Now at Howe: July 15, 2024

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Now at Howe: July 15, 2024

Howe Library News

Spots Still Available for Tween Comic Camp in August

Join Howe Library and comic book author Marek Bennett for Tween Comic Camp, August 5-8! Please note this program is for ages 9-12 only.

This camp meets in the library’s Mayer Room and will run:

· 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. on Monday, August 5 with in-person teaching by Marek. Please bring a lunch.

· 12:00-2:00 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, August 6 and 7, from with a librarian-supervised space to work on comics and guided Zoom support from Marek.

· 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 8 with in-person teaching by Marek. Please bring a lunch.

The library will supply snacks all four days. Plan on sending a lunch for your child on Monday and Thursday. A water bottle is also recommended.

Please email childrens.services@thehowe.org with any additional questions. More information on Marek Bennett can be found at https://marekbennett.com/.

Register for Tween Comic Camp

New to the Library of Things Collection: Cake Pans

We have added cake pans to The Library of Things Collection. Great for birthday parties or just because! Place a hold today on a cake pan or any of the other items in our Library of Things collection.

Place a Hold Today!

Summer Reading Continues

What are you waiting for? Come join the fun with programs and reading challenges for all ages.

Have Your Own Adventure with the Howe Library Geocache

Great for families, groups of friends, or to do by yourself. Start by finding the official cache using the Geocaching app. Then, if you’re up for the challenge, take the BONUS cache instructions and see if you can find the cache hidden inside the library!

On View in the Ledyard Gallery: Untold Stories: A Hidden Past Moving Towards an Inclusive Future

This exhibit features work from the 2023 Racial Unity Team's annual Arts & Poetry Challenge. On view thru July 31.

Programs

Please note that programs may be in-person, online, or hybrid. Some programs may require advanced registration in order to participate. Our complete program schedule can be found on our website.

Kids

Local Heroes:

Hanover Fire Department

Tuesday, July 16

from 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Recommended for 8 and under

More Info Picnic in the Park

Concert Series:

Lindsay and Her Puppet Pals

Wednesday, July 17

from 5:00-6:00 p.m.

Held at Hanover School Street Sustainability Park; rain location is RWB Community Center.

Cosponsored with

Hanover Parks & Recreation

Storytime Stay and Play

Thursday, July 18 & 25

from 10:30-11:00 a.m.

Ages 5 and under

Nature Explorers

Sunday, July 21

from 2:00-3:00 p.m.

Ages 6-9

Registration Required

Outdoor Musical Adventures

Tuesday, July 23

from 9:30-10:15 a.m.

Ages 6 and under

Adventures in Art

Wednesday, July 24

from 10:30-11:00 a.m.

Registration Required

Ages 6 and under

Family Picnic in the Park

Concert Series:

Cold Blooded Creatures

Wednesday, July 24

from 5:00-6:00 p.m.

Held at Hanover School Street Sustainability Park; rain location is RWB Community Center.

Cosponsored with

Hanover Parks & Recreation

Local Heroes: Police Dogs

Tuesday, July 30

from 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Recommended for 8 and under

Save the Date!

Adventures in Eco-Printing

Saturday, August 3

from 2:00-3:00 p.m.

Ages 6-8

Registration Required

Spots are Still Avaliable!

Tween Comic Camp

Monday, August 5-

Thursday, August 8

Led by comic book author

Marek Bennett.

For ages 9-12

Registration Required

Teens

Zine Workshop

July 16-18

from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

For ages 9-16

Registration Required

Beginning Quilting

July 22-26

from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

For ages 14-19

Registration Required

Howe WISE: Ice Cream & Crafts

Tuesday, July 23

from 2:00-3:00 p.m.

For ages 12-19

RSVP is encouraged

Creating Dungeon Maps 101

Monday, July 29

from 2:00-3:00 p.m.

For ages 12-19

Registration Required

Design Your Own Library Tote Bag!

Tuesday, July 31

from 3:00-4:30 p.m.

Registration Required

For ages 9-16

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Adults

Chess Club

Wednesdays, July 17, 24 & 31

from 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Drop-in. All ages and ability levels.

Drop-in Tech Help

Thursdays, July 18 & 25

from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Drop-in. No registration.

Save the Date!

Hybrid: Wolves, Humans, and Keystone Species with Ronan Donovan

Wednesday, August 14

from 5:30-7:00 p.m.

Drop-in. All ages and ability levels.

Co-sponsored by the Hanover Conservation Commission, the Howe Library, and the Hanover Biodiversity Committee.

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