Summer Social Hour
No hot coffee (unless you want to stasrt a pot), the chance of baked goods, and always neighborly conversation. We’ll return to our regular coffee hour the weekend after Labor Day.
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.
Summer Social Hour
No hot coffee (unless you want to stasrt a pot), the chance of baked goods, and always neighborly conversation. We’ll return to our regular coffee hour the weekend after Labor Day.
Kids Summer Reading Kick-off Program: Rick Church and his Bees!
Rick Church will talk about everything BEES to the kids. I hear that the bees will attend. Ages 0-99 welcome.
Cookbook Book Group
For ourJune gathering, we’ll be creating.
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!
You may get a copy of the book from the library.
🥗🍲🍰 See you there! 🍰🍲🥗
Summer Social Hour
No hot coffee (unless you want to stasrt a pot), the chance of baked goods, and always neighborly conversation. We’ll return to our regular coffee hour the weekend after Labor Day.
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!
Summer Social Hour
No hot coffee (unless you want to stasrt a pot), the chance of baked goods, and always neighborly conversation. We’ll return to our regular coffee hour the weekend after Labor Day.
Library Summer Forum
Tyler Rich will be speaking about his experiences being a stunt person. The short description is storytelling through violence or the art of theatrical violence. There will be some short clips to show of some classic film fights and talk a bit about the history of swords and violence and how we make it all look real for the stage. ( intro music will be by Gordon Peery)
Summer Social Hour
No hot coffee (unless you want to stasrt a pot), the chance of baked goods, and always neighborly conversation. We’ll return to our regular coffee hour the weekend after Labor Day.
Kids Summer Reading Program: Music with Opa Volkert
Opa Volkert has just released his new kids album and will share sing alongs with you. Ages 0-99 welcome.
Summer Social Hour
No hot coffee (unless you want to stasrt a pot), the chance of baked goods, and always neighborly conversation. We’ll return to our regular coffee hour the weekend after Labor Day.
Library Summer Forum
Sleuthing the Past
The components that make for a good historical account are not always neatly lined up. Rick Church's detective-approach to the often scant resources has resulted in finding stories that might otherwise have been left untold. (Intro Music will be traditional New England Tunes)
Summer Social Hour
No hot coffee (unless you want to stasrt a pot), the chance of baked goods, and always neighborly conversation. We’ll return to our regular coffee hour the weekend after Labor Day.
Kids Summer Reading Program: Skulls with Al Stoops
Al Stoops will bring animal skulls for everyone to look at and examine, as he tells us about them. Ages 0-99 welcome.
Summer Social Hour
No hot coffee (unless you want to stasrt a pot), the chance of baked goods, and always neighborly conversation. We’ll return to our regular coffee hour the weekend after Labor Day.
Kids Summer Reading Program: Summer Reading Celebration
Music, stories, prizes and snacks. Ages 0-99 welcome.
Author Event with Al Struthers: Third Floor Mystery Series
Al Struthers spent much of his youth visiting relatives at Merriconn in Nelson. Parke Struthers, Sr., author of the Nelson Town History was his grandfather. He spent years touring regionally with longtime Nelson native Jonathan Smith and our group, Greengate. Those early experiences later inspired him to create the Third Floor Mystery Series.
In this series, we meet eleven-year-old Nathan Cole, a boy who hates books—until he discovers a mysterious bookcase hidden in his attic. Once owned by his grandfather, Henry Hammond, a renowned bookseller from Cambridge, Massachusetts, the shelves are filled with volumes that each hold an unsolved mystery. From the moment Nathan first sees the bookcase, he feels its pull—and the adventures that follow change his life forever. (Description from the author’s website.)
Struthers’ books are enjoyed by readers young and old. In addition to the mystery series, he has written a collection of picture books.
Copies of his books are available to borrow from the library or to purchase at this event.
Summer Social Hour
No hot coffee (unless you want to stasrt a pot), the chance of baked goods, and always neighborly conversation. We’ll return to our regular coffee hour the weekend after Labor Day.
Nelson Old Home Day Celebration
The library will be open from 10-noon. We welcome those who need a quiet cool air conditioned space. We will also have craft supplies out and a jigsaw puzzle. Check out our books and magazines too.
Summer Social Hour
No hot coffee (unless you want to stasrt a pot), the chance of baked goods, and always neighborly conversation. We’ll return to our regular coffee hour the weekend after Labor Day.
Summer Social Hour
No hot coffee (unless you want to stasrt a pot), the chance of baked goods, and always neighborly conversation. We’ll return to our regular coffee hour the weekend after Labor Day.
Summer Social Hour
No hot coffee (unless you want to stasrt a pot), the chance of baked goods, and always neighborly conversation. We’ll return to our regular coffee hour the weekend after Labor Day.
Coffee Hour Resumes
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!
Library Book Group
This month’s read is “The East Indian” by Brinda Charry. Inspired by a historical figure, The East Indian tells the story of Tony, a native of the Indian subcontinent who came to colonial America. A story of loss, love, and survival, that is also a story of the early years of the English settlement of Virginia. Brinda Charry is a Keene State College professor. Copies will be available at the library desk.
Summer Social Hour
No hot coffee (unless you want to stasrt a pot), the chance of baked goods, and always neighborly conversation. We’ll return to our regular coffee hour the weekend after Labor Day.
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.
