Kids’ programs:
Board Games, 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.
Senior Resource Navigator drop-in hours, Monday, May 5, 10:30-12:30 PM: Renée Wheaton, Senior Resource Navigator at the Gibson Center will be at the library on May 5th from 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM. She wants to to share some exciting updates from the Gibson Center for Senior Services & the Mount Washington Age Friendly Community. The goal is to connect with resident, share updates on current Gibson Center programs and events highlight the important work of the MWV Age Friendly committee.
Bingo Club: No cost, for fun only! Come play Bingo in our meeting room from 1:00 to 2:00 PM, alternating Tuesdays. This month, Bingo Club will meet on May 6 and 20.
Notes from a Puzzle Collector, Wednesday, May 7 at 7:00 PM: Using photos and stories, Becca Boyden will cover jigsaw puzzle history, share stories of family puzzle cutters, and talk about the work of current hand-cut wooden puzzle makers.
Artificial Intelligence Explained: A Lecture for Curious Minds, Tuesday, May 13 at 6:30 PM: Retired IT professional and community volunteer Bill Gassman will discuss AI's history, practical uses, and give demonstrations and tips for using tools including ChatGPT and Google Gemini. The presentation will be followed by an optional opportunity for attendees to do some hands-on experimentation using library computers. Attendees may also bring their own portable devices for exploring AI apps, with the Google Gemini app pre-installed.
Mountains to the Sea writing group, Wednesday, May 14, 10:30 AM. Meets monthly to write and read together. Register to join at https://bit.ly/mtns-sea-24-25.
Age Well NH feedback session, Wednesday, May 21, 2:00 PM: The New Hampshire State Commission on Aging (COA) is developing a 10-year plan that explores all facets of NH life and services as they converge around aging. This is the AgeWellNH Plan. This includes housing, transportation, social engagement, health care services and access,legal representation and more.
Molly Singer from COA is barnstorming New Hampshire in May and June meeting at libraries, senior centers and other important community spots to talk to community members about their experiences, needs and ideas around making NH an even better place to live along life. Please join us!
Free for All: The Public Library: This new documentary film was aired on PBS’s Independent Lens program on April 29. Area libraries are teaming up to host a screening followed by a Q&A time, tentatively planned to take place on Saturday, May 31 at the Ossipee Public Library. Look for updates on the actual date and time mid-May. The film can be watched online for a limited time, go to https://www.pbs.org/video/free-for-all-the-public-library-xby0gf/.
We’re closed on Monday, May 26 to observe Memorial Day. Two programs that usually take place on the last Monday have been moved to the beginning of June:
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