Lane Memorial Library News Archive
Here are archived links to library newsletters, Trustee meeting minutes, press releases, and news items about the library from local papers:
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Current library news
Publications, newletters, meeting minutes
Library blogs
Library Facebook page
Our older blog website (prior to April 2013)
January 22, 2013
January 22, 2013 Library Trustee meeting minutes (PDF)
January 10, 2013
December 18, 2012
November 20, 2012
November 13, 2012
November 1, 2012
October 31, 2012
October 16, 2012
September 28, 2012
September 12, 2012
September 7, 2012
August 15, 2012
July 31, 2012
July 17, 2012
June 20, 2012
May 30, 2012
- Getting By With A Little Help From The Friends
- Seacoast Scene , May 30, 2012
May 29, 2012
May 25, 2012
May 16, 2012
April 18, 2012
April 10, 2012
March 21, 2012
February 15, 2012
February 11, 2012
February 9, 2012
February 2, 2012
January 18, 2012
January 6, 2012
December 27, 2011
December 16, 2011
December 14, 2011
December 13, 2011
December 1, 2011
November 16, 2011
November 3, 2011
October 19, 2011
September 29, 2011
September 22, 2011
September 13, 2011
August 23, 2011
August 18, 2011
August 2, 2011
July 25, 2011
July 15, 2011
July 13, 2011
June 22, 2011
June 15, 2011
May 18, 2011
April 20, 2011
March 17, 2011
February 17, 2011
January 20, 2011
January 11, 2011
December 16, 2010
December 14, 2010
- Library Building's 100th Birthday Bash . Also many photos from the event.
December 7, 2010
December 3, 2010
November 18, 2010
November 9, 2010
October 21, 2010
October 5, 2010
September 16, 2010
September 10, 2010
August 27, 2010
August 25, 2010
August 10, 2010
July 27, 2010
July 22, 2010
July 6, 2010
- Annual Doll Clothing Sale , organized by Dot Gooby of the Friends of the Lane Memorial Library.
June 30, 2010
- June 30th Library Trustee Building Committee meeting minutes (PDF)
- Friends of the Library Summer Newsletter (PDF)
June 17, 2010
June 3, 2010
May 20, 2010
May 5, 2010
- Meet me at the Weston
- An article about the library's new theater
April 23, 2010
April 15, 2010
March 19, 2010
- Library Offers Theater
- 60-seat screening room brings big-screen events to town
March 18, 2010
February 25, 2010
January 27, 2010
January 21, 2010
January 18, 2010
- The library's annual report for 2009
- Also published in the Town Report
January 12, 2010
- Remembering Redden , The Dearborn Room is re-dedicated as the Dearborn/Redden Room, in memory of former Library Director Catherine L. Redden.
December 17, 2009
November 19, 2009
October 22, 2009
September 17, 2009
September 25, 2009
August 20, 2009
August 12, 2009
July 16, 2009
June 18, 2009
May 21, 2009
April 20, 2009
April 16, 2009
April 14, 2009
March 18, 2009
February 19, 2009
February 17, 2009
February 17, 2009
February 1, 2009
January 14, 2009
January 2, 2008
- The library's annual report for 2008
- Originally published in the Town Report
December 18, 2008
November 20, 2008
November 19, 2008
November 18, 2008
November 11, 2008
November 1, 2008
October 16, 2008
October 6, 2008
October 3, 2008
October 3, 2008
September 18, 2008
September 4, 2008
September 3, 2008
August 25, 2008
August 21, 2008
August 12, 2008
August 8, 2008
July 22, 2008
June 20, 2008
June 20, 2008
June 19, 2008
May 20, 2008
May 15, 2008
April 17, 2008
April 24, 2008
April 18, 2008
- Catherine Redden Resigns Her Library Post as Director. Served since January 1993.
April 8, 2008
April 2, 2008
March 20, 2008
February 20, 2008
February 9, 2008
- Photos from the Valentine's Tea put on by the Friends of the Library
February 8, 2008
- The library's annual report for 2007
- Originally published in the Town Report
February 4, 2008
January 17, 2008
January 14, 2008
- Fine-free library a profitable idea
- No more overdue fines at the Lane Memorial Library!
