Nov
6

New Hampshire’s Loons

Talk Title: The Common Loon: A New Hampshire Icon

For many, the haunting call of the loon is an important part of the New Hampshire lake experience. Often seen as a symbol of the northern wilderness, loons are a beloved fixture on New Hampshire lakes, and many lake goers enjoy watching them as they raise their young. However, the breeding season can be a vulnerable time for loons—they face many threats, both natural and human-caused, while on our lakes. This presentation will focus on the biology and life history of loons, the threats that loons face, and the work that the Loon Preservation Committee and our volunteers have performed since 1975 to help recover New Hampshire's threatened loon population.

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Nov
7

Traditional Music Session

🎶 Join Us for an Enchanting Afternoon of Traditional Slow Music! 🎻

Every 1st and 3rd Friday, immerse yourself in the soothing melodies of traditional slow music at the Nelson NH Library. Whether you're a seasoned musician or simply love to listen, this is an event you won't want to miss!

📅 When: 1st and 3rd Fridays of the month 🕝 Time: 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM 📍 Where: Nelson NH Library

Bring your instrument and join the jam, or simply relax and enjoy the ambiance. All levels of musicians are welcome, so don't be shy! Let the music transport you to a place of tranquility and inspiration.

Come be a part of our musical community and share the joy of traditional tunes. Mark your calendars and spread the word – see you there.

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Nov
8

Coffee Hour

Weekly Saturday mornings around the coffee pot, baked goods always welcome, and our regular neighborly conversation. This week we may send you over to the church to get pie and coffee. A free community event.
Join us every Saturday at 10:00 AM for Coffee Hour!

This is a great opportunity for community members to connect, relax, and spend time together.

All are welcome!

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Nov
10

Monday After School Meet Ups (Monday is Funday!) (Copy)

The Nelson Library invites our families with younger children to join us Monday After School Meetups which include Story time, Craft a Snack and Playtime!

Each Monday the library will host a brief story and snack in the children's area. Children and their parents will then be invited to the Town Hall or outdoor for a combination of unstructured and themed gross motor activities.

Please note this is not a drop off activity and parents/ caregivers are required to remain in the library. In agreement with town office policies, the Town Hall playtime must have a library employee in attendance. If one is not available, playtime may need to remain in the library.

Don’t miss the chance to enjoy delightful stories, converse with and meet other families, get some exercise and share a tasty treat with friends! This program is run by volunteers

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Nov
10

Library Book Group

This month’s read is Ravenmaster by Christopher Skaife. This is a nonfiction book about the ravens who live at the Tower of London. Some copies are still available at the library desk.

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Nov
15

Coffee Hour

Weekly Saturday mornings around the coffee pot, baked goods always welcome, and our regular neighborly conversation. Catch up on each other’s summer adventures — and summer reading!
Join us every Saturday at 10:00 AM (9:30 this week: there’s a presentation at 10:30) for Coffee Hour!

This is a great opportunity for community members to connect, relax, and spend time together.

All are welcome!

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Nov
15

Seed Saving - an Informal Chat

Kim Monty and Val Van Meier, both avid seed savers are getting together to swap seeds, and chat about all things seed. The general public is welcome to join us on Saturday November 15th at 10:30am at the Nelson library. This is a community discussion, come learn how to save seeds, swap seeds you have saved, leave with some free seeds.

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Nov
17

Monday After School Meet Ups (Monday is Funday!)

The Nelson Library invites our families with younger children to join us Monday After School Meetups which include Story time, Craft a Snack and Playtime!

Each Monday the library will host a brief story and snack in the children's area. Children and their parents will then be invited to the Town Hall or outdoor for a combination of unstructured and themed gross motor activities.

Please note this is not a drop off activity and parents/ caregivers are required to remain in the library. In agreement with town office policies, the Town Hall playtime must have a library employee in attendance. If one is not available, playtime may need to remain in the library.

Don’t miss the chance to enjoy delightful stories, converse with and meet other families, get some exercise and share a tasty treat with friends! This program is run by volunteers

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Nov
21

Traditional Music Session

🎶 Join Us for an Enchanting Afternoon of Traditional Slow Music! 🎻

Every 1st and 3rd Friday, immerse yourself in the soothing melodies of traditional slow music at the Nelson NH Library. Whether you're a seasoned musician or simply love to listen, this is an event you won't want to miss!

