Friday Updates - April 14, 2017

NEWS & HAPPENINGS...

Friday, April 14, 2017

Spring has sprung in Durham! Courtesy Todd Selig

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Easter is Sunday. A reminder about two Town events this weekend...

Annual Egg Hunt at the Durham Town Landing-Saturday, April 15th. 9:30AM.

The Durham Historical Association (DHA) annual meeting in the Durham Town Hall Council chambers-Saturday April 15th. 2PM

DURHAM LAND STEWARDSHIP SUBCOMMITTEE WEEKLY REPORT - UNH students undertake trail work, forestry/habitat management efforts continue within Oyster River Forest, mapping trails to open conservation lands up to the community.

Spring is in the air—finally. Spring peepers are calling from wetlands. Red maples are flowering. Snow has melted away from gardens. Birds are singing on their territories and building nests. Beavers are reinforcing their dams and adding to lodges. And the Durham Land Stewardship Subcommittee is active and energized.

Volunteer trail trainings and work days at the Oyster River Forest are in the works for May. A UNH fraternity will be helping with other projects out there too. Our state and federal partners at NH Fish and Game and the Natural Resources Conservation Service are helping us plan and implement ongoing habitat management for New England cottontails and other wildlife on several town properties. We are scheduling a volunteer training on conservation easements – what they are and how to monitor the private lands under easement.

Forestry and habitat management continues at the Oyster River Forest under the guidance of consulting forester Charlie Moreno. Recent harvests have created openings that will grow into young forest habitat, beneficial to many birds and mammals. Thinning of the mature forest is currently underway to increase the health and growth of the remaining, pine, oak, and other hardwood trees, and to create a diverse understory.

We are working on getting all existing public trails in Durham mapped and accessible on the town website and on the Internet (such as on https://www.trailfinder.info/). If any of this interests you and you want to help, check in with the Land Stewardship Subcommittee or email the Stewardship Coordinator, Ellen Snyder at ellensnyder1@gmail.com. Happy Spring!

RIVER VOLUNTEER MONITORS NEEDED...

A program to monitor the quality of water in the Oyster River and its tributaries will continue this summer and fall. Volunteer river monitors are needed to collect water samples and record data on water clarity, levels of dissolved oxygen and other substances, and acidity at various sites along the river. Sampling is conducted in teams, one morning per month; volunteers can be involved at different levels. Training is provided.

The program is sponsored by the Oyster River Watershed Association, UNH Water Utilities, and the Volunteer River Assessment Program of New Hampshire's Department of Environmental Services. For information, contact Emily Poworoznek, EL@unh.edu (603-862-4168), by May 1st.

REVISED INCOME, ASSET, AND EXEMPTION AMOUNTS FOR DISABLED AND ELDERLY EXEMPTIONS - Approved by Durham Town Council – Effective April 1, 2018

At the Town Council meeting held on April 3, 2017, the Council approved the recommendations presented by Durham’s Assessor, Jim Rice. These revisions will not go into effect until 4/1/2018. Those revisions are as follows:

DISABLED EXEMPTION

ELDERLY EXEMPTION

Under the elderly exemption, there were no changes warranted for the asset limit of $200,000 for single or married persons, and no changes required for the exemption amounts of $125,000 to a person 65 years of age up to 75; $175,000 to a person 75 years of age up to 80; $225,000 to a person 80 years of age or older.

APRIL 15TH IS FAST APPROACHING!
April 15th is the last day to submit veteran’s tax credit and exemption applications. However, since April 15th falls on a Saturday, applications are due on Monday, April 17th.

Applications and information pertaining to a veteran’s credit or tax exemption may be found on the Town’s website under the Assessing Department.

If you have any questions, please contact the Assessing Department at 603-868-8064.

Looks like these youngsters have taken Easter egg decorating to a whole different level! Courtesy Rick Ouellette

MADBURY ROAD SPEED TABLE MOVING AHEAD FOR SUMMER 2017
At the Traffic Safety Committee, the Madbury Road corridor has been discussed on a number of occasions centering upon the quality of the traffic which is often speeding above the 30MPH posted limit. The Traffic Safety Committee (TSC) has reviewed speed tables, chicanes, road deviations and other traffic calming strategies designed to slow the traffic. These conversations have not resulted in a concrete or permanent solution. At its most recent meeting it was determined that something needed to be accomplished as police presence on a continuous basis was simply not feasible given the demands upon the department and the neighborhood concerns still remained a valid issue to the TSC.

