Hours

Mon. 10 am -12 & 1- 5 pm

Tues. 9 am - 12 & 1 - 8 pm

Wed. 1 - 5 pm

Thurs. 9 -12 & 1 - 6 pm

Saturday 9 am - 2 pm

The library is open for walk-in use with no mask.

You can also request books by phone 603-456-2289, online, or by placing holds in the website catalog at https://pillsbury.nhais.bywatersolutions.com/

Sent to over 1034 contacts! 66% opened last week! (do you open YOURS?)

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NEXT ISSUES: Submit current news and events In brief text please, to Newsletter@library.warnerNH.gov by Tues. May 7, for May 9 issue.

Town Info

Town residents are invited to assist in revising the Town website. Please bring your ideas, thoughts, opinions of what works, and what doesn’t work with the website.

Wednesdays, May 8 & June 12, 2024, 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm at Warner Town Hall.

Interested in talking about housing in Warner? Come to the Community Housing Forum Zoom-only Community Housing Forum on May 14th at 6:30pm.

Survey closing soon: Please describe your extreme weather experiences and concerns in the survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WarnerNH-HazMit Paper copies are available at the library, Church, Bank and Town Hall.

All welcome to participate in meetings: Next is Wed. May 8, 9-12 at EOC (Fire station)

Got photos? The Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Committee wants YOUR extreme weather photos: Downed trees, floods, etc: send to Ed Mical, emd@warnerNH.gov.

Davisville flea market opening day is Sunday May 5! https://davisvillefleamarket.com

Kids' Fishing Derby, Saturday, May 4 at Children's Brook. 7am - 11am. Registration begins at 6:30am.Sponsored by Warner Fish and Game Club. https://wfgnh.org/

Ticks are out! The library is sponsoring a presentation by NH Tick ecology expert and Lyme patient advocate Kathie Fife at Warner Town Hall on Saturday, May 11 at 10 am. Free! https://www.facebook.com/events/3953334091560373

MainStreet Warner, Inc. is asking for your help on Saturday, May 11:

9 am to noon- clean up the Jim Mitchell Park - raking, sweeping.

1 pm to 2 pm - Meet at the MainStreet Warner Lodge to help move furniture and equipment from the Community Room into the adjoining Performance Area. Call 603-456-3745 for additional information.

Spring into Warner May 18

Warner Area Farmer’s Market – Opens May 18 (Spring into Warner) to Oct .13 (Warner Fall Foliage Festival). Saturday mornings from 9am-1pm at Warner Town Hall. Vendor form to participate: www.warnerfarmersmarket.org/vendor

KCPA will be performing excerpts from the upcoming SPRING SHOW 2024 Peter and the Wolf Ballet and The Variety Show during SPRING INTO WARNER, May 18th inside Warner Town Hall 10:00 am-12:00 noon. Free family friendly event! If you attend you will receive a free trail class pass for any of our regularly scheduled classes! 

For more information: www.NHPerformingArts.org

Plant Sale Fundraiser: Come spruce up your garden with a variety of donated house plants, annuals, and perennials while helping to support the Warner Democrats on Saturday, May 18 from 9am-1pm on the grass in front of Family Tree of Warner. We'll be working hard to keep plants free from jumping worms.

The United Church of Warner will host a community supper May 18,4:30-6:00pm. Chicken and biscuits, with sides and dessert, $15.00 for adults. Enjoy “Spring into Warner”, then join us for this favorite meal.

Warner Historical Society Barn Sale will be open, as will all our Warner Museums and restaurants. Make a day of it!

Congratulations to KRHS Sophomore Noah Clark who has been named a STEM Champion as part of the National STEM Challenge, which gives students in Grades 6-12 a mission to craft a STEM project that tackles a real-world challenge. Choosing from one of the themes provided, students use the scientific method or engineering design process to create their project.

Clark received travel and accommodations for himself and a parent/guardian to the National STEM Festival in Washington, D.C. to join approximately 140 National Champions to showcase his projects to some of the nation’s most influential leaders. The Festival was co-presented by the U.S. Department of Education and EXPLR.

From NHDES Assistance Focus: "Small Business Technical Assistance Program Manager, Sara Johnson, strives to ensure that small businesses are operating in compliance with all environmental requirements and providing a safe workplace for their employees, all while maintaining and increasing their competitive edge." https://www.des.nh.gov/business-and-community/business-resources/sbtap

Warner Fall Foliage Festival next meeting is Wed. May 8th, 2024 @ 6 pm at Sugar River Bank. Get involved! Come to a meeting or volunteer at https://wfff.org

Parade theme for Festival is Warner's 250th birthday.

Herb and Garden Day will be held June 1st on the grounds of the Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum. Tickets at eventbright: https://www.facebook.com/events/849743780223002

There will also be a plant sale at the Indian Museum, and a mini-book sale at the library

Warner Historical Society events:

Furniture & Art Pop Up at the Barn Sale, Saturday, May 4, 9 am-noon. To get the barn ready for opening day we need to do some Spring cleaning! Note: The Barn will not be open. This is an outdoor event featuring only furniture and art.