January 10, 2008
January 8, 2008
January 7, 2008
January 2, 2008
December 14, 2007
- Sweet Fundraiser
- The annual Friends of the Library Christmas bake sale
December 7, 2007
November 24, 2007
November 15, 2007
October 26, 2007
October 24, 2007
October 19, 2007
- For the Love of Reading
- Meet Hampton's new teen librarian Kirsten Corbett
September 25, 2007
- A Vision For Hampton's Future
- The Town discusses plans for the use of Town government property, including future expansion of the library
September 20, 2007
August 27, 2007
August 20, 2007
August 17, 2007
- Fired Up About Reading
- Children's story hour visits the fire station during a real fire alarm
August 1, 2007
July Library Trustee meeting minutes (PDF)
July 24, 2007
July 6, 2007
June 29, 2007
- Marvelous Mona Turns 90
- A birthday party for long-time library volunteer Mona Otis.
June 22, 2007
- Music, Music, Music
- The gift of an organ to the Senior Citizen Center in the Library
May 1, 2007
April 9, 2007
April 2, 2007
March 9, 2007
March 2, 2007
March 1, 2007
February 16, 2007
- Tea Time With Friends
- News story about the Friends of the Library's Valentine's Tea
February 1, 2007
January 18, 2007
- January Lane Library Lines
- Read the library's January newsletter in PDF format
January 16, 2007
- Doomed At-sea Rescue Inspires Writer
- Story about the library program featuring author Michael Tougias discussing his book "Ten Hours Until Dawn: The True Story of Heroism and Tragedy Aboard the Can Do."
January 12, 2007
January 5, 2007
- Gift Book Program Promotes Reading
- About the "Seasons Reading" gift of reading book program for children.
January 3, 2007
December 12, 2006
- RSS Feeds from the Library
- You can now subscribe to notifications of when new books come in from your favorite authors or on your favorite subjects. Read about it here.
December 4, 2006
November 24, 2006
- Students Provide Input for Ladybug Award
- Hampton Students vote for their choices for New Hampshire's Ladybug Award, with the help of our Children's Librarian Paulina Shadowens.
October 31, 2006
October 24, 2006
October 6, 2006
October 3, 2006
- October Lane Library Lines
- Read the library's October newsletter in PDF format
September 8, 2006
- Children's Room Welcomes 'New Catch'
- The library welcomes new Children's Librarian Paulina Shadowens
September 6, 2006
- Library Trustee Minutes
- We are now placing the minutes of the Library Trustee meetings on our website. They are viewable in PDF format.
August 28, 2006
August 25, 2006
August 11, 2006
- Big Changes At Lane Library
- Announcement that the library's new Children's Librarian -- Marybeth Varney -- will be leaving the library after less than five months of employment here.
August 4, 2006
July 3, 2006
- July Lane Library Lines
- Read the library's July newsletter in PDF format
July 1, 2006
June 9, 2006
- Reading Is A Summer Treasure
- The library's summer reading program for children.
- Lane Library Plans Reading Contest For Adults
May 31, 2006
May 23, 2006
- Zoom Into Chompas Blog
- The library's teen literary magazine -- "Zoom Into Chompas" is now a blog. Read original short stories, poetry, reviews of books, music, and films, nonfiction essays. There will also be some artwork, all of which is done by the teens of Hampton.
May 19, 2006
- Varney Keeping Busy, Settling In At Lane Library
- An article about the library's new Children's Librarian.
