Home Organizing
Wed June 12th at 6:30 pm
Clutter is more than just a nuisance: Living in a cluttered space makes cleaning more difficult, affecting your family's health. Statistics how that clutter can also reduce sleep quality, make people more irritable, and even negatively impact diet and productivity. Many people find themselves stuck in a cycle of disorganization. Skills to tackle clutter and organize space will be covered. Free and open to the public. Sign up for email reminders.
Vernal Pool Stewardship
Wednesday, April 24th at 6:30pm
Vernal pools are small, temporary woodland ponds that serve both as critical breeding habitat for frogs and salamanders, and as important feeding grounds for many reptiles, birds, and mammals. Join UNH Extension Wildlife Conservation State Specialist, Haley Andreozzi, to learn about vernal pool ecology, the wildlife that rely on them, threats facing vernal pools, and conservation actions that can benefit these important habitats. Participants will learn about the steps involved to document a vernal pool and useful available resources.
Presenter Haley Andreozzi, in her role as the Wildlife Conservation State Specialist with UNH Cooperative Extension, works with volunteers, landowners, natural resources professionals, and communities to enhance, restore, and conserve wildlife habitat throughout New Hampshire. Free and open to the public. The program is co-hosted with the Hampton Falls Conservation Commission. Signup to attend
Adult Book Club
Wednesday, May 29th at 6:30 pm
In this inspiring book, Tracy Kidder tells the story of Dr. Jim O'Connell, a gifted man who invented a community of care for a city's unhoused population, including those who sleep on the streets - the "rough sleepers." Kidder explores how a small but dedicated group of people have improved thousands of lives. Copies of the book now available at the Library.
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Genealogy Club
Friday April 19th 1-3PM
We plan to meet on the 3rd Friday of each month at 1:00 - 3:00 pm.
Make a Gift Bag Junk Journal
Saturday, May 11th
Saturday, May 11th Two Sessions: 10-Noon and Noon to 2
New to the journal scene are “junk journals” where media artists create personalized blank books from recycled materials. Handmade junk journals can serve almost any purpose imaginable – planner, scrapbook, diary, or a record of trips, books, hobbies, gardening, and more.
In this class you can experience the art of creating a junk journal by repurposing a gift bag into a unique notebook. Please sign up for your preferred session:
Tech Connect
Loving Libby Resources
Saturday, April 27th 10-11am.
Our next Saturday tech learning session will explore the use of our online library resource, Libby. From audio books to eBooks to magazines, there is a wealth of material for our patrons to access. Learn the tips and tricks to using this resource
Teen Book Boxes
April Box
Sign your teen up to receive a personalized box with two books and lots of treats to get them through Spring vacation! The deadline to sign up for the April Box is 4/15; the boxes will be available to pick up on 4/20 or later.
French Together
Tuesdays, 11:00 AM - Noon
French Together! meets every Tuesday from 11am to Noon in the Library. Want to learn or improve your conversational French? Join us for an informal social hour where we will be listening and speaking "en français". All levels are welcome. Practice is essential in learning a language so we will meet every Tuesday for one hour of stress-free French!
Free and no sign up needed.
Crafting for Adults
Pressed Flower Sun Catcher June 8th
Saturday, June 8th with Erin Sniderman
Session 1: 10:30-12:00 Signup
Session 2: 12:30-2:00 Signup
Here's an opportunity to come learn how to harvest and press flowers and create a craft of a beautiful suncatcher. Each individual will be given a choice of a glass suncatcher and a variety of already pressed flowers to create a beautiful suncatcher that can send a kaleidoscope of colors and rainbows through your space. They make excellent gifts, photo frames or hang them from the window to enjoy this magical and ethereal timeless tradition.
Sign up soon, as space is limited!
New Books
Story Times
2024 Sessions
Birth to Pre-K Story Time: This year, story times for birth to pre-k will take place on Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 10:30, beginning January 16. Signup is not required, but you can fill out this short form to be contacted in case of cancellations.
Evening Story Time: Evening story times for all ages will be held on the first Wednesday of each month at 6:00 pm. Signup is not required, but you can fill out this short form to be contacted in case of cancellations.
After School Story Time*: After school story times will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays for Grades 1-4 beginning January 16. (Tuesday sessions full; waitlist only). * Sign up here.
Kindergarten Club*: Will be held on Wednesdays for Kindergarten only, beginning January 17 (full; waitlist only).* Sign up here.
*All after-school story time attendees take the school bus to the library; pickup is at 3:45. Snacks and drinks will be served; please let us know if your child has any allergies we should be aware of.
Email Miss Leah at hamptonfalls.librarykids@gmail.com with any questions.
Messy Play
2024 Sessions
Drop in for some messy play with Miss Leah.
The third Friday of every month from 2:00 – 4:00 pm. The next Messy Play is April 19th. Sign up not required, but you can fill out this short form to be contacted in case of cancellations.
Lego Club
2024 Sessions
LEGO Club is a once-monthly program here at the Library, usually the first Wednesday of the month, from 4:00-5:00. All children in Kindergarten and up are welcome to join us! We have thousands of LEGO bricks to explore; what will you build?
Wednesdays: from 4:00 - 5:00: May 1, June 5. Grades K-5; signup required.
Art Club
2024 Sessions
Just for kids! Come to the Library to try your hand at watercolors with a new tutorial by Let's Make Art. All materials will be provided. First grade and up.
Wednesdays from 4:15 - 5:00 pm: April 17 and May 8. Signup required.
Home School Meetup
Friday mornings from 10-12
Stop in to: talk and collaborate on art; play chess; work on a project; or work on a puzzle. This is an undefined program meant to encourage collaboration and socialization.