From Our Living Room to Yours Archives - Chocorua Public Library

The Community Living Room at Chocorua Public Library is more than a space—it’s a welcoming hub for connection, creativity, and conversation. This category highlights the programs, events, and gatherings that bring neighbors together in a warm, inviting setting. From cozy story hours and craft circles to lively discussions and special presentations, the Community Living Room is where ideas are shared, friendships are formed, and community spirit thrives.

Whether you’re stopping in for a cup of tea, joining a program, or simply enjoying the comfortable atmosphere, this space reflects the heart of our library: a place where everyone belongs. Browse posts here to discover upcoming events, past highlights, and ways you can make it your own.

December 2025

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Giving Tuesday at the Chocorua Public Library: A Day to Support Community, Connection, and Our Historic Space

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Donate Today Giving Tuesday at the Chocorua Public Library: A Day to Support Community, Connection, and Our Historic Space Giving Tuesday is a powerful reminder that small acts of generosity can create lasting impact—and at the Chocorua Public Library, this spirit of giving helps sustain a place that has served as the heart [...]

Giving Tuesday at the Chocorua Public Library: A Day to Support Community, Connection, and Our Historic Spaceadmin2025-12-02T17:18:14+00:00

November 2025

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Starting Point Giving Tree: Bringing Comfort & Joy This Holiday Season

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The holiday season is a time for giving, connection, and compassion—and this year, our community has a special opportunity to make a meaningful difference. The Starting Point Giving Tree invites neighbors, families, and friends to come together in support of victims and survivors, as well as their children, right here in Carroll County. When [...]

Starting Point Giving Tree: Bringing Comfort & Joy This Holiday Seasonadmin2025-12-02T17:22:19+00:00

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✨ Once Upon a Story Hour Welcomes… Ms. Frizzle! ✨

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Sunday, November 30, 2025 | 3:00–4:00 PMChocorua Public Library Hold onto your seats and fasten your magic seatbelts—because The Frizz is pulling up to Chocorua Public Library for a very special edition of Once Upon a Story Hour! On Sunday, November 30th, from 3:00–4:00 PM, children and families are invited to join us for an [...]

✨ Once Upon a Story Hour Welcomes… Ms. Frizzle! ✨admin2025-11-30T21:45:42+00:00

October 2025

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Buddy the Elf Christmas Party — and a Visit from Santa!

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🎄 Buddy the Elf Christmas Party — and a Visit from Santa! 🎅 There’s no better way to spread Christmas cheer than by joining the Chocorua Public Library Christmas Party on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at 5:30 PM—and this year’s theme is straight from the North Pole: Buddy the Elf! Get ready for [...]

Buddy the Elf Christmas Party — and a Visit from Santa!admin2025-12-02T17:26:54+00:00

September 2025

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Nighttime Owling Adventure Chocorua NH- Squam Lake

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Discover the Magic of Owls: Squam Lake Animal Adaptations Program & Nighttime Owling Adventure Have you ever wondered what it’s like to meet an owl up close, hear its call echo through the night, or discover how these mysterious birds thrive in the wild? On Thursday, October 24th at 4:30 PM, the [...]

Nighttime Owling Adventure Chocorua NH- Squam Lakeadmin2025-09-27T23:10:22+00:00

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Fall Festivals – Great Inflate Race in Tamworth

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🎈 Join the Great Inflate Race in Tamworth – Family Fun for All Ages! Looking for unforgettable family activities in New Hampshire this fall? The Chocorua Public Library is excited to present The Great Inflate Race on Saturday, October 25th, 2025 at 11:00am at the Tamworth Recreation Field. This event is set to be [...]

Fall Festivals – Great Inflate Race in Tamworthadmin2025-09-27T22:25:57+00:00

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From Chocorua to Kilkenny Castle Library: A Librarian’s Journey Across the Atlantic

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📚✨ From Chocorua to Kilkenny: A Librarian’s Journey Across the Atlantic ✨📚 Our very own librarian Shauna is on a literary pilgrimage all the way to the Emerald Isle—and found herself immersed in history, architecture, and stories at none other than Kilkenny Castle Library in Ireland! Nestled in the heart of County Kilkenny, Kilkenny [...]

From Chocorua to Kilkenny Castle Library: A Librarian’s Journey Across the Atlanticadmin2025-09-15T23:30:51+00:00

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From Chocorua to Dublin: Shauna’s Visit to the Long Room

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From Chocorua to Dublin: Shauna’s Visit to the Long Room at Trinity College Library This week, our librarian, Shauna, carried the spirit of Chocorua Public Library all the way across the Atlantic on a journey to Ireland. Among her stops was one of the most breathtaking and historic literary treasures in the world: [...]

From Chocorua to Dublin: Shauna’s Visit to the Long Roomadmin2025-09-14T17:05:56+00:00

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Historical Library hidden in Chocorua

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A Brief History of the Chocorua Public Library The Chocorua Public Library is a living example of what happens when a small community dreams big. Its beginnings date back to the late 1800s, when it started as a subscription-based lending library. Local families each paid a modest annual fee to borrow from a shared [...]

Historical Library hidden in Chocoruaadmin2025-09-14T23:34:04+00:00

June 2025

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A Blooming Welcome: New Pollinator Garden at CPL

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A Blooming Welcome: Explore the New Pollinator Garden at Chocorua Public Library We’re buzzing with excitement at Chocorua Public Library—our brand-new pollinator garden is in full bloom! Thanks to a recent landscaping update, the front of the library now features a vibrant, pollinator-friendly garden designed to support butterflies, [...]

A Blooming Welcome: New Pollinator Garden at CPLadmin2025-06-01T23:29:16+00:00

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