May 1, 2006
April 4, 2006
April 3, 2006
- April Lane Library Lines
- Read the library's April newsletter in PDF format
April 1, 2006
- The library's annual report for 2005
- Originally published in the Town Report
March 30, 2006
- The Beginnings of the Hampton Public Library in 1881
- Read about how Hampton's public library came into being
March 4, 2006
March 3, 2006
- Varney Joins Library Staff
- Read about the library's new Children's Librarian
February 2, 2006
February 1, 2006
January 30, 2006
- Zoom Into Chompas
- Read the January issue of "Zoom Into Chompas", the library's teen literary magazine
January 20, 2006
- Lane’s Redden A 'Library Leader’
- Library Director Catherine Redden receives an award
January 6, 2006
- Library Heads In A New Direction
- Concord Monitor article on former Children's Librarian Cindy Stosse being hired as the new Library Director in Pembroke
- January Lane Library Lines
- Read the library's January newsletter in PDF format
December 27, 2005
- Librarian To Leave Her Post
- New Chapter Begins for Children's Librarian
- Two newspaper articles on Children's Librarian Cindy Stosse leaving our library
December 19, 2005
- Friends' Bake Sale, Raffle a Success
- News of the latest fund raising effort of the Friends of the Lane Memorial Library
December 2, 2005
- "Career Night" at the Lane Library
- Atlantic News story on a career night held at the library for teens
November 5, 2005
- Lane Library Group 'A Friend In Need’
- Atlanic News story on the Friends of the Lane Memorial Library group
November 1, 2005
October 28, 2005
- Library, HA Students Form Teen Advisory Board
- By Cynthia Stosse, Atlantic News , October 28, 2005
October 28, 2005
- Fall Activities For Kids at Lane Library
- By Cynthia Stosse, Atlantic News , October 28, 2005
October 28, 2005
- Middle Schoolers at the Library: A Very Good Thing
- Atlantic News article by Cynthia Stosse, Children's Librarian
October 20, 2005
October 14, 2005
- Picture a Memorable Gift For The Library
- A framed picture, "Hiawatha", was donated to the Children's Room in memory of Richard "Dick" Fitts by his wife Charlotte.
October 4, 2005
- October Lane Library Lines
- Read the library's October newsletter in PDF format
September 29, 2005
- New library blog
- We've started keeping a blog on our website as a way to present news of what's going on in the library.
September 27, 2005
- Library Trustees to Work Toward a New Building
- The library's latest long-range building plans.
September 16, 2005
September 2, 2005
- Successful Book Sale
- Letter to the Editor, by Linda Libbey, Atlantic News
September 1, 2005
July 15, 2005
- July Lane Library Lines
- Read the library's July newsletter in PDF format
July 9, 2005
June 30, 2005
- Get Ready for Summer Reading Fun at Camp Wannaread
- Read about the library's Summer Reading program for children
June 2, 2005
May 20, 2005
May 17, 2005
May 15, 2005
- May Lane Library Lines
- Read the library's May newsletter in PDF format
April 27, 2005
April 19, 2005
April 15, 2005
- Scout Helps Library, Earns Rank Of Eagle
- Hampton Eagle Scout Daniel B. Pierson repaired the emergency exit from the library's Dorothy Little Room.
- Book Sale Offers A Zillion Things To Read
- The Friends of the Library Spring book sale
March 10, 2005
March 5, 2005
February 15, 2005
- Tea Time For New Family Of Friends
- Valentine's Day "Sweetheart Tea" held by the Friends of the Library
February 11, 2005
- February Lane Library Lines
- Read the library's February newsletter in PDF format
February 4, 2005
- Friends of the Library February newsletter
- Heading for Green Pastures
- Farewell to children's library staff member Shelby Edwards
January 13, 2005
- Behind The Books : Bibliophiles Reinvigorate Friends of Lane Library and Provide Much-needed Assistance
- January 4, 2005 article from Hampton Union about the Friends of the Lane Memorial Library
January 12, 2005
January 7, 2005
December 17, 2004
- BINGO: a love letter
- Hampton Seniors bingo games at the library
November 30, 2004
November 25, 2004
- Ruth Stimson Art On Display
- An exhibit of the paintings of the late Ruth G. Stimson is being shown from December 1 to December 15, and a Silent Auction is being held at the same time for the paintings. They were given to the Lane Library by the Estate of Ruth G. Stimson.
November 11, 2004
- By The Book
- First graders from Centre School, visit the Lane Memorial Library for a story-hour session. Cindy Stosse, Children's Librarian, is showing them a picture from the book, "Come By Chance."
November 4, 2004
October 6, 2004
September 28, 2004
- September Lane Library Lines
- Read the library's September newsletter in PDF formta
September 17, 2004
- Little Hands Need the Little Card
- Sixteen years ago, a challenge to put a library card in the hands of children and to encourage them to use it was introduced. September has been the official observance of Library Card Sign-Up Month.