Consequently it was decided that Public Works Director Mike Lynch will design the placement of two (2) speed tables but will install only one this summer (2017). As an FYI, a speed table is a midblock calming device that raises the entire wheelbase of a vehicle to reduce its traffic speed. Speed tables are longer than speed humps and flat-topped, with a height of 4 inches and often a width that can be as much as 22 feet. Vehicle operating speeds for streets with speed tables range from 25–45 mph so the 30MPH speed on Madbury Road is an appropriate fit.

With the speed table placed, the TSC can then garner resident’s comments with the knowledge that in 2020/21 Madbury water lines are scheduled for updating/ replacement meaning there will be an opportunity to add additional speed tables, design chicanes or road deviations at this time of reconstruction.

The speed table will be of the exact same design as those along Coe Drive.

Part of mural set at Durham Post Office. Courtesy Todd Selig

DISCUSSIONS CONTINUE RELATIVE TO "CRUEL ADVERSITY" MURAL IN DURHAM POST OFFICE
On Tuesday evening this week, Council Chair Kitty Marple and Administrator Todd Selig, both members of Durham's Human Rights Commission, as well as a representative of the US Postal Service, attended a NH Commission on Native American Affairs meeting, hosted by Durham, at the Durham Public Library, to discuss with the group the topic of the murals at the Post Office, specifically the mural entitled “Cruel Adversity”.

In attendance were Durham community members, students from the UNH Native American Cultural Association, and members of the state's Native American community. The meeting dealt with a very sensitive topic and understandibly became heated at times.

However this matter is ultimately resolved, Mr. Selig hopes it possible to identify a way to acknoledge Durham's history and also convey that there was indeed "cruel adversity" on both sides from the perspective of white European settlers and Native Americans in the land that eventually came to be called Durham.

View the Foster's Daily Democrat article regarding the meeting and more details HERE.

DURHAM/UNH WATER MAIN FLUSHING/VALVE EXERCISING

The Town of Durham and the University of New Hampshire will be exercising gate valves starting Monday, April 24th through Friday, May 5th from 5AM- 1:30PM. In addition, they will flush water mains beginning on Monday, May 8th and ending on Friday, May 19th. Flushing will be done at night between the hours of 9:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

These procedures are necessary to eliminate the buildup of sediment in the water mains. Flushing of the mains and gate valve exercising may cause temporary discoloration of the water however the water remains safe for drinking. This discoloration will disappear with normal household use. It is suggested that sensitive laundry not be washed if the water is obviously discolored. Try not to draw water if you observe flushing in your area.

Please call the UNH Water Supply at 862-1390 or the Department of Public Works at 868-5578 with questions and/or concerns.

Durham Public Works has started its construction season with the installation of new guardrail on Oyster River Road as well as sweeping and road surface prep work. Courtesy DPW

PART-TIME SEASONAL SUMMER WORK AT PUBLIC WORKS

Seasonal summer help wanted for the Department of Public Works- mowing, general landscaping and facility maintenance, support to other DPW staff, etc. If interested, please feel free to fill out an application at the Public Works office located at 100 Stone Quarry Drive. Pay will start at $11/HR or more depending on experience. All applicants must be 18 years of age and have a valid driver’s license to apply.

Applications may also be requested via e-mail at publicworks@ci.durham.nh.us or by calling 603-868-5578. Application and copy of valid driver’s license to be submitted to the Public Works Department no later than 4:00 PM, Friday, May 12, 2017.

The young men of the new ATO Fraternity recently completed community service for the Town of Durham. Their project was to rake and clean up Old Landing Park for the Parks and Recreation Easter Egg Hunt scheduled for this Saturday. They did excellent work and we thank them very much! Courtesy DPW

SPRING CLEANUP

Residents should have received the spring newsletter in the last few weeks, it is attached here as well for your convenience. One item in the newsletter coming up soon Spring Cleanup - PICKUP BEGINS MONDAY, MAY 1, 2017. Please place materials curbside NO EARLIER than April 29th and NO LATER than 7AM on May 1st. Details are in the newsletter.

