Mont Vernon
Daland Memorial Library
Zoom Adult Craft Night: Nail Art
When was the last time you had a manicure? Sign up for a night of self care on Tuesday, March 9th at 6:30pm and we’ll provide everything you need for a simple manicure at home. Space is limited to 10. Call 673-7888 or email the library at to sign up and receive the Zoom link and nail care kit.
Adult Book Clubs
The Daland Memorial Library offers three Adult Book Clubs. There is no attendance requirement – attend meetings that are of interest. Books are available to borrow at the library. New members always welcome! If you have any questions about book clubs, please call the library at 673-7888. Meetings are all held on Zoom.
Black Books Matter – Meets the 2nd Thursday of the month at 6:30 PM by Zoom. This is a newly formed book club that will focus on books by black authors and race relations.
Thursday, March 11th: Red at the Bone by Jacqueline Woodson
Just the Classics Book Club – Meets the 3rd Thursday of each month at 6:30 PM by Zoom. This book group is focused on reading classic titles selected by group members.
Thursday, March 18th: The Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas
Morning Book Discussion Group – Meets the first Monday of the month at 10:00am by Zoom. This group reads a combination of fiction and nonfiction titles.
Monday, April 5th: “Half a Yellow Sun” by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie.
Digital Streaming Services
The library offers two ways to borrow materials digitally online with a valid library card. Log into to set up a Hoopla account for access to 750,000 titles including movies, E books, audio books, magazines, television shows, documentaries and more! You can also use your library card number to borrow books from NH Overdrive. Visit to borrow eBooks and audio books for children and adults.
Need a library card? Stop in the library to sign up during open hours or visit for more details.
PEEPORAMA CONTEST
Grab a pack of Peeps and your craft supplies and enter the Daland Memorial Library PEEPORAMA CONTEST! “Peeple” of all ages are encouraged to make a diorama creation that includes the famous Peep confection. Displays can have any theme...book, movie, TV, history, or pop culture just keep it “family friendly”. Official entry forms and rules available on the library website at or at the library. PRIZES for “Peeple’s Choice” & “Best in Show” by age category. One entry per person please. Winners will be announced at the close of the viewing/voting hour on Saturday April 3rd at 1:00pm. Have fun creating!
Peep Diorama Drop Off: Friday, April 2 2-6pm.
Peep Diorama Viewing & Voting: Saturday, April 3 10am-1pm.
HIDE & PEEP SCAVENGER HUNT
The Daland Memorial Library has hidden 8 large Peep cutouts all around Mont Vernon for you to find. Stop by the library for an official clue sheet and hunt them all down. Find all 8 Peeps and return your clue sheet to the library for a chance to win a GIANT PLUSH PEEP. You have all week to get out and find them! Look for PEEPS from Saturday, March 28th -Saturday, April 3rd.
Storytime on YouTube
Miss JoAnn is on YouTube! We are in the process of transferring her weekly storytimes and puppet shows to our new channel. Visit https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKqrnWVUbzqFX7AZXBTVm6Q for the complete collection. Subscribe to Daland Memorial Library to get notifications of new posts.
Spring Happenings from Mont Vernon Recreation
Join us for a Drive-Thru Bunny Hop!!! With COVID restrictions still in place, we are unable to hold our traditional Egg Hunt in Town. However, we'd like to invite all Mont Vernon children to come to McCollom Field and wave to our Bunny, as well as pick up a special goody bag via a drive-thru!
Please remain in vehicles and wear masks for the hand-off.
Pre-registration is required, and the deadline to do so is Friday, March 26, 2021. Please follow this link to sign-up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050C49A8AB2AA4FA7-drivethru
Only 1 sign-up per Family/Vehicle is necessary, but please indicate the number of children, as well as ages in the comments section. Thank you.
FREE for all Mont Vernon Children, ages 0 to 12.
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