Friday Updates - January 20, 2017

Friday, January 20, 2017

Using a software package, that with work turns a photograph into an abstract classic, Jeff Burton (son of Councilor Wayne Burton) transformed the above image of the community gardens at Wagon Hill Farm into a "Renoir." Then again...is it more "Monet"?

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On this day, Donald J. Trump will be sworn in as the 45th President of the United States.

On a different topic, the Durham Public Works Department had a crew come in last night to clean the downtown area and parking lots of snow as well as the Town Hall lot. Some downtown business owners had expressed concern earlier this week that parking spaces at the edges of parking lots and curb lines were filled with snow such that the spaces were not able to be utilized. When Public Works performs this task in the future, the crew will pay closer attention to the corner spaces to ensure they can be used after snow events. Thoroughly plowing the downtown is a difficult task for our DPW staff and typically occurs the night after the day of the snowstorm. (For example, if the storm takes place on Tuesday, the downtown is cleared for snow removal on Wednesday night.) We ask everyone to be patient, and if they see problem spaces two days after a storm event, to call DPW directly to report the concerns at (603) 868-5578, or email jrichard@ci.durham.nh.us.  Thank you for your assistance!

FILING PERIOD FOR DURHAM ELECTED OFFICES FOR MARCH 14, 2017 TOWN ELECTION
The filing period for local Durham elected offices for the March Town Election is Wednesday, January 25, 2017 through 5:00 PM Friday, February 3, 2017. There is no filing fee required.

Citizens that might choose to become involved in Durham Town government may file for one of the positions below at the Town Clerk-Tax Collector's Office during the filing period noted above. Questions may also be directed to that office by calling 603-868-5577 or emailing Town Clerk-Tax Collector Lorrie Pitt at lpitt@ci.durham.nh.us

Residents interested in learning more about any of these positions are invited to contact the Administrator's Office at 603-868-5571 or write to tselig@ci.durham.nh.us. The 2017 Town elections will take place on Tuesday, March 14, 2017 at the Oyster River High School. Polling hours will be from 7AM to 7PM.

Town Council, 3 positions (3-year terms)
Library Board of Trustees, 2 positions (3-year terms)
Town Clerk-Tax Collector, 1 position (3-year term)
Treasurer, 1 position (3-year term)
Trustees of the Trust Funds, 1 position (3-year term)

OYSTER RIVER COOPERATIVE SCHOOL DISTRICT ELECTION INFORMATION
The filing period for the ORCSD elected offices for the March 14, 2017 Election is Wednesday, January 25, 2017 through 5:00 PM Friday, February 3, 2017. There is no filing fee required.

At Large School Board, 2 positions (3-year terms)

Ice skating tracks along the ice on the Lamprey River at the Wiswall Dam.  Courtesy Audrey Cline

DURHAM ELECTION OFFICIALS CRITIQUE GENERAL ELECTION PROCESS WITH EYE TOWARD IMPROVEMENT
Last Friday afternoon, Durham election officials, police, and public works staff met to discuss the November General Election, how things went, logistical issues that came up, parking, and what ways we could potentially improve the process moving forward. While a few items were noted, generally there was consensus that the process ran quite smoothly.

ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION ON AND OFF CAMPUS - Durham & UNH Officials Discuss
Last week Chief Kurz and Admin. Selig met with administrators from UNH to proactively discuss the articulation of our joint complementary and comprehensive efforts to address problematic alcohol consumption patterns and trends among students. Moving forward, we have several tasks: addressing the academic year calendar, building new partnerships with parents as part of the University's education, prevention, and remediation efforts, and discussion with others concerning the scheduling of events that might likely draw large numbers of non-UNH guests to Durham/UNH. UNH is at work on a new “rebooted” version of the Choices Matter video outlining the problematic implications of alcohol use for students, along with consequences for bad behavior. The group will be in touch regarding what new steps we may want to take. The meeting was a positive proactive collaboration between Durham and UNH.

YEAR END GROSS WAGES (2015) FOR TOWN OF DURHAM EMPLOYEES AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC VIEWING ON DURHAM WEB SITE
While not required to do so by law, annually the Town compiles a list of year end gross wages for Durham employees and makes it available for public viewing.

To view the 2015 list, click HERE.

Amtrak Downeaster arriving at the UNH depot this morning. Courtesy Todd Selig

NORTHERN NEW ENGLAND PASSENGER RAIL AUTHORITY (NNEPRA) MEETING IN EXETER HELD ON THURSDAY
On Thursday of this week, Admin. Selig attended the regular Station Operation meeting of the NNEPRA/Amtrak Downeaster, this month held at the Folsom Tavern in Exeter. Topics discussed included: · Station Operation Meeting, reports from each station along the route, updates from NNEPRA, Pan Am Railways, the TSA, Lunch, and an open forum discussion with all attendees on the challenges and opportunities of connecting the “last mile” of transit for passengers of the Downeaster. Learn more about NNEPRA HERE. Of interest was a report from Freeport, ME municipal representatives who indicate Internet shopping is impacting bricks and mortar stores in Freeport.