PLANNING BOARD MEETING CANCELLED

The Planning Board meeting scheduled for April 19 has been cancelled as there is no pressing business at the moment. The Mill Plaza project had been scheduled for this meeting but it has been postponed to June 14 at the applicant’s request. The next board meeting will be May 10. So far, that agenda will include a public hearing of a new water treatment plant at UNH and a proposal to rezone a section of Newmarket Road near Mill Pond Road. The meeting on May 24 will be a workshop for general planning purposes. Applications are not reviewed at workshops.

TAX INCREMENT FINANCING PRESENTATION

Town Planner Michael Behrendt gave a presentation on Tax Increment Financing to the Planning Board on April 5. The Powerpoint slides can be viewed HERE. Michael will give a presentation to the Planning Board on RSA 79E – Downtown Revitalization at an upcoming board meeting.

FUTURE LAND USE COMMUNITY FORUM - SATURDAY, MAY 13

The public is invited to a Community Future Land Use Forum on Saturday, May 13, from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm. The forum will be held in the Piscataqua Room, upstairs at Holloway Commons at UNH. Free parking will be available in the Town lots on Pettee Brook Lane and in C Lot on Mill Road. Join your neighbors for a lively discussion about where to locate these land uses in town:

Commercial uses
Residential uses
Open space
Agricultural uses
Recreational areas

Lunch will be provided and a raffle will be held. RSVP at durhamnhforum@gmail.com including your name and if you have any dietary restrictions. Please check the Town website for more information.

TELEPHONE/IRS SCAMS CONTINUE

This was a busy week for scammers calling Durham residents who have been contacting the Durham Police frequently. While the Durham Police have been in close contact with Federal law enforcement, there appears little that can be accomplished as all indications point to off-shore locations supported by relatively sophisticated software that is making the calls appear as though they are originating within the United States, in some cases, even from a Durham number! Efforts to focus law enforcement initiatives upon these software providers is being explored by the Federal entities and as yet, Durham Police have not been informed of the success or status of these efforts.

In the interim, Chief Kurz remains focused upon informing Durham residents of the scams with the goal that to be aware is to be forearmed! NEVER provide any detailed information to ANYONE who calls your home seeking information.

One of the police department's two new Ford Explorers. They were only just put in service this week. Courtesy DPD.

NEW VEHICLES JOIN DURHAM POLICE

The Durham Police have two 2017 Ford Explorer police vehicles that are now in service. These are the first SUVs that the department has used. While the engines and gas usage are the same as the current police vehicles, the Ford Taurus, the officers are expressing pleasure with the larger interiors for their equipment.

Durham Police keeps the marked units in use for three (3) years and then removes them from the 24/7 usage, removes the police marking and passes them to detectives and administration for another two (2) years. At the five (5) year mark the vehicles are given to other Town departments for their use. It is anticipated that the SUVs will be a very adaptable for use in Parks and Recreation as well as Code Enforcement.

RIGHT-TO-KNOW LAW EDUCATIONAL SESSION SCHEDULED FOR BOARD MEMBERS AND COMMUNITY - TUESDAY, APRIL 25, 2017

The members of the Town of Durham’s boards, committees, commissions, Town Council, and Library Board of Trustees serve as members of public boards and are therefore responsible to act in accordance with the Right-to-Know law in the State of New Hampshire. The Preamble of the Right-to-Know law reads: “Openness in the conduct of public business is essential to a democratic society. The purpose of this chapter is to ensure both the greatest possible public access to the actions, discussions and records of all public bodies, and their accountability to the people.”

In order to ensure that the members of Durham’s public boards are given the resources they need to act in accord with RSA 91-A, a Right-to-Know law educational session has been scheduled for Tuesday, April 25, 2017, beginning at 7:00 PM in the Durham Town Hall Town Council chambers.

Attorney Laura Spector Morgan from The Mitchell Group will be present to provide an overview of the Right-to-Know law and to answer any questions that board members may have. The general public and Town department heads are invited and encouraged to attend the session, or to view it on Durham Community Access Television (Channel 22).

