Event appropriate for young adults
Hand to Heart NH Meeting
📅 Thursday, March 5
🕕 6:00 PM
Join us for a meeting of Hand to Heart NH, a local organization dedicated to building community connections and supporting neighbors in need.
All are welcome to attend!
Library Storytelling: How to Find Memorable Library Stories to Use for Marketing and Promotion
(1 hour, 4 minutes)
Meriden Library/2-4 pm
Every library has powerful stories—are you telling yours? Discover how to identify meaningful patron experiences, program successes, and community moments that showcase your library’s value. Learn how to transform everyday interactions into compelling stories that strengthen marketing, advocacy, and fundraising efforts.
Meriden Library/2-4 pm
Let Your Impact Ring! Sharing Your Library’s Successes so Funders Will Listen
(1 hour, 15 minutes)
Funders want to know their support makes a difference. Learn how to clearly and compellingly communicate your library’s impact using stories, data, and real-world outcomes. This session will help you craft messages that resonate, build trust, and inspire continued investment in your library’s mission.
Overcoming the Barriers to Library Fundraising Success
(1 hour, 3 minutes)
Meriden Library/2-4 pm
Fundraising can feel daunting—but it doesn’t have to be. This session explores common obstacles libraries and Friends groups face, from donor fatigue to limited volunteer capacity. Walk away with practical strategies, fresh ideas, and renewed confidence to strengthen your fundraising efforts and expand your impact.
Meriden Library/2-4 pm
Community Connections: How to Build Relationships for Advocacy
(20 minutes)
Strong relationships are the foundation of effective library advocacy. In this fast-paced session, discover simple, practical strategies for building meaningful connections with community members, local leaders, and potential supporters. Learn how consistent outreach and authentic engagement can amplify your library’s voice and impact.
Meriden Library/ 2-4 pm
Get Strategic: Creating a Strategic Plan for Your Friends Group
(1 hour)
Special Artist Reception: Pat Crockett on March 11, 2026, from 4:00–6:00 PM
St. Patrick’s Craft Time
March 14, 2026 · 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Philip Read Memorial Library
Join us at the Philip Read Memorial Library on Saturday, March 14 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM for a festive St. Patrick’s Craft Time. Children and their caregivers are invited to drop in for a fun morning of hands-on crafts inspired by shamrocks, rainbows, and a little bit of Irish luck. All materials will be provided. This free program is open to the public—no registration required.
Film Screening: A Year at Langwood Farm
Monday, March 23, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Philip Read Memorial Library – Plainfield, NH
Join us at the Philip Read Memorial Library on Monday, March 23 at 6:00 PM for a special screening of A Year at Langwood Farm. This engaging film offers an intimate look at the rhythms of farm life across the seasons, highlighting the dedication, challenges, and rewards of sustainable agriculture.
Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 5:30 pm at the Meriden Library
22 Bean Road Meriden, NH 03770