Category Archives: Events

Pumpkin Decorating Contest

The 9th Annual Pumpkin Decorating Contest at Gorham Public Library Decorate a pumpkin to look like a book character or theme from a book! The Pumpkins will be on display at the library from October 21st – 24th, 2025. Members of the Community will come in and vote for the best pumpkin in 3 differentContinue reading “Pumpkin Decorating Contest”

Holiday Craft Fair

Come shop a variety of homemade goods from local sellers! When? Friday, December 5th 2025 4:00PM – 7:00PM Where? At the Gorham Public Library This event is being held as part of Gorham’s Annual Winterfest! Oh, No! It’s the Grinch! Oh, No! The Grinch is loose in the Gorham Public Library! Can you find allContinue reading “Holiday Craft Fair”

Book Club Reads

The Gorham Public Library Book Club is a seasonal book group that meets on a designated Wednesday of the seasonal Month. No registration is required. We will have copies of the seasonal book available at the circulation desk when meeting date is posted on the webpage. All books are due Friday following the meeting date.Continue reading “Book Club Reads”

Summer Reading Program

2025 Summer Reading Programs advance literacy and academic performance by engaging children and teens in reading during summer months. They also work to foster a love of reading through public library programs and services and increase successful reading experiences through librarian-supported, self-selected, voluntary reading. Registration will be available June 30th -July 3rd 2025. Keeping TrackContinue reading “Summer Reading Program”

Rambling Repair: Patching and Mending Workshop

For centuries, and all across the globe, people have been picking up a needle and thread to “make do and mend” and fix what is fixable. Simply using a needle and thread and your own two hands, patching, darning, and mending are accessible, creative, and satisfying crafts that allow you to keep your favorite itemsContinue reading “Rambling Repair: Patching and Mending Workshop”

Stuffed Animal Sleepover

Have you ever wondered what happens in the library when it is closed? We will share our secret world with your stuffed animal friend during our “Stuffed Animal Sleepover” event. Any stuffed animal can participate! Schedule Friday, December 29, between 12:00 – 5:45PM Drop off one of your stuffed animals at the circulation desk. WhenContinue reading “Stuffed Animal Sleepover”

Great North Woods Community Read

What is a Community Read? A community read is a shared reading experience where members of the community all read and discuss one book. The Great North Woods Community Read connects members from the areas of Gorham, Berlin, and Randolph through the Public Libraries and the White Mountain Community College. 2024 Fall Community Read AmericanContinue reading “Great North Woods Community Read”