The James E. Nichols Memorial Library

On this episode of The Nichols Library Podcast, Aisilyn and William discuss The Golden Doves by Martha Hall Kelly, Hang the Moon by Jeannette Walls, The Empress of the Nile by Lynne Olsen, and Saving Time by Jenny Odell. The two also discuss two new thrillers: Where Are the Children Now? by Mary Higgins Clark and Alafair Burke and One of Us Is Next by Karen M. McManus. Putting their history caps on for this episode, the two hosts discuss how history informs the historical fiction and nonfiction books featured in the Reader’s Rundown. This episode’s discussion highlights the Interlibrary Loan system, particularly the aspects of the system that many people may not be fully aware of. The two shine a light on how Interlibrary Loan items are ordered and processed, and they also discuss how the system improves the relationship between libraries and patrons as well as what the Nichols Library uniquely contributes to the New Hampshire Interlibrary Loan system. Towards the end, Aisilyn and William speculate on ways the system could continue to grow and better serve the people of New Hampshire!  

Monday, May 29th, the Nichols Library will be closed in honor of Memorial Day. The Town of Center Harbor will be hosting a Memorial Day Parade on this day at Noon. Please visit https://www.centerharbornh.gov/…/memorial-day-parade-0 for more information.

The Nichols Library will open at 12pm today and we will close at 4pm. We apologize for any potential inconveniences.

On this episode of the Nichols Library Podcast, Aisilyn and William introduce a new segment to the show called “A Minute’s Worth of News,” a bite-sized, news story from the library world that reflects major trends and developments in the field. The first edition of this segment provides an update on the dispute between the Internet Archives and several major publishers that was discussed in Episode Three. The Readers’ Rundown on this episode includes Saved by Benjamin Hall, Victory City by Salman Rushdie, Lone Women by Victor Lavelle, and Old Babes in the Wood by Margaret Atwood. All of the items featured on this episode are highly anticipated, and we feel that all of our patrons will enjoy at least one of them. 

This episode’s discussion marks the end of The Nichols Library’s celebration of National Poetry Month. Aisilyn and William reflect on all things poetic including their experiences with poetry, why some people may be reluctant to read it, the power of poetry in its ability to inspire wonder, the role of Inaugural poetry in American culture, Amanda Gorman’s inaugural poem “The Hill We Climb,” and the contemporary renaissance of poetry as a genre!

The Nichols Library will be closed to the public from April 24th through April 29th due to painting. Preparation for the project will begin the week before the painting starts. We apologize for any potential inconveniences. Throughout our closure, phone and Internet services will remain available for our patrons. We will reopen on May 1st. Please contact us if there is anything we can do to help you while we are closed.