Winter Storytelling - Dec. 7 at 6:30 PM

Take a break from holiday shopping madness! Michael Harris, Southern New Hampshire University, will present a thought-provoking look at seasonal holiday celebrations throughout history and across cultures, weaving together lore about the origins and evolution of traditional Christmas celebrations, holiday observations of Dickens, Longfellow and others, and wonderful winter weather and wildlife talks - a blend of laughter, song, and story that the whole family will enjoy. Sponsored by the New Hampshire Humanities Council, this program is free of charge. For more information contact Darrell Eifert at 926-3368.

Film Series - Hud, November 25th

The Lane Memorial Library Film series continues with Hud, showing on Saturday, November 25th at 1 PM downstairs in the Lane Room. Produced in 1963, nominated for seven Academy Awards and winning three, Hud showcases the talents of a young Paul Newman and Patricia Neal. Based on Larry McMurtry's novel Horseman, Pass By, the film begins as a low-key Western that builds to an almost Shakespearean level of human drama. The plot focuses on the Bannon family and their housekeeper whose cattle herd has been infected by hoof-and-mouth disease. Son Hud wants to pass off the cattle to unsuspecting buyers to avoid financial ruin, but the father (played by accomplished character actor Melvyn Douglas) will not hear of it. Shot in deep shades of black and white by master cinematographer James Wong Howe, this is a multi-textured account of the devastating, inevitable consequences of one man's moral blindness. As always, those who enjoy the film are encouraged to stay afterwards for a discussion with like-minded enthusiasts!

Friends of the Lane Memorial Library now offering Holiday Raffles

Do you need a holiday centerpiece or a special child’s gift? The Friends of the Lane Memorial Library are currently holding two raffles. The first is a Holiday Décor Raffle with 3 beautiful silk flower arrangements and a $50 gift certificate to Seacoast Florist.  The silk arrangements were donated by Naturally Silk, Barrymore Designs, and Fleurs de Margrit. 




The children’s raffle items are a Thomas and Friends electric train set donated by Neal's N-Gauging Trains in North Hampton and a collectible limited edition American Girl Doll named Jess. Tickets can purchased at the circulation desk now through November 18th. They are $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00.  The winners will be selected after the Friends’ Holiday Fair.

Linda Libbey

Library Friends to Hold Holiday Craft and Bake Sale

Be an early bird shopper!

The Friends of the Lane Memorial Library invite you to visit their Holiday Craft and Bake Sale. It will be held at the library November 17th from 9:30-4:30 and November 18th from 9:30 to 3:00 pm. Holiday Fair items will include a repeat of last year’s wildly popular hand-made doll clothes to fit American Girl and Bitty Baby dolls, holiday ornaments, fresh balsam wreaths, custom made to order bows, many additional gift items that are sure to appeal to all ages. For a small fee, there will be a children’s craft table to entertain children from 10 am to 1 pm both days. There will be an assortment of holiday goodies and desserts baked by our Friends. The culmination of the Fair will be the drawing of the Holiday Decor and Children’s raffle items.



Linda Libbey