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Wednesday, May 1All DayLane Memorial LibraryLane Memorial Library2 Academy Ave, Hampton, NH, 03842
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Spice Club: May
Get creative in the kitchen! Do you love to cook and want to try new flavors and recipes? Or maybe you're tired of cooking the same old thing and want to try something new? Then we have got the club for you!!! Time to get spicy and join the Spice Club!Participants will receive a small spice jar, plus a list of suggested cookbooks, and information on how to share what you’ve made with each other.…Learn More
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Thursday, May 26:00—7:30 PMWheaton J. Lane RoomLane Memorial Library2 Academy Ave, Hampton, NH, 03842
CANCELED - It's Gonna Be May: 90s Adult Nostalgia Night
Booyah! Dust off those denim jackets, practice your boy band movies, and get ready to party like it's the 90s! This adult event will be full of 90s music videos, old school board games, snacks, and crafts that used to make our friends think we were "all…Learn More
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Friday, May 32:00—5:00 PMWheaton J. Lane RoomLane Memorial Library2 Academy Ave, Hampton, NH, 03842
Encore Movie: Oppenheimer
During World War II, Lt. Gen. Leslie Groves Jr. appoints physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer to work on the top-secret Manhattan Project. Oppenheimer and a team of scientists spend years developing and designing the atomic bomb. Their work comes to fruition on July 16, 1945, as they witness the world's first nuclear explosion, forever changing the course of history.…Learn More
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Tuesday, May 710:00 AM—12:00 PMNew Hampshire RoomLane Memorial Library2 Academy Ave, Hampton, NH, 03842
ESOL class - Intermediate - Advanced
Join the discussion about culture and language and enhance your English skills in an intermediate-advanced ESOL class.
Tuesday, May 72:00—4:00 PMWheaton J. Lane RoomLane Memorial Library2 Academy Ave, Hampton, NH, 03842
Guided Craft: Stamp Embossing (Kevin)
Learn how to make your own stamp embossing with a stamp, some ink, and a heat gun.
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Wednesday, May 811:30 AM—1:00 PMWheaton J. Lane RoomLane Memorial Library2 Academy Ave, Hampton, NH, 03842
Teen Early Release Day: Ani-May!
Join us for an afternoon watching anime and eating Japanese snacks!
Wednesday, May 86:30—8:00 PMWheaton J. Lane RoomLane Memorial Library2 Academy Ave, Hampton, NH, 03842
Friends of the Lane Memorial Library monthly meeting
The Board of Directors meeting monthly to discussion such business as presents itself, as well as plan events, recap past events, and review spending requests from the library. All of welcome.
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Thursday, May 910:00 AM—12:00 PMStudy RoomLane Memorial Library2 Academy Ave, Hampton, NH, 03842
Tech Help
How do I listen to an audiobook using Libby? Send a text with a picture? Pair my Bluetooth headphones? Drop in Device and Tech help is here! Get one-on-one help with technology-related questions and more during our drop-in device help time at the library.…Learn More
Thursday, May 93:00—5:00 PMWheaton J. Lane RoomLane Memorial Library2 Academy Ave, Hampton, NH, 03842
Reading Tails (8 Events)
Do you have a kid who wants to improve their reading skills? Read to a Dog is a fun program that helps students gain confidence and improve their reading skills. Sign up for a private 15 minute session with Hazel, the therapy dog, to help beginning, struggling, or reluctant readers find the joy of reading! Bring your own books or choose from a selection available at the library.…Learn More
Select an occurrence to register for:
3:00—3:15 PMReading Tails (FULL)
3:15—3:30 PMReading Tails (FULL)
3:30—3:45 PMReading Tails
3:45—4:00 PMReading Tails
4:00—4:15 PMReading Tails
4:15—4:30 PMReading Tails
4:30—4:45 PMReading Tails (FULL)
4:45—5:00 PMReading Tails
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Saturday, May 1110:30 AM—12:00 PMWheaton J. Lane RoomLane Memorial Library2 Academy Ave, Hampton, NH, 03842
Kitty Cafe with Merrimack River Feline Rescue Society
For many people, happiness can be found in a purring cat to pet and a good book to read. On Saturday, May 11th, we’re combining these two wonderful things when the Merrimack River Feline Rescue Society visits the Lane Memorial Library for a Kitty Café from 10:30 AM – 12 PM! MRFRS staff members will be on hand with cute furry faces to introduce to visitors, as well as sharing information about MRFRS and general cat care.…Learn More
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Tuesday, May 1410:00 AM—12:00 PMNew Hampshire RoomLane Memorial Library2 Academy Ave, Hampton, NH, 03842
ESOL class - Intermediate - Advanced
Join the discussion about culture and language and enhance your English skills in an intermediate-advanced ESOL class.
