33 South Village Road • Westmoreland, NH 03467 • 603-399-7750
Tuesdays and Thursdays 10 am - 6 pm, Saturdays 9 am - 1 pm
Tuesdays and Thursdays 10 am - 6 pm, Saturdays 9 am - 1 pm
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Walking in the Woods with Robert Frost
June 19, Thursday @6:30 PM at Westmoreland Public Library
Walking in the Woods with Robert Frost
Seeing nature through the words of America’s most-loved poet
Robert Frost’s poetry makes spoken words sparkle and sing. It also gives us an intimate look at nature in New Hampshire. In celebration of both Robert Frost and the natural world around us, author and poet Jeffrey Zygmont recites a selection of Frost’s nature poems, emphasizes their beauty, explains their significance, and describes how they deepen our understanding and appreciation of New Hampshire’s natural environment. The selection includes some of Robert Frost’s best-known poems, and others that equally express admiration for nature. Recited from memory, each poem is accompanied by commentary about the experiences and emotions it conveys, plus background on Frost that gives us insight into the poem’s origin and meaning. The program includes a summary of Frost’s life. This lively discussion and recital of some of Robert Frost’s best poems is a celebration of both New England nature and Robert Frost’s unique gift for capturing it in verse.
Walking in the Woods with Robert Frost
Seeing nature through the words of America’s most-loved poet
Robert Frost’s poetry makes spoken words sparkle and sing. It also gives us an intimate look at nature in New Hampshire. In celebration of both Robert Frost and the natural world around us, author and poet Jeffrey Zygmont recites a selection of Frost’s nature poems, emphasizes their beauty, explains their significance, and describes how they deepen our understanding and appreciation of New Hampshire’s natural environment. The selection includes some of Robert Frost’s best-known poems, and others that equally express admiration for nature. Recited from memory, each poem is accompanied by commentary about the experiences and emotions it conveys, plus background on Frost that gives us insight into the poem’s origin and meaning. The program includes a summary of Frost’s life. This lively discussion and recital of some of Robert Frost’s best poems is a celebration of both New England nature and Robert Frost’s unique gift for capturing it in verse.
Story HourStory Hour is usually held on the Second Tuesday of the month at 11 am. Though geared toward 3 year-olds, all are welcome!
Next Story Hour is: Tuesday, June 10th, 2025, 11:00 am Book GroupEach month the Book Group meets to discuss what they have read.
Next Book Group is: Tuesday, June 10th, 2025, 4:00 pm |
Board MeetingThe Board of Trustees meetings are open to the public, and minutes are available at the library to anyone who wishes to read them.
Next Board of Trustees Meeting: June 19th, 4:00 pm Downloadable BooksThe Westmoreland Public Library has downloadable Ebooks and Audiobooks. See the Downloadable Books page for instructions on how to access hundreds of available titles.
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A Brief History of the Library
Early records show the first libraries in Westmoreland were subscription libraries maintained in the private homes of W. J. Reed on Park Hill and Deacon Jon Cowdery in South Village.
In 1876, Willard Bill, Jr. and Reverend Charles N. Flanders took the first step to provide the Town of Westmoreland with a public library. They raised an initial sum of $116 by hosting a lecture series. The following year, a library association was formed which voted to formally gift these to the town for the purpose of organizing a free library. The town voted to accept the gift at its town meeting in 1888. The books previously held in the private libraries were then placed in various homes throughout the town and freely exchanged.
Almost twenty years later, in 1903, Mary Ruland, wife of the local minister, catalogued 2,955 books and the town voted to provide a suitable place to hold all of these books. The No. 3 schoolhouse in South Village which had closed three years before was chosen as the preferred site. Under the direction of Willard Bill, renovations soon began on the old brick schoolhouse which had been built in 1830. The first librarians were Misses Mary and Carrie Warren.
In 1905, the old school reopened as a public library with a new brick façade and a tower on each front corner in tribute to the two men who had been the visionaries so many years before.
In 2001, the town celebrated the addition of the Children's Room.
In 1876, Willard Bill, Jr. and Reverend Charles N. Flanders took the first step to provide the Town of Westmoreland with a public library. They raised an initial sum of $116 by hosting a lecture series. The following year, a library association was formed which voted to formally gift these to the town for the purpose of organizing a free library. The town voted to accept the gift at its town meeting in 1888. The books previously held in the private libraries were then placed in various homes throughout the town and freely exchanged.
Almost twenty years later, in 1903, Mary Ruland, wife of the local minister, catalogued 2,955 books and the town voted to provide a suitable place to hold all of these books. The No. 3 schoolhouse in South Village which had closed three years before was chosen as the preferred site. Under the direction of Willard Bill, renovations soon began on the old brick schoolhouse which had been built in 1830. The first librarians were Misses Mary and Carrie Warren.
In 1905, the old school reopened as a public library with a new brick façade and a tower on each front corner in tribute to the two men who had been the visionaries so many years before.
In 2001, the town celebrated the addition of the Children's Room.
Book REturn Box
A Book Return box is outside the door for your convenience so you are able to return your books even if we are not open.
Please do not leave donations or anything else that is not a returning book in the Book Return.
A BIG Thank you to Michelle Priebe for painting the book spines on the box. It looks great!
Please do not leave donations or anything else that is not a returning book in the Book Return.
A BIG Thank you to Michelle Priebe for painting the book spines on the box. It looks great!
Please feel free to contact the library with any questions.
Telephone: 603-399-7750 • Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 603-399-7750 • Email: [email protected]