Nesmith Library

05/30/2026

See what's new this week at the Nesmith Library at:

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There are fifteen new bestsellers, one new movie, 69 new audiobooks, twelve new children's books, and 45 other new books, including 95 that are available online.

The new bestsellers this week include "The Divorce," "The Land and Its People: Essays," and "The Hero Next Door: Stories of Patriotism and Purpose." The new movie this week is "Fallout Season 2."

05/29/2026

This Nesmith News is a definite CAN'T MISS edition! We think that every edition, but we promise this one is extra special.

⭐ The Nesmith Library Board of Trustees are pleased to announce the hiring of our new director, Erin Matlin!
🍓 We can't wait to see you at Strawberry Festival tomorrow! Windham High School from 11 AM to 5 PM. Stop in for the book fair and strawberry shortcakes, and stay for the fun and games!
🌞Thanks to the incredible generosity of the Friends of the Library of Windham (FLOW), our outdoor spaces just got a little lovelier! A brand new picnic table has arrived by the Story Garden, giving our community one more beautiful spot to settle in and stay a while.
🇺🇸 The America's 250 Anniversary Scavenger Hunt starts June 1. Get your scavenger hunt sheet at the library and go on a historical adventure right here in Windham!
🌹 The return of Baby & Toddler Prom is on June 10 at 10:30 AM!

Plus:
🔹Unimaginable: The Life of Edward Francis Searles on June 3 at 6 PM
🔹One-on-One Tech Help on June 9 at 3:30 PM
and more!

Read about our new director, get the details on our new programs, and more here 👉 https://mailchi.mp/7824bcf023f2/nesmith-news-your-peek-at-library-life-6753992

05/27/2026

Our fabulous social media librarian is on vacation, so we're doing the best we can to remind you that Friends of the Library of Windham book fair is going on now at the library and the Strawberry Festival is this Saturday, May 30 at Windham High School.

05/23/2026

See what's new this week at the Nesmith Library at:

*** http://wowbrary.org/nu.aspx?fb&p=1566-362 ***

There are eleven new bestsellers, one new movie, four new audiobooks, 49 new children's books, and 40 other new books, including 25 that are available online.

The new bestsellers this week include "Famesick: A Memoir," "Fury Bound," and "June Baby." The new movie this week is "Avatar: Fire and Ash."

05/22/2026

FLOW is still looking for volunteers for Strawberry Festival!
The Strawberry Festival is still in need of MANY helpers. If you are a student who needs community service hours, or a community member who wants to support your local library (and have fun doing it!), please sign up for one of the following!

We still need:
🍓 11 Shortcake Bakers! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0E4AA8A72CABFB6-62854608-slicers

🍓 68 Book Fair helpers! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0E4AA8A72CABFB6-63476807-book

🍓 21 Set Up/Clean Up helpers! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0E4AA8A72CABFB6-62853901-setupand

🍓 20 inflatable helpers, 20 games helpers, 2 bracelet makers, 6 face painters, 5 balloon artist helpers, 3 pottery wheel helpers and more! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0E4AA8A72CABFB6-62854938-games

05/21/2026

This is just a quick reminder that Nesmith Library will be closed Sunday, May 24 and Monday, May 25 in honor of Memorial Day. Wishing everyone a safe and restful holiday weekend!

We'll see you back during regular hours on Tuesday, May 26!

05/16/2026

See what's new this week at the Nesmith Library at:

*** http://wowbrary.org/nu.aspx?fb&p=1566-361 ***

There are 25 new bestsellers, one new movie, twelve new audiobooks, 34 new children's books, and 55 other new books, including 52 that are available online.

The new bestsellers this week include "The Calamity Club," "Our Perfect Storm," and "The Fourth Option." The new movie this week is "Call the Midwife: Season Fifteen."

05/16/2026

It's officially the middle of May and we're so close to Strawberry Festival we can almost taste those shortcakes! 🍓

This week's Nesmith News has news & updates about the library, programs, and Strawberry Festival! Read the full edition for the details on:
✨ The return of Inside the Library Studio with Arlene!
📆 We'll be closed May 24 & 25 for Memorial Day.
🍓 Volunteer opportunities are available for Strawberry Festival. Any time you can contribute is a priceless addition to this community event!
🎟 Super Raffle tickets are on sale now, online only. Get an entry into every raffle basket for only $25!
🎨 Join FLOW this Saturday, May 16, to make art and crafts to decorate Strawberry Festival!
⭐ Teen Kindness Stars are ongoing until May 22. Give or take what you need -- a little bit of positivity, a little bit of kindness.
📜 The US@250: Big Watch is on May 19 at 6:30 PM! We're excited for this amazing screening and thoughtful conversations about “remembering together" with Glenn Knoblock.
& so much more!

Get the full edition and all the details at this link 👉 https://mailchi.mp/05b99197689f/nesmith-news-your-peek-at-library-life-6753854

05/12/2026

🍓 Volunteer opportunities are available at this year's Strawberry Festival. Any time you can contribute is a priceless addition to this community event!

FLOW is looking for volunteers to help on numerous fronts - set up for the book fair, bake biscuits, cut strawberries, run games, and make dreams come true. Volunteers can help in advance of the Festival or on the day of the Festival.

Students still looking for community service hours? Look no further! Volunteering at Strawberry Festival is a great way to earn them!

The 41st Annual Strawberry Festival and Book Fair is coming up Saturday May 30, 2026, and volunteers are needed to help make this event a community success.

FLOW is looking for volunteers to help on numerous fronts - set up for the book fair, bake biscuits, cut strawberries, run games, and make dreams come true. Volunteers can help in advance of the Festival or on the day of the Festival.

No contribution of your time or talent is too small, and we have roles for all ages! For students, volunteering is a great way to complete your community service hour requirements.

To volunteer or for more information, please visit windhamflow.org. This year, the Festival is scheduled for Saturday, May 30, 2026 from 11:00am-5:00pm at Windham High School. This annual community event would not be possible without the time and talents of Windham's citizens.

Thank you for all of your support and see you on the 30th!

Games, face painting, and more: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0E4AA8A72CABFB6-62854938-games

Slicers and bakers: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0E4AA8A72CABFB6-62854608-slicers

Set up and clean up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0E4AA8A72CABFB6-62853901-setupand

Book fair: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0E4AA8A72CABFB6-63476807-book

05/11/2026

We're celebrating America's 250th in style and we've got three events you won't want to miss!

✍️ Calligraphy Workshop on May 15 at Rodger's Memorial Library in Hudson: Ever wonder who actually wrote the Declaration of Independence? Join calligrapher Debby Reelitz at Rodgers Memorial Library in Hudson at 6 PM to find out, then try it yourself. (Nesmith Library card holders, ages 18+. Only a couple of spaces left! Register now at nesmithlibrary.org/calendar).

🎬 US@250 Big Watch! Visit us on May 19 at 6:30 PM for a short screening of “The Spirit of Service,” from The American Revolution followed by a discussion about service, civic life, and what it means to be American today. Find out all about it here: nesmithlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/the-american-revolution-big-watch-a-new-hampshire-humanities-program/

🗺️ America's 250 Windham Scavenger Hunt runs from June 1 to August 31. The Town of Windham and Nesmith Library are sending all ages on a summer-long, town-wide historical scavenger hunt. Explore your community (with easy to find signs at a couple of locations!), discover local history, and earn raffle tickets toward great prizes!