Epsom Public Library News
History of Epsom, Part 2
T. J. Rand of Epsom will present "Revolution and the Stone Wall Era, the History of Epsom, Part 2" on Friday October 16 at 7:00 pm at the library. Following the French and Indian War, the town of Epsom still had not met the requirements of its 1727 charter. This talk discusses the establishment of the first church, the first schools, early roads and the settling of the outlying lots. The lecture also covers the period of the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812.
Susan B. Anthony
Susan B. Anthony, abolitionist and suffragist, is busy circulating petitions, getting arrested, and challenging legislators. However, she will take time to visit the Library on October 2 at 7:00 pm, courtesy of the Friends of the Library and the New Hampshire Humanities Council. Sally Matson portrays Anthony in this living history program. Matson reveals Anthony’s righteous fury, her wit and her courage as she interacts with Frederick Douglass, Horace Greeley, Lucy Stone, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, and other leaders of the abolitionist and suffrage movements. Letters, speeches, and diaries highlight Matson’s presentation as she brings Anthony to life in a riveting performance. Matson’s presentation at the recent Humanities Fair won rave reviews.
Sally Matson is a graduate of the Northwestern University School of Communication. In addition to acting and directing for thirty years, she studied writing at the University of Virginia and Manhattanville College and has been a teacher, most recently at the American Textile History Museum in Lowell. She has portrayed Anthony for more than five years at libraries, historical societies, colleges and corporations in thirteen states.
The library is looking for donations of Legos.
Art Exhibit
Shawn Smith of Pittsfield will display his art work at the library from October 3 through November 14. The exhibit, entitled "Reflections," will include pen and ink drawings, watercolors, and sculpture. An artist’s reception will be held on October 9 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm.
Toddler Time
Toddler Time at the Epsom Public Library is now being held on Wednesday mornings at 10:30. This is a time for mothers or other caregivers to bring their toddlers for movement, singing, stories, and crafts.
Preschool Story Time
Story Time with Mrs. Benner is at 2:00 on Tuesdays and 3:30 on Thursdays.
Do you knit, crochet, or crossstitch?
Anyone who enjoys any kind of handcraft is welcome to join a knitting group on Tuesday nights at 6:30. For more info call the library.
Library Passes - Donated to the Library by the Friends of the Library
The library offers passes to the Currier Museum of Art, the Christa McAuliffe Planetarium, the SEE Science Center, the Mount Kearsarge Indian Museum, and Shaker Village.
Download audio books from the NH State Library and the Tumble Book Library.
Patrons of the Epsom Public Library may now access and download audio books from the New Hampshire State Library at nh.lib.overdrive.com. Prior to checking out, the patron must call the Epsom Library for its code and library card number. This is a free service.
For kids' e-books, we have a scription with Tumble Book Library.