📅 When: 1st and 3rd Fridays of the month 🕝 Time: 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM 📍 Where: Nelson NH Library

Bring your instrument and join the jam, or simply relax and enjoy the ambiance. All levels of musicians are welcome, so don't be shy! Let the music transport you to a place of tranquility and inspiration.

Come be a part of our musical community and share the joy of traditional tunes. Mark your calendars and spread the word – see you there.

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Nov
22

Coffee Hour

Weekly Saturday mornings around the coffee pot, baked goods always welcome, and our regular neighborly conversation. Catch up on each other’s summer adventures — and summer reading!
Join us every Saturday at 10:00 AM for Coffee Hour!

This is a great opportunity for community members to connect, relax, and spend time together.

All are welcome!

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Nov
22

Moved and Seconded: NH Town Meeting: A NH Humanities Program

Moved and Seconded: Town Meeting in New Hampshire

Presenter: Rebecca Rule : A NH Humanities Program

Drawing on research from her book, Moved and Seconded: Town Meeting in New Hampshire, the Present, the Past, and the Future, Rebecca Rule regales audiences with stories of the rituals, traditions, and history of town meeting, including the perennial characters, the literature, the humor, and the wisdom of this uniquely New England institution. This program is co- sponsored with the Nelson Library.

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Nov
24

Monday After School Meet Ups (Monday is Funday!)

The Nelson Library invites our families with younger children to join us Monday After School Meetups which include Story time, Craft a Snack and Playtime!

Each Monday the library will host a brief story and snack in the children's area. Children and their parents will then be invited to the Town Hall or outdoor for a combination of unstructured and themed gross motor activities.

Please note this is not a drop off activity and parents/ caregivers are required to remain in the library. In agreement with town office policies, the Town Hall playtime must have a library employee in attendance. If one is not available, playtime may need to remain in the library.

Don’t miss the chance to enjoy delightful stories, converse with and meet other families, get some exercise and share a tasty treat with friends! This program is run by volunteers

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Nov
25

Cookbook Book Group

For our gathering, we’ll be cooking from Cook’s All Time Best Soups by the editors of America’s Test Kitchen; Easy Soups from Scratch by Ivy Manning; and Soup Makes the Meal by Ken Haedrich.

Come hungry and bring a dish inspired by the cookbook to share with the group. It’s a great chance to taste new recipes, share your favorites, and connect with fellow food enthusiasts.

Don’t forget to bring your dishes and cutlery. We can’t wait to taste the fantastic dishes you’ll prepare and celebrate the joy of cooking together!

See you there! Cookbooks may be borrowed at the library.



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Nov
29

Coffee Hour

Weekly Saturday mornings around the coffee pot, baked goods always welcome, and our regular neighborly conversation. Catch up on each other’s summer adventures — and summer reading!
Join us every Saturday at 10:00 AM for Coffee Hour!

This is a great opportunity for community members to connect, relax, and spend time together.

All are welcome!

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Dec
4

Humanities to Go

Humanities to Go Family, Memory, Place: Writing Family Stories

Presenter: Maura MacNeil

What family stories do you carry with you? What story do you tell over and over? What landscape do you cherish the most? One of the deepest human instincts is to tell our life stories, to figure out who we are and what it means to be human. This interactive workshop led by Maura MacNeil explores how the landscapes of our lives shape the stories that we tell. Participants explore the themes of family, memory, and place through sample narratives and a series of short writing exercises, gaining a deeper awareness of how their stories can preserve personal, generational, and communal history. 

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Nov
3

Monday After School Meet Ups (Monday is Funday!)

The Nelson Library invites our families with younger children to join us Monday After School Meetups which include Story time, Craft a Snack and Playtime!

Each Monday the library will host a brief story and snack in the children's area. Children and their parents will then be invited to the Town Hall or outdoor for a combination of unstructured and themed gross motor activities.

Please note this is not a drop off activity and parents/ caregivers are required to remain in the library. In agreement with town office policies, the Town Hall playtime must have a library employee in attendance. If one is not available, playtime may need to remain in the library.

Don’t miss the chance to enjoy delightful stories, converse with and meet other families, get some exercise and share a tasty treat with friends! This program is run by volunteers

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Nov
1

Coffee Hour

Weekly Saturday mornings around the coffee pot, baked goods always welcome, and our regular neighborly conversation. Catch up on each other’s summer adventures — and summer reading!
Join us every Saturday at 10:00 AM for Coffee Hour!

