Hill Public Library

Energy efficiency help for homeowners is on the way as hundreds of “Cut the Carbon” kits arrive this month in public libraries across New Hampshire.  Provided by nhsaves, the collaborative effort of the state’s four largest electric utilities, the kits feature a Kill A Watt meter that library patrons can use to assess the efficiency of their appliances and make changes to lower their energy usage.

Each kit includes instructions on the proper use of the Kill A Watt meter, as well as a simple worksheet that allows utility customers to calculate the energy costs associated with each device in their homes.  Tips and advice are also included. Hill Public Library has two kits available for town residents, a they may be borrowed for two weeks.

Approved by Governor Lynch and the Executive Council in August 2009, the Cut the Carbon energy monitor program is one of the first initiatives to be supported by the state’s Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative fund.  We hope our library patrons will find the kits useful in making smarter energy decisions, and ultimately help save them money.

Thur., Dec. 24-Closing at 3:00 PM~Fri., Dec. 25-Closed~Fri., Jan. 1-Closed

Happy Holidays!

The library is currently holding an “Adopt-a-Book” campaign for patrons who wish to donate a book to the library.  The books available for adoption are hardcovered children’s titles, both fiction and non-fiction, with durable library bindings.  The price to adopt a book varies between $15 and $20.  Once a book is adopted, a bookplate will be placed inside and the donor may choose how his/her donation is acknowledged.

The books available for adoption will be at the library until December 21. Please consider helping us maintain a high quality Children’s Section for the young readers of the community:)  If  you wish to participate in this program, please stop by during library hours or call 934-9712.

We need a home!

Dear Members & Prospective Members of the Friends of the Hill Public Library;

Why would you want to become a member of our Friends Group? So you can help support:

1. A resource center which provides available information
2. Growth of knowledge
3. Opportunity to learn a new skill/hobby
4. Reading the latest fiction for pleasure, whatever your age
5. Special programming that is fun as well as educational

Later this month,  we’ll be mailing our annual Membership Drive information.   An individual membership costs just $5.  But there are other ways you can show your support such as volunteering at the library or making a donation from our Wish List provided below.   A return form will be provided with the letter so you can let us know how you’d like to help.

Library Wish List

• New children’s books (picture, chapter books, or juvenile non-fiction)
• New Adult Fiction
• Adult books on CD
• Magazine subscriptions
• Craft supplies/materials
• Copier/printer paper

We hope you will consider what contributions you can make to reinforce this vital community resource by joining the Friends of Hill Public Library.  In addition to monetary donations, a contribution of both your time and talent would be welcome to assist and maintain the growth of our library.  We thank you in advance for your generous support.

Sincerely,

The library will be hosting a four-week computer workshop beginning later this month.  Each weekly session will focus on a specific program included in the Office Suite.

• Oct. 21:  Introduction to Microsoft Office
• Oct. 28:  Microsoft Word-Part I
• Nov.  4:  Microsoft Word-Part II
• Nov. 18: Microsoft Excel

All classes will run from 6:30-8 PM.  Ray Courchaine, of Newfound Computer Services, has agreed to instruct the classes for a very reasonable rate; $40** for the complete workshop.  Registrations are due by October 14 but hurry, space is limited to six students.  For more information, please call the library at 934-9712.

**Payment is due at time of registration.  Cancellations received with one week’s notice will only be allowed a 50% refund (unless we are able to fill that seat).