Programs and Events

Up-coming Events 2008-(Events can also be found on our Program Calendar Page.)

LOVE A BOOK AT THE FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY OF WINDHAM (FLOW) WINTER BOOK FAIR!

Forget looking for a Valentine this February 14th, and go with a sure thing – love a book! FLOW’s third annual “I Love Books” Winter Book Fair will be a veritable box of Valentine chocolates - something for everyone. Come and enjoy gently-used adult and children’s fiction and nonfiction, games, CDs, and software. Books have no calories when used properly, and prices start at 50 cents!

FLOW’s Pre-Sale (for FLOW members, teachers, and senior citizens) will be Friday, February 13th from 4:00 to 6:30p.m at the Nesmith Library in Windham. The Pre-Sale is for FLOW members only; however, non-members may join that evening and enjoy the full benefits of membership right away. Membership levels start at $10.00. Memberships secured at the Strawberry Festival and Book Fair in June 2008 are still current. Please note that the Nesmith Library closes at 5:00pm on Friday, so after that time, entrance to the Book Fair will be through the multi-purpose room door.

The Book Fair will be Saturday, February 14th from 11:00am to 2:00pm. While supplies last, booklovers who spend more than $20 will get a free FLOW canvas tote bag (a $10 value). The love of a good book lasts forever, and nothing is truer than a story well-told!

SENIOR CITIZEN SPECIAL: Not only are seniors invited to shop at the Pre-Sale, but they will also enjoy a 25% discount at the Pre-Sale. Come love a book this Valentine’s Day!

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Past Events:

June 14th 10:00 a.m.-Clifford's Emily Elizabeth Library Tour

The Friends of the Library of Windham is excited to announce that the real-life Emily Elizabeth, from Clifford the Big Red Dog, will be visiting the Nesmith Library on Saturday, June 14th at 10:00 a.m!! The Lowell Spinners are proud to partner with Clifford the Big Red Dog's Emily Elizabeth in a special library tour presented by Collins Dentistry. Yes, this is the real Emily Elizabeth as her Dad is Norman Bridwell, the creator of the Clifford the Big Red Dog children's series. Emily Elizabeth will read a story to the children, answer questions, sign autographs, and pose for pictures. The first 100 children will receive a free "Clifford and the Big Storm" Children's Book. And, Clifford the Big Red Dog will also be popping by to join Emily as well! So.. mark your calendar for a "bow-wow" great time on June 14th. We hope to see you there!

June 7th 10:30-5:00 and Book Fair 10:30-4:00
The 2008 Strawberry Festival and Book Fair
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library of Windham (F.L.O.W.)

This memorable event will take place on Saturday, June 7th, from 10:30 a.m. -5:00 p.m., on the grounds of the Nesmith Library on Fellows Road (off Rte 111) in Windham, New Hampshire. The Book Fair will run from 10:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. F.L.O.W. Members, Senior Citizens, and Volunteers can enjoy the “early bird” book sale on Thursday, June 5th from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Seniors will receive a 50% discount on their book fair purchases. The festival will include all the favorites such as: entertainment, games, music, contests, raffles, and our famous homemade STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKES!! More information about games, raffle, sponsors and schedules can be found on the Strawberry Festival Web page.

June 5th 4:00-7:00 p.m. Book Fair Pre-sale for Volunteers/FLOW members

Volunteers can enjoy the “early bird” book sale on Thursday, June 5th from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Seniors will receive a 50% discount on their book fair purchases.

Saturday, May 17th Time: 10:30 a.m. Place: Nesmith Library
The theme of the story hour will be Strawberries! We will also make a berry basket.

The weekend story hour is for all children ages six and under. There is no reservation needed, so please drop-in and join us at the Nesmith Library.

March 29th

Calling all Red Sox Fans….

Please join the Friends of the Library of Windham (F.L.O.W.) for a fun filled afternoon of baseball with Jon and Lauren Goode, authors of the book Pitching with the Papelbons, on Saturday, March 29, 2008 at the Nesmith Library. The event will be held from 1:30- 3:00 p.m.

Pitching with the Papelbons follows young Jonathan, Joshua, and Jeremy Papelbon, three talented pitchers, who learn a great lesson as they embrace success. Jon & Lauren will explain where the idea for their book came from. They will read their book (geared for children ages 2-9) and hold a question and answer time for the children as well as adults. Jon & Lauren will then sell and sign copies of their book. A portion of the proceeds, from the sale of the book, will be going to benefit C2Mission. The C2 Mission benefits children and families affected by Cerebral Palsy and Cystic Fibrosis in the New England area. For more information on the C2 Mission please visit C2mission.org.

After the reading, the children will be able to decorate their own baseball hats as they snack on popcorn out of a popcorn machine…. just like a sunny day at Fenway Park! Jon and Lauren will also be raffling a signed copy of their book.

Friends Host Weekend Story Hours
Saturday, April 12th Time: 10:30 a.m. Place: Nesmith Library
The theme of the story hour will be Teeny Tiny Things. We will also make a Teeny Tiny book.