January 2026 Newsletter
“We are all part of one another.” - Yuri Kochiyama (1921-2014)
Library Updates
Pease Public Library Food Pantry: The Pease Public Library has a public-access food pantry! Visitors can find this located on the bottom floor of the library across from our book sale room.
New Check-Out Standard: Starting January 1st, 2026, all patrons must present either a library card or a driver’s license/photo identification when checking out any library materials. If you are missing your library card, replacements can be purchased at the front desk for one dollar. We apologize in advance for any inconvenience this may cause.
Monday, January 12: 5:00 PM, Tuesday, January 13: 5:00 PM, Thursday, January 15: 5:00 PM, Friday, January 16: 5:00 PM, & Saturday, January 17: 12:00 PM
The year is 1755 and it’s Carnival season in Venice, time for the masquerade ball. A chance for rich and poor, old, and young to come together everyone to be equal for a night. But when everyone is hiding their identity, it can be hard to know who you are talking to. The question on everyone’s lips is who is the figure in red? Seen conversing with several guests but no one admits to knowing them. A glass smashes and the figure is found dead on the floor. Who were they? And why did someone want them dead? It’s your job to find out… Registration is required. Maximum of 8 people per group/time slot. Please call the library, 603-536-2616, or email pease@peasepubliclibrary.org to reserve your day.
*Please arrive 5 minutes early, and be prepared to be at the library for at least an hour and a half.
*Must include names of each person in the party, with a contact number.
Wednesdays, January 7, 14, 21, & 28: 10:15 AM - 10:45 AM: Storytime
Children and their adults can join a staff member for stories, songs or rhymes, and a movement activity.
Wednesdays, January 14 & 28: 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM: Book Buddies
Come read to Jack! Jack is a registered therapy dog and will be coming to the children’s room (with his handler) on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month. Reading to Jack is a great way for struggling and reluctant readers to build confidence and for shy kids to talk in a non-judgmental space.
Thursdays, January 8, 15, 22, & 29: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM: Sensory Play
Join us in the hour before Thursday Storytime for lots of sensory fun! Your child will touch, smell, see and hear so many fun things. Activities may include kinetic sand, soap and water, finger paints, colored ice, and more!
Thursdays, January 8, 15, 22, & 29: 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM: Storytime
Children and their adults can join a staff member for stories, songs or rhymes, and a movement activity.
Thursdays, January 8, 15, 22, & 29: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Community Knitting Group
The library’s knitting group meets every Thursday at 3:30PM. All skill levels and yarn crafters are welcome.
Friday, January 2: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Learn-to-Play Board Game Series!
Join Moses for a monthly hang out where we learn to play a board game! We will be playing The Quacks of Quedlinburg. RSVP here.
Monday, January 5: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM: Baby Sensory Stations
Join us for an hour of sensory stimulation for your baby! We will have five separate stations to explore, as well as plenty of room to crawl or toddle or walk. Open to ages 0-3 and their caregivers.
Tuesday, January 6: 12:00 PM: Slow Stitching
Slow stitching is a mindful embroidery practice where you stitch without a plan, focusing on the process and feel of the thread and fabric. Participants simply take a piece of fabric, needle and thread and use simple stitches upon the textile. No sewing experience necessary! Materials for the base and fabric scraps, lace bits, buttons, threads, fabric scissors, and needles will be provided. It is helpful to bring your own thimble, good sharp scissors and any bits and bobs you might want to incorporate to personalize your piece. Registration is required.
Wednesday, January 7: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Cryptid Society
Ever wonder what’s lurking just beyond your periphery? Join the Cryptid Society, where every month we’ll learn about a new supernatural creature, while doing crafts and trying to spot the Loch Ness Monster.
Friday, January 9: 10:00 AM: Technology Workshop: Google Docs
Join us in the Community Room for a beginners basics workshop with Google Docs. Must bring your own device. Registration is required.
Friday, January 9: 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM: Mindfulness Series: Yoga for Kids!
Take a break and relax with our Mindfulness Series! Join Kara Gallagher, a licensed yoga instructor and Behavior Consultant for an hour of yoga for you and your little one! The first half hour will be for ages 3-5, and the second will be for ages 6-10. Bring your own yoga mat and come dressed to stretch! Register here.
