Friends of Philip Read Memorial Library

04/16/2026

Reminder - This program is Sunday, April 19 at 3 p.m. at the Meriden Library. This program is a NH New Hampshire Humanities program being sponsored at various locations throughout New Hampshire.

02/12/2026

Looking for storytellers to tell their favorite library stories! What story do you have that makes Plainfield special. Please reach out! We want you to share your story. If not on NHPBS, share it below.

02/12/2026

Smartphone camera workshop - Monday March 9 at 2:30 at Philip Read Memorial Library A FREE hands-on introductory workshop by Forest Simon from the Vermont Center of Photography Reservations required

Smartphone camera workshop – Monday March 9 at 2:30 at Philip Read Memorial Library

Would you like to:

Get more out of the camera on your smartphone?

Learn how to take better pictures with the camera on your smartphone?

Learn about those camera features you are not using?

Then this is the workshop for you – A FREE hands-on introductory workshop by Forest Simon from the Vermont Center of Photography will focus on taking stronger, more intentional photographs using a smartphone. The workshop will cover simple, practical techniques—such as composition, light, and basic camera settings—that can help participants improve everyday photos. No prior photography experience is required, and all skill levels are welcome.

Monday March 9, 2026 at 2:30pm at the Philip Read Memorial Library.

Sponsored by the Friends of PRML.

Questions and to RSVP (space is limited) contact Judy at [email protected] or
603-667-1031

02/12/2026

10/23/2025

Friends groups help fund and advocate for the library you love to visit--the one that offers a seemingly endless supply of books, programs and community services for free. Most of them are volunteers.

When you join the Friends of the Library, you join the people who keep your library alive. This week, , visit the library you love and ask about joining the Friends.

09/22/2025

Short notice…tonight

PRML Book Group plus other folks who are interested in meeting Sarah, asking questions and the like.

September 22, 2025, 7 pm

Visit by Sarah Stewart Taylor to answer questions about her latest book!

Contact Sue Taylor for information

09/21/2025

JIGSAW PUZZLE COMPETITION In PLAINFIELD VILLAGE
Sunday November 2, 2025
Sponsored by the Friends of Philip Read Memorial Library
Held in the historic Plainfield Town Hall, 1079 Route 12A, Plainfield, NH

If you like doing jigsaw puzzles and are up for a challenge, join the Friends of Philip Read Memorial Library for a fun afternoon of puzzling, on Nov.2. Form a team of 2 to 6 puzzlers and come see how fast your team can complete a 500 piece puzzle. The first team to complete the puzzle wins! All teams get the same puzzle to complete.

Doors open at noon, the competition begins at 1:00pm!
No cost to compete, it’s FREE!

Sign your team up at [email protected] by October 30, 2025.

09/07/2025

Don’t miss the 2025 Friends of Philip Read Book Sale on Saturday, September 13 from 9-5 and Sunday (Half Price Sale) also from 9-5. Prices are very reasonable ($3 for hardbound and trade $.50 for paperbacks - except some special ). Also Cd, VHS, DVDs, old postcards. No text books. Lots of children’s books including junior chapter books ($.50-$2 or $3). Cooks fo Plainfield are having a bake sale by donation with benefits going to the Scholarship Fund. See you this weekend at the Plainfield Town Hall 1079 Route12a Plainfield. The hall and the tent are stuffed with books!

08/25/2025

Save the date - The Annual Book Sale for 2025 in Plainfield is almost here!

08/04/2025

Get ready to laugh with musical ventriloquist Kevin Driscoll at the Plainfield Town Hall on August 2nd at 2PM!

Sponsored by the PRML Friends.