Oyster River School Board members are also invited to attend, as well as the Selectmen and board members from the communities of Lee, Madbury, and Newmarket.

BEE FRIENDLY, JOIN THE PARADE!

To raise awareness about the importance of protecting pollinators in our community, the Agricultural Commission invites young residents to dress in bee costumes and march with them in the May 29th Memorial Day parade.

Every youngster wearing a BEE costume and joining the commission in the parade will receive a jar of honey from Durham beekeepers. For more information, please contact Theresa Walker at theresawalker@comcast.net, or 603-659-7226.

FOOD FRIENDLY YARDS

The Durham Agricultural Commission encourages residents to participate in home food production and small scale farming. Learn how to make your yard a nourishing, chemical free space for people, wildlife and pollinating insects.

On Wednesday, April 19, 2017 from 6:30 - 8PM at the Durham Public Library, Ag Commission member Ellen Karelitz will discuss a variety of ways to grow vegetables, introduce animals for food production, increase soil fertility and improve habitat for pollinators. Don't just grow a lawn! Make the most of your yard's potential, make it a FOOD FRIENDLY YARD!

FRIENDS OF GREAT BAY PETITION RELATIVE TO EVERSOURCE SEACOAST RELIABILITY PROJECT

Eversource's Seacoast Reliability Project proposes utilizing jet plow technology to cross Little Bay within the Great Bay Estuary in order to build a new electrical transmission line from Madbury to Portsmouth substations. The Friends of Great Bay group has started a petition requesting that the application be denied by the NH Site Evaluation Committee (SEC) because of concerns that have been identified to date regarding possible environmental impact to the Great Bay watershed from jet plowing and other methods described in the Eversource application.

Residents interested in this effort can find the petition online HERE.

MEETINGS: SCHEDULE AND VIDEO ON DEMAND

The following public meetings are scheduled for the coming week All meetings begin at 7:00 PM and are held in the Council chambers at the Durham Town Hall unless otherwise indicated below. Click on the meetings listed below to view agendas and other information.

Town Council - Monday, April 17, 2017

Economic Development Committee - Tuesday, April 18, 2017 (8AM)

Zoning Board of Adjustment - Tuesday, April 18, 2017

Planning Board - CANCELLED

Parks & Recreation Committee - Thursday, April 20, 2017

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All meetings recorded on DCAT are available on DVD at the Durham Public Library for checkout and viewing.

DCAT CABLE CHANNEL 22

Don’t miss the latest episode of “ In the Biz; Durham Business Spotlight”. This episode EDC Director, Mary Ellen Humphrey visits: Diyablo Hair & Body Spa. Meet owner Tina Lee and her staff. Mary Ellen chats with Tina about her business strategy and what brought her to Durham. Watch as Mary Ellen has her hair transformed by Tina! This video is available on DCAT 22 TV, Saturday & Sunday @ 12:30 & 6:00 PM, DCAT on Demand, & our website. Total run time: 8 minutes

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DCAT is Live Streaming. Please join DCAT for any of our regularly scheduled meetings live-streamed directly to the device of your choice . It’s easy, all you have to do is go to: live-stream.com and follow the prompts to set up your live stream account. You’ll receive email updates as to when the meeting will be held and the start time. All you have to do is click and watch. Live-stream works on any PC (just remember to update your Adobe Flash player), Apple or Android device. Please contact dcat@ci.durham.nh.us with any questions.

PARKS AND RECREATION PROGRAMS AND EVENTS

Durham Parks and Recreation, its Director and Committee, strive to offer a wide range of quality programs, parks, and facilities that encourage all community members to participate in healthy, fun, and enriching activities. Together, they celebrate the essential role public recreation plays in fostering a cohesive and vibrant community.

Annual Egg Hunt at Durham Town Landing-Saturday, April 15th. 9:30am.
Durham Parks & Recreation and ORPP proudly present, The 22nd Annual Egg Hunt at Durham Town Landing!!

Hunt Details
-Please arrive between 9-9:20am
-The Hunt will start promptly at 9:30am
-Age appropriate hunting zones
-Find an egg with a “Golden Ticket” and win a prize!
-Light snacks & refreshments served
-Parking available in the dirt lot off Old Landing Road

Participants should be prepared to hunt outside. The Egg Hunt will take place regardless of weather!!