Monday, January 12: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM: Nursery Rhyme Sing-Along!
Join Moses for a half-hour of musical fun for babies! Introduce your baby to early literacy and musical skills as we sing through a few nursery rhymes! Open to ages 0-3 and their caregivers.
Wednesday, January 14: 5:30 PM: Author Talk: Ty Gagne
Pease Public Library invites you to an author talk with Ty Gagne, renowned for his gripping, true-story narratives like The Last Traverse and Where You’ll Find Me. He will delve into his latest book, The Lions of Winter: Survival and Sacrifice on Mount Washington. Gagne will explore the minute-by-minute decisions of the missing climbers, the extraordinary selflessness of the rescue teams, the tragic circumstances of the avalanche, and the enduring legacy of the event.
Friday, January 16: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Creative Writing Club
Calling all writers! Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned pro, join Moses in the YA area of the library for Creative Writing Club. This is a chill, low-stakes environment to hang out, workshop your writing, and learn from your community!
Monday, January 19: 10:00 AM: Library Closure: Martin Luther King Jr. Civil Rights Day
The Library will be closed in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Civil Rights Day.
Wednesday, January 21: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Board of Trustees Meeting
The Pease Public Library’s Board of Trustees meets the third Wednesday of every month except when scheduling conflicts arise.
Wednesday, January 21: 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM: BREAD Meeting
Do you want a say in what Pease Public Library offers for tweens? Do you like snacks & talking? Talk to Moses our Youth Services Librarian about joining our Book Reading Enthusiastic Adolescent Directors. Or come to our next meeting on Wednesday, January 21th at 4:00PM.
Wednesday, January 21: 4:30 PM - 5:00 PM: TAC(oS) Meeting
Do you want a say in what Pease Public Library offers for tweens? Do you like snacks & talking? Talk to Moses our Youth Services Librarian about joining our Teen Advisory Council (of Stars). Or come to our next meeting on Wednesday, January 21th at 4:30PM.
Thursday, January 22: 12:00 PM: Technology Workshop: Intro to Canva
Join us in the Community Room for a beginners basics workshop with Canva. Must bring your own device. Registration is required. Canva is an online graphic design platform that simplifies the creation of visual content like social media posts, presentations, logos, and videos using a user-friendly, drag-and-drop interface. It provides thousands of pre-designed templates, stock photos, and editing tools, making it accessible for beginners and experienced designers alike to create professional-looking designs without extensive training.
Thursday, January 22: 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM: Brick Builders
A monthly, themed, drop-in LEGO challenge for kids in grades 3+.
Friday, January 23: 11:00 AM: Adult Morning Meditation
Connect with us in the Community Room for a morning meditation. To ensure everyone’s comfort, please bring your own yoga mat. We’ll have a few extra on hand, first come, first served. Register here.
Friday, January 23: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Kid’s Poetry Slam!
Dust off your beret and compete in Pease’s first ever poetry slam! Contestants will have three minutes to perform an original poem, with prizes awarded for first, second, and third place! Open to grades 3-6.
Wednesday, January 28: 5:30 PM: Unbreakable Journeys with MaryAnn McGarry
MaryAnn McGarry, Professor of Environmental Science and Policy Emerita at Plymouth State University, will give a presentation about resilience and recovery from two accidents, to walk the Portuguese Camino, climb Kilimanjaro, raft the Tatshenshini, and trek over the Scottish Highlands. All in the span of two years after turning 65. She will share insights about what she learned about herself in the process of training, healing and aging as well highlights of the trips.
Thursday, January 29: 6:00 PM: Beer Making 101
Calling all craft beer enthusiasts! Join the Pease Public Library at Last Chair Brewery for Beer Making 101. The brewers from Last Chair take us through the grains to beer process. There will also be samples for you to try. Must be at least 21 years old. Registration is required.
Friday, January 30: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Book Bingo
Test your literary knowledge at book bingo! Compete in five rounds of Bingo with book trivia mixed in. Open to grades 3-6.
New Books!
Adult Fiction
Clicking the image of the book will take you to the catalog. There you can read a summary, check availability, and/or place a hold.
Adult Non-Fiction
Children’s Books
Young Adult
