Pease Public Library - Plymouth, New Hampshire

Noyes Academy History: A Dream Too Soon
Do you know about the pioneering institution for higher education called Noyes Academy established in Canaan, NH in 1834? Come hear about this school which was open to "all pupils without distinction of color" many of whom were led to advanced education and long careers of service. This program is a combined effort of Pease and the Plymouth Historical Society. Check out the Calendar of Events for details.

Expansion Project Update: Notes from the Trustees of Pease Public Library

We are delighted to report that the feasibility study undertaken by the Trustees and Building Committee to determine attitudes toward and enthusiasm for the renovation and expansion project has been completed. Volunteers conducted 38 interviews that included opinions of 42 individuals. It is affirming to know that the results offered a 100% favorable response for the project.

Work is now underway on a fundraising project.

A report of the feasibility study is now available by clicking on the "Expansion Project" link above.

The library is one of the jewels of our community. It is wonderful to be involved in these next steps of its growth.

Winnie Holt, Chair

Joan Bowers

Doug Grant

Elsa Turmelle

Gay Zimmerman

NEWSLETTER ALERT!
Many of you have shared your email addresses with us which enables you to receive our electronic newsletter. However, some did not receive our most recent mailing due to inaccurate or old addresses. If your email has changed, or you wish to sign up for the Pease electronic newsletter at this time, please call or stop in and give us your new address. If you gave us your address last year, but have not been receiving our newsletters, please verify the address that we have on file. It is essential that we continually update our database.

Downloadable Audiobooks

Patrons who are iPod users can now participate in our downloadable audiobook program. The formats of the audiobooks vary, and not all can be played on every player. iPod users are now able to access Mp3 titles through OverDrive.com Check out what is available by logging onto:

http://nh.lib.overdrive.com

Or stop in the library and staff will assist you.

Check out our passes for this season
Looking for an inexpensive day trip with family or friends during the holidays? We have a number of free and discounted passes to interesting locations throughout the state! All passes check out on your library card or are used in the form of a voucher issued from Pease, so take a look at what we have to offer by linking to our Museum Passes page. Then call the library and reserve your pass for a fun and educational day trip.

References Databases
Our website can link you to informative reference databases focusing on the news, finance, and genealogy among others. Check out this helpful webpage.

CHILDREN'S STORYHOURS-Winter 2010
We have begun our Winter 2010 Children's Storyhours. We offer one session for Toddlers and two for Preschoolers. We've changed our schedule a bit from last year, so preview our offerings, select which session works for you, and call the library to add your child to our group:

Tuesdays at 10:00AM for Toddlers (ages 0-36 months) started 2/2/10
Tuesdays at 1:30PM for Preschoolers (ages 3-5 years) started 1/26/10
Wednesdays at 10:00AM for Preschoolers (ages 3-5 years) started 1/27/10

Each class will run for 8 sessions. Parents should be library cardholders.

BOOK DISCUSSION SERIES---WINTER 2010
Best of ....

These titles were selected by the editors of Booklist magazine as the best works of American fiction in the past 25 years. This list is entirely different from a similar list created by The New York Times. What is "best" , anyway? What makes these books special?

March 2nd, 7:00PM: Animal Dreams by Barbara Kingsolver. Codi returns to Arizona to care for her aging father, and comes face to face with her past. A story of courage, love, and commitment. Discussion led by Scott Coykendall, PSU.

April 28th, 7:00PM: Love Medicine by Louise Erdrich. The first of her Native American series, this tells the story of two families in a drama of anger, desire, and love. Discussion led by Suzanne Brown, Dartmouth college.

May 25, 7:00PM: Ironweed by William Kennedy. A tale of life on skid row during the depression, set in Albany, NH. Discussion lead by Scott Coykendall, PSU.

Books available at the library

ANNETTE ON ART

Well-known artist, author, and PSU Professor, Annette Mitchell, offers two programs on understanding art: Humor in Art from 3-5PM on February 11th and The Nature of Seeing from 3-5PM on February 25th. Whether you are an artist, art connoisseur, or someone who is baffled when you look at a painting, you will enjoy Annette's breezy, informal style as well as the considerable depth of her knowledge.

THE BIG READ IN NH 2010

http://bigreadnh.org

The month of March will feature THE BIG READ in NH, with libraries and bookstores all over the state discussing To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee. The following activities will be held at Pease Public Library:

Book Discussion: March 17, Wednesday at 7PM

Movie Viewing: March 24, Wednesday at 7PM

Both the book discussion and the movie will be facilitated by Frumie Selchen, Arts Alliance of Northern New Hampshire