Philip Read Memorial Library

Drone Talk with William Daugherty
📅 May 6, 2026
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 Philip Read Memorial Library (PRML)

Drone Pilot Requirements in the United States (2026) is a clear, non‑technical survey of the current U.S. drone landscape. The presentation explains who flies drones, which FAA rules apply, how airspace and LAANC work, and how hardware choices—including recent regulatory challenges—fit into the broader picture. Designed for mixed audiences, from recreational pilots to professionals.

Roger Ballou is returning to do a talk about Paul Manship, another CC artist.

Location:  Philip Read Memorial Library
Date: April 22, 2026
Time: 6:00–7:00 PM

Moose Talk
📅 Date: Wednesday, June 10, 2026
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Philip Read Memorial Library (PRML)

Discover the fascinating world of New Hampshire’s iconic moose. Learn about their behavior, habitat, conservation efforts, and how they coexist with humans in our region. This informative talk is perfect for nature enthusiasts of all ages and anyone curious about wildlife in the Granite State.

Free and open to the public—no registration required. Come explore the wild side of New Hampshire!

Cookbook Club: May Gathering

Cookbook Book Group Signup: May 13, 2026

GARDEN GEMS

The Friends of Philip Read Memorial Library are sponsoring a FREE workshop to make Garden Gems – smooth rocks that are transformed into lovely decorative pieces using paper napkins.  

This is a 2 part workshop –You will start the project on Friday May 15, 2026 and you will complete the project on Monday May 18.  Both sessions start at 2:30pm and are held at the Philip Read Memorial Library (PRML) on Route 12A in Plainfield, NH

You are invited to a Zoom meeting. 
When: Apr 20, 2026 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/esS9Nm9TR_avBEBO61b12g

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Event: Pysanky Egg Workshop with Hilary Sundell

When: Friday, March 27, 2026, from 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Who: Hilary Sundell

Where: PRML
Admission: Free and open to all

Aerial Photography by William Daugherty

William first visited the Upper Valley in the early 1990’s and has lived here since 2003. His interest in radio-controlled aircraft and photography began to merge in the late 2000’s. His drone photos focus on sunrise/sunsets, cloudscapes, New England towns, as well as natural and man-made landmarks. His photos have been compared to the paintings and illustrations of Maxfield Parrish who also lived and worked in Plainfield for over 60 years.