September Book Sale
Books on sale Sept 26-30
Book Sale and Yard Sale
Adult Book Club
The Violin Conspiracy by Brendan Slocumb
The Violin Conspiracy by Brendan Slocumb
Wednesday, October 25th, 6:30 pm
A mystery about a Black classical musician whose family heirloom violin is stolen on the eve of the most prestigious classical music competition in the world. Ray McMillian is a Black classical musician on the rise—undeterred by the pressure and prejudice of the classical music world—when a shocking theft sends him on a desperate quest to recover his great-great-grandfather’s heirloom violin on the eve of the most prestigious musical competition in the world.Rubbing Old - New England - Gravestones
Wednesday, October 18, 6:30 pm
Brenda Sullivan from The Gravestone Girls will join us for an interactive presentation which will examine the many misconceptions about doing gravestone rubbing. She will bust those myths, teaching the proper techniques and educating us about these fascinating historical markers. Tissue paper and crayons are out! You will learn the safest methods for creating a rubbing while ensuring the safety and preservation of old gravestones. You might even take a flashlight walk in one of our historic cemeteries! Co-hosted with the HF Cemetery Trustees. Sign up for this event here.
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.
New Books
Story Times
Fall 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 on September 12. 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: New this year! After school story times will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays for Grades 1-4 beginning September 19. Please select whichever day works better for your schedule. * Sign up here.
Kindergarten Club: Kindergarten Club will begin on Wednesday, October 4th.* 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
Fall Sessions
Drop in for some messy play with Miss Leah.
The third Friday of every month from 2:00 – 4:00 pm. 9/15, 10/20, 11/17, and 12/15. Sign up not required, but you can fill out this short form to be contacted in case of cancellations.
Lego Club
Fall 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: 9/6, 10/4, 11/1, and 12/6. Grades K-5; signup required.
Art Club
Fall 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 4:00 - 4:45 pm: 9/13, 10/11, 11/8, and 12/12 (please note: the December date is a TUESDAY). Signup required.
"I Survived" Book Club
Fall Sessions
Once a month, this group reads a book from Lauren Tarshis's "I Survived..." series, short historical fiction books that cover major natural and man-made disasters and events throughout history. Fires, volcanoes, wars, animal attacks, earthquakes, and hurricanes are just some of the topics covered by this series.
Wednesdays from 4:00 - 4:30 pm: 9/20, 10/18, 11/15, and 12/14 (please note: the December date is a THURSDAY). Signup required.