Music on the Lawn, Wednesdays 6:30-7:30 PM on the library’s front lawn (rain location UUFES). The lineup: 7/3 Taylor Whiteside, 7/10 Silver Lake Singers, 7/17 Overdue, 7/24 Dexter Harding, 7/31 Madeline Moneypenny, 8/7 Welles Stafford, 8/14 White Mountain Ceili Band
Outdoor Nature-based Storytime for young children, every Tuesday at 10:30 AM. On July 16, our special storytime guest will be Lindsay and Her Puppet Pals!
Bibliomaniacs reading club for ages 10-12, Monday, July 22, 5:00 PM. Sign up, borrow and read Sweep by Jonathan Auxier, and join Amy to talk about the book and eat pizza.
Bookworms reading club for ages 7-9, Monday, July 29 at 5:00 PM. Sign up, borrow and read Adventures with Waffles by Maria Parr, and join Amy for pizza, discussion, and games.
Board Games for Summer Evenings, Tuesdays, 5:00-8:00 PM. For teens and adults. Come play a variety of board games in our historic front room. Feel free to bring a game you’d like to teach others.
Community Art: Join Lucy and others and make art together on Saturday, July 27, from 10-11:30 AM.
Poetry Hour, Monday, July 29 at 5:00 PM. If it’s nice out, we’ll meet outside, inside if not.
Climate & Community potluck book discussion: On Tuesday, July 30, join readers from our library and Chocorua Lake Conservancy at 6:00 for potluck, 6:30 for discussion of the book The Light Pirate by Lily Brooks-Dalton. Borrow the book to read ahead of time. Bring a dish to share and, if possible, your own place setting.
Drama Book Club with The Barnstormers, Monday, August 12, 1:00-2:00 PM. Whether you’re a drama buff or have never set foot in a theater, the Drama Book Club is a whole new way to experience a play with members of The Barnstormers Theatre. Join long time Barnstormer actor, Doug Shapiro, as he leads you and members of the community, plus other surprise guests, in reading a play aloud together. Scripts will be provided in advance for those who might like to take a look prior to the club meeting, but preparation is not necessary. Each meeting will feature a different play, so there is sure to be something for everyone. No acting or theater experience required—we're here to have a good time!
Family camp out behind the library, Tuesday, August 13: Come from 7:00 to 9:00 PM for campfire songs and stories with Dexter, and campfire snacks. Families who want to camp overnight must provide all of their own camping equipment. All children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times and a signed participation agreement is required for overnight camping.
Hula Hoop Party, Saturday, August 17, 10:00-11:30 AM: Come spin with Josie Lamb, hula hoop expert and nurse practitioner at the White Mountain Community Health Center. We’ll have hula hoops for you to use, or bring your own. Popsicles, too!
Outdoor movie night, Wednesday, August 21, 7:00 PM: Bring a blanket or chair and watch a film [title TBA] outside behind the library.
Caterpillar Lab, Saturday, August 24, 10:00 AM-2:00 PM: Come learn about biodiversity and an interactive exhibit of native New England caterpillars sponsored by the Friends of Cook Memorial Library.
Poetry Hour, Monday, August 26 at 5:00 PM. If it’s nice out, we’ll meet outside, inside if not.
Cookbook potluck & discussion, Tuesday, August 27 at 6:00 PM: choose a cookbook from the library's collection, bring a dish inspired by the book. For extra credit, celebrate NH Eats Local Month by bringing a dish with locally sourced ingredients!
