Coming events at the library
Throughout the fall, the library is sponsoring two identical "Let's Talk About It" series on Jewish literature on Thursdays at 7 p.m. Both sections of this series are fully subscribed, but we are listing the dates and times of the remaining sessions so that attendees can find the information if needed.Series A, with facilitator Michael Lee, includes "Out of Egypt" by Andre Acimen on Oct. 26, "The Centaur in the Garden" by M. Scliar on Nov. 16 and "Kaaterskill Falls" by Allegra Goodman on Dec. 7. Series B, with facilitator Sandell Morse, includes "Mr. Sammler's Planet" by Saul Bellow on Oct. 19, "Out of Egypt" by Andre Acimen on Nov. 9, "The Centaur in the Garden" by M. Scliar on Nov. 30 and "Kaaterskill Falls" by Allegra Goodman on Dec. 14.
On Friday, Oct. 20, at 7 p.m. award-winning photographer and author Peter Randall will discuss his new book "New Hampshire Then and Now."
On Saturday, Oct. 21, from 10:30 a.m. to noon, Maine Attorney General Steven Rowe will present a program on the benefits of preschool education.
On Sunday, Oct. 22, from 3 to 5 p.m., the library will host a candidates' forum for the District 1 Congressional race. We expect representatives from the Tom Allen, Darlene Curley and Dexter Kamilewicz campaigns to be present to answer questions and present their platforms.
On Tuesday, Oct. 24, from 10 a.m. to noon, York Hospital and the Agency on Aging will present an information session on Medicare Prescription Services.
Also on Tuesday, at 2:30 p.m., Kit Wang will be holding the second of her two knitting sessions. These sessions are for beginning knitters but more experienced knitters are welcome. If you want to make Kit's beginning project of a scarf, please bring: a set of knitting needles (10-13 American or 6mm-9mm) and a two to four-ounce skein of worsted or bulky yarn. This is a "Teen Read" event.
At 7:30 p.m. The Portsmouth Herald and the library sponsor a Candidates' Night for local candidates. Take this chance to meet local candidates and hear their views. The following candidates (or their representatives) will be on hand: for the senate's first district, Peter Bowman and Ken Lemont; for the house's 149th district, Dawn Hill and Brad Moulton; for house 150th district, Windol Weaver and Kinley Gregg.
On Friday, Oct. 27, continue celebrating at the library after the annual town Halloween Parade, which begins in front of Town Hall at 4 p.m. It's a great event that fills the library with ghosts, ghouls and other wonderfully costumed guests and their families.
On Friday, Nov. 3, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. the library plays host to the York Schools' sixth annual Family Literacy Fair. This year's theme, "This Land is Your Land," honors American life and culture. Join us for an evening of stories, songs, and activities celebrating what's uniquely U.S.