Individuals who believe the Amtrak Downeaster is an important contribution to the Durham/UNH community might consider becoming involved with/members of Train Riders Northeast. TrainRiders Northeast was formed in 1989 as a non-profit, volunteer organization dedicated to bring modern and efficient passenger rail service to Northern New England.

MASTER PLAN LAND USE CHAPTER SURVEY DEVELOPMENT – Subcommittee decides against moving forward with survey.
On Thursday morning, the Master Plan Future Land Use Chapter Subcommittee, following much discussion, decided that it would not move forward with a survey as initially planned. Rather, the group plans to focus efforts on planning a forum in which citizens can voice their thoughts relative to the desired future land uses of the town.

HAVE YOUR APPLIED FOR YOUR SOLAR EXEMPTION YET?

Persons that own property in Durham and recently installed a “solar energy system” that utilizes solar energy to heat or cool the interior of their building, heat water, or to provide electricity, may qualify for a solar exemption.

The Town of Durham has adopted the Exemption for Solar Systems per RSA 72:62 which gives qualifying residents a solar exemption from their property tax assessment.

In order to qualify for this exemption, a PA-29 exemption application must be received by the Assessing Office by April 15, 2017. Applications may be downloaded from the Town website or may be picked up at the Assessor’s Office located on the 2nd floor of the Town Hall building at 8 Newmarket Road. Applications must also include the total installation cost and a detailed list of what equipment was installed on an applicant's property.

If approved, this exemption will be applied to 2017 assessments.

Please contact the Town Assessor at 603-868-8064 with any questions regarding the solar systems exemption.

HOUSING STANDARDS ORDINANCE - 2016 STATISTICS
The Fire Prevention Division at the Durham Fire Department was busy this year managing the Housing Standards Ordinance, which requires the registration of all rental property in Durham and a cyclical inspection of such properties to ensure compliance with basic NH health and safety standards.

Inspection data for 2016 is as follows:

• Total Rental Housing Inspections between 1/1/16 – 12/31/16: 643
• Total Inspection Violations: 601
• Total violations that have been corrected: 216
• Outstanding inspection violations: 385

Top 5 Life/Safety/Heath Deficiencies include:

• Hard-Wired Interconnected Smoke Alarms Required - 34
• Smoke Alarms Not Interconnected – 29
• Carbon Monoxide Alarms Required – 28
• Boiler Inspection Overdue - 27
• Replace/Restore Junction Box Cover – 26

For information about the Housing Standards Ordinance, do not hesitate to contact the Durham Fire Department at mperusse@ci.durham.nh.us or call 603-868-5531.

NEW BUSINESS OPENS IN DOWNTOWN DURHAM - SUMMER'S END STUDIOS

Summer’s End Studios on Jenkins Court, a tattoo - illustration - letterpress studio has just opened in downtown Durham. Husband and wife owners Benjamin and Lynn Jenness are artists with a variety of talents to offer the community. With a background in graphic design, typography, book design, and fine art painting, Benjamin operates three turn-of-the-century era letterpress machines to create fine art prints, greeting cards and custom stationary. Lynn’s focus is figurative illustration, with her drawings often integrated into Benjamin’s letterpressed prints; she’s currently working on self publishing her own graphic novel called The Reunion.

Ben and Lynn are both fully licensed tattoo artists providing custom artwork and exceptional tattooing. Summer’s End Studios strives to be a different sort of art and tattoo studio, showcasing handcrafted jewelry, goods and art from local artisans, and forgoes the expected tattooer decor in favor of a relaxed, comfortable and creative atmosphere for their clients and their work. View more information about Summer's End Studios HERE.

SUPERVISORS OF THE CHECKLIST

The Durham Supervisors of the Checklist will meet at the Town Hall twice in January to accept new voters and to make corrections to the checklist:

Tuesday, January 24, 2017, 7:00 -7:30 PM.

Saturday, January 28, 2017, 2:00 -2:30 PM.

Changes in party registration can also be made at this time.

Prospective voters are required by law to show proof of identity, age (18 by the election day), domicile/residence in Durham, and U.S. Citizenship. A driver’s license and a birth certificate or passport are useful. Affidavits of domicile and citizenship may be signed under oath if proofs are lacking.

The interior of the Demeritt House.  Courtesy Janet Mackie

SECRETS OF THE DEMERITT HOUSE

Discoveries during the dismantling and the craftsmanship revealed in the process. The house was dismantled, documented and is preserved in its entirety by Preservation Timber Framing. Arron Sturgis and Jessica MilNeil of PTF will present a program documenting the disassembly of the federal period farmhouse that stood for more than two centuries on what is now the UNH O’Kane Farm. Presented by the Durham Historic Association on Sunday, January 22 at 2 pm at the Town Hall. Everyone welcome.

this program will be livestreamed and LIVE on channel 22.

