Tracy Memorial Library

Great American Solar Eclipse
2024-02-20 17:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Whipple Hall, 25 Seamans Rd, New London, NH, 03257
Join us at Whipple Hall as the New Hampshire Astronomical Society presents on the upcoming solar eclipse (April 8th).

Delayed Opening
2024-01-26 09:00 - 11:00
We will be opening at 11 AM.

Universal Yums (Teens and Tweens)
2024-01-24 15:00 - 16:00
Once a month on Wednesday we will sample the food from a subscription box and try to guess which country the food is from. We will discuss some geographical and historical information about the country as well. This program is for independent youth ages 10 and up.

Community Forum
2023-11-29 17:30 - 19:00 | Zoom
Thank you for your interest in participating in Tracy Memorial Library’s strategic planning process. Your opinions and thoughts are important to write the next chapter for the Library.

The first stage of this process is to get input from the New London community. In addition to our community-wide survey, we will be having two community forums for you to share your input about how we can be the best library for our community. The forums will be run by ReThinking Libraries, a consulting group that specializes in strategic planning for libraries.

To sign up for either the in-person or Zoom event go to https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdzl7LTFB9sn7jza1YfLxUWuWjmqffigaY305gx8SHU0vkocQ/viewform

Story Time
2023-11-22 10:00 - 11:00
*Update* Due to potentially hazardous road conditions Story Time is canceled.
Weekly on Wednesdays at 10 AM.
Join us in the meeting room for stories, songs and rhymes. Each week has a unique theme. We also have themed take and make craft bag that you can complete at home.

Special Evening Book Group
2023-11-16 17:30 - 19:00
Join us as we participate in the NH Humanity’s Big Read with a special evening book group! We will be reading The Bear by Andrew Krivak. Copies are available at the circulation desk. We hope to see you at either our Tuesday morning (11/14) or Thursday evening (11/16) book discussion.

Community Forum
2023-11-13 19:00 - 20:00 | Whipple Hall, 25 Seamans Rd, New London, NH, 03257
Thank you for your interest in participating in Tracy Memorial Library’s strategic planning process. Your opinions and thoughts are important to write the next chapter for the Library.

The first stage of this process is to get input from the New London community. In addition to our community-wide survey, we will be having two community forums for you to share your input about how we can be the best library for our community. The forums will be run by ReThinking Libraries, a consulting group that specializes in strategic planning for libraries.

While sign up is not required for the in-person event, those who RSVP will be given priority should the event fill up. To sign up for either the in-person or Zoom event go to https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdzl7LTFB9sn7jza1YfLxUWuWjmqffigaY305gx8SHU0vkocQ/viewform

Returning North with the Spring: Retracing the Journey of Naturalist Edwin Way Teale
2023-11-08 19:00 - 20:00 | Whipple Hall, 25 Seamans Rd, New London, NH, 03257
The Tracy Memorial Library is excited to host John Harris’s presentation on Returning North with the Spring: Retracing the Journey of Naturalist Edwin Way Teal. This event will take place at Whipple Hall and is open to the public. For a full description of the program visit NH Humanities’ site

Game Day
2023-10-12 15:00 - 16:00
This program is for independent gamers ages 10 to 17. Try your hand at Nintendo Switch games as well as classic board games.

Story Time
2023-10-11 10:00 - 11:00
*Update* Due to the rain Story Time will be indoors in the meeting room today.
Weekly on Wednesdays at 10 AM.
Join us in the meeting room for stories, songs and rhymes. Each week has a unique theme. We also have themed take and make craft bag that you can complete at home.

Game Day
2023-09-21 15:00 - 16:00
*Update* This event will be on the front lawn at Tracy Memorial Library. In case of inclement weather we will move the event to Whipple Hall.
This week the program is open to all ages. Try your hand at Nintendo Switch games as well as classic board games.

Story Time
2023-09-20 10:00 - 11:00
*Update* This event will be outdoors in the back yard. In case of inclement weather we will be at Whipple Hall.
Weekly on Wednesdays at 10 AM.
Join us in the meeting room for stories, songs and rhymes. Each week has a unique theme. We also have themed take and make craft bag that you can complete at home.

Lego Club
2023-09-19 15:00 - 16:00
*Update* This event will be on the front lawn at Tracy Memorial Library. In case of inclement weather we will move the event to Whipple Hall.
Join us to build with a large collection of Lego bricks. Build your own creation or try one of our challenges. This event is intended for ages 5 and up. This is a drop in program and sign up is not required.

Game Day
2023-09-14 15:00 - 16:00
*UPDATE* Today’s game day will be on the front lawn and is open to all ages.
Try your hand at Nintendo Switch games as well as classic board games.

Story Time
2023-09-13 10:00 - 11:00
*Update* Due to the weather outdoor story time is CANCELED for today.
Weekly on Wednesdays at 10 AM.
Join us in the meeting room for stories, songs and rhymes. Each week has a unique theme. We also have themed take and make craft bag that you can complete at home.

