Adult

Ginger Armstrong began studying Japanese Calligraphy over ten years ago in Vermont with a woman from Hokkaido, Japan. Later she moved to Japan, where she furthered her studies with two teachers. Her final teacher, Ooba Sensei, taught in the Chinese tradition and presented calligraphy as an expression of spirit and not just form. He also stressed the carving history of calligraphy which gives it its great strength and movement.

Friday, March 24 at 2 pm

Limited to 10 participants.  

Join Kim as she presents a detailed history of the Meriden Bridge, an overview of the four Cornish bridges, and shares information on the area covered bridges that have been lost to time. Following the program, Kim will be available to sign copies of Covered Bridges of New Hampshire.

As part of New Hampshire Humanities' Perspectives Book Groups, we're reading "The Humans," by Matt Haig. The bestselling, award-winning author of The Midnight Library offers his funniest, most devastating dark comedy yet, a “silly, sad, suspenseful, and soulful” (Philadelphia Inquirer) novel that’s “full of heart” (Entertainment Weekly).

Wednesday, March 15, 6:30 PM PRML mary.king@plainfieldlibraries.org

Anyone is welcome to join the discussion. Complimentary books from NH Humanities are available for pick up at the libraries.

The visual arts revolution that was Impressionism is, too often, only understood only through the lens of the leading male practitioners - Monet, Renoir and Degas. How did the women Impressionists contribute to this novel style and how did their work differ from their male contemporaries? This program explores the paintings of Marie Bracquemond, Berthe Morisot, Mary Cassatt and others and considers the unique challenges they faced as women artists in a male-dominated profession.

Presented by Jane O'Neail

The art form is Japanese Calligraphy (SHODOU in Japanese).It is practiced by all children in school in Japan. It is one of the Zen Arts like tea ceremony and flower arrangement. The artist who follows this path practices everyday. The mind is emptied of all thought and only the word that is being written is considered. I will be demonstrating the practice at the opening on February 28. People will also be able to sign up for an introductory class given at the library. I began my practice in the 1990’s with Aya Itagaki from Hokkaido, Japan. She was living at the time in Fairlee Vermont.

All are welcome to come make valentines.

Thursday, February 9, 3:00-5:00 PM - PRML

Active Hope is a short, four-session book discussion series for winter hosted by Cornish and Plainfield Libraries and facilitated by Cindy Heath. The titles chosen are about the environment and the hopeful things happening to help mitigate the effects of climate change.

All are welcome, and books are available at Philip Read Memorial Library and the Cornish Library.

Zoom link to attend virtually:

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81428506625?pwd=THdUWGRwMGpQL2lUNTRkNU5DY003Zz09

Join the Friends of the Meriden Library for Soup and Good Books.  TUESDAY 1/24 at 6:30 pm PES Music Room

The Friends will be serving a variety of hearty, homemade soups, followed by a brief report of our activities and voting for officers.

All who would like to may give a one minute

review of a recent or favorite book.

This event is suitable for readers of all ages and is open to everyone.

We promise you will come away full of good book suggestions, friendship and a warm, winter glow!

On exhibit at the Philip Read Memorial Library. Stop in and view these incredible aerial photos of Plainfield and some surrounding areas. Showing now through Jan.

Check out William's blog. 

Artist Reception 

Tuesday, January 17, 6:00 PM