Event appropriate for young adults
Jeff Friedman is a poet, micro story writer, and translator based in New Hampshire. He is the author of eleven collections of poetry and prose, including Ashes in Paradise and The Marksman.
FLOWER POT LUCK
The Friends of Philip Read Memorial Library are holding a free FLOWER POT LUCK on Tuesday August 19, 2025 at 6:00pm at the Philip Read Memorial Library.
At this free pot luck you will create a flower arrangement to adorn your home.
Bring some flowers to share with others and a vase or other container (that will hold water) to create your arrangement in.
Understanding Bobcats in New Hampshire
Presented by NH Fish and Game
Join Donna Roscoe a Fish and Game Steward for an informative look into the secretive world of New Hampshire's only wild cat—the bobcat. Learn about their behavior, habitat, diet, and how the population has rebounded in recent decades. This engaging presentation will explore current research, how bobcats interact with the landscape and other wildlife, and what to do if you spot one. Perfect for nature enthusiasts, hikers, and curious minds of all ages.
6:00 PM
September 10, 2025
PRML
Harry Bliss is a nationally syndicated cartoonist and New York Times bestselling illustrator based in New Hampshire. Known for his signature single-panel cartoons in The New Yorker, Bliss has also illustrated dozens of beloved children’s books and co-authored several works with humorist Steve Martin. His witty, insightful artwork blends sharp humor with heart, making him a standout voice in both adult and children’s literature.
The Plainfield Conservation Commission will be hosting a community forum to highlight our work to update the Town’s Natural Resources Inventory and to engage the public in helping to direct the work moving forward. We’re working with Moosewood Ecological to create the plan.
Meriden Library on Wednesday, October 8th at 6:30 pm.
Tuesdays 10-11 am at PRML
Parents (and legal guardians, grandparents, or caregivers) and kids (babies up to school age) are welcome to drop in for this play group, held each week on Tuesdays from 10-11 AM. This parent-organized program provides an opportunity for young children to socialize and play with others and gives parents and guardians the opportunity to meet and connect with each other.
The program is open to all ages, with activities for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Parents and caregivers are asked to pack a snack for their kids.
Friends of the Philip Read Memorial Library Meeting
Tuesday, July 22, 6:30 pm
Philip Read Memorial Library (Zoom and in-person)
Agenda:
1. Approval of Minutes
2. Treasurer's Report
3. Membership
4. Parade report
5. Upcoming Programs
Ventriloquist-August 2, 2pm, town hall
Film, "Thrasher Road," August 18, 6:30pm, Samantha Green, library
Friday craft with Sue Gattie, September 26