This is a great opportunity for community members to connect, relax, and spend time together.

All are welcome!

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Oct
27

Monday After School Meet Ups (Monday is Funday!)

The Nelson Library invites our families with younger children to join us Monday After School Meetups which include Story time, Craft a Snack and Playtime!

Each Monday the library will host a brief story and snack in the children's area. Children and their parents will then be invited to the Town Hall or outdoor for a combination of unstructured and themed gross motor activities.

Please note this is not a drop off activity and parents/ caregivers are required to remain in the library. In agreement with town office policies, the Town Hall playtime must have a library employee in attendance. If one is not available, playtime may need to remain in the library.

Don’t miss the chance to enjoy delightful stories, converse with and meet other families, get some exercise and share a tasty treat with friends! This program is run by volunteers

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Oct
25

Writing Group

The Nelson Library Writing Group

Welcome to the Nelson Library Writing Group! We're thrilled to invite you to our creative gatherings where words come to life. Our sessions are held on the 4th Saturday of each month.

Our group is all about the magic of words in various forms—poetry, fiction, or nonfiction. We encourage you to bring copies of your writing, keeping it within a 10-minute read. Not sure about copies? Don't fret! You can swing by the library to make them before our meet-up or send your work over via email, and we'll take care of the printing for you. Sharing emails means we can dive into each other's stories even before we gather, fostering an even deeper connection through our words.

For those spontaneous souls, last-minute attendees are always welcome! Just drop in and join us. If you're brimming with ideas or eager to be a part of this group, reach out to the library. Your thoughts and participation are valued and welcomed.

Let's embark on this literary journey together, weaving tales, painting landscapes with words, and creating a space where creativity thrives. See you at the Nelson Library!

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Oct
25

Coffee Hour

Weekly Saturday mornings around the coffee pot, baked goods always welcome, and our regular neighborly conversation. Catch up on each other’s summer adventures — and summer reading!
Join us every Saturday at 10:00 AM for Coffee Hour!

This is a great opportunity for community members to connect, relax, and spend time together.

All are welcome!

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Oct
23

AI 2: Impacts on Jobs & Education

This is the second part of our Artificial Intelligence educational series. Learn about how AI is influencing work and education. Jeff Taylor will be our speaker. Also you do not have to have been at part 1, our introduction to AI, to learn from part 2.

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Oct
21

Cookbook Book Group

For our gathering, we’ll be cooking from The Locavore’s Kitchen by Marilou Suszko, Harvest to Heat: cooking with America’s Best Chefs, Farmers and Artisans by Estrine and Kochendorfer and Cooking from the Farmers Market.

Come hungry and bring a dish inspired by the cookbook to share with the group. It’s a great chance to taste new recipes, share your favorites, and connect with fellow food enthusiasts.

Don’t forget to bring your dishes and cutlery. We can’t wait to taste the fantastic dishes you’ll prepare and celebrate the joy of cooking together!

See you there! Cookbooks may be borrowed at the library.



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Oct
20

Monday After School Meet Ups (Monday is Funday!)

The Nelson Library invites our families with younger children to join us Monday After School Meetups which include Story time, Craft a Snack and Playtime!

Each Monday the library will host a brief story and snack in the children's area. Children and their parents will then be invited to the Town Hall or outdoor for a combination of unstructured and themed gross motor activities.

Please note this is not a drop off activity and parents/ caregivers are required to remain in the library. In agreement with town office policies, the Town Hall playtime must have a library employee in attendance. If one is not available, playtime may need to remain in the library.

Don’t miss the chance to enjoy delightful stories, converse with and meet other families, get some exercise and share a tasty treat with friends! This program is run by volunteers

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Oct
18

Coffee Hour

Weekly Saturday mornings around the coffee pot, baked goods always welcome, and our regular neighborly conversation. Catch up on each other’s summer adventures — and summer reading!
Join us every Saturday at 10:00 AM for Coffee Hour!

This is a great opportunity for community members to connect, relax, and spend time together.

All are welcome!

View Event →
Oct
17

Traditional Music Session

🎶 Join Us for an Enchanting Afternoon of Traditional Slow Music! 🎻

Every 1st and 3rd Friday, immerse yourself in the soothing melodies of traditional slow music at the Nelson NH Library. Whether you're a seasoned musician or simply love to listen, this is an event you won't want to miss!

