Movie Night October 29th

 Friday, October 29th at 7:00 p.m. we will be showing the movie "Land" starring Robin Wright.

The trailer can be seen  here  This movie is rated PG-13. Masks are required for this indoor event.

"From acclaimed actress Robin Wright comes her directorial debut LAND, the poignant story of one woman’s search for meaning in the vast and harsh American wilderness. Edee (Wright), in the aftermath of an unfathomable event, finds herself unable to stay connected to the world she once knew and in the face of that uncertainty, retreats to the magnificent, but unforgiving, wilds of the Rockies. After a local hunter (Demián Bichir) brings her back from the brink of death, she must find a way to live again." (Focus Features)

Great Stone Face Book Awards 2021

 New Hampshire students in grades 4-6 have selected their favorite books this year. To see a slide show of the winners click  here

We have a few of these books at the Harrisville library and will be getting some more. Let us know if there are any that you'd like to read!

Movie Night!

 Friday, Sept. 24th at 7:00 p.m. We will be showing a movie called Summerland. It is rated PG.

You can see the trailer Here.

Talking About Race

 September 27th 7:00 p.m. via ZOOM

"Talking About Race: Staying Curious, Moving Forward, and Being Part of the Solution" 

This workshop is designed to encourage an open and thoughtful conversation on race, emphasizing how we can learn to appreciate and understand experiences and perspectives different from our own.  

At the center of the conversation, which will be facilitated by Allen Davis, an educator and racial justice activist, will be the experiences of four local African Americans, Grace Aldrich, Claire Holston, Jim Guy, and Luis Rosa. They have generously offered to share what it means to be Black in the U.S. and the Monadnock region.

September 27^th 7:00 p.m. via ZOOM

Sponsored by the Harrisville Public Library and the Dublin Public Library with funding provided by the Harrisville Community Fund.

To register please email sweaver@harrisville.lib.nh.us

 

 

BOOK SALE!

 

This coming Saturday 9/4, from 10-2 under the tents in front of the library. Plenty to chose from: Adult fiction and nonfiction, kids books, DVDs and CDs.

Please note we are NOT taking donations of books or other items, we are just selling items that have been weeded from the collection over the past 2 years.

Getting back to "Normal"

 Tuesday, August 17th starting at 7:00 p.m. at the Brick Church.

Getting back to "Normal"-recovering from pandemic stress and isolation. Our role in moving our community forward: a community conversation sponsored by the Harrisville Public Library with funding from the Harrisville Community Fund.

Please join with us for this vital and complex conversation around moving forward, the lessons we have learned from the pandemic, what may lay ahead, and how we, as a community, can help each other.

Three local experts will facilitate, inform and guide us:

• Dennis Calcutt, MPA, Director of Connected Families NH
• Phil Wyzik, CEO of Monadnock Family Services
• Louise Howlett, MDiv, LMFT at Maps Counseling Services

There will be a short presentation by each of the above; followed by discussion in small groups, and a final gathering and reporting.

Card Catalog

 Buy a piece of HPL history. Haven't you always wanted your own card catalog???? Now you can have one. Our last remaining card catalog! We need to move it along. It can be yours for $200. OBO.

It is about 20 inches wide and 13 inches tall.

NEW HOURS!!!

 The library is currently open to the public. No appointments are needed!

Our NEW hours are:

Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2-6,

Wednesdays  9-1 AND 4-7

Saturdays 9-1. 

 In order to keep our staff and patrons safe, we ask that you follow our protocols at the library.

·         You may return items in the tub inside the entryway (when open) or in the book drop.

·         Masks are required (worn over nose and mouth) for all staff and patrons to help curb the spread of Covid-19. If you do not have your own mask, we can offer you one.

·         The library will limit the number of people in the building to 5 (this includes staff) so do please check with the librarian to see if we can accommodate you.

·         Staff and patrons will maintain a distance of six feet from others in the library.

·         We encourage patrons to limit time spent in the library to 30 minutes. As time goes on we hope that his will change.

·         The public computers and laptop will be available for 20 minutes at a time. Due to social distancing staff will be able to offer only limited computer help, from a distance!

·         Curbside pickup will still be available if you’d rather not come into the library, or if you are unwilling or unable to wear a mask.

·          As always, call  827-2918 or email sweaver@harrisville.lib.nh.us

·         Or place a request online at:

http://opac.libraryworld.com/opac/signin.php

Expanded Hours for Appointments!

 

The library is open by appointment

 Mon.-Thurs. 3 - 6 p.m.

Sat. 10-12:30

Make an appointment by calling the library, 827-2918 or emailing the director at sweaver@harrisville.lib.nh.us

All persons entering the library MUST wear a face mask that covers the nose and mouth.

Curbside service is available Mon.-Thurs. afternoons and Sat. mornings.

Open by Appointment (again)!

 Good news! We are moving into our next phase of "re-opening". Please keep in mind that due to the nature of the pandemic, we may go "back and forth" a bit depending on the risk level in our community/area as well as compliance by patrons in adhering to the following protocols.

Beginning on Tuesday, March 2nd

* The library will be open to the public on Tuesdays and Thursdays
from 3 until 6 p.m. Anyone interested in coming in must make an appointment first by calling the library, 603-827-2918 or emailing the director at sweaver@harrisville.lib.nh.us

* Only one person or family/household group, up to five people in all, will be allowed in at a time, and visits will be limited to 20 minutes. Please arrive promptly and leave after your 20 minutes is up, in order for surfaces to be wiped down before the next party arrives.

* All people entering the library must wear a face covering, please put it on before entering the building.

* When you first come in, there is a hand sanitizer dispenser mounted on the wall. Please sanitize your hands before coming into the main room.

*The bathroom is closed to the public at this time.

* Any items that you touch/handle but don't take out will need to be placed in the "Quarantine bin" which will be located in the center of the room. Items will be wiped down with disinfectant before being returned to the shelf.

* Computer usage must be arranged in advance. The librarian will not be able to assist patrons at the computer or printer/copier, and you must also bring your own "office supplies": staplers, pens, tape, etc.

* Curbside pickup of library materials will continue, and will be available Monday through Thursday afternoons and Saturday mornings.

*Returned items should be put through the Book Return slot in the front door. (All returned materials are quarantined for 3 days before going back on the shelf.)

* Although we will be taking every precaution possible, we cannot guarantee that library material is free of the COVID-19 virus.


 ( Please no book sale items or donations at this time)

Program about Railroads of Hancock and Harrisville

Don't miss this fascinating talk on the trains of Hancock and Harrisville from the Cheshire County Historical Society. This Saturday at 11:00am via Zoom! Click on the link to register.

Railroads of Hancock and Harrisville