Whipple Free Library

10/09/2026

There are still spots available to read with Peach on Wednesday, October 14! Sign up for your time here: https://whipplefreelibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/2026-october/search/?q=paws

09/30/2026

We absolutely love being a part of this tradition.

Have you ever driven through a community that has really cool things? I know I’ve driven through New London, NH and you see their Gnus, and Enfield, NH has lots of scarecrows and through Vermont they have some creative hay bale decorations. This is our last call to join the scarecrow alley contest!

https://newboston.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=749

Our famous Scarecrow Alley comes to life again this fall sponsored by New Boston Recreation and Whipple Free Library want you to show off your best scarecrow. New Boston residents, businesses, and non-profit organizations, are encouraged to make a scarecrow and display it on the town common. Creations can be set up on the town common starting Thursday, October 1, 2026. All creations must be up by Monday, Oct. 5th. All creations must be taken down by Friday, October 30, 2026.

Rules:
Please keep it PG. This is for families, organizations, and businesses. No excessive gore allowed Keep it fun! Please leave political signs, controversial topics or agendas at home.
Keep an eye on your creations. Wind and rain can damage your scarecrow displays. Please fix/clean up after them up as needed.

Vote for your favorite creations at the Town Hall, Rec Dept or Whipple Free Library!

Voting starts on Monday, Oct. 5th till Thursday, October 29th.
Cash prizes will be awarded to the top three vote getters. Winners will be announced via Recreations Instagram and pages on Halloween. Prizes can be picked up at the Recreation Office starting Monday, November 2!

09/30/2026

We are now accepting candy donations for residents who live downtown, to offset the amount of candy they have to purchase for trick of treaters for Halloween.

Come feed stitch (Thank you New Boston Recreation for making him for us!) or hand in your candy at the front desk!

09/24/2026

Practice your reading skills with Peach! Peach, the chihuahua mix, will be back for Paws to Read on Wednesday, October 14 starting at 3:30PM. Reserve your time with her here: https://whipplefreelibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/2026-october/search/?q=Paws

09/23/2026

Oh poo, it's on my shoe! This is a friendly reminder to PLEASE pick up after your pups when on the trails (especially the Mill Street Conservation Trail and the Library storywalk). Many people use these trails to go back and forth to the Library, including groups with small children, and we would like to keep the trails clean for them. We love dogs, but we DON'T love scraping poo out of our carpets!

09/19/2026

Calling all teens! Join us Thursday, October 15 at 4PM for Teen Takeover! We will be blocking off the Meeting and Conference rooms for teen use only. Bring a friend, play some games, craft, or just hang out-the space is all yours! Drop ins are welcome and registration is appreciated: https://whipplefreelibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/teen-take-over/

09/19/2026

Kids who love to craft are invited to join us for our new Crafternoon program. Each month we will be working on a new craft. Join us October 5 at 2:45PM and make a spooky mason jar light! Register for October's Crafternoon program here: https://whipplefreelibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/crafternoon-all-youth/

09/18/2026

Join us for our next Teen Night- DODGEBALL! Pick your team and see who's left standing! We will have other activities for people who don't want to play. Sign up here: https://whipplefreelibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/teen-night-2/

09/14/2026

Don't forget to sign up for Little Listeners Storytime! Starting Monday, Sept. 21. Register here: https://whipplefreelibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/preschool-storytime-12/

09/04/2026

Pokémon lovers in grades 1-6 are invited to join us for our new Pokémon Club. Starting Thursday, October 8 at 2:45PM, participants are able to show off their decks, admire cards, and trade. There may also be opportunities to learn how to play.
Register here:
https://whipplefreelibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/pokemon-club/