: https://www.outdoorsteve.com/ 

Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at  6 pm

PRML

Description Announcement

The Knife Edge Trail on Mount Katahdin in Baxter State Park is a legendary and challenging hike. This 1.1-mile section, stretching from 5,000-foot Pamola Peak to Baxter Peak, is known for its narrow, rocky path and steep drop-offs on both sides. It's not for the faint-hearted, but it offers breathtaking views of Maine's rugged wilderness.

Reaching the Knife Edge Trail itself is an adventure. Starting from Roaring Brook Campground, hikers face a 7-hour uphill trek to Chimney Peak before even beginning the Knife Edge. The trail's reputation as one of the most dangerous in New England is well-earned, with unpredictable weather and a history of accidents.

Steve Priest's plan to document this hike with a chest camera sounds like an incredible way to experience the trail vicariously. Are you considering joining him virtually, or are you inspired to tackle the trail yourself someday?