Calendar Highlights
Skating and Sledding SeasonSkating at the Town Pond and sledding at the BandstandOpen to the public, weather permitted.
Please read and obey ALL signs. The Parks and Recreation will post if the pond is open or closed for skating. Questions or concerns contact the Parks and Recreation Office at 603-223-3920, M - F, 8:00 AM - 4 PM
Active Listeners
Thursday, January 25, 2018, 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM @ Baker Free Library
This 30-minute interactive program is geared for children under age 3 with an adult. Activities include songs, simple fingerplays, elementary flannel boards, very short books, and easy movement activities.
Rookie Readers
Thursday, January 25, 2018, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM @ Baker Free Library
Book club designed for newly independent OR soon-to-be readers. Children should be in Grades K-2. Each program includes a book discussion, snack, read-aloud, and an activity related to the theme of the day. For January 25th: Read a book by Cynthia Rylant.
The New Baker History Room at Baker Free Library
Saturday, January 27, 2018, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM @ Baker Free Library
The Bow Heritage Commission has spent over five or more years of working together with the Baker Free Library Trustees, various committees, selectmen, the citizens of Bow and private Donors. Please come join us for this special opening. Click here for more information.
Book Donation Day
Saturday, January 27, 2018, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
The Friends of the Baker Free Library are accepting book dontions.
Full Moon Winter Hike
Saturday, January 27, 2018, 3:20 PM Sharp @Winslow State Park Entrance
We will be heading to Mt Kearsarge. Leaving the Winslow State Park entrance road at 3:20 PM sharp. Approximately 4 hours, 5 mile hike. Guided by Bob Dawkins of Bow Open Spaces. Some winter snowshoe and hiking experience required. Must have adequate gear, food and water. We will have you speak directly with Bob prior to the hike to be sure these requirements are met. RSVP with Bow Recreation at 603-223-3920.
Family Story Time
Tuesday, January 30, 2018, 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM @ Baker Free Library
This program is geared for children up to age 5 with an adult. It is a 45 minute program perfect for families with several children of different ages. Activities include stories, songs, fingerplays, elementary flannel boards, very short books, and easy movement activities.
Family Story Time
Friday, February 2, 2018, 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM @ Baker Free Library
This program is geared for children up to age 5 with an adult. It is a 45 minute program perfect for families with several children of different ages. Activities include stories, songs, fingerplays, elementary flannel boards, very short books, and easy movement activities.
FREE Yoga Classes for Bow Residents @ Baker Free Library
Saturday, February 3, 2018, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Sunday, February 4, 2018, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Due to a collaboration with YogaNH (Concord, NH), the library is pleased to offer FREE 1-hour yoga class to Bow residents and library card holders! These classes are suitable for all levels. Sign up early because slots are already filling up!! Classes will be held in the Library's Merrimack County Savings Bank Room in the Lower Level. Because these classes are being held outside of library operating hours, participants will need to enter through the Lower Level door near the handicapped parking and ramp. Please register in advance through the MindBody app (search under Yoga for YogaNH) or contact Lori Fisher at 224-7113 or lori@bakerfreelib.org. Thank you to YogaNH for giving back to the Bow community as part of their paid use of our facilities for events and workshops!
Learn to Arm Knit Take 2
Wednesday, February 7, 2018, 6:30 PM @ Baker Free Library
Due to our “sell out” first Learn to Arm Knit class in January, we’re offering it again for those who could not get in! Registration is required by 2/3 due to the supplies needed. Questions? Contact Kate at 224-7113 or kate@bakerfreelib.org to register.