The 2017 Annual Egg Hunt has been kindly sponsored by The Candy Bar & Creamery, Kennebunk Savings Bank, and The UNH Interfraternity Council/Greek Community.

A young Durham resident at last year's Egg Hunt. Courtesy Parks & Recreation

Spring Bird Walks- Spring is finally here! Join local bird enthusiasts on a leisurely walk to seek out and identify resident and migrant birds by sight and sound. Please bring binoculars if you have them. Please pre-register with Durham Parks and Recreation prior to each walk. Insect repellent is recommended. Carpool if possible, as parking is limited. Participation is free.

FAMILY BIRD WALK- SUNDAY APRIL 23, 8:00am at WAGON HILL FARM
Led by Luke DeGroote
Meet at the gate. All ages are welcome.

SATURDAY, APRIL 29, 7:00am at WEST FOSS FARM
Led by Molly Jacobson & Jon Mills-Anderson
Park along Hemlock Way and walk to entrance at railroad tracks.
Ages 13+

April Vacation Week- Wilderness Adventure Camp! April 24th-April 28th at Heron Point Conservation Area.
Durham Parks & Recreation has teamed up with Seven Rivers Paddling to offer this new land based camp program! During this week of camp, participants will be introduced to natural history and basic wilderness skills. From fire and shelter building to identifying wild edibles, participants will learn respect and responsibility for each other and the natural world. This week is about getting unplugged and enjoying all that nature has to offer!
Where: Heron Point Conservation Area Newmarket, NH
Ages: 6-10
Time: 8am-3:30pm
Cost: $345/camper

New Start Date- Spring After School & Community Archery Clinics

Tuesdays: May 2nd- May 23rd. After School Session for grades 5-12, 2:45-3:45pm. Community Session for ages 7+ (youth & adults welcome), 4-5pm at the Oyster River Middle School. $70/pp. Archery In Motion will be instructing this four-week clinic which will focus on safety, proper shooting form and developing technique to become more precise in order to enhance the archers’ abilities. Pre-registration required by April 28th HERE. Bus #84 from Mast Way and Moharimet is available for those needing transportation to the 4pm class- Please make appropriate accommodations with school if using bus transportation.

Get On Board
Wednesdays: May 3rd, 10th, 17th & 24th at Churchill Rink- Jackson’s Landing.
DPR has teamed up with Rye Airfield to offer Get On Board: A program that introduces kids to the awesomeness of skateboarding through a safe, proven program.
$50/person. Includes ALL equipment and awesome, safe instruction from fully trained and licensed Rye Airfield instructors.
Grades 5th-8th: 3:00-4:00pm (bus #38 can be used from the middle school to Jackson’s Landing)
Grades 3rd& 4th: 4:00-5:00pm
Pre-registration HERE is required by April 28th!

After School Mountain Biking Clubs:
Middle School Students: May 8th- June 12th-Mondays & Thursdays: 2:45-5:00pm.
$85/student (one session per week) OR $140/student (two sessions per week)
Bikes can be transported from ORMS to Madbury Town Hall.
Pre-registration required HERE. Min of 5, Max of 10.
Student can ride bus # 29 from ORMS to Madbury Town Hall.

Elementary School Students: May 11th-June 8th- Thursdays: 3:30-5:00pm
Bikes can be dropped off at DPR to be transported to MOH each week.
(mountain bikes are not required for this program)
$85/student
Pre-registration required HERE. Min of 5, Max of 10
Students can ride bus # 84 from MW to MOH.

After School Trail Running Club
At Madbury Woods & Kingman Farm
Tuesdays: 3:30-5:00pm
May 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th, June 6th & 13th
Grades 1st-4th
$60/Student. Pre-registration required at durhamrec.reckesk.com

Upcoming Events-Save The Date!!

