Library News of Note for January-February, 2016
From Judy Haskell:
When you read this, I will have achieved Director emeritus status  I am now in my last week of
leading the Library and anticipating a retirement party that will render me (nearly) speechless!
Let me begin by thanking you from the bottom of my heart for 19.9 years of on-the-job
enjoyment, and know that there will be a giant hole in my universe when I leave on Dec. 18th. But
I’ll keep showing up like a bad penny, so I won’t be a stranger and if you want to reach out to
me, my phone number is in the book.
We would be remiss to start the New Year without remembering those who made 2015 a most
remarkable journey around the calendar: in alphabetical order, they are David and Elaine Ahearn, the
family of Mary Helen Akerman, Marisa Almeda, Lt. Larry Anderson, John Ashak, Frank Aurelio, Nancy
Axelson, Marilyn and Paul Ayles, Debra Bailly, Susi Burke, Barbara and John Burns, Linda Coe and
David Coe, Sandy Davies, Chief Rob Dirsa, Carol Doucette, John Doyle, Carol and Jack Fermery, Beth
Forgione, Marietta Garavaglia and Ted Tocci, Javier Gil, Kerri Hanson, Shawn Hanson, Stacie Hanson,
Lisa Hayes, Karen Heberle, Denise Hemond, Paul Hemond, Sam Hemond, Sue Herson, Kathryn Job, Bill
Kenney, Stacy Kinnaly, Jodi Kriner, Jill Lennox, Chief Jay Lord, Amy Magnarelli, the Mah Jong ladies,
Richard McDermott, Marcia Medford, Kim and Paul Michael, Beverly Mutrie, Margie O’Donnell,
Donna and Tom Onacki, Shelly Parish, Nadine Perry, Cora and Gabe Pimentel, Laura and Michael
Pouliot, Deborah Regan, Alisha Roberts, Town Administrator Lori Ruest, Tim Samway, Gregg Sanborn,
Hugh Schrier, Jane Shanahan, Building Inspector Mark Sikorski, Sheila Tanguay, Traci Thompson,
Abby Tonry, Danny Tosiano, Kari Tweito, Cam and Anderena Wallace, Lori Ward, T.J. Wheeler, and
Jonathan and Paige Witham.
In addition, we’d like to thank the following businesses for their generous contributions:
Boston Museum of Science, Captain’s Cove Adventure Golf, Coastal Living Hardware, Color Notes Art
Gallery, Dodge’s Agway, Drinkwater Flowers & Design, Exeter Area General Federation of Women’s
Clubs, Hampton Falls Scout Troops, Hampton Falls Village Market, Hampton Rotary, Hannaford
Supermarket, Las Olas, The Old Salt Restaurant, Philbrick’s Fresh Market, Prim Fashion Boutique,
Quicksilver Fine Jewelry & Gifts, WalMart of Seabrook, and Winnacunnet Interact Club Volunteers.
INTRODUCTION
I have had the pleasure of meeting many of you already. For the past year and a half, I have been
working at the Hampton Falls Free Library. Previously, I have worked in a number of libraries in New
Hampshire, Pennsylvania and Virginia. Most recently, I have served as a Library Director in a small,
rural library in central Pennsylvania. Of all the places I have worked, Hampton Falls is the warmest and
friendliest. I hope to continue the welcoming attitude that Judy has developed. I am always happy to
recommend a new book or author and of course, I can help locate that obscure quote, consumer article or
pesky IRS form. I would also like to express my appreciation to the Library Board for their confidence in
me and for all the folks who have offered such kind words of support and encouragement. Please stop in
and say hello. I look forward to meeting more of you…. Barbara Tosiano
BASKETS AND BEADS WITH CAROL
You are cordially invited to drop in between 2:30 and 5:45 on Wednesday, January 13th to make a
Czech pearl necklace (imitation pearls). A wide variety of colors and sizes will be available for you to
design your own necklace. The cost is $10 for an 18 inch (or shorter) necklace. Please sign up in advance
to ensure there will be enough clasps!
There will be a Basket-making Workshop for adults on Wednesday, January 27th at 5:30 pm. A
charge of $5.00 per person will cover the cost of supplies. Please sign up in advance as space is limited!
WHAT WE’RE READING
On Tuesday, Jan. 26th at 7:00 pm our Adult Book Discussion group will discuss Dead Wake:
The Last Crossing of the Lusitania by Erik Larson. We all know, or think we know the tragic story of
the Lusitania, a passenger ship that was torpedoed by a German U-Boat whose sinking led to the United
States’ entry into the First World War. With his usual meticulous research, Erik Larson debunks most of
what we remember from high school history. Erik Larson is the author of Devil in the White City and In
the Garden of Beasts as well as several other acclaimed non-fiction works.
Moving on to February 23rd at 7:00 pm, we will be discussing Lily King’s Euphoria, a New
York Times Bestseller, Winner of the 2014 Kirkus Prize and Winner of the 2014 New England Book
Award for Fiction. Based on the life of anthropologist Margaret Meade, the book deals with the
relationships, both professional and personal among three anthropologists studying tribes in New
Guinea. Amazon calls this book, “The best kind of historical novel—the kind that sent me
running to read about its real-life inspiration.”
