New Hampshire Library Association upcoming events

Sustainability Committee Meeting (Tuesday, September 01, 2026)

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Join the NHLA Sustainability Committee!! The committee meets on the first Tuesday of the month from 1-2 via zoom.

Read the agenda here!

Contact nhlasustainability@nhlibrarians.org for questions!

STEM Success: Engaging Children in STEM Education from Preschool to High School (Thursday, September 24, 2026)

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMT

STEM is an approach to learning that highlights science, technology, engineering, and math with hands-on experiences that encourage problem-solving, critical thinking, logical reasoning, and teamwork. STEM activities help children develop resilience and a growth mindset. STEM does not have to be complicated or time-consuming. It can even be added as passive programming. Use STEM events to engage local schools and create partnerships with community organizations.

In this workshop we will:

Find out what STEM is and why there is buzz about it.
Learn how children of all ages engage with STEM.
Try hands-on STEM activities.
Discover how to include STEM in your existing programming.
Explore ways to use STEM to engage schools and create community partnerships.

Tanya Moesel is an experienced and enthusiastic librarian and educator with a heart for communities and individuals. She has a desire to share the joy of libraries and literacy with everyone she meets. After teaching in public elementary schools and spending a few years homeschooling, she began working in a library children’s room. This launched her into a new career as a children’s librarian. She has worked in libraries for nine years, receiving her MLIS in 2021. She is currently the Head of Youth Services at Rodgers Memorial Library in Hudson, NH.

This presentation is sponsored by the NHLA Paralibrarian Section and is open to members and non-members.

Cost: $15 NHLA Paralibrarian members $25 NHLA members/guest

Payment can be made via credit card online, or check.

If paying by check, please make payable to "NHLA" Paralibrarians and mail to: Tammy McCracken at Wadleigh Memorial LIbrary

Registration deadline: September 17, 2026

Payment must be received prior to the start of class

Please read the NHLA Cancellation policy before registering.

Questions? Contact Hope Garner, NHLA Paralibrarian Education Chair at libraryadvocate62@gmail.com

Sustainability Committee Meeting (Tuesday, October 06, 2026)

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Join the NHLA Sustainability Committee!! The committee meets on the first Tuesday of the month from 1-2 via zoom.

Read the agenda here!

Contact nhlasustainability@nhlibrarians.org for questions!

YALS-CLNH Joint Fall Conference (Thursday, October 29, 2026)

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT

YALS and CLNH are going Through the Looking Glass to Transform Youth Library Worlds for our second joint fall conference!

As in 2025, we'll have two sessions per time slot, and a a single keynote speaker.

This year's keynote is M.T. Anderson. We'll also have a special recorded message from Lois Lowry!

Check this event and your email for schedule updates.

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Please contact YALS Vice President Kelly Montagano (kmontagano@ci.durham.nh.us) or CLNH President Nicole Gauvreau (clnhpresident@nhlibrarians.org) with questions.

Sustainability Committee Meeting (Tuesday, November 03, 2026)

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Join the NHLA Sustainability Committee!! The committee meets on the first Tuesday of the month from 1-2 via zoom.

Read the agenda here!

Contact nhlasustainability@nhlibrarians.org for questions!

Sustainability Committee Meeting (Tuesday, December 01, 2026)

Tue, 01 Dec 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Join the NHLA Sustainability Committee!! The committee meets on the first Tuesday of the month from 1-2 via zoom.

Read the agenda here!

Contact nhlasustainability@nhlibrarians.org for questions!

NHLA 2027 Spring Conference Exhibitors (Thursday, May 06, 2027)

Thu, 06 May 2027 13:00:00 GMT

The NHLA Conference Committee is excited to announce our 2027 Spring Conference will be held May 6th and 7th at Mill Falls in Meredith, NH. We are working hard to plan a conference that will educate, inform, inspire, and motivate our colleagues. We would like to invite you to be a part of our efforts and appreciate your support of New Hampshire libraries.

Your participation will allow attendees to have access to your services and products during our designated vendor breaks. We hope you will sign up for a table or consider being a conference sponsor.

Vendor Hall Table $600:

The rate includes a table with linens and skirt in the designated vendor hall, exclusive vendor times in the conference schedule, inclusion in the conference program, wireless Internet access, electricity (if needed), on-site parking, and meals for one vendor representative (an additional $75 for each additional representative applies to cover meals).

Vendor Hall Table for Nonprofit Organizations $250:
This fee includes a table and chair with linens and skirt in the designated vendor hall, exclusive vendor times in the conference schedule, inclusion in the conference program, wireless Internet access, electricity (if needed), on-site parking, and meals for one vendor representative (an additional $75 for each additional representative applies to cover meals).

General Sponsorship: $300
A general sponsorship are for those vendors who are unable to attend the conference, but would like to still support NHLA. We will include your business in the conference promotional materials. This is a great way to "advertise" to all our conference attendees.

Meal Sponsorship: $1100 (Limited to 5)

The rate includes a table with linens and skirt in the designated vendor hall, exclusive vendor times in the conference schedule, recognition as a conference sponsor during all food breaks, displaying of banner (if provided), your business logo on conference promotional materials, inclusion in the conference program as a sponsor, wireless Internet access, electricity (if needed), on-site parking, and meals for one vendor representative (an additional $75 for each additional representative applies to cover meals).

Please contact Nicole Gauvreau, Conference Chair, for more information at conference@nhlibrarians.org. You will be sent a vendor exhibitor agreement for completion. Formal notification will be sent, along with your table assignment, when the completed agreement is received and reviewed. Payment in full is due by March 1, 2027.