70th Annual Memorial Day Parade & Commemorative Celebration- Monday, May 29th at 10am. Parade starts at Mill Pond Rd. and ends on Main St. in front of Memorial Park. To participate in the 2017 Memorial Day Parade, please visit durhamrec.recdesk.com and find the participant registration form under Forms and Documents. Please call or email DPR for more parade information: (603) 817-4074 or recreation@ci.durham.nh.us

The UNH Music Department will feature Aaron Copeland's, The Tender Land, Friday and Saturday evening, 4/14-4/15, at 8 PM in Johnson Theater. Free for all community members! Courtesy Loren Selig

COMMUNITY PROGRAMS AND EVENTS

Movies at the Memorial Union Building, UNH, every weekend in state-of-the-art theaters and snack bar. This week, 4/13 - 4/15: Trolls at 7 and 9PM and 9PM. Next week, 4/20-4/22: Hidden Figures and Lion, same times. All movies are $4 for people under the age of 12 and $6 for all others. Buy tickets at the box office or online. For a full list of all the movies and times, click HERE.

The Forgiveness Project Exhibit, Apr 9 - 16, 2017 at Community Church of Durham and Apr 17 - 23, 2017 at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital. The Forgiveness Project is an exhibit depicting stories of people whose lives have been shattered by violence, and are learning to forgive, reconcile, and move on. Along with the exhibit, several other programs being offered free and open to the public. View more information HERE.

UNH Dept of Music Opera Workshop presents Aaron Copland's The Tender Land, Friday & Saturday, Apr 14 & 15, 2017, 8PM, Johnson Theatre. Free and open to the public

Three Chimneys Inn:

Easter Sunday, Apr 16 - serving 12 - 4PM. Reservations required. Call 603-868-7800.

Outdoor Music Event under a giant Tent on the TCI Terrace, Apr 20. All ages welcome. No cover. Drink specials and munchies. Partial proceeds to benefit the Durham PD Community Outreach Program.

Mother’s Day, May 14 - serving 12 - 4PM. Reservations suggested. Call 603-868-7800

Newcomer’s Unlimited has received a New Hampshire Humanities Grant for Gwendolyn Quezaire-Presutti to present Ona Judge Staines, George Washington’s runaway slave, Friday, Apr 21, 2017, 10:15AM. This living history presentation will be at the Community Church of Durham. Free and open to the public.Contact Gayle Hylen, 603-659-2422 or ghylen47@comcast.net.

UNH Center on Aging and Community Living - Age of Champions Event. The CACL will celebrate longevity by hosting the 5th annual UNH Age of Champions event on Saturday, Apr 22, 2017, 10AM - 1PM, UNH Field House. The event promotes and raises awareness regarding healthy, active aging from a holistic perspective. More information HERE.

Looking to go WILD over school vacation week-April 24-28? Join Growing Places TimberNook for a week of exploration as it welcomes Spring by learning about insects in the beautiful woods at Moharimet Elementary school as well as plenty of time for free play, cooking over an open fire, and games in the wild. More information HERE. Summer Camp options HERE.

Annual May Day Carnival, sponsored by the UNH Campus Activities Board, Saturday April 29, 12 - 8PM, UNH C-Lot. Includes: petting zoo, games, food trucks, bungee trampolines, and more!

“Coloring Extravaganza” hosted by Bridget Finnegan, Wednesday, May 3, 2017, 6:30 PM. Fun-filled evening for all ages. Includes hands-on coloring with provided coloring pencils and demonstrations of illustration techniques. More information HERE.

Vietnam Moving Wall - 50th Vietnam War Commemoration Program, May 4 - 8, 2017, UNH. For more information contact Office of Military & Veteran Student Services, UNH, at 603-868-0643 or email UNH.Veterans@unh.edu, or visit http://www.unh.edu/veterans

Oyster River QUACKFEST, Saturday, May 6, 2017, 10 AM - 2PM, Durham Landing. Hosted by Rotary Club of Durham-Great Bay. For a full list of activities, times, and sponsors, visit Facebook Page HERE, or the Rotary's website HERE.

UNH Summer Youth Program Registration is Open! Students explore interests while experiencing the local campus (and other sites) through UNH’s summer programs for youth. Participants learn from faculty, staff, and students with individualized instruction and have the opportunity to utilize state of the art facilities.

Programs offered for ages 6-18 in areas such as STEM, the Arts, Academic Enrichment, Athletics, and Recreational/Water programs. UNH hosts numerous programs for High School students! View offerings by grade level.

