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Reference and Adult Services Section (READS)

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Reference and Adult Services Section

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Nominate a Librarian for the READS Award of Excellence!

Know a librarian or library staff member who goes above and beyond for adult patrons? Nominate them for the READS Award of Excellence, honoring outstanding contributions to adult library services in New Hampshire.

Deadline: Tuesday, June 30, 2026

Submit your nomination: Click here

Questions? Contact the Past President, Jane Ayotte, for more information: readspresident@nhlibrarians.org.

Visit our READS Award of Excellence page to learn more about this award

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@nhlibrary.org.

Board Members and Committee Chairs 2026

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

President: Josianne Fitzgerald, Moultonborough Public Library
readspresident@nhlibrary.org

Vice President/President-elect: Stephanie Rinehart-Joseph, Nesmith Library

Past President/Award of Excellence: Jane Ayotte, Hooksett Public Library

Secretary: Michelle Cole, Kingston Community Library

Treasurer: Tanya Griffith, Hollis Social Library

Membership Chair: Liz Ryan, Derry Public Library

Conference Chair: Eileen Gilbert, Belmont Public Library

Programming Chair: Sue Harmon, Manchester City Library

Publicity Chair: Amanda Alwyn, Laconia Library

READS-to-Go Chair: Martha Simmons, Hooksett Public Library
rtgchair@nhlibrarians.org

Website Coordinator: Alexa Moore, Amherst Town Library

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