Rescheduled Events

Because of last week's storm, several Big Read events could not go on as planned. Here are a couple that have been rescheduled for this week.
 

Poe Live(s)

A dramatic reading of various works by Poe, performed and written by members of the Rivier University Community. Additionally, short exerpts of student work written in the style of Poe will be read.

Event Location: Rivier University, Regina Library, Nashua, NH 03060

NEW Date: Tue, Nov. 6, 2012,  

Time: 7:00pm 

 

Poe &  Co.

Creative Writing students at New Hampshire Institute of Art will submit Poe-related (macabre) short stories or poems that will be selected by faculty to be read/performed at Teti Library, Fuller Hall. Additional readers will read excerpts from Poe, and there will be a special reading from faculty member Tim Horvath.

Event Location: NH Institute of Art, Manchester, NH 03101

NEW Date: Wed., Nov. 7, 2012
Time: 6:30pm

Events: November 5

Teen Book Group (Gr. 7 and up)

Graphic Classics: Edgar Allan Poe & Selections from Poe's Short Stories/Poems. Teens will discuss a selection of Poe's short stories/poems and their use in the new format of the graphic novel. Teens will be asked to come to the meeting with artwork or a poem reflecting their reading of Poe.

Event Location: Barrington Public Library, Barrington, NH 03825

Date: Mon, Nov 5, 2012, Time: 3:30pm – 4:30pm

KCL Book Club

Love to read? Get excited about books? Or,wish you loved to read and get excited about books? Either way the Kingston Community Library Book Club is the place for you- we will share your love of books or get you excited about books! Fun, laid, back, no pressure. And we have food!! GPS users, enter 56 Church Street, Kingston to find us. Please note start time is 6:45 p.m.

Event Location: Kingston Community Library, Kingston, NH 03848

Date: Mon, Nov 5, 2012, Time: 6:30pm – 8:00pm

  November 5, 2012 is the final day of our Big Read NH. We hope you have enjoyed all our events!

Events: October 31

Live Poe at Rivier University

Dramatic readings of Poe's work.

Event Location: Regina Library at Rivier University, Nashua, NH 03060

Date: Wed, Oct 31, 2012, Time: 12:00pm – 12:00pm

A Spooky Night with Poe

Children will read and discuss several Poe works, assisted by local theatre members. Children will act out favorite parts of works. We are hoping for an especially dark scary fall evening.

Event Location: Walpole Town Library, Walpole, NH 03608

Date: Wed, Oct 31, 2012, Time: 12:00pm – 12:00pm

"Poe"-try Slam

Poetry slam throughout one day in October featuring the poems of Edgar Allan Poe. Public invited to participate later in day at specified time; otherwise students allowed to come during certain periods to participate.

Event Location: Baker Free Library in conjunction with Bow High School, Bow, NH 03304

Date: Wed, Oct 31, 2012, Time: 12:00pm – 12:00pm

Raven and Gold Bug Scavenger Hunt Party

A party will be held to announce the winners of the Raven and Gold Bug Scavenger Hunt held Oct. 27th - 30th around the town of Wilton. Prizes will be given to participants finding all the icons. Refreshments will be served.

Event Location: Wilton Public and Gregg Free Library, Wilton, NH 03086

Date: Wed, Oct 31, 2012, Time: 5:00pm – 6:00pm

Masque of the Red Death Costume Party

We will view "The Masque of the Red Death" with Vincent Price, learn to waltz, play a game of Mafia/Werewolf (with title changed to relate to Red Death), present a Poe reader's theater and have a costume contest.

Event Location: Wadleigh Memorial Library, Milford, NH 03055

Date: Wed, Oct 31, 2012, Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm

Halloween Pass-the-Book

Bring the family for an adventure of the mind. Edgar Allan Poe Short Stories read out loud and in dramatic fashion by neighbors you know in the warm, friendly atmosphere of the Canaan Town Library. Come read, listen and enjoy. All ages are welcome.

Event Location: Canaan Town Library, Canaan, NH 03741

Date: Wed, Oct 31, 2012, Time: 6:00pm – 7:00pm

Peterborough Town Library Book Discussion

Regular monthly book discussion featuring Poe this month to coincide with Big Read.

