Executive Order May Impact Services at the HFFL

An Executive Order issued Friday, March 14th, 2025 calls for the reduction and elimination of functions of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), which is an independent federal agency that supports libraries and museums in all 50 states and U.S. territories. IMLS serves as the primary source of federal support for libraries and museums across the nation, aiming to inspire these institutions to advance innovation, lifelong learning, and cultural and civic engagement. (click to continue reading)

Adult Summer Reading

Starts June 10th

Summer reading is just around the corner! Adults can sign up beginning June 10th, and start collecting a raffle ticket for each book read!  We have to thank our amazing local sponsors for Adult Summer Reading who have provided gift certificates for our raffle: Churchill's, Dodge's Agway, Quicksilver, The Old Salt, and Flowers by Marianne. Our grand prize is again provided this year by our loyal sponsor, Water Street Bookstore in Exeter! Stop in and check out our display of prizes generously donated this year.  Happy Summer Reading! 

Game Day

Saturday, June 14th

Game Day and Chess Club! Monthly!
DATE CHANGE: Saturday, June 14th 1- 4 pm
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Join our Game Masters to learn a new board, card, or dice game - or learn a bunch! We will be teaching games for all levels of gaming experience - whether you're 4 or 104, a Catan champion or a board game newbie, we're here to teach and play! We will have short card and dice games, party games, and longer campaigns all afternoon. Refreshments will be provided.
Open to all ages. Free and open to the public.

You're Invited !

June 11th 6:30 - 8 PM

How proud are we to announce that our Erin Sniderman has been honored for her leadership in expanding outreach at our Library with this National award! Erin is recognized for her leadership in anticipating emerging trends in services, products, and technologies that enhance the library’s position in its community. She has been the creative force behind numerous initiatives to unite our community. 

Join us to celebrate Erin and her accomplishments on Wednesday night, June 11th here at the Hampton Falls Free Library!

Adult Book Club

Wednesday, June 25th at 6:30 pm

The Saints of Swallow Hill by Donna Everhart
Wednesday, June 25th at 6:30pm

In the dense pine forests of North Carolina, turpentiners labor, hacking into tree trunks to draw out the sticky sap that gives the Tar Heel State its nickname, and hauling the resin to stills to be refined. Among them is Rae Lynn Cobb and her husband, Warren, who run a small turpentine farm together.

Though the work is hard and often dangerous, Rae Lynn, who spent her childhood in an orphanage, is thankful for it—and for her kind if careless husband. When Warren falls victim to his own negligence, Rae Lynn undertakes a desperate act of mercy. To keep herself from jail, she disguises herself as a man named "Ray" and heads to the only place she can think of that might offer anonymity—a turpentine camp in Georgia named Swallow Hill.

Join our discussion. Books available at the Library.  Sign up for our Adult Book Club email list!