Lego Club CANCELED
2023-09-12 15:00 - 16:00
UPDATE: The Library will continue to be closed through Monday, September 18th in order to continue to address a mold issue in the building.
Join us in the meeting room to build with large collection of Lego bricks. Build your own creation or try one of our challenges. This event is intended for ages 5 and up. This is a drop in program and sign up is not required.

Morning Book Discussion
2023-09-12 10:00 - 11:00
The group meets monthly on the 2nd Tuesday of the month. New members are welcome. Copies of the book to be discussed can be borrowed at the Circulation Desk in the Library.

CANCELLED: Game Day
2023-09-07 15:00 - 16:00

Lego Club *Canceled*
2023-09-05 15:00 - 16:00
UPDATE: The Library will continue to be closed through Monday, September 11 in order to continue to address a mold issue in the building.
Join us in the meeting room to build with large collection of Lego bricks. Build your own creation or try one of our challenges. This event is intended for ages 5 and up. This is a drop in program and sign up is not required.

Game Day
2023-08-31 15:00 - 16:00
*UPDATE* Due to our closure Game Day is CANCELED. This program is for independent gamers ages 10 to 17. Try your hand at Nintendo Switch games as well as classic board games.

Magician/Juggler Robert Clark
2023-08-05 12:00 - 13:00
This is the final event of our summer reading program. This event is also part of Hospital Days.
“​Boston magician juggler Robert Clarke has the uncanny ability to capture the young and old with his fun filled family show. Always high energy and fast paced, Robert brings the audience on a roller coster of belly laughs and cheers. Each and every show is PG friendly and is always interactive with BOTH kids and adults.”

Story Time at Elkins Beach
2023-08-04 11:00 - 11:30 | Elkins Beach, 72 Old Rte 11, Elkins, 03233, United States
*Edit: Due to the impending storm this event is Cancelled* Bring your blanket and join us at Elkins Beach at 11 AM. Check out our awesome book bike and listen to some summer stories.

Story Time at Elkins Beach
2023-07-28 11:00 - 11:30 | Elkins Beach, 72 Old Rte 11, Elkins, 03233, United States
Bring your blanket and join us at Elkins Beach at 11 AM. Check out our awesome book bike and listen to some summer stories. *If there is inclement weather we will post a cancelation notice here and on our Facebook page.

Lindsay and Her Puppet Pals
2023-07-27 14:00 - 15:00
Year-round, Lindsay brings her larger-than-life Puppet Pals to child and family audiences across New England. Filled with silliness, active audience engagement, and memorable characters, this series of charming short stories will delight the young and the young at heart!
Ideal for ages 3-8.

*Update* Story Time at Elkins Beach is CANCELED for today
2023-07-21 11:00 - 11:30 | Elkins Beach, 72 Old Rte 11, Elkins, 03233, United States
*Due to the weather is event is CANCELED* Bring your blanket and join us at Elkins Beach at 11 AM. Check out our awesome book bike and listen to some summer stories. *If there is inclement weather we will post a cancelation notice here and on our Facebook page.

Lake Sunapee Protective Association Youth Event
2023-07-18 13:00 - 14:00
Join us for this special event. The LSPA will read some books with us. Participants will also be able to explore center based activities. This important community organization fits in perfectly with our Summer Reading Program theme of “All Together Now”.

Squam Lakes Science Center comes to Tracy Memorial Library
2023-07-11 14:00 - 15:00
All Together Now: Be an Earth Hero
We can all be Earth Heroes, people caring for and working to protect our planet. During this program, a naturalist from the Squam Lakes Natural Science Center will introduce you to three live animals native to NH and share the inspiring stories of three Earth Heroes whose work has helped to ensure their survival. Leave with some ideas of things you can do in your community to be an Earth Hero!

Annual Garden Party
2023-06-25 14:00 - 16:00 | Tracy Memorial Library
Hosted by the Garden at Tracy Library organization.
Garden Party Speaker: John Forti
Topic: The Heirloom Gardener – Traditional Plants and Skills
John Forti is a garden historian and ethnobotanist who has directed gardens for Plimouth Plantation Museum, Strawbery Banke Museum, Massachusetts Horticultural Society and Bedrock Gardens. He is also author of the best-selling book “The Heirloom Garden – Traditional Plants and Skills for the Modern World.”
This event is free to the public.

Author Visit Event
2023-06-24 11:00 - 12:00
Author Matt Matt Forrest Esenwine will be joining us for a special event to kick off our summer reading program. Matt will read 2 of his books A Beginners Guide to Being Human and I Am Today. These books perfectly match the Summer Reading Program theme of “All Together Now”. Matt also will lead a special craft.

Strawberry Festival Story Walk
2023-06-24 10:00 - 14:00
The location will be the same but hopefully it won’t look this snowy. Check out our story walk on the Sargent Common. Follow the signs to read the whole story.
