North Hampton Public Library is proud to host a number of ongoing programs in addition to our monthly book clubs and Genealogy Club! Read more about our regular offerings below.
Some books are so good, they need to be made into movies!
Explore your favorite book’s adaptation to the silver screen at Book-to-Film Fridays. Our screenings will cover all genres, time periods, and categories–with the original book available for check out after every film ends!
Event Date: Most Fridays
Event Time: 12:00 PM to 2:30 PM
Event Location: Program Room | NHPL
Upcoming Films:
– 9/4: Dune (2021)
– 9/11: Conclave (2024)
– 9/18: The Secret Life of Bees (2008)
– 9/25: The Da Vinci Code (2006)
– 10/2: Interview with the Vampire (1994)
– 10/9: Dracula (1931)
– 10/16: The Shining (1980)
– 10/23: A Haunting in Venice (2023)
– 10/30: The Phantom of the Opera (2004)
– 11/6: The Great Gatsby (2013)
– 11/13: East of Eden (1955)
– 11/20: Pride and Prejudice (2005)
– 11/27: The Godfather (1972)
– 12/4: Julie and Julia (2009)
– 12/11: Hidden Figures (2016)
– 12/18: The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992)
– 1/8: Oppenheimer (2023)
– 1/15: Crazy Rich Asians (2018)
– 1/22: Gone Girl (2014)
– 1/29: The Princess Bride (1987)
– 2/5: Life of Pi (2012)
– 2/12: The Help (2011)
– 2/19: Brooklyn (2015)
– 2/26: Into the Wild (2007)
Questions?: Email Emily at nhplprogramming@gmail.com or call her at (603) 457-7983.
At this special Café, each month brings something new; from meaningful clinical topics chosen by caregivers, to open-hearted sharing, creative art projects, and other engaging experiences. No registration required.
Event Date: second and fourth Wednesday of the month
Event Time: 10:30 AM to 11:30 PM
Event Location: Reading Room | NHPL
Contact Information:
- Cornerstone VNA: visit their website at cornerstonevna.org or call (603) 332-1133 ext 1109
- Library Logistics: email Emily at programming.nhpl@gmail.com or call her at (603) 457-7983.
Stop by NHPL every Monday to exercise your brain with a variety of jigsaw puzzles and brain teasers! Please bring a friend and enjoy a morning of drop-in challenges.
Event Date: every Monday
Event Time: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Event Location: Reading Room | NHPL
Questions?: Email Emily at programming.nhpl@gmail.com or call her at (603) 457-7983.
Create your own story and unearth your talents in the layers of Earth below the library by participating in our Unearth Your Talent Coloring Contest this summer! From June 1st to August 14th, patrons are encouraged to let their imagination run wild and submit a beautiful artistic creation in one of 5 categories (ages 2-4, ages 5-7, ages 8-10, ages 11-15, and ages 15+ ) for a chance to win a $50 gift card from Water Street Bookstore! Gift cards will be awarded in each category.
Following submissions on August 14th and the hanging of the art in our Program Room, we will hold an art reception where winners will be announced, gift cards awarded, and light refreshments served! We encourage all artists and patrons to join us at the reception to enjoy the community’s art!!
Coloring Contest Dates: Monday, June 1, 2026 to Friday, August 14th, 2026
Reception Date: Thursday, August 20, 2026
Reception Time: 4:30 to 6:30 PM
Reception Location: North Hampton Public Library | 239 Atlantic Avenue, North Hampton, NH 03862
Questions? Email Emily at programming.nhpl@gmail.com or Katy at youthlibrariannhpl@gmail.com
*Prizes and refreshments for this program have been generously sponsored by the Friends of North Hampton Public Library*
Need help setting up an email account, troubleshooting Microsoft Office, or downloading a book onto your Kindle?
Join Emily, our Programming Librarian for basic, drop-in technology help. Registration is not required.
Event Date: Every Tuesday
Event Time: 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Event Location: Business Center or Reading Room | NHPL
Questions?: Email Emily at programming.nhpl@gmail.com or call her at (603) 457-7983.