Event Location: Peterborough Town Library, Peterborough, NH 03458

Date: Wed, Oct 31, 2012, Time: 7:00pm – 8:00pm

Do You Dare? Halloween with Edgar Allan Poe

Spend Halloween at the library exploring Poe's macabre stories. Refreshments will be served, if you dare.

Event Location: Somersworth Public Library, Somersworth, NH 03878

Date: Wed, Oct 31, 2012, Time: 7:00pm – 8:30pm

Poe Page to Screen Film Series Week 4

Enjoy a free refreshments and a screening of a classic Poe film. Call the library at 603-352-0157 for details on featured film.

Event Location: Keene Public Library, Keene, NH 03431

Date: Wed, Oct 31, 2012, Time: 7:00pm – 9:00pm

Scary Stories Contest Entries Due

Write a scary story of 500 words or less (there is no minimum number of words required, but your story should be equal to or less than 500 words). You must use one of these phrases to begin or end your story: It was many and many a year ago, . . . I felt a hand grab me and pull me back into the darkness… The phone rang and rang, but no one could answer it… The tree had been watered with blood and hungered for more… If I’d known vampires were real, I never would have dressed up like one for Halloween…. The story must be your original creation and, if possible, typed. Turn in your story with a completed entry form before 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday October 31. Stories will be judged in three categories: 3rd through 5th grade, 6th through 8th grade, and grade 9 and up. The top three stories in each age group will be recognized with certificates and gift certificates to the Toadstool Bookshop. Entries will be judged on originality, creativity, quality of writing and adherence to contest guidelines. Entries will not be returned—please make a copy before you turn in your story.

Event Location: Keene Public Library, Keene, NH 03431

Date: Wed, Oct 31, 2012, Time: 9:00pm – 9:00pm

  For a list of all the upcoming events visit our events listing. 

Events: October 29

After Poe

Eighth graders at the Weare Middle School will listen to Poe's well-known tales and write short stories in the manner of Edgar Allan Poe. Students' writing will be displayed at the library beginning October 29. A bound story collection will be created after the display.

Event Location: Weare Public Library, Weare, NH 03281

Date: Beginning Mon, Oct 29, 2012 through early November
Time: 10:00am – 8:00pm

Poe &  Co.

Creative Writing students at New Hampshire Institute of Art will submit Poe-related (macabre) short stories or poems that will be selected by faculty to be read/performed at Teti Library, Fuller Hall. Additional readers will read excerpts from Poe, and there will be a special reading from faculty member Tim Horvath.

Event Location: NH Institute of Art, Manchester, NH 03101

Date: Mon, Oct 29, 2012
Time: 12:00pm – 12:00pm

Why Poetry is Important

″It is difficult to get the news from poems yet men die miserably every day for lack of what is found there.″ Poet and physician, William Carlos Williams implies (and in verse) that poetry is not only life-affirming but necessary to our survival. Explore the multifaceted importance of poetry and how the poet's role as a literary shaman leads to new openings in human consciousness. Diana Durham has a M.A. in English Literature, University College of London (UK). She is an independent scholar and author of The Return of King Arthur: Completing the Quest for Wholeness, and two books of poetry, Sea of Glass and To the End of the Night.

Event Location: Keene Public Library, Keene, NH 03431

Date: Mon, Oct 29, 2012
Time: 6:30pm – 7:30pm

Poetry of Edgar Allan Poe

Participants will be encouraged to come and read a favorite poem by Poe. There will also be "performances" (a choral reading and solo readings).

Event Location: Fuller Public Library, Hillsborough, NH 03244

Date: Mon, Oct 29, 2012
Time: 7:00pm – 8:30pm

Edgar Allan Poe Film Festival: An Evening of Edgar Allan Poe

Vincent Price stars in An Evening of Edgar Allan Poe: The Tell Tale Heart, The Sphinx, The Cask of Amontillado, and The Pit and the Pendulum. 1970. NR. 53 mins.

Event Location: Moultonborough Public Library, Moultonborough, NH 03254

Date: Mon, Oct 29, 2012
Time: 7:00pm – 8:30pm

For a list of all the upcoming events visit our events listing.