UNREGISTERED DOGS AND 2017 DOG TAGS

Dog owners with unregistered dog(s) in 2016 are reminded that they must register their dogs by January 20, 2017, to avoid additional penalties. Dog tags for 2017 are now available, however; dog owners with an outstanding 2016 registration will need to take care of 2016 fees before they will be issued a 2017 tag.

DURHAM POLICE DEPARTMENT SEEKING FULL-TIME POLICE OFFICER

The Durham, New Hampshire Police Department is seeking qualified applicants to establish a list for the position of full-time Police Officer. The applicant selected to serve as Police Officer will provide law enforcement and community-oriented services to this diverse Seacoast/University community.

Officers patrol an assigned area for the purpose of crime prevention and law enforcement. Duties include but are not limited to the investigation of crimes; identification/apprehension of offenders, traffic enforcement, and the provision of emergency services. Candidates must have the ability to exercise good judgment, common sense and discretion, and be able to analyze situations quickly and objectively. Applicants must be able to make decisions under pressure.

Applicants must be 21 years old by the anticipated date of appointment. Applicants must be a high school graduate or hold a GED; Bachelor Degrees from an accredited college or university are preferred. Applicants must appear on the most recent Great Bay Police Testing Alliance written test list OR be a certified police officer in this or any other state accepted by the New Hampshire Police Standards and Training Council. Prior Great Bay test participants may still participate as long as they provide proof of their test score and the date the test was taken.

Visible Tattoos will disqualify a candidate automatically.

Females and Minorities are encouraged to apply.

Anticipated date of appointment for this selection process is April 17, 2017. This date is subject to change.

Letter of Interest, Professional Resume, and Town of Durham Employment Application must be received by Capt. David Holmstock by 5:00 PM, Friday, February 3, 2017 at:

Durham Police Department
86 Dover Road
Durham, New Hampshire 03824

The Durham Police Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

REFERENDUM QUESTION ON THE MARCH 14, 2017 TOWN ELECTION WARRANT asking residents if they are in favor of raising and appropriating not more than $1,960,000 for the expansion/renovation of the Durham Police facility

At the January 9, 2017 Town Council meeting, the Council held the first required Public Hearing in accordance with RSA 33:8 and voted unanimously to place the following referendum question on the March 14, 2017 Town Election Warrant relating to bonding for the expansion/renovation of the Durham Police facility:

"Are you in favor of raising and appropriating the sum of $1,960,000 for the purpose of the expansion/renovation of the Durham Police Facility, with said sum to be in addition to any federal, state or private funds made available therefor, and of authorizing the issuance of not more than $1,960,000 of bonds or notes in accordance with the provision of the municipal finance act, RSA Chapter 33, and authorizing the municipal officials to issue and negotiate such bonds or notes and to determine the rate of interest thereon. The Council recommends this appropriation. 2/3 ballot vote required."

The Council also scheduled a second Public Hearing in accordance RSA 33:8-d II (b), to be held at its February 6, 2017 meeting, as well as a Public Hearing to be held on February 6, 2017 on a resolution authorizing the borrowing of money and incurrence of debt of not more than $1,960,000.00 of bonds or notes, issued in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Finance Act (RSA 33), for the expansion/renovation of the Durham Police facility. This Public Hearing will meet the requirements of Section 5.12(A) of the Durham Town Charter.

Sketch of proposed renovation/addition at Durham Police Department.  Courtesy Bill Schoonmaker, Schoonmaker Architects

DURHAM POLICE RENOVATIONS/ADDITION PROPOSAL - Additional information for residents in a new video from DCAT.
The second video pertaining to the proposed renovations/addition to the existing police facility is now available. Kudos to Craig Stevens of DCAT who developed this 2nd of 3 videos available on "Video on Demand" at the Durham website. While the first 13 minute video focused upon the three critical and immediate needs that challenge the agency, this video offers insight to the working areas of the department that the public rarely sees. Future information will focus upon the following items:

• Breaking down the pricing cost centers for the $1,960,000 renovation/addition
• Highlighting the positive energy efficiency that the renovations will accomplish
• Define the useful 30-50 year life expediency of the project’s outcome
• Discuss the existing attractive interest rates that would be financed over a number of years.

If there are any residents who would care to see their police facility first-hand, please contact Chief Dave Kurz and he will be happy to arrange for a tour.

DURHAM POLICE COMPLETE 2016 ANALYSIS OF RESPONSES TO RESISTANCE

Annually the Durham Police produce a report that analyzes all reports of force, or response to resistance upon persons who are being arrested. By policy of the department, each time an officer uses any amount of physical force greater than the simple application of handcuffs to safely bring a suspect into custody, the officer must complete a “