The Gafney Calendar

 Join us for a fun craft full of spooky fun and creativity! In this fun hands-on craft, we’ll be creating ghost tassels, which you can take home and hang them from an item of choosing.

Glenn Knoblock explores the fascinating history of New Hampshire's beer and ale brewing industry from Colonial days, when it was home- and tavern-based, to today's modern breweries and brew pubs. Unusual and rare photos and advertisements document this changing industry and the state's earliest brewers, including the renowned Frank Jones. A number of lesser-known brewers and breweries that operated in the state are also discussed, including the only brewery owned and operated by a woman before the modern era. Illustrations present evidence of society's changing attitudes towards beer and alcohol consumption over the years. Whether you're a beer connoisseur or a "tea-totaler", this lecture will be enjoyed by adults of all ages.

"Three Men and a One-Shilling Knife: A Genealogical Look at Local History"  

Presented by the New Hampshire Society of Genealogists, this engaging program uses a dramatic 1788 tavern killing in New Durham to show how genealogists uncover the stories from the past. Through newspapers, court records, military records, petitions, and other original sources, the lecture follows the intertwined lives of three Revolutionary War veterans and reveals how family history research can illuminate the people, events, and communities of New Hampshire’s past.

During the month of October, the Gafney Library will present a retrospective of the works of the late Anne L. Ireland. This exhibit features a variety of mediums including oils, watercolors, etchings and monotypes- a printmaking process in which a unique print is created by transferring an image from a smooth surface such as glass, metal or plastic onto paper.

The retrospective is being curated by Jan Ledbetter, in coordination with Ireland’s daughter, Leigh-Anne Nietling.

The Gafney Library welcomes you to join us for a reception on Thursday, October 15th, from 4:00-6:00 pm to view the exhibit and celebrate the work and life of Anne L. Ireland. The retrospective will be on display throughout the month of October and may be viewed during regular library hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from 12:00 pm-7 pm, Friday from 9:00 am-2:00 pm, and Saturday from 9:00 am-1:00 pm.

Stop in for a twist on Bingo! This one will be Halloween themed! 

Create your very own colorful creepy-cute monster! Teens will design and decorate a quirky little pin cushion complete with button eyes, an X or two, and plenty of personality. Make yours spooky, silly, strange—or all three!

Come get crafty and create a monster that's uniquely yours! 👻🖤

What says fall more than a scarecrow? Stop by the library and you can create your own scarecrow to take home. We can’t wait to see where your imagination takes you. 

Join Jeanne Loughan as she hosts an adult fall watercolor program. In this two-hour hands on program, Jeanne will provide instruction and suggestion on watercolor ideas for fall cards.

All materials will be provided.

This program is limited to 10 participants, so sign up is required. 

What’s the Halloween season without watching your favorite movies? Get into the holiday spirit as we watch the

Popcorn & drinks provided.

Once a month, September - December, 2025, a Community Resource Coordinator from Tri-County CAP will be spending a Friday at the library to meet with anyone who may have questions or need assistance with services.

Some services they can help with is fuel assistance, transportation, housing, free diaper program, free winter clothing and more.

No appointment is needed, just stop by the library during the date and time of visit.

Join the Gafney Library and the Wakefield-Brookfield Historical Society for this special joint program made possible by a grant from New Hampshire Humanities.

New Hampshire has attracted and inspired artists since the colonial era. What is distinctive about the art made here? This program will consider works by itinerant and folk painters, landscape artists drawn to the state's scenic vistas, and modern artists that adopted bold styles to depict everyday life in the Granite State. Augustus Saint-Gaudens, Childe Hassam, and Maxfield Parrish are some of the artists discussed in this program. 

Take a walk through our Halloween “haunted” maze! Family-friendly with just the right mix of twists, turns, and a few playful scares. There may even be a few treats along the way!

Take a walk through our Halloween “haunted” maze! Family-friendly with just the right mix of twists, turns, and a few playful scares. There may even be a few treats along the way!

Take a walk through our Halloween “haunted” maze! Family-friendly with just the right mix of twists, turns, and a few playful scares. There may even be a few treats along the way!

Breaking the Ice: The First Winter Scientific Expedition to Mount Washington
This winter marks the 150th anniversary of the Huntington-Hitchcock Expedition, which was the first winter spent atop Mount Washington. Led by two geologists, the 1870-1871 adventure occupied the summit to explore and document the mountain’s remarkable winter weather. The expedition paved the way for the U.S. Signal Service weather station on the summit and served as the inspiration for re-occupying the summit by Mount Washington Observatory in 1932. The lecture will be given by Dr. Peter Crane, the Observatory’s Curator.

Once a month, September - December, 2025, a Community Resource Coordinator from Tri-County CAP will be spending a Friday at the library to meet with anyone who may have questions or need assistance with services.

Some services they can help with is fuel assistance, transportation, housing, free diaper program, free winter clothing and more.

No appointment is needed, just stop by the library during the date and time of visit.