FEBRUARY 16th PROGRAM
In recognition of Black History Month, Deborah Knowlton, pastor of the First
Congregational Church in Hampton, will be speaking at the Library on February 16th at 6:30 pm
on her newly published book, Color Me, Included. Born of research for the church’s 375th
anniversary of founding, the book tells the stories of African Americans who were members of
the Congregational Church in the 18th century. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the
Hampton Falls Free Library.
ART EXHIBITS
During 2015, the Library has been privileged to display the artwork of three local artists.
We have received many positive comments on the art on display. If there more artists out there
who would like to display artwork on the Library walls, please let us know.
CANDIDATES NIGHT
The Library will host its 10th annual “Meet the Candidates” night on Wednesday,
February 10th from 6:30 to 7:45 pm. This offers the perfect opportunity to talk with the
people running for elected office in Hampton Falls so you can make an informed decision at the
Polls on March 8th.
WEATHER OR NOT
Last year’s record setting winter is still a painful memory for most of us. Should the
Library need to close due to inclement weather (and we do get our share in New England!), you
can check WMUR’s storm closure alert. The station will list closings at 15 and 45 minutes past
the hour. In addition, closings are listed on www.wmur.com and the Library’s website
www.hamptonfallslibrary.org.
PARTING THOUGHT
“Year’s end is neither an end nor a beginning but a going on, with all the wisdom that experience
can instill in us.” Hal Borland
Yours truly,
Barbara Tosiano, Director
LIBRARY YOUTH SERVICES
CHECK OUT WHAT’S HAPPENING!
Story Times!
Story Time sign-up begins Tuesday, January, 5th at 10 AM. You can sign up by calling the
Library at 926-3682. Also, please do not send an e-mail to sign up for Story Times. Thank
you!
In case of inclement weather, please call the Library to check if we will be holding Story
Time that day. If schools are closed, the Library may or may not be open, but programs
will be cancelled.
The Baby-Toddler Story Time is designed for newborns through the 2’s. It consists of short
stories, nursery rhymes, fingerplays, music, and, of course, puppets! It is 25 – 30 minutes of a
lot of activity! It is held on Tuesdays from 10:30 – 10:55ish AM. It will begin on January
12th. There will be no Story Time on February 23rd or April 26th. They will run through
June 7th.
The Pre-School through Kindergarten Story Times will be held on Wednesdays from 1:30 –
2 PM and Thursdays with two different sessions, 10:30 – 11 AM and 1:30 – 2 PM. They will
begin on Wednesday, January 13th and Thursday, January 14th and run through June 2nd.
There will be no Story Times on February 24th, February 25th, April 27th and April 28th.
Kindergarten Club! This program is held on Wednesdays from 3 – 3:45 PM. It includes a
snack, stories and a craft. It will begin on Wednesday, February 3rd and run through June 1st.
Space is limited. There will be no Kindergarten Club on February 24th and April 27th.
The After School Story Time for 1st – 4th graders is held on Thursdays. The program will run
from 3 – 3:50 PM beginning January 14th. Space is limited. There will be no Story Times
on February 25th or April 28th. The last Story time will be on June 2nd.
Book Discussion Groups!
The 3rd - 4th Grade Book Discussion Group will meet Tuesday, January 19th and February
16th from 4 – 4:30 PM New members are welcome! Copies of the book are available at the
Library. Please note, this is not a program that children should take the bus to the Library.
The Novel Ideas 5th – 8th Grade Book Discussion Group meets (usually) on the third
Wednesday of the month from 6: 30 – 7:15 PM. Mark your calendars for January 20th and
February 17th. New members are always welcome!
Special Programs!
Lego Club will be held on Tuesday, January 12th from 4 – 4:45 PM and Tuesday, February
23rd (during school vacation week) from 4 – 5 PM for children in Kindergarten through 4th
grade The Legos will be provided (but stay in the Library!) Come ready to use your
imagination! Each program has its own sign up. Sign up for the January program begins on
Tuesday, December 29th. Sign up for the February program begins Tuesday January 19th.
You can sign up by calling or stopping in the Library. Please do not send an e-mail. Please note,
this is not a program that children should take the bus to the Library.
Parent/Child Drop-In Beading Program for children in grades 3 and up! This will be held
during school vacation week on Wednesday, February 24th from 1:30 – 5 PM. A wide variety of
beads will be available for participants to choose from to design their own bracelet. The cost is
$2.50 per person to cover to cost of clasps. Please sign up indicating you plan to attend to ensure
there are enough supplies on hand!
Summer Reading Program!
Yes! I have already begun planning for the Summer Reading Program! If you would like to
fully or partially sponsor one of the Wednesday evening performance programs or special
weekday programs that I am planning, please let me know. No amount is too small (or too
large)! All donations to the program are very much appreciated! Please feel free to stop in or
call me if you have any questions.
Thanks to all for your support of our many Library activities! It is very much appreciated!
-Carol Sanborn
Youth Services Librarian