📅 When: 1st and 3rd Fridays of the month 🕝 Time: 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM 📍 Where: Nelson NH Library

Bring your instrument and join the jam, or simply relax and enjoy the ambiance. All levels of musicians are welcome, so don't be shy! Let the music transport you to a place of tranquility and inspiration.

Come be a part of our musical community and share the joy of traditional tunes. Mark your calendars and spread the word – see you there.

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Oct
11

Coffee Hour

Weekly Saturday mornings around the coffee pot, baked goods always welcome, and our regular neighborly conversation. Catch up on each other’s summer adventures — and summer reading!
Join us every Saturday at 10:00 AM for Coffee Hour!

This is a great opportunity for community members to connect, relax, and spend time together.

All are welcome!

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Oct
9

New England Quilts and the Stories They Tell

Humanities to Go

New England Quilts and the Stories They Tell

Presenter: Pamela Weeks October 9 at 4 pm

Quilts tell stories, and quilt history is full of myths and misinformation as well as heart-warming tales of service and tradition. Nearly every world culture that has cold weather uses quilted textiles – quilting is NOT just an American art. Pam Weeks weaves world history, women's history, industrial history and just plain wonderful stories into her presentation. Participants are invited to bring one quilt for identification and/or story sharing. Prompted in part by the material culture at hand, the presenter may speak about fashion fads, the Colonial Revival, quilt making for Civil War soldiers, and anything else quilt-related she can squeeze in.

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Oct
6

Library Book Group

This month’s read is the Flight Paths by Rebecca Heisman. This is a non fiction book about bird migration. Some copies are still available at the library desk.

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Oct
6

Monday After School Meet Ups (Monday is Funday!)

The Nelson Library invites our families with younger children to join us Monday After School Meetups which include Story time, Craft a Snack and Playtime!

Each Monday the library will host a brief story and snack in the children's area. Children and their parents will then be invited to the Town Hall or outdoor for a combination of unstructured and themed gross motor activities.

Please note this is not a drop off activity and parents/ caregivers are required to remain in the library. In agreement with town office policies, the Town Hall playtime must have a library employee in attendance. If one is not available, playtime may need to remain in the library.

Don’t miss the chance to enjoy delightful stories, converse with and meet other families, get some exercise and share a tasty treat with friends! This program is run by volunteers

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Oct
4

Coffee Hour

Weekly Saturday mornings around the coffee pot, baked goods always welcome, and our regular neighborly conversation. Catch up on each other’s summer adventures — and summer reading!
Join us every Saturday at 10:00 AM for Coffee Hour!

This is a great opportunity for community members to connect, relax, and spend time together.

All are welcome!

View Event →
Oct
4

Coffee Hour

Weekly Saturday mornings around the coffee pot, baked goods always welcome, and our regular neighborly conversation. Catch up on each other’s summer adventures — and summer reading!
Join us every Saturday at 10:00 AM for Coffee Hour!

This is a great opportunity for community members to connect, relax, and spend time together.

All are welcome!

View Event →
Oct
3

Traditional Music Session

🎶 Join Us for an Enchanting Afternoon of Traditional Slow Music! 🎻

Every 1st and 3rd Friday, immerse yourself in the soothing melodies of traditional slow music at the Nelson NH Library. Whether you're a seasoned musician or simply love to listen, this is an event you won't want to miss!

📅 When: 1st and 3rd Fridays of the month 🕝 Time: 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM 📍 Where: Nelson NH Library

Bring your instrument and join the jam, or simply relax and enjoy the ambiance. All levels of musicians are welcome, so don't be shy! Let the music transport you to a place of tranquility and inspiration.

Come be a part of our musical community and share the joy of traditional tunes. Mark your calendars and spread the word – see you there.

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Oct
2

Geocaching

The Student Conservation Association (SCA) is the nation’s largest provider of hands-on environmental conservation programs . For over 30 years, the New Hampshire Conservation Corps has offered free, engaging, and place-based educational programs for all ages—thanks to support from New Hampshire State Parks, AmeriCorps, and Volunteer NH. Each program is tailored to fit the unique needs of every group, combining natural and cultural history with fun, hands-on learning.

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Monday After School Meet Ups (Monday is Funday!)
Sep
29

Monday After School Meet Ups (Monday is Funday!)

The Nelson Library invites our families with younger children to join us Monday After School Meetups which include Story time, Craft a Snack and Playtime!