Electrify Everything
Free Hub home Energy Coaching. Refreshments. The Nelson Clean Energy team
has information about Home Energy Coaching through the Monadnock Sustainability Hub, and a "kickoff" event for Nelson on Saturday, May 31st. The Olivia Rodham Library is co-sponsoring the event.
Attached, please find the article in a Word doc, but you can also access it at this link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1T2_KfugYwszuyFj-JrridVi7Ym6Si8I3N94b-NqzdIs/edit?usp=sharing
Coffee Hour
Coffee hour and social time at the library on Saturdays is a regular gathering where community members come together to enjoy some refreshments: coffee, tea, and snacks (when our local bakers bring them). It’s a comfortable and welcoming space for people to connect, share stories, discuss books, or simply spend time with friends and neighbors. The library aims to foster a sense of community and promote a love for reading and learning. Donations towards food or food donations appreciated.
Cookbook Book Group
For our May gathering, we’ll be creating from A Year of Pies
⏰ Time: Noon
🍽️ Event: Potluck
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! 🍰🍲🥗
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!
Coffee Hour
Coffee hour and social time at the library on Saturdays is a regular gathering where community members come together to enjoy some refreshments: coffee, tea, and snacks (when our local bakers bring them). It’s a comfortable and welcoming space for people to connect, share stories, discuss books, or simply spend time with friends and neighbors. The library aims to foster a sense of community and promote a love for reading and learning. Donations towards food or food donations appreciated.
Library Trustee Meeting
Nelson Trustees of the library Meeting
The public is welcome to attend Monday's library trustees meeting in the library. 603-847-3214.
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 Storytime, 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 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
Coffee Hour
Coffee hour and social time at the library on Saturdays is a regular gathering where community members come together to enjoy some refreshments: coffee, tea, and snacks (when our local bakers bring them). It’s a comfortable and welcoming space for people to connect, share stories, discuss books, or simply spend time with friends and neighbors. The library aims to foster a sense of community and promote a love for reading and learning. Donations towards food or food donations appreciated.
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.
Zambezi Memories
Phil Gargan from Harrisville will regale us with his recollections brought to life as he canoed the mighty Zambezi. Over almost 20 years, he guided many adventurers through the wild, majestic waters of the Zambezi. Each trip became a unique experience of connection with nature, and unforgettable memories. Join us at the library for the stories.
Refreshments served and books for sale.
Library Book Group
This month’s read is the Turning to Stone by Marcia Bjornerud. Some copies are still available at the library desk.
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 Storytime, 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 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
Learn about GoingtoSeed.org
At Going to Seed, we provide gardeners and farmers with the knowledge, skills and resources to grow locally adapted, genetically diverse crops, using traditional selection methods enhanced by ongoing learning and experimentation.
We envision a world where everyone is empowered to grow food that heals the body, the soul, and the planet. Together we create a resilient and environmentally adaptive food system that works with nature and can withstand its unpredictability.
Pick up free seeds for your summer garden.
Coffee Hour
Coffee hour and social time at the library on Saturdays is a regular gathering where community members come together to enjoy some refreshments, such as coffee, tea, and light snacks. The main focus is to provide a comfortable and welcoming space for people to connect, share stories, discuss books, or simply spend time with friends and neighbors. The library aims to foster a sense of community and promote a love for reading and learning. Donations towards food or food donations appreciated.
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 Storytime, 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 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
Coffee Hour
Coffee hour and social time at the library on Saturdays is a regular gathering where community members come together to enjoy some refreshments, such as coffee, tea, and light snacks. The main focus is to provide a comfortable and welcoming space for people to connect, share stories, discuss books, or simply spend time with friends and neighbors. The library aims to foster a sense of community and promote a love for reading and learning. Donations towards food or food donations appreciated.
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.
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 Storytime, Craft, 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 for a combination of unstructured and themed gross motor activities. An optional craft will be available in the library for those needing quiet down time.
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
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!
Coffee Hour :)
Coffee hour and social time at the library on Saturdays is a regular gathering where community members come together to enjoy some refreshments: coffee, tea, and snacks (when our local bakers bring them). It’s a comfortable and welcoming space for people to connect, share stories, current events, or simply spend time with friends and neighbors. The library aims to foster a sense of community and promote a love for reading and learning. Donations towards food (or food donations!) appreciated.
Cookbook Group
In February, we warm up with recipes from the cookbook of the month. The cookbooks are available for checkout in the library: Try a recipe, bring the result to Tuesday’s meeting, and enjoy a buffet! Bring what you will need, utensils and a plate.
Library Trustee Meeting
Nelson Trustees of the library Meeting
The public is welcome to attend Monday's library trustees meeting in the library. 603-847-3214.
NO Monday After School Meet Up (Due to School Vacation Week)
NO MONDAY FUNDAY FOR SCHOOL VACATION WEEK - See you next week!!
Amazing Grace Animal Sanctuary
April 19
Amazing Grace Animal Sanctuary
Donna Watterson, founder of the Sanctuary in Sullivan, will talk about her passion and purpose of caring for all her animals.
Coffee Hour
Coffee hour and social time at the library on Saturdays is a regular gathering where community members come together to enjoy some refreshments: coffee, tea, and snacks (when our local bakers bring them). It’s a comfortable and welcoming space for people to connect, share stories, current events, or simply spend time with friends and neighbors. The library aims to foster a sense of community and promote a love for reading and learning. Donations towards food (or food donations!) appreciated.