Freedom Public Library Newsletter

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Late February 2024

Librarian's Corner

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Some would say it takes skill. Some go through an in-depth analysis. Some just close their eyes and point.


No matter your method, I think the Oscar Ballot contest is one of my favorite activities we have at the Library.


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Holiday Closure

The Library will be closed on Saturday, February 17th, in observance of Presidents Day. The book drop & sale in the front vestibule are available 24/7 for your convenience.

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Featured Artist

Artist Herbert Ogden Waters will be the Featured Artist at the Freedom Public Library for February - April. For more information, see the Featured Artist page on our website.

Winter Reading Program

If you're going to be doing some reading during the month of February, why not participate in this year's Winter Reading Program! Check out the Winter Reading Program page on the website, and see what you can win!

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Matinée Café

The Matinée Café is a monthly movie showing for adults on one Sunday every month! For January-March, there will be time for a light soup supper after the movie.


Mark your calendars--the next Matinée Café will be held on Sunday, February 18th. The house will open at 2pm, and the movie will begin at 2:30. Soup's on around 4:15. This month's movie is My Sailor, My Love (2023, NR).


If you'd like to volunteer to make a soup or bread for March's movie, there is a signup sheet at the Circulation Desk.

Crafting with Amanda

Dragonflies are said to inspire creativity. Join Amanda on Saturday, Feb 24 from 10:30-12:30 to make beaded dragonflies and create some inspiration of your own. Registration required, email Amanda or see her at the circulation desk.

And the Oscar Goes to...

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Grab a ballot from the LIbrary and fill in your predictions for 2024's Oscar winners! Turn in your ballot at the Library by 1pm on Saturday, March 9--make sure your name is on it! If your ballot has the most correct predictions, you'll win a DVD or Blu-ray copy of your choice of any of this year's Oscar-nominated movies!

Mah Jongg

Mah jongg is back at the Library! Stop in on Mondays and Fridays from 1:30-4:30 to play.

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Preschool Story Hour

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Join us Wednesdays at 10:30am for an hour of stories, songs, activities, crafts, and more! For children ages 2-5 and their caregivers. Check our Facebook page for a preview of each week's theme.

Cribbage

Drop in at the Library on Wednesdays from 2-4pm for Cribbage! Stop by and play the classic game with other folks. New players are always welcome to learn the ins and outs of the game.

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Crochet with Amanda

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Interested in learning how to crochet? Have a project you want to make and don’t know how to start? Join Amanda at the Library on Thursdays at 3pm to learn how. Please bring your own crochet hooks. Please email Amanda if you are interested or have any questions.

Freedom Public Library • 38 Old Portland Road, Freedom, NH 03836 • (603) 539-5176