Help your child get ready for kindergarten—one book at a time! Join us for an information session on 1000 Books Before Kindergarten, a free early literacy program that promotes reading aloud to children from birth to age five. Learn how easy it is to participate, track your progress, and make reading a fun daily habit for your family.
FLOWER ARRANGING POTLUCK
The Friends of Philip Read Memorial Library are holding a free FLOWER ARRANGING POTLUCK on Friday December 12, 2025 at 2:00pm at the Philip Read Memorial Library.
Meditation Monday
Join us at the Philip Read Memorial Library for Meditation Monday.
🕓 4:30 PM
📍 Philip Read Memorial Library
This calming session offers a perfect way to start your week with tranquility and mindfulness.
All are welcome—no prior meditation experience necessary.
Fish and Wildlife Stewards Presents: Black Bear Happenings in New Hampshire
A New Hampshire Fish and Wildlife Steward will share information about black bears in the state. You will learn about the natural history of this intriguing mammal, its habitat needs, and ways to avoid potentially costly conflicts. Also, hear about the amazing federal funding mechanism that supports long-term research and is largely responsible for our country's abundant fish and wildlife.
Calling All Kids! Look for ghosts at the Philip Read Memorial Library!
Explore the library and find the ghosts created by our own Artist in Residence, Madison Jarvis!
Monday–Friday, through Halloween Night
Come and see how many spooky spirits you can spot!
PRML will be open an extra hour on Friday October 31, 2025 from 5 pm to 6 pm for trick-or-treaters.
Please come by and trick-or-treat while supplies last!
Select Board will hold our Wednesday February 4th, 2026 budget hearing 6pm
Art Reception: AVA Gallery Senior Art Program
🗓 Monday, November 10, 2025
🕓 4:00–6:00 PM
📍 Philip Read Memorial Library (PRML)
🎶❄️ Songs of the Season ❄️🎶
A joyous holiday sing-along for little ones!
Wednesday, December 17, 2025 · 4:00 PM
📍 Philip Read Memorial Library
Join early-childhood music educators from the Upper Valley Music Center for a joyful, high-energy holiday sing-along designed for children birth through age five and their caregivers.
Through song, movement, and instrument play, we’ll celebrate all things winter — from snowflakes and scarves to songs of the holidays and the new year!