Barn Sale Preview Party, Thursday, May 9, 4:30-6:30 pm. Kick off the 2024 Barn Sale Season. Get a first look and a chance to buy all the new items that came in this winter. Light refreshments will be served.

Why Warner: A Community Conversation, Thursday, May 16, 7 pm. Come share your story of how and why you came to live in Warner. Your stories will help us write the history of Warner’s past fifty years. At the Warner Town Hall. Free and open to all.

The Art of Patch-Work: 150 Years of Quilt Tops from the Pilgrim/Roy Collection, Sunday, May 19, 2 pm. A talk by Gerald E. Roy, owner and curator Pilgrim/Roy Collection. At the Warner Town Hall. $5 WHS members, $10 non-members.

Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum Opening for the season Wed. May 1. Hours: Mon. - Sat. 10-4 and Sun. noon to 4 pm. Guided tours offered daily 10:30 am and 1:30 pm pending staff availability (Sundays 1:30 pm only).

Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum 5th annual Founders' Day is Saturday, May 4. 

https://www.indianmuseum.org/calendar/2024/5/4/annual-founders-day

Reed's North Music: Sat., 6-9 pm: May 4, Miner & Ryan, May 11, Nicole Knox Murphy

The Local Thursday Night Music 5-8 pm: 5/2/24  Chris Lester, Thu 5/09 – Tom Boisse, Thu 5/16 – Tyler Levs

Local Musicians: We have some open days to perform on Saturdays at the Warner Area Farmer's Market, June - October: Contact Shannon Wamser or Warner Area Farmer's Market vendor page to save your spot.

The Warner River Writer's Workshop meets monthly on the third Thursday of each month at the Pillsbury Free Library. There are writing prompts, skill tips, and occasional special events. Contact the library 603-456-2289 for more info. Sign up for May 16, 2024 session at https://signup.com/go/biWjiqL for reminders, updates and cancellations.

Warner Public Market Grand Opening Saturday, May 4! Hot food, fresh brewed Witching Hour Coffee daily, exciting new items, old favorites, and a fresh new look! We will be honoring WPM gift cards. https://www.facebook.com/warnerpublicmarket

Hours will be: W - F 10:00am to 6:00pm, Sat 8:00 am to 6:00pm, Sun 8:00am to 3:00pm. Closed Monday and Tuesday.

Mother's Day is May 12!

Local, organically grown bouquets are available from Half Moon Blooms Flower Farm in Warner. Ask about monthly flower subscriptions, and perennials. Another local source of flower deliveries is https://www.cracklinrose.net/

Dahlia tubers from local grower Lesvia DeKing are now available until mid May: order now to get the colors you want! Contact at lrdk@msn.com or 210-279-2690.

Bagley Pond Perennials is taking plant orders - now including annuals!

Registration is open for 2024 events at Lavender Fields at Pumpkin Blossom Farm https://www.pumpkinblossomfarm.com/events. Wreath classes, tastings, yoga, and more.

Find a special local gift for Mom at other Warner businesses such as The Gallery and Bookstore at MainStreet BookEnds, the Buttonwood Shop, or a photoshoot from TLC Photography, a massage from Jamie Miller at The Body Mechanic!

During the month of May, Warner Aubuchon will be running a Round-up Campaign for the Warner Food Pantry! Proceeds from rounding up your final totals on purchases will help support our community and getting food to those in need!

Reed's North Restaurant: Trivia on Thursdays, 6-8 pm. Music on Sat. 6-9pm

Warner Wednesday: May 8 Cinco de Ocho with Mexican themed food and drinks.

The Local is open 11 am - 8 pm Tues-Sat. facebook.com/TheLocalWarner

6-9 PM Team Trivia at The Local Every Wednesday, Music on Thursdays (see music list)

The Local raffle for the Warner Connects NH Food Pantry : 4 Tickets to the Red Sox Game vs. The Tigers on Saturday June 1st. Raffle Tickets available at the Restaurant.

We have free or reduced cost admission Library passes for:

McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center Now open WED- Sunday and vacation weeks 10:30 AM-4 PM. See starhop.com for SHOW schedules (add $7 /show/person).

The Currier Museum of Art in Manchester currier.org is open Wed- Sunday.

1/2 price with a library pass. Tours of two Frank Lloyd Wright homes are now open for the season (at extra cost).

Museum of Fine Arts in Boston: www.mfa.org/exhibitions

For the promo-code "pass" discount at MFA, for $10 admission, call 603-456-2289.

https://www.mfa.org/exhibition/hallyu-the-korean-wave

New Hampshire Telephone Museum and Warner Firefighters Museum.

April hours, Saturdays &Tuesdays 10 am -4pm. May hours: Tues through Saturday.