To learn more and to register: UNH Learn for Life

WHY ROWING? Join Great Bay Rowing and find out! Junior and Adult programs available. Spring Programs are open now. More information is available HERE.

The Candy Bar & Creamery has increased its ice cream selection to 17 flavors of handmade Bloom n Cow ice cream and sorbet and we are open every night until 7pm. As the weather gets warmer it will continue to expand hours to 8 and 9PM.
MainStreet Makery $5 Drop in Craft. Shaving Cream Prints. Have fun making a mess whilecreating a masterpiece using shaving cream. Hours: Tues. thru Fri. 10AM-6PM, Sat., 10AM-4PM.

University of New Hampshire Celebrity Series Upcoming Events. View the schedule of events HERE. Tickets can be purchased on line HERE. or by calling the Box Office at 603-862-7222(PCAC). Hours: Mon-Fri, 12 - 5PM as well as one hour before each event.
UNH Museum of Art Upcoming Events. View schedule of events HERE.

Abigail Carroll will read from her new book on April 20th at the DPL. Courtesy photo

DURHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY PROGRAMS AND EVENTS

Children’s and Young Adult Programs:

Family Movie: “The BFG!” Sat. April 15th at 10:30 am. – Join us for this fun family movie: “The BFG!” This event is held upstairs in the community room. Popcorn is served and all are welcome.
YA Mondays: (Middle & High Schoolers) This week: Army men Launchers! Monday April 17th 2:45 - 4 pm - Stop by the YA room to try and launch some toy army men if you are in Middle or High School. Snacks provided and all are welcome.
Storytime - Tues. April 18th and Thurs. April 20th at 10:30 am - “Trees/Planting!”
Jack & Annie Book Club (Grades K-2) Tuesday, April 18th at 4:00 – 5:00 PM - Join us for our monthly book club made just for kids in kindergarten through 2nd grade! During our meeting we will talk about our book club book, play games, and make a craft. This month’s book is "Twister on Tuesday" by Mary Pope Osborne. Books are available at the circulation desk. Registration is required. Please sign-up at the Children's desk!
Baby Lap-sit (ages 2 & under with care giver) - Weds. April 19th at 10:30 am
Knitting and Craft Club for 3rd-5th graders - Weds. April 19th 4-5 pm (register at the Children’s desk).
Lego Club (k-4th grade) Thursday, April 20th 3:30-4:30 pm - Join us for Lego Club (K-4th grade Registration required at the Children’s Desk) - We will have fun weekly challenges and of course free build. This week: Cars.
Pajama Storytime - Magic! Thursday, April 20th at 6:30PM - Join Oyster River Parents & Preschoolers (ORPP) at the Durham Public Library for our monthly evening storytime for preschoolers! This month we will be all about "Magic". Come hear Magic stories, do the feltboard, sing some magical songs, and make a fun Magic craft. Snack provided by ORPP and all are welcome!
Fun and Games Fridays - Fri. April 21st all day! Come and create a drop-in craft and play some fun board games. All ages.
Fun Lamprey River Family Program, Sat. April 22nd at 10:30 am – Join us as the author and illustrator of the local book “Chick & Dee-Dee’s Lamprey River Adventure” by Suzanne Peterson share their book and teach us about the Lamprey River. A fun craft will follow. All ages and all are welcome.
Mark your calendar! “Toe Jam Puppet Band” will perform at the Lee Safety Complex on Thurs. April 27th at 10:30 am for our fun school vacation week joint library program – Toe Jam Puppet Band is a fun interactive group that will have children of all ages out of their seat moving and laughing. This program is sponsored by the Durham, Lee and Madbury Libraries. All ages and all are welcome!
Make-It-Take-It Craft – Monday April 24th through Sat. April 29th – Join us all school vacation week for a fun craft in the children’s activity room.
Teen Advisory Board Mon. May 1st, 6:30 pm – Pizza, Games, & More! The teen advisory board is open to kids in middle and high school. We want to hear from you! Tell the staff about books you would like added to the collection, activities you want to try, movies you want to watch or anything else you feel we should know. This month: Come and play some games, have pizza, and more!
Raccoon Readers (2nd-4th grade) Tues. May 2nd, 6:00 pm - Join us for Raccoon Readers, our monthly 2nd-4th Grade Book Group. This month's book is "The Last Kids on Earth” by Max Brailler. We talk about books, authors, play some games and make a craft.
Bookeaters, Middle School Book Group, Weds. May 3rd 2:45-4:00 pm – Join us for this month’s book group. This month’s book is “The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight” by Jennifer E. Smith. Ruth Wharton McDonald is the facilitator. Books are available at the circulation desk. Pizza is served.
Join the Patch Program! Come and join and collect your patches! This program is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Durham Public Library.

