March '25 at Hall Memorial Library

Happy March! We're beginning to defrost and are ready to start up some really fun spring programs and events. Check out our monthly newsletter to find some for you!

Special Announcements

Hello library supporters,

As you may or may not know, the Town of Tilton Budget Committee has decided to level-fund our budget for the upcoming year, meaning no increase from last year.

We are determined to advocate for our library's future. We will be presenting an amendment to this budget at the Tilton Town Meeting on Saturday, March 15th at 8am, and we sincerely hope you will consider joining us.

Your presence would provide invaluable support and amplify our concerns regarding the budget committee's insufficient allocation for the library. For your reference, here are some key points:

• We have two areas of increase this year:

  • We would like to give the staff a Cost of living increase (~4%)

  • Building and Grounds maintenance (the library is solely responsible for these and the costs add up quickly, luckily Northfield Public Works offered to plow our parking lot and sidewalks this winter so that is a savings of around $5,000)

• The library represents only 2.17% of the town's total budget, and our requested increase would raise that percentage to 2.44%.

We believe now more than ever that it’s important to invest in literacy, creativity, and the well-being of Tilton and its residents. We appreciate your time and consideration, and if you have any questions or wish to discuss this matter further, please do not hesitate to contact me either by phone or email. 

Thank you for your continued support of the Hall Memorial Library,

Brittany Shanahan

Kids & Teens

Storytime (1st Sat at 10:30am) Join Steve for some cool stories!

Homework Help (Mon-Fri at 3:30pm) Stop by after school to get some help with your schoolwork!

Baby Storytime & Play (Every Tues at 11am) Join Jessi and Baby J in a storytime adventure designed for you and your baby to read, connect, and play. We’ll sing, play, make music, and more to a weekly theme. Ages 0-2

Comic Book Club (Tues 3/4 at 4pm) The newest Dogman is in! Join us for Comic Book Club to talk about it and get your very own free copy!

Cooking Pizza with Teens (Thur 3/6 at 3pm) Come make some pizza and eat it after school.

All Ages

Chess Club (Every Mon 3-5pm) All ages and skill levels.

Where’s Waldo? (Every Week) Stop in each week to look for Waldo in a different location. Is he hanging out with a fun fact about the library? You'll have to explore to find out!

Adults

Sewing Group (Fri 10am-2pm) Bring your own materials and sewing machine. This month’s project will be magical moons!

Board Games for Idiots (Every other Thurs at 5pm) All kinds of board games and skill levels.

Chair Yoga (Every Tues at 9:30am) Join Julia to follow along and do chair yoga!

TGIF Crafts (Fri 3/14 at 5pm) Join us to make spring seed bombs!

Fiber Arts Meetup (Thurs 3/6 & 3/20 at 12pm) Join us for a gathering of fiber enthusiasts! All skill levels welcome. Whether you're knitting, crocheting, embroidery, or weaving, come and connect with others who share your passion.

Book Clutch Make & Take (Thurs 3/27 at 6pm) Come get help with your take and make or show off your finished product!

Saturday Morning Cartoons (Sat 3/15 at 10:30am) Join us for a presentation about Saturday morning cartoons and their history.

Brewing in NH Presentation (Tues 3/25 at 7pm) Join us for an Informal History of Beer in the Granite State from Colonial Times to the Present

Book Groups

Nooners Book Group (Tues 3/18 at 12pm) Reading The Wife, The Maid, and the Mistress by Ariel Lawhon.

Books & Brews (Weds 3/12 at 3:30pm) At Waterhorse Irish Pub. Reading The Cove by Catherine Coulter.

Crime Junkies (Fri 3/28 at 4pm) Reading The Queen of Sugar Hill by ReShonda Tate.

Cookbook Club (Mon 3/31 at 1pm) This month we are using Mexican Everyday by Rick Bayless.

TSC Book Group (Wed 3/19 at 10:30am) Reading The Stars are Fire by Anita Shreve.

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