Gilsum Community

05/26/2026

Thanks to a very generous donation from the Master Gardener's Free Seed Program, there are many packets available in the seed library!

Gilsum Public Library
Hours

Tuesday 2:30 – 6
Wednesday 10:30 – 12:30
Thursday 5 – 7
Saturday 10 – 2

05/25/2026

Excited to support the soft opening of our local Gilsum Village Store — a place that’s about so much more than shopping.

This new space has the potential to become a true community hub where neighbors connect, conversations happen, and friendships grow. From grabbing a morning coffee to catching up with familiar faces, small-town gathering places like this help keep our community strong.

05/20/2026

Nothing brings a community together like caring for the spaces we share. 🌿🌸 Fresh memorial and frog pond plantings add beauty, peace, and pride to our community. Thank you to everyone whose time, care, and support help these areas!

05/17/2026

The May book pick for the book club is: The Book of Lost Friends by Lisa Wingate. This is a historical fiction novel.

“A novel inspired by historical events: a story of three young women on a journey in search of family amidst the destruction of the post-Civil War South, and of a modern-day teacher who rediscovers their story and its connection to her own students' lives.” ~ Goodreads

Book Club typically meets on the last Tuesday of the month at 7 pm. Book club members read and discuss a mix of fiction and non-fiction works. Everyone is invited to attend. Copies of the latest book made available to borrow at the Gilsum Public Library, inquire there for more info!

05/17/2026

Friendly reminder: our Little Free Library is intended for BOOKS ONLY 📚

Please do not leave household items. These items can damage the library and make it harder for neighbors to enjoy book sharing.

Thank you for helping keep this a welcoming space for readers of all ages!

05/17/2026

🚨 FREE Hands-Only CPR Training 🚨
Learn how to save a life in just 15 minutes!

📅 May 21
⏰ 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Gilsum Fire Station

This free community training will teach you the basics of Hands-Only CPR so you can act quickly during an emergency before first responders arrive.

✔️ No experience needed
✔️ Open to the community
✔️ Quick, simple, lifesaving skills

Bring a friend and help make our community safer! ❤️

05/16/2026

** Event Sponsored by the Gilsum Historical Society **

05/13/2026

♻️ Household Hazardous Waste Collection Reminder for Gilsum Residents ♻️

Do you have old paint, used motor oil, pesticides, drain cleaners, antifreeze, batteries, or other hazardous household products sitting around your home or garage? These items should never be poured down drains, tossed in the trash, or dumped outdoors — they can contaminate groundwater and drinking water supplies.

Gilsum residents are encouraged to take advantage of the regional Household Hazardous Waste Collection events hosted through the Keene Recycling Center.

This is a safe and responsible way to dispose of hazardous materials while helping protect our environment, wells, and drinking water for everyone in our community.

📍 Participating communities include Gilsum and surrounding towns.

📞 Keene Recycling Center: 603-352-6550

📝 Please review the flyer carefully for accepted items, limits, dates, and locations. Thank you for helping keep Gilsum clean and safe! 🌎

05/13/2026

Happening TONIGHT! 🐺

Join us for a fascinating presentation about coyotes with a great guest speaker! Learn more about these intelligent and adaptable animals, their behavior, and how they live alongside us in New England.

Whether you’re a wildlife enthusiast or just curious about the coyotes in our area, this is sure to be an engaging and informative event.

We hope to see you there!

Event Sponsored by the Gilsum Conservation Commission