April 2024

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Tuesday, April 21:00—2:30 PMMeeting RoomHampstead Public Library9 Mary E. Clark Drive, Hampstead, NH, 03841

Nonfiction Book Club: The Appalachian Trail

Nonfiction Book Club: The Appalachian TrailThe Library's Nonfiction Book Club meets to discuss The Appalachian Trial, a Biography by Philip D'Anieri. Book Description:The Appalachian Trail is America's most beloved trek, with millions of hikers setting foot on it every year. Yet few are aware of the fascinating backstory of the dreamers and builders who helped bring it to life over the past century.…Learn More
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Wednesday, April 31:00—8:00 PMFront DeskHampstead Public Library9 Mary E. Clark Drive, Hampstead, NH, 03841
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Solar Eclipse Glasses Pick-Up

Solar Eclipse Glasses Pick-UpThe Great North American Eclipse is coming our way on April 8th, 2024. Thanks to a generous grant from the Space Science Institute, we have a supply of eclipse glasses to share with our community.   We are also working in collaboration with the Hampstead School District and the school will be providing eclipse glasses for all students.…Learn More

Wednesday, April 31:15—2:00 PMMeeting RoomHampstead Public Library9 Mary E. Clark Drive, Hampstead, NH, 03841

Chair Yoga

Chair YogaJoin us as we practice strengthening, stretching, and meditative breathing exercises with instructor Maggie Grace.   Classes will take place each Wednesday from 1:15pm - 2pm at the library. The second Wednesday of the month is free, while the other weeks will be a sliding suggested donation of $5-$10.…Learn More

Wednesday, April 36:30—7:30 PMMeeting RoomHampstead Public Library9 Mary E. Clark Drive, Hampstead, NH, 03841

POSTPONED: Intro To Mah Jongg

POSTPONED: Intro To Mah Jongg ***Please note this program has been rescheduled for Wednesday, April 24th at 6:30pm.  The library will be hosting evening Mah Jongg games on the first and third Thursday of each month starting Thursday, April 18th at 6pm.  To kick things off, Mah Jongg instructor Adrienne Marshall will be holding an Introduction to Mah Jongg Seminar on Wednesday, April 3rd at 6:30pm.…Learn More
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Thursday, April 4Library Closed

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Friday, April 51:00—3:00 PMMeeting RoomHampstead Public Library9 Mary E. Clark Drive, Hampstead, NH, 03841

Friday Matinee: The Color Purple

Friday Matinee: The Color PurpleTHE COLOR PURPLE is a 2023 musical about love and resilience based on the novel and the Broadway musical of the same name. THE COLOR PURPLE is a decades-spanning tale of one woman's journey to independence. Celie faces many hardships in her life, but ultimately finds extraordinary strength and hope in the unbreakable bonds of sisterhood.…Learn More
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Monday, April 82:30—4:30 PMMeeting RoomHampstead Public Library9 Mary E. Clark Drive, Hampstead, NH, 03841
PavilionHampstead Public Library9 Mary E. Clark Drive, Hampstead, NH, 03841

Solar Eclipse Viewing Party

Solar Eclipse Viewing PartyGather with friends and neighbors to watch the solar eclipse!  We will have a limited number of eclipse glasses available for viewing and some fun activities for all ages.   In case of rain or heavy cloud cover, we will have a live stream of the eclipse from a clearer location courtesy of NASA in the Meeting Room and our activities will move indoors.…Learn More
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Wednesday, April 101:15—2:00 PMMeeting RoomHampstead Public Library9 Mary E. Clark Drive, Hampstead, NH, 03841

Chair Yoga (Free)

Chair Yoga (Free)Join us as we practice strengthening, stretching, and meditative breathing exercises with instructor Maggie Grace.   Classes will take place each Wednesday from 1:15pm - 2pm at the library. The second Wednesday of the month is free, while the other weeks will be a sliding suggested donation of $5-$10.…Learn More

Wednesday, April 107:30—8:00 PMZoom

Virtual Meditation Class

Virtual Meditation ClassJoin meditation instructor Sue Crump for enriching virtual meditation sessions. Whether you are a frequent practitioner or have never done meditation before, you are welcome to classes. Please register in advance and you will be sent the Zoom class link.…Learn More
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Friday, April 121:00—2:30 PMMeeting RoomHampstead Public Library9 Mary E. Clark Drive, Hampstead, NH, 03841

Fairy Garden Tea

Fairy Garden Tea  Come sip tea and learn about the fairies from Dian Mathews. She'll discuss human beliefs in "other creatures" with magical qualities, various beliefs about fairies, the story of Lady Cottingham's notorious visits with fairies in England and abroad in the book Lady Cottingham's Pressed Fairy Book, and explanations on the construction of container gardens for fairies.…Learn More
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Saturday, April 1310:00 AM—12:00 PMMeeting RoomHampstead Public Library9 Mary E. Clark Drive, Hampstead, NH, 03841