Tuesday, May 142:00—4:00 PMWheaton J. Lane RoomLane Memorial Library2 Academy Ave, Hampton, NH, 03842
Afternoon Movie: American Fiction
Monk is a frustrated novelist who's fed up with the establishment that profits from Black entertainment that relies on tired and offensive tropes. To prove his point, he uses a pen name to write an outlandish Black book of his own, a book that propels him to the heart of hypocrisy and the madness he claims to disdain.…Learn More
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Wednesday, May 1512:00—2:00 PMStudy RoomLane Memorial Library2 Academy Ave, Hampton, NH, 03842
Teen RoomLane Memorial Library2 Academy Ave, Hampton, NH, 03842
High School Early Release: Magic: The Gathering
Join us for the first Magic: The Gathering Teen event at the Lane Memorial Library! For teens with an early release from the high school, open to all play levels and styles.
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Friday, May 172:00—4:00 PMWheaton J. Lane RoomLane Memorial Library2 Academy Ave, Hampton, NH, 03842
Afternoon Movie: American Fiction
Monk is a frustrated novelist who's fed up with the establishment that profits from Black entertainment that relies on tired and offensive tropes. To prove his point, he uses a pen name to write an outlandish Black book of his own, a book that propels him to the heart of hypocrisy and the madness he claims to disdain.…Learn More
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Saturday, May 1810:30 AM—1:30 PMLane Memorial LibraryLane Memorial Library2 Academy Ave, Hampton, NH, 03842
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Mini Comic Con
Are you a fan of pop culture like Star Wars, Marvel, and anime? Join us for our first ever comic con event at the Lane Memorial Library! Register for the comic book character workshop with Ryan L. Higgins, take pictures with members of the 501st Legion, play games, and dress up as your favorite character! All ages welcome, registration is required.
Saturday, May 1811:00 AM—12:00 PMWheaton J. Lane RoomLane Memorial Library2 Academy Ave, Hampton, NH, 03842
Ryan Higgins: How to Draw Comic Book Characters
Join comic book artist and creator, Ryan L. Higgins, for an exciting comic book character workshop!Ryan will show you step-by-step how to build characters from basic shapes. You’ll begin with the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles to celebrate the 40th anniversary of their creation in Dover, NH.…Learn More
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Tuesday, May 2110:00 AM—12:00 PMNew Hampshire RoomLane Memorial Library2 Academy Ave, Hampton, NH, 03842
ESOL class - Intermediate - Advanced
Join the discussion about culture and language and enhance your English skills in an intermediate-advanced ESOL class.
Tuesday, May 2110:30—11:30 AMWheaton J. Lane RoomLane Memorial Library2 Academy Ave, Hampton, NH, 03842
Wiggles and Giggles Storytime
Join Miss Wendy for lots of Wiggles and Giggles in our family storytime. We'll read stories, sing songs, dance and blow bubbles. No registration required. All ages welcome. Please help us to provide an Allergy Friendly Space. Snacking is welcome in the library and at Storytime but we have library friends with severe allergies.…Learn More
Tuesday, May 212:00—4:00 PMWheaton J. Lane RoomLane Memorial Library2 Academy Ave, Hampton, NH, 03842
Guided Craft: Felt Succulents (Kathleen)
Create your own felt succulents to make a mini garden you never have to water.
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Wednesday, May 2210:30—11:30 AMWheaton J. Lane RoomLane Memorial Library2 Academy Ave, Hampton, NH, 03842
Wiggles and Giggles Storytime
Join Miss Wendy for lots of Wiggles and Giggles in our family storytime. We'll read stories, sing songs, dance and blow bubbles. No registration required. All ages welcome. Please help us to provide an Allergy Friendly Space. Snacking is welcome in the library and at Storytime but we have library friends with severe allergies.…Learn More
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Thursday, May 2310:00 AM—12:00 PMTeen RoomLane Memorial Library2 Academy Ave, Hampton, NH, 03842
Tech Help
How do I listen to an audiobook using Libby? Send a text with a picture? Pair my Bluetooth headphones? Drop in Device and Tech help is here! Get one-on-one help with technology-related questions and more during our drop-in device help time at the library.…Learn More
Thursday, May 2310:30—11:30 AMStudy RoomLane Memorial Library2 Academy Ave, Hampton, NH, 03842
Grandparent Cafe
Coffee, conversation and connections for grandparents and kinship caregivers raising children.
