There are no regular children’s programs in August but we invite you to come take advantage of our amazing play space, play a game and to READ BOOKS! Regular Children’s programming resumes on Tuesday, Sept. 8 at 10am.
Summer Reading Challenge (Grades 2–5)
Read three chapter books in July, complete a short book report, or tell a librarian about your favorite, and earn a prize!
Teen Night, Tuesday, July 28, 5 p.m.
Enjoy an interactive screening of Jurassic Park with props, snacks, and audience participation!

Special Events & Notices

• Take a commemorative photo in our America
  250 birthday display June 29–July 8.
• Library Board of Trustees: Mon., July 20, 6 p.m.
• Closed Saturday, July 4.
• Closing early at 5 p.m. on Thursday, July 16.
  
• Book Groups
• Evening Book Group: The Little Paris Bookshop
  by Nina George, Wednesday, July 22, 6 p.m.
• Old Man Boring Book Club and MMM Plus
  Extras are on summer break and return in
  September.
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  Ongoing Programs
• Pins & Needles: Wednesdays, 2 p.m.
• Free Tech Help: Thursdays, 4–6 p.m.
  (appointment required)
• Free Seed Library available to all
• Library of Things now includes a second 10×10
  pop-up tent, a hot dog steamer, and an 8mm
  film projector.
• 
  Save the Dates
• Earthquakes in the Eastern United States with
  Dr. Alan Kafka: Thursday, Sept. 24, 6 p.m.
• The Resilient Brain with Granite VNA:
  Wednesday, Sept. 30, 10–11:30 a.m.
• 
  Family Passes Available
  Borrow passes to attractions including Squam Lakes Science Center, The Fells, Bedrock Gardens, Children’s Museum of NH, Currier Museum of Art, Montshire Museum of Science, NH State Parks, Petals in the Pines, Mt. Washington Observatory, the Cog Railway, and more. ~ Thank you to the Friends of Elkins Public Library for funding many of these opportunities and passes!