Award-Winning Columnist, John Clayton @ Your Library

Tuesday, October 4 at 6:30 p.m. - John Clayton, the award-winning columnist from The Union Leader, will speak about his new book, "New Hampshire: War and Peace". Clayton captures the spirit of the New Hampshire men and women who have answered their country's call. Proceeds from the sales of Mr. Clayton’s book will benefit Manchester Central High School’s band.

Colored Pencil Drawing Class @ Your Library

Tuesday, September 27 at 6:30 p.m. - Jeffrey Brown, a graphic designer and owner of DPi Graphics in Hooksett, will present a three-part colored pencil drawing class focusing on basic techniques using colored pencils. Meetings will take place on Tuesdays, September 27, October 4 and October 11 at 6:30 p.m. There is a $30.00 fee to participate in the classes and the instructor has provided a list of supplies that participants must bring with them. Please speak to a library staff member to sign up.

Japanese Autumn Festival @ Your Library

Wednesday, September 21, ALL DAY - Visit our Japanese Autumn Festival @ your library, organized to promote the library’s subscription to Mango Language’s Japanese Course. Learn a Japanese phrase or cultural fact and tell it to a staff member and you may win a prize from our sponsor, Asian Breeze Restaurant! Mango is the fast, easy, and most effective way to learn to speak a foreign language. Try it today using your library card number and password.

ABC's of Photo Organizing @ Your Library

Tuesday, September 20 at 6:30 p.m. - Please join us for an interactive and informative presentation by Personal Photo Organizer, Doris St. Pierre. Doris specializes in teaching people how to organize a lifetime of family photos. Learn various ways that you can bring your photos and family stories to life, from creating scrapbook photo albums to digital slide shows. Become inspired to conquer this daunting task! Please register online or by speaking with a library staff member.

Hooksett Kiwanis 5K Run/Walk @ Your Library

Sat., Sept. 24, race starts at 8:30 a.m. - Sign up for the inaugural Hooksett Kiwanis 5K Run/Walk and book it to your library! The race starts at the Heads Pond Trail and ends at your library. For more information and to register for the race please visit the active.com website.

SAVE THE DATE: Book & Bake Sale @ Your Library

Saturday, October 15 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. - Please visit the library to purchase used books, audio and video materials at bargain prices. Delicious baked goods will also be for sale at the event. All proceeds from the sale will benefit the library. For more information or to volunteer to bake for the event please contact us at hplbooks@hooksettlibrary.org.

Preserving Fruits & Vegetables @ Your Library

Thursday, August 25 at 6:30 p.m. - Please join us for a free workshop conducted by the UNH Cooperative Extension. Learn how to preserve the taste and quality of summer produce from your garden or local farm stand throughout the next winter months! Please register for this workshop online or by speaking with a library staff member.