Spinners & Knitters Meetup

Spinners & Knitters MeetupThis group meets the 2nd Saturday of the month from 10 am to 12 PM in the upstairs large meeting room.   The group is comprised of mainly knitters and spinners (who create their own yarn on spinning wheels); however, all needleworkers are welcome to join.…Learn More
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Monday, April 156:30—8:00 PMMeeting RoomHampstead Public Library9 Mary E. Clark Drive, Hampstead, NH, 03841

Women's Circle

Women's CircleWhat’s a Women’s Circle? A women’s circle is a welcoming, safe, supportive and revered space for women to come together to be heard and seen. Women throughout history have gathered in circles to empower, support, and share wisdom with each other.…Learn More
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Wednesday, April 171:15—2:00 PMMeeting RoomHampstead Public Library9 Mary E. Clark Drive, Hampstead, NH, 03841

Chair Yoga

Chair YogaJoin us as we practice strengthening, stretching, and meditative breathing exercises with instructor Maggie Grace.   Classes will take place each Wednesday from 1:15pm - 2pm at the library. The second Wednesday of the month is free, while the other weeks will be a sliding suggested donation of $5-$10.…Learn More

Wednesday, April 171:30—3:30 PMJudi Crowley Seminar RoomHampstead Public Library9 Mary E. Clark Drive, Hampstead, NH, 03841

Library Board of Trustees Monthly Meeting

color icon of stylized people in a meeting around a table. Designed by FreepikThe Board of Trustees has a regular meeting schedule of the third Tuesday of each month at 1:30 PM.   April's meeting is adjusted to WEDNESDAY April 17th Meeting notices are posted at the Public Library on the bulletin board, at the Town Hall on their notice board, and on the Library's online calendar.…Learn More
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Thursday, April 181:00—3:00 PMMeeting RoomHampstead Public Library9 Mary E. Clark Drive, Hampstead, NH, 03841

Third Thursday Book Club: Hamnet

 Photo by Annelies Geneyn on Unsplash. Image of an open book with unknown text on green grassThe Library's Third Thursday Book Club meets to discuss Hamnet by Maggie O'FarrellBook Description:England, 1580: The Black Death creeps across the land, an ever-present threat, infecting the healthy, the sick, the old and the young alike. The end of days is near, but life always goes on.…Learn More

Thursday, April 186:00—7:45 PMMeeting RoomHampstead Public Library9 Mary E. Clark Drive, Hampstead, NH, 03841

Evening Mah Jongg

Evening Mah Jongg Come join a fun, social game of Mah Jongg! Please RSVP so we know how many attendees are coming. The library has a couple game sets, so if you have one that you are willing to bring and play with we would appreciate it!Plus, there will be an Introduction to Mah Jongg course on Wednesday, April 24th at 6:30pm.
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Saturday, April 209:30 AM—1:00 PMMeeting RoomHampstead Public Library9 Mary E. Clark Drive, Hampstead, NH, 03841

Stitched with Love

Stitched with LoveStitched with Love charitable quilt sewers meet to create items for groups of people (or animals) in need. The group meets at the Library on the third Saturday morning of each month. Set up starts at 9:30 am, and the meeting ends by 1 pm. This group supports local needs whenever possible.…Learn More

Saturday, April 201:30—2:30 PMMeeting RoomHampstead Public Library9 Mary E. Clark Drive, Hampstead, NH, 03841

Folded Book Art Workshop

Folded Book Art WorkshopCrafter Ana Foster will teach us the art of book folding! Using upcycled  paperbacks, Ana will guide us in the relaxing artform of book folding. This is a folding basics class, and crafters will be provided a paperback book to work with. You…Learn More
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Wednesday, April 241:15—2:00 PMMeeting RoomHampstead Public Library9 Mary E. Clark Drive, Hampstead, NH, 03841

Chair Yoga

Chair YogaJoin us as we practice strengthening, stretching, and meditative breathing exercises with instructor Maggie Grace.   Classes will take place each Wednesday from 1:15pm - 2pm at the library. The second Wednesday of the month is free, while the other weeks will be a sliding suggested donation of $5-$10.…Learn More

Wednesday, April 246:30—7:30 PMMeeting RoomHampstead Public Library9 Mary E. Clark Drive, Hampstead, NH, 03841

Intro To Mah Jongg

Intro To Mah Jongg The library will be hosting evening Mah Jongg games on the first and third Thursday of each month starting Thursday, April 18th at 6pm.  To kick things off, Mah Jongg instructor Adrienne Marshall will be holding an Introduction to Mah Jongg Seminar on Wednesday, April 24th at 6:30pm.…Learn More
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Tuesday, April 306:30—7:30 PMMeeting RoomHampstead Public Library9 Mary E. Clark Drive, Hampstead, NH, 03841

Ayurveda Seminar: Food as Medicine

Ayurveda Seminar: Food as Medicine Join us for an informative evening and discover the healing power of food. Ayurveda, India’s ancient system of holistic medicine envelops the body, mind, senses, and soul. The philosophy focuses on using food as medicine, maintaining a healthy lifestyle, being in harmony with nature and practicing self-care routines.…Learn More