Almost 24,000 children in NH are living in a home where a grandparent or relative is the head of the household, and this number is continuing to increase. Whether it’s due to incarceration, substance misuse or any number of other reasons, a growing number of parents are not able to take care of their children and family members are stepping in.…Learn More
Thursday, May 2310:30—11:30 AMWheaton J. Lane RoomLane Memorial Library2 Academy Ave, Hampton, NH, 03842
Uno, Dos, Tres: Storytime with an Early Introduction to Spanish
Young children are the perfect age to soak up a new language and the sooner they start learning, the better. Join Amanda with our new storytime that will introduce common preschool topics such as numbers, colors, and greetings in Spanish using the familiar Lane Memorial Library Storytime format.…Learn More
Thursday, May 236:00—7:30 PMWheaton J. Lane RoomLane Memorial Library2 Academy Ave, Hampton, NH, 03842
Historic Lighthouses and Keepers of New Hampshire & Southern Maine
Jeremy D'Entremont highlights the fascinating stories of the lighhouse keepers and their families who, beginning in 1771, mainainted the lighthouses between Portsmouth, New Hampshire, and York, Maine: Portsmouth Harbor Light, Whaleback Light, White Island (Isles of Shoals) Light, Boon Island Light, and Cape Neddick "Nubble" Light.…Learn More
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Saturday, May 2510:30—11:30 AMNew Hampshire RoomLane Memorial Library2 Academy Ave, Hampton, NH, 03842
Saturday Book Chat - May
Join the Saturday Book Chat. Registration is required. We'll be discussing Crying in H Mart by Michelle ZaunerIn this story of family, food, grief, and endurance, Michelle Zauner proves herself. With humor and heart, she tells of growing up one of the few Asian American kids at her school in Eugene, Oregon; of struggling with her mother's particular, high expectations of her; of a painful adolescence; of treasured months spent in her grandmother's tiny apartment in Seoul, where she and her mother would bond, late at night, over heaping plates of food.…Learn More
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Monday, May 27Closed
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Tuesday, May 2810:00 AM—12:00 PMNew Hampshire RoomLane Memorial Library2 Academy Ave, Hampton, NH, 03842
ESOL class - Intermediate - Advanced
Join the discussion about culture and language and enhance your English skills in an intermediate-advanced ESOL class.
Tuesday, May 2810:30—11:30 AMWheaton J. Lane RoomLane Memorial Library2 Academy Ave, Hampton, NH, 03842
Wiggles and Giggles Storytime
Join Miss Wendy for lots of Wiggles and Giggles in our family storytime. We'll read stories, sing songs, dance and blow bubbles. No registration required. All ages welcome. Please help us to provide an Allergy Friendly Space. Snacking is welcome in the library and at Storytime but we have library friends with severe allergies.…Learn More
Tuesday, May 282:00—5:00 PMWheaton J. Lane RoomLane Memorial Library2 Academy Ave, Hampton, NH, 03842
Afternoon Movie: Napoleon
A look at the military commander's origins and his swift, ruthless climb to emperor, viewed through the prism of his addictive and often volatile relationship with his wife and one true love, Josephine. Rated R (2 hours, 38 minutes)
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Wednesday, May 2910:30—11:30 AMWheaton J. Lane RoomLane Memorial Library2 Academy Ave, Hampton, NH, 03842
Wiggles and Giggles Storytime
Join Miss Wendy for lots of Wiggles and Giggles in our family storytime. We'll read stories, sing songs, dance and blow bubbles. No registration required. All ages welcome. Please help us to provide an Allergy Friendly Space. Snacking is welcome in the library and at Storytime but we have library friends with severe allergies.…Learn More
Wednesday, May 2912:00—2:00 PMWheaton J. Lane RoomLane Memorial Library2 Academy Ave, Hampton, NH, 03842
Family Movie: Migration
A family of ducks decides to leave the safety of a New England pond for an adventurous trip to Jamaica. However, their well-laid plans quickly go awry when they get lost and wind up in New York City. The experience soon inspires them to expand their horizons, open themselves up to new friends, and accomplish more than they ever thought possible.…Learn More
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Thursday, May 3010:30—11:30 AMWheaton J. Lane RoomLane Memorial Library2 Academy Ave, Hampton, NH, 03842
Uno, Dos, Tres: Storytime with an Early Introduction to Spanish
Young children are the perfect age to soak up a new language and the sooner they start learning, the better. Join Amanda with our new storytime that will introduce common preschool topics such as numbers, colors, and greetings in Spanish using the familiar Lane Memorial Library Storytime format.…Learn More
Thursday, May 303:00—5:00 PMWheaton J. Lane RoomLane Memorial Library2 Academy Ave, Hampton, NH, 03842
Reading Tails (8 Events)
Do you have a kid who wants to improve their reading skills? Read to a Dog is a fun program that helps students gain confidence and improve their reading skills. Sign up for a private 15 minute session with Hazel, the therapy dog, to help beginning, struggling, or reluctant readers find the joy of reading! Bring your own books or choose from a selection available at the library.…Learn More
Select an occurrence to register for:
3:00—3:15 PMReading Tails
3:15—3:30 PMReading Tails
3:30—3:45 PMReading Tails
3:45—4:00 PMReading Tails
4:00—4:15 PMReading Tails
4:15—4:30 PMReading Tails
4:30—4:45 PMReading Tails
4:45—5:00 PMReading Tails
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Friday, May 312:00—5:00 PMWheaton J. Lane RoomLane Memorial Library2 Academy Ave, Hampton, NH, 03842
Afternoon Movie: Napoleon
A look at the military commander's origins and his swift, ruthless climb to emperor, viewed through the prism of his addictive and often volatile relationship with his wife and one true love, Josephine.
Rated R (2 hours, 38 minutes)