Tracy Memorial Library

Lego Club
2023-09-19 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
*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
This program is for independent gamers ages 10 to 17. Try your hand at Nintendo Switch games as well as classic board games.

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.

Summer Reading Program Kick Off
2023-06-24 09:00 - 13:00
The summer reading program starts today. Stop by the library to sign up and get your materials. We have youth, teen and adult programs.

Take and Make Craft Bag
2023-06-21 11:00 - 17:00
Pick up a take and make craft bag. Each week the craft will match the theme of story time. The bag will include a themed song sheet as well.

Morning Book Discussion
2023-06-13 10:00 - 11:00
June 13, 2023
at 10:00 AM
The Wright Brothers
By: David McCullough

The incredible true story of the brothers whose courage and ingenuity made it possible for us to fly.
Copies of the book to be discussed can be borrowed at the Circulation Desk in the Library.

Local Authors Series
2023-05-30 18:30 - 20:00
Join us for writer Susan Lynch’s presentation, Healing After Loss, where she’ll discuss her award-winning memoir Life After Kevin and the experiences of losing a son to accidental overdose and moving through grief with the loving support of two Golden Retrievers.
Email friends@tracylibrary.org by May 23 for a confirmed seat.
Sponsored by the Friends of Tracy Memorial Library.

Estate Planning Seminar
2023-05-16 10:00 - 12:00 | Tracy Memorial Library
Tuesday, May 16, 10AM-12PM
End-of-Life Planning: Three Keys to Avoiding Financial Ruin
Presented by Beasley & Ferber, the Elder & Disability Law Firm
A long- term care crisis can devastate a family and its finances. Nobody “wants” to go to a nursing home…and almost nobody “needs” to lose their life savings if it happens. At this legal seminar, Attorney Edward Beasley will discuss how to protect against the potentially catastrophic effects of a nursing-home stay; bullet-proofing trusts from nursing-home costs; shielding inheritance funds from outside creditors and divorcing spouses of adult children; avoiding the costly and public probate process; and more. The seminar is highly engaging, conversational in nature and is a no-pressure event. Special guest Greg Gagne of Affinity Investment Group will provide important financial and economic insight.
To register, please inquire at the circulation desk, call 603-526-4656, or email info@tracylibrary.org.

Morning Book Discussion
2023-05-09 10:00 - 11:00
May 9, 2023
at 10:00 AM
A Manual for Cleaning Women: Selected Stories
By: Lucia Berlin
Underappreciated in life but posthumously lionized as a master of the short story, Lucia Berlin refined an affecting alchemy of working class grit leavened by wry humor and moments of unexpected transcendence.
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.

Telling Your Story: A Gift to Those You Love
2023-04-15 09:00 - 15:00 | Tracy Memorial Library
*Program Full – Waitlist Open!*
Saturday, April 15, 9AM-3PM (midday break – please make your own plan for lunch)
Led by experienced instructor Joan Katz, this memoir writing workshop offers participants the opportunity for mental stimulation, understanding family dynamics, and exploration of their own personal, social, and cultural history. It offers a sense of community (team building), strengthens self-identity and feelings of self worth, and provides the opportunity for participants to reflect on what has made them who they are today.
To register, please inquire at the circulation desk, call 603-526-4656, or email Justin at jlevesque@tracylibrary.org. Seats are limited.

Morning Book Discussion
2023-04-11 10:00 - 11:00
April 11, 2023
at 10:00 AM
The Story of Arthur Truluv
By: Elizabeth Berg

“A moving novel about three people who find their way back from loss and loneliness to a different kind of happiness.” – Goodreads
This 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. Please email jlevesque@tracylibrary.org for more information.

Story Time ***CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER CONDITIONS***
2023-03-15 10:00 - 11:00
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 DUE TO WEATHER CLOSURE***
2023-03-14 15:00 - 16:00
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 ***RESCHEDULED TO 3/16, 10AM-11AM***
2023-03-14 10:00 - 11:00
March 14, 2023
at 10:00 AM
The Radium Girls
By: Kate Moore

“Written with a sparkling voice and breakneck pace, The Radium Girls fully illuminates the inspiring young women exposed to the “wonder” substance of radium, and their awe-inspiring strength in the face of almost impossible circumstances. Their courage and tenacity led to life-changing regulations, research into nuclear bombing, and ultimately saved hundreds of thousands of lives.” – Goodreads
This 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. Please email jlevesque@tracylibrary.org for more information.

Movie Day
2023-03-01 13:00 - 15:00
Family Friendly movie day in the meeting room at 1 PM. Themed snacks will be provided. This is intended for ages 5 and up. Youth under 10 must be accompanied by a guardian.
