Stirling-Rawdon Public Library

09/01/2026

09/01/2026

For Raquel and Theo Collins, it appeared to be love at first sight. Raquel, a renowned interior designer, and Theo, a brash financial wizard met and married in a matter of months, only to confront a terrible tragedy. Now, unbearably aware of the distance between them, they’ve come to a remote town in New Hampshire to begin anew.

Perched on a ledge with stunning views, the Dixon’s family lodge was once a crown jewel of the mountains. Until late one August night, when both parents and their four children vanished, leaving behind a trail of bloody footprints, and a mystery that has endured for thirty years. Now, its latest occupants, the Collinses, are arriving, and the former grand lodge is once more stirring to life.

For Amanda Grady, following in her father’s footsteps as the recently appointed Shereford police chief, it’s good to see a fresh start for the derelict Dixon place. However, not everyone is happy about a new family in the old home and its hidden past may have returned with a vengeance.

When a stray dog leads to the discovery of a skeleton on the property, Raquel and Theo face a daunting choice of what to believe, who to trust, and how to survive. Because in the tiny village of Shereford the time has come. The local residents, the new neighbors, and the fledgling police chief must work together to unravel the terrifying events that happened one night thirty years ago, or …

You’ll be sorry.

09/01/2026

Get to know your library! Drop into the children's department during the month of September and get to know your library better by completing a fun scavenger hunt!

08/26/2026

After School Hangout returns Wednesday, September 9th at 4pm! Everyone welcome, no registration required, simply drop in after school for different games, activities and crafts each week! Recommended for ages 5 and up.

08/25/2026

Join us on Tuesday, September 22nd at 6pm for an author talk featuring a short reading from the children’s book Spooky Needs a Friend, followed by a conversation about the author’s memoir and its exploration of grief, loss, healing, and finding hope through difficult times. This heartfelt presentation offers something for both children and adults, bringing together the themes of friendship, love, loss, and resilience. Everyone welcome.

08/22/2026

Unwind, get creative, and build something fun! Join us at the library for a relaxed evening of LEGO building. Each participant will receive a small LEGO kit to put together while enjoying good company and a little nostalgia. Register online here: http://stirlinglibrary.com/ninja-forms/36t5ib

08/21/2026

Love talking about books but don’t always want to read the same thing as everyone else? In this club, you pick your own book based on our monthly theme. At our meeting, we’ll share what we read, compare experiences, and maybe discover a few new titles for our to-be-read lists. It’s all about connecting over stories, without the pressure of one set reading list. No registration required, new members always welcome. Our September theme is: something we enjoyed reading over the summer.

Join us Tuesday, September 15th at 2pm!

08/20/2026

Contemporary abstract artist Robyn Watson will be on display in the library Art Gallery throughout September and October. Join us on Wednesday, September 9th between 4:30 and 6:30pm for an opening reception to meet and chat with the artist and enjoy some light refreshments. Everyone welcome.