Each Monday the library will host a brief story and snack in the children's area. Children and their parents will then be invited to the Town Hall or outdoor for a combination of unstructured and themed gross motor activities.

Please note this is not a drop off activity and parents/ caregivers are required to remain in the library. In agreement with town office policies, the Town Hall playtime must have a library employee in attendance. If one is not available, playtime may need to remain in the library.

Don’t miss the chance to enjoy delightful stories, converse with and meet other families, get some exercise and share a tasty treat with friends! This program is run by volunteers

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Sep
27

Writing Group

The Nelson Library Writing Group

Welcome to the Nelson Library Writing Group! We're thrilled to invite you to our creative gatherings where words come to life. Our sessions are held on the 4th Saturday of each month.

Our group is all about the magic of words in various forms—poetry, fiction, or nonfiction. We encourage you to bring copies of your writing, keeping it within a 10-minute read. Not sure about copies? Don't fret! You can swing by the library to make them before our meet-up or send your work over via email, and we'll take care of the printing for you. Sharing emails means we can dive into each other's stories even before we gather, fostering an even deeper connection through our words.

For those spontaneous souls, last-minute attendees are always welcome! Just drop in and join us. If you're brimming with ideas or eager to be a part of this group, reach out to the library. Your thoughts and participation are valued and welcomed.

Let's embark on this literary journey together, weaving tales, painting landscapes with words, and creating a space where creativity thrives. See you at the Nelson Library!

View Event →
Sep
27

Coffee Hour

Weekly Saturday mornings around the coffee pot, baked goods always welcome, and our regular neighborly conversation. Catch up on each other’s summer adventures — and summer reading!
Join us every Saturday at 10:00 AM for Coffee Hour!

This is a great opportunity for community members to connect, relax, and spend time together.

All are welcome!

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Sep
23

Cookbook Book Group

For our gathering, we’ll be creating from The Four Season Farm Gardener’s Cookbook by Barbara Damrosch & Eliot Coleman

Come hungry and bring a dish inspired by the cookbook to share with the group. It’s a great chance to taste new recipes, share your favorites, and connect with fellow food enthusiasts.

Don’t forget to bring your dishes and cutlery. We can’t wait to taste the fantastic dishes you’ll prepare and celebrate the joy of cooking together!

See you there! Cookbooks may be borrowed at the library.



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Monday After School Meet Ups (Monday is Funday!)
Sep
22

Monday After School Meet Ups (Monday is Funday!)

The Nelson Library invites our families with younger children to join us Monday After School Meetups which include Story time, Craft a Snack and Playtime!

Each Monday the library will host a brief story and snack in the children's area. Children and their parents will then be invited to the Town Hall or outdoor for a combination of unstructured and themed gross motor activities.

Please note this is not a drop off activity and parents/ caregivers are required to remain in the library. In agreement with town office policies, the Town Hall playtime must have a library employee in attendance. If one is not available, playtime may need to remain in the library.

Don’t miss the chance to enjoy delightful stories, converse with and meet other families, get some exercise and share a tasty treat with friends! This program is run by volunteers

View Event →
Sep
20

Coffee Hour

Weekly Saturday mornings around the coffee pot, baked goods always welcome, and our regular neighborly conversation. Catch up on each other’s summer adventures — and summer reading!
Join us every Saturday at 10:00 AM for Coffee Hour!

This is a great opportunity for community members to connect, relax, and spend time together.

All are welcome!

View Event →
Sep
19

Traditional Music Session

🎶 Join Us for an Enchanting Afternoon of Traditional Slow Music! 🎻

Every 1st and 3rd Friday, immerse yourself in the soothing melodies of traditional slow music at the Nelson NH Library. Whether you're a seasoned musician or simply love to listen, this is an event you won't want to miss!

📅 When: 1st and 3rd Fridays of the month 🕝 Time: 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM 📍 Where: Nelson NH Library

Bring your instrument and join the jam, or simply relax and enjoy the ambiance. All levels of musicians are welcome, so don't be shy! Let the music transport you to a place of tranquility and inspiration.

Come be a part of our musical community and share the joy of traditional tunes. Mark your calendars and spread the word – see you there.

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Sep
18

AI: an Intro

Jeff Taylor will be giving an Introduction to Artificial Intelligence on Thursday, September 18 at 4:00 PM.

Don't miss this opportunity to explore the fundamentals of AI with an engaging presentation!

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