Fifth Anniversary for Epsom Public Library
Good things come to those who wait!
Epsom residents gathered together in 2007 for a day that had been long awaited. Some thought it would never happen, but a hard-working group of Epsom citizens kept their focus on the goal of providing our small town with a new library, and five years ago, on January 20, the dedication of the New Epsom Public Library took place. “It is a testimony to what people can accomplish when they work together,” said Virginia Drew, president of the Friends of the Read more [...]
Artist’s Reception and Exhibit
A reception for Artist Sandra Hewson, whose artwork is currently on exhibit at the library, will be held at the library on Saturday, May 12, from 4 – 6 p.m. Sandy grew up in Deerfield and attended Pembroke Academy. She now lives in New York State. “I like to imagine I was born with a box of Crayola crayons in my hands, a dreamer by design. I have been a doodler, scribbler and color crazy since day one. Everything I see in life is full of color and light. The world is a wonderful landscape Read more [...]
May 16th Book Discussion Group
BOOK CLUB
The Book Club will meet on Wednesday, May 16, at 7:00 p.m. to discuss Philip Gulley’s PORCH TALK and FRONT PORCH TALES. Gulley is a Quaker pastor who is also a wonderfully entertaining author. His HARMONY series is very popular with library patrons, and now he has two books of essays which, like the town of Harmony in his novels, are filled with homespun, warm, and very real people. The jacket of PORCH TALK says it perfectly: “In these witty, moving essays, author Philip Read more [...]
“Star Wars” Galactica
Come join the fun as we celebrate Star Wars 35th Anniversary on Saturday, May 19th from 10 am-2 pm. The library will have displays of Star Wars memorabilia, crafts, stories and snacks, all featuring the “Star Wars” theme as well as special visitors! If you wish, plan to dress up as your favorite Star Wars hero or villain! Please sign up at the circulation desk or call the library at 736-9920 for more info. You may come to the event anytime between 10 am-2 pm.
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Memorial Day Celebration
On Wednesday, May 23, the library will honor Memorial Day with a patriotic program at 7:00 p.m.
Among the activities will be the Pledge of Allegiance led by Boy Scouts from Troop #80 in Epsom, a brief history of Memorial Day, and a demonstration of folding and displaying the flag. Miriam Yeaton will speak of her experience as a nurse in the United States Air Force from 1981 -2001.
Geri Veroneau, musician and singer, will then lead the audience in a sing-a-long of patriotic songs, and these Read more [...]
Book Discussion Group
On June 20 the group will discuss Laurel Corona’s FINDING EMILIE. The following is a review from the Goodreads website.
.“Woman is born free, and everywhere she is in corsets. . . .
Lili du Châtelet yearns to know more about her mother, the brilliant French mathematician Emilie. But the shrouded details of Emilie’s unconventional life—and her sudden death—are elusive. Caught between the confines of a convent upbringing and the intrigues of the Versailles court, Lili blossoms Read more [...]






































