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)
Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 5:30 pm at the Meriden Library
22 Bean Road Meriden, NH 03770
Redcoats & Rebels: New Hampshire and the American Revolution
Join us at the Meriden Library for an engaging program exploring New Hampshire’s role in the American Revolution. From loyalist “redcoats” to patriot rebels, this program looks at how local people, events, and decisions shaped the fight for independence and left a lasting mark on the Granite State.
📍 Meriden Library
9 Bean Road
Meriden, NH 03770
📅 April 19, 2026 at 3 pm
All are welcome.