Adult Programs:

From Plow to the Stars: 150 Years of UNH History Tues. April 18, 6:30-7:30 pm - An illustrated presentation by UNH Professor of History Emeritus, Douglas L. Wheeler. Wheeler is an authority on contemporary European and African affairs and has recently turned his attention to the history of UNH, its varied accomplishments and the personalities of its leaders. Come learn how a middle-sized land-grant university has overcome formidable challenges to become a well-regarded teaching, research and service university.
Making Your Yard Food Friendly Wed. April 19, 6:30-8 pm - Ellen Karelitz of the Durham Agricultural Commission will discuss a variety of ways to grow vegetables, introduce animals for food production, increase soil fertility and improve habitat for pollinators. Don't just grow a lawn! Make the most of your yard's potential. Make it a FOOD FRIENDLY YARD!
A Gathering of Larks - Book Launch with Abby Carroll Thurs. April 20, 6:30-8:30 - Abigail Carroll will read from her new book, A Gathering of Larks - Letters to St. Francis from a Modern-day Pilgrim. Today St. Francis is most often a sweet ceramic statue in a garden, a sentimentalized romantic figure. But A Gathering of Larks, containing forty personal letters from Carroll to Francis, reveals him to be a complex man who lived a fascinating life of radical faith.
Durham Garden Club: The Wonderful World of Tree Peonies Tuesday April 25, 6:30-8:30 pm - Expert Anthony Francis will share how he got involved with these gorgeous plants plus their history, cultivation, care, propagation, and use in the garden. All are invited.
Book Donation Week April 24 through 28 - The Friends of the Durham Public Library collect gently used books and DVDs the last week of every month. Please drop off books/DVDs in a bag or container that does not need to be returned. We appreciate the donations!
The Sun God's Heir with Elliott Baker Wednesday April 26, 6:30-7:30 - Durham author Elliott Baker reads from his new book, The Sun God's Heir, Return: Book One
Fake News: How to tell when you're seeing it, and how to get the real scoop Thursday April 27, 6:30-7:30 - In a world that is increasingly known as Post-Fact, we are inundated with news of dubious merit. Is it well-substantiated, or just confirmation bias? Is it satire or real? Is this someone's Alternative Facts or the truth? Nancy Miner, Assistant Library Director, will discuss the issue and show you how to detect the signs of what we now call Fake News.
First Aid Class with McGregor Memorial EMS Monday May 1, 6-8 pm - Contact Sean Madden 603-862-3674. For cost and registration information visit http://cprsafe.org
Oyster River Knitters Tuesday May 2, 7-9 pm - Join in for a couple hours of knitting relaxation and conversation. This is a great time to pick up that knitting project you’ve wanted to finish. There's no need to pre-register; just show up. New participants of all skill levels are welcome! Contact: Janet, jadoty@comcast.net, 603-868-1142
CPR and AED Class with McGregor Memorial EMS Monday May 8, 6-8 pm - Contact Sean Madden 603-862-3674. For cost and registration information visit http://cprsafe.org

MUSEUM PASSES - Many of our patrons aren't aware of a wonderful perk of having a Durham Library card - free or discounted passes to 12 different museums, including the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, the New Hampshire Children's Museum, and, recently added, beautiful Bedrock Gardens in Lee. All are available through the generosity of the Friends of the Durham Public Library. For more information, go to http://www.durhampubliclibrary.org/museum.asp
Recycle your used printer cartridges; keep them out of the trash! - Leave cartridges in box below the library catalogue, to right of circulation desk.

The library offers help for people who need assistance using technology: computers, iPads & cell phones, eReaders (Nook, Kindle, etc.) Call to check on availability of the volunteers and set up an appointment. 868-6699 or email durhampl@gmail.com