Discover the Hill Library
Books
The 15,000 volume library collection contains a wide variety of fiction, non-fiction and children’s books. Many ideas and points of view are represented. Included are many useful books on repairing, painting, building, gardening, sports, and the fine arts.
Multimedia
Hill Library has a substantial range of video, DVD, tapes, and CDs for all ages. Commuters find our audiobooks particularly good to use while driving long distances. Computers and Wi-Fi available.
Strafford History
Strafford and statewide history are placed in the Cilley wing near the Cilley nature collection which concentrates on birds. The Strafford Historical Society has placed a variety of documents, memorabilia and photographs. The town reports date back to 1882.
Meeting Room
The Herb Cilley wing is used by many groups including Garden Club, Quilters, Book groups, Strafford Energy Committee, Weavers and Spinners, game players, modelers, poets, and various town committees. To schedule a reservation, contact the Library.
The Kids Corner
The Hill Library offers free, fun, educational programs for young Strafford residents and their families:
Children's Story Hour
Sail on a pirate ship, slay a dragon, or visit other worlds—the sky's the limit at Children's Story Hour. Kids enjoy the new and old classics every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month at 2 p.m.
Summer Reading Program
The theme for 2009 Summer Reading Program was "Summertime and the Reading is Easy".
Nine children ranging from first grade to fourth grade were exposed to various art forms: Tangrams, Origami, Collage; making a simple book, the constellations and their sun signs.
A total of 131 books were read.
Family Movie Nights
This is just the prescription needed to get the family together. Family friendly movies are shown twice a month and are free and open to the public. Check out the homepage for upcoming shows.
Museums:
Children's Museum of New Hampshire, Dover,NH 742-2002 www.childrens-museum.org
Currier Museum of Art, Manchester, NH 669-6144 www.currier.org
McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center, Concord, NH 271-STAR www.starhop.com
Downloadable books
Hill Library Clubs
Quilting Sew & Chat
This quilting group meets every 4th Sunday of the month. To attend meeting, simply stop by, or contact the library for more information.
Poetry Evenings
Poetry Evenings feature established artists and an open-mic session. Residents and non-residents are welcome to these free evenings. Check out the homepage for upcoming poetry nights.
Garden Club
The Strafford Garden club meets every 2nd Monday of the month. For more information contact the library.
Speakers
The Hill Library offers presentations on a variety of topics including: financial, environmental, and political. Check out the homepage for upcoming speakers.
Game Nights
Game Nights take place during the winter months and include family friendly games such as cribbage and Scrabble. Check out the homepage for upcoming game nights.
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