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)
One-Room Rural Schools: The Romance and the Reality
Wednesday, May 14th 6:30 pm
New Hampshire's One-Room Rural Schools: The Romance and the Reality
Presenter: Stephen Taylor
Hundreds of one-room schools dotted the landscape of New Hampshire a century ago and were the backbone of primary education for generations of children. Revered in literature and lore, they actually were beset with problems, some of which are little changed today. The greatest issue was financing the local school and the vast differences between taxing districts in ability to support education. Other concerns included teacher preparation and quality, curriculum, discipline, student achievement and community involvement in the educational process. Steve Taylor explores the lasting legacies of the one-room school and how they echo today.
Game Day
Saturday, June 7th
Game Day and Chess Club! Monthly!
Saturday, June 7th 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.
Join us for an artist reception on May 17th at 12:00 - 2:00 pm with Nadine Perry. Nadine will be joined by musician TJ Wheeler for an evening of music, refreshments and art. Free and open to the public.
ompractice
Free classes available now!
Free Online Movement & Mindfulness Classes through 'ompractice'
Sponsored by the Friends of the Hampton Falls Free Library. Sign up here.
This May, we’re inviting you to reignite your energy, move your body, and feel great doing it. The May You Get Moving Challenge is all about shaking off the cobwebs, building momentum, and discovering the joy of consistent movement—no matter your pace or experience level.
To complete the challenge, all you need to do is take 3 classes this month from any of our energizing, uplifting class types. Whether you love to sweat or prefer a slow build, you’ll find something to get you moving and feeling good.
Mondays at 4:30 pm on Zoom
A gentle mix of movement, games and mindfulness activities for children ages 5-10. Adults may attend with children as a family activity. No experience required!
Adult Book Club
Wednesday, May 28th at 6:30 pm
Unmasking AI: My Mission to Protect What Is Human in a World of Machines by Joy Buolamwini
Unmasking AI goes beyond the headlines about existential risks produced by Big Tech. It is the remarkable story of how Buolamwini uncovered what she calls “the coded gaze”—the evidence of encoded discrimination and exclusion in tech products—and how she galvanized the movement to prevent AI harms by founding the Algorithmic Justice League. Applying an intersectional lens to both the tech industry and the research sector, she shows how racism, sexism, colorism, and ableism can overlap and render broad swaths of humanity “excoded” and therefore vulnerable in a world rapidly adopting AI tools. Computers, she reminds us, are reflections of both the aspirations and the limitations of the people who create them.
Join our discussion. Books available at the Library. Sign up for our Adult Book Club email list!
Digital Discovery
Fridays 2-4 pm
Drop-in Q&A Sessions, Fridays at the Hampton Falls Free Library
2:00 - 4:00 PM Starting January 10
Join Wendy Harrington every Friday between 2 and 4 pm at the Hampton Falls Free Library for a relaxed, informal session where you can ask questions and get help with any digital-related issue. Whether you're looking to manage your email, cut the cord on cable, research your family tree, control YouTube, or find property deeds online, Wendy is here to provide solutions to common problems. No question is too small!
Wendy - Library staff, tech enthusiast and former teacher - will give you personalized guidance with friendly, easy-to-understand advice. Snacks and coffee will be provided to make the experience even more enjoyable. Don’t miss out—come with your questions, leave with answers!
No sign-up, just drop in!
Libby - Big Library Read
May 15 - 29
We Invite Readers to Experience “Uncommon Measure” During Worldwide Digital Book Club
Ebook and audiobook available for free on Libby with no waitlists or holds
“Uncommon Measure: A Journey Through Music, Performance, and the Science of Time” by Natalie Hodges explores the intricate relationship between time, consciousness, and music through the lens of a young Korean American violinist. After performance anxiety derails her dream of becoming a concert soloist, Hodges embarks on a journey of self-discovery. Blending personal narrative with illuminating research in neuroscience and quantum physics, she reflects on family, prejudice, and the search for meaning. Through this genre-defying memoir, Hodges reimagines a life once defined by classical music, now moving toward the freedom of improvisation.
Find more information about Big Library Read at www.BigLibraryRead.com
After-School Story Time
Spring Sessions
Please inform us by phone or email, in advance, if your child will be unable to attend a session due to illness, travel, etc; or if someone other than a parent will be picking them up. The Library does not have access to Pickup Patrol information.
New Books
Below is a scolling list of the latest titles added to our catalog.
Story Times
Winter/Spring Sessions
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Birth to Pre-K Story Time:
Under 5 Story Times will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:30 AM, beginning January 7.
After-School Story Times will return in mid-January; signups will be forthcoming. Snacks will be provided; donations of snacks and juice boxes are always welcome. All after-school story times will be limited to eight students.
- Grades 1-4 can sign up for Tuesdays or Thursdays, with our first Tuesday meeting on January 14 and our first Thursday meeting on January 16. The bus arrives around 3:00 and parent pickup is at 3:45.
- Kindergarten Club will be held on Wednesdays, with our first meeting on January 15. Parent pickup is at 3:30.
New this year! Silent Reading Club, Fridays after school until 4:00. A chance to read or study quietly before the weekend starts. Grades 5-8; returning January 24. Sign up here for Silent Reading Club.
Email Miss Leah at hamptonfalls.librarykids@gmail.com with any questions.
Lego Club
2025 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? Grades K-5. Build with LEGO blocks, Keva Planks, Snap Circuits, and more.
Spring Signup coming soon!
*Students who are participating in both Kindergarten Club and LEGO Club must be attended by an adult between 3:30 and 4:00.
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