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Reference and Adult Services Section

Adult Programming 101

New to Adult Programming or seeking fresh ideas?

Join Susan Harmon, Aimee Lockhardt, and Jane Martina for an introductory, hands-on Adult Programming workshop. This workshop, guided by the new READS Adult Programming Manual, will equip you with the skills to plan impactful programs for your library and provide you with a ready-to-use program, along with a toolkit of resources for future planning.

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The READS Adult Programming Manual gathers valuable and practical information for Adult Services librarians. This is a living document and we expect to improve it with input from programming librarians around New Hampshire. Please provide your feedback to readspresident@nhlibrarians.org.

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**READS-To-Go Update**

New Kit Management Software IS LIVE!

READS-to-Go is thrilled to announce LibCal, our new kit management software! Beginning Monday, April 7, 2025, library staff and patrons will be able to check availability and reserve book club kits easily. If you have any questions, please contact the RTG Committee at nhreadstogo@gmail.com.
 
Visit https://readstogo.libcal.com/ to browse and book your kits today!
 
Want to learn more about how LibCal works? 
Join Martha Simmons, READS-to-Go Chair, for a virtual demonstration where you will learn all about accessing LibCal, browsing, and reserving kits.
 
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Recognizing Excellence in Adult Services

Nominate a librarian who goes above & beyond for adult patrons for the READS Award of Excellence!

The purpose of the READS Award of Excellence is to recognize outstanding contributions by an individual who has been instrumental in improving library services to adults. 

Criteria for the award include: 

  • Currently employed in a New Hampshire library in one of the following categories: public, academic, correction, or corporate
  • Nominee may be a librarian or library support staff member
  • Nomination shall describe nominee's professional performance as a NH library employee
  • Individuals may only receive the award once
  • Current READS Board members are not eligible.

Click here to nominate someone for the READS Award of Excellence!

The completed nomination form must be submitted by Monday, June 30, 2025

For more information about the award, feel free to contact READS Past President Brianna Hemmah at readspresident@nhlibrarians.org.

Contribute Your Expertise!

Shape the future of READS events!

Join the Programming Committee and curate engaging experiences for our members. From finding inspiring speakers to choosing the perfect venues, you'll create unforgettable professional development opportunities for the NH Library community. The approximate time commitment is 2-3 hours per month.

If you are interested or would like to learn more, please contact the READS President at readspresident@nhlibrarians.org.

Board Members and Committee Chairs 2025

To find out more about READS, please feel free to contact any of the members of the executive board.

President:
Jane Martina, Hooksett Public Library
readspresident@nhlibrarians.org

Vice President/President-elect:
Josianne Fitzgerald, Moultonborough Public Library

Past President/Award of Excellence:
Brianna Hemmah, Laconia Public Library

Secretary:
Sarah Frost, Laconia Public Library

Treasurer:
Tanya Griffith, Hollis Social Library

Membership Chair:
Liz Ryan, Derry Public Library

Programming Chair:
Eileen Gilbert, Belmont Public Library

Publicity Chair:
Stephanie Rinehart-Joseph, Nesmith Library

READS-to-Go Chair:
Martha Simmons, Hooksett Public Library

Website Coordinator:
Alexa Moore, Amherst Town Library