September 13, 2004
- Resources in the library's New Hampshire room
- Read about the historical and genealogical materials available for use at the library
September 10, 2004
- Ruth G. Stimson Memorial Display
- Produced by Karen Ryan, Hampton Garden Club member & friend.
September 9, 2004
September 2, 2004
- Fall Into Some Good Books
- Read about some new books at the library and the schedule for our Fall storytimes
August 25, 2004
August 13, 2004
- Hampton Heroes Have Hoopla
- Summer reading program comes to an end with the awarding of the raffle prize of a bicycle to Noah Abasciano
August 9, 2004
- Lane Library Checks Out A Musical Hero
- Musician Steve Blunt entertained children at the library as part of the 2004 Summer Reading Program
July 31, 2004
- Heroes Take A Bite Out Of Summer Reading
- Library children's program featuring New Hampshire State policemen and their police dogs.
July 29, 2004
- Many Contribute To Success of Book Sale
- Letter to the editor of the Atlantic News , July 29, 2004, by Dot Gooby, President, Friends of the Lane Memorial Library
July 28, 2004
July 17, 2004
- Book, bake sale a success for library
- Hampton Union story on the success of the Friends of the Library summer book and bake sale
July 15, 2004
- Martha Dana & Puppets
- Local puppeteer Martha Dana (and friends) thrilled a large audience at the Summer Reading program at the Library in July.
July 14, 2004
- Lane Library Begins Heroic Summer Reading Program
- Description of the library's Summer Reading Program
July 13, 2004
- Friends to Hold Book & Bake Sale
- Photo and story about the upcoming Friends of the Library book and bake sale.
- Reading Program a Pet Project
- Paula Parisi and her long-haired Chihuahua, Nellie, stopped by the library as part of its "Check Out a Hero" Summer Reading program.
June 29, 2004
- Libraries Plan Summer of Heroes
- Hampton Union article about the "Check Out a Hero" summer reading program offered by several libraries around the state, including ours.
June 25, 2004
- Libraries Nix Filters On Internet Service
- Hampton Union article about area libraries and their Internet filtering policies
June 18, 2004
- Hampton Heroes Too!
- The summer reading program at the library is “Check out a Hero.” Read about it here.
June 9, 2004
- Summer Tunes
- New children's music CDs in the library's children's room
June 2, 2004
May 11, 2004
- 'Rocky Horror’ second part of library film series
- Hampton Union article about the library's "Basement Movie Night" series.
May 6, 2003
- Friends hold successful fundraiser for the Lane Memorial Library
- Atlantic News story about the Friends of the Lane Memorial Library's book and bake sale and raffle.
May 5, 2004
April 24, 2004
- Lane Library Lines
- The latest issue of the library's newsletter.
April 2004
- April Children's Room newsletter
- After the flood, new story times, Ladybug Award Nominations, Postcards, Friends of the Library
March 25, 2004
- Children's Room Grand-Reopening
- Read about the Grand Re-Opening of the Library's Children's Room in these articles from the Atlantic News and the Hampton Union
March 18, 2004
- Making Plans for the Re-Opening of the Children's Room
- Story of the library and community's efforts to make the water-damaged children's room ready for use once again
March 2004
- Lane Library Lines
- The March issue of the library's newsletter.
February 24, 2004
- Remembering Rita: Presentation Honors A Hampton Heroine
- Presentation given at the library on February 18, 2004 honoring Rita Palmer, a WWII nurse from Hampton held captive by the Japanese in the Philippines.
February 6, 2004
- After the flood, volumes of aid: Burst pipe KO's children's library
- Hampton Union story about help that has been offered to the Children's Room in the wake of the flood.
January 28, 2004
- The Library Room In The Town Hall
- 1893 newspaper article urging the creation of a reading room in Hampton's public library to aid in the "moral and the mental growth of the rising generation".
January 22, 2004
- Library Suffers Water Damage
- Atlantic News article about the library's Children's Room flood
January 16, 2004
- Burst pipes damage the children's room
- Pipes in two heating units burst during the frigid evening and did major damage to the library's children's room. Story and photos.