NH State Parks pass - for those parks which are already open. www.nhstateparks.org/

Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum - Mon. - Sat. 10-4 and Sun. noon to 4 pm.

Library Trustee meetings include the Monthly Board Meeting on the third Tuesday of each month (at 6:30 pm, in person) Various Committee meetings, some that meet monthly, vary in meeting schedules.

Trustee meetings are published 24-48 hours in advance on the Warner Events Calendar. Approved minutes are published on the Trustee Meetings page.

See Kid's Fishing Derby Sat. May 4,above.

Saturday, May 4 at 4 pm, Warner Town Hall: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow: a play by the Pillsbury Free Library Book Nook youth theater group directed by Susan Matott with assistance from Chris Martiello. Price of admission is a donation for the Warner Food Pantry (cash or items). Bake sale at intermission to support the library.

Bring your kids to Kids Con NE in Concord, on May 11th at Everett Arena in Concord! Sandy Bartholomew and her dog Elsa Bear will have a table (Beez Ink Studio) with her new books "Blue Roo" and "The Lilah Beans Coloring Book", stickers -and other cool stuff including a quieter area with LEGO and craft projects, a table with coloring pages and a button machine (turn your art into a button!)

Family Story Walk at the John Hay Estate at The Fells, Sat., May 4, 11:00am- noon.

New London Barn Playhouse and Fells staff will read sections of storybooks, lead sensory activities with nature, and bring book characters off the page and onto the trail! Especially recommended for families and children age 2–10. Free and open to all. Registration encouraged, but walk-ins welcome! Meets in front of the Gatehouse. Email info@thefells.org to register!

Warner 4-H Club will meet Mon., May 13, 6:30pm at the United Church of Warner.

Free (Magdalen College) Frisbees available at the library! Hold a piece of history!

OUTDOOR pickleball at Riverside tennis court on Wed. and Fridays at 5:30 pm and Sundays at 9am. Also 2nd and 4th Mondays at 5:30pm. Indoor Pickleball at Simonds School Monday and Friday 6:30-8:30 pm in the Gym, until May 24. Use the Team Reach app to see attendance or updates. WarnerNHPB (code WPB21.)

All other hours are available for either tennis or pickleball; please be considerate of others.

Old School PE Thursday nights from 6:30-8:30 in the Simonds gym through the end of the school year! This is adults only and FREE! Join the "Older School P.E." group on FB for weekly updates! https://www.facebook.com/groups/1855171081580143

Many NH State Park campgrounds are opening throughout May, and will be ready for you and your group to start planning your next visit. The following parks are opening THIS WEEKEND: Bear Brook State Park, Pawtuckaway State Park, Monadnock State Park -- Gilson Pond Campground.

Reserve your campsite in advance to ensure availability at the campsite of your choice HERE: https://www.nhstateparks.org/things-to-do/camping

Earth Day/Week inspired reading: see our online list and log in to reserve: adult/DVD, Kids

Check out our displays at the library to see alternatives to single use plastics, and ideas for waste reduction, and photos at https://facebook.com/PillsburyFreeLibrary

NexTREX stretchy plastic recycling challenge: We would love to pass this project along to a local business or organization who might want to take over collection to get a recycled bench of your own. Please call the library for more information.603-456-2289.

Meanwhile, you can now deposit your plastic film in the box inside Market Basket's entrance. We also encourage you to try to reduce the amount of plastic waste, by choosing reusable bags, food containers, and items NOT wrapped in shrink wrap. This makes a difference to the amount of trash the Town pays to have hauled away and incinerated, reducing pollution.

Other Event listings online : warner.lib.nh.us/warner-events-calendar, nh365.org, visitnh.gov, kearsargecalendar.com nhhumanities.org/programs/upcoming, centerfortheartsnh.org Arts calendar, facebook.com/NHMusicCollective/

Tray it Foward 2024 Registration for Seedlings is Open! https://knpnh.org/feed-2024/

The Family Closet Thrift Store Wednesdays and Saturdays 10am-4pm 603-456-2183, 49 W. Main Street, Warner.



Warner Area Food Pantry. https://www.warnerconnectsnh.org.

Wishlist: Jelly or jam, Soups - all varieties, Canned Pasta, Vinegar - small bottles

Pantry Client Hours: TUESDAY 4:00-6:00 & THURSDAY 11:00am- 1:00 pm .

Office Hours: Tues - Thurs., 10am - 3pm.

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553264195575

Belknap-Merrimack County Community Action has office hours in Warner at 49 W. Main Street next to the Family Closet Thrift Store. Public hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm. https://capbm.org/ or call 603-456-2207

Welfare Office Please email [welfare@warnernh.gov], stop in, or call [603-456-2298 Ext 1229] with questions, concerns, or need. Applications are in the plastic tub labeled 'Welfare' in the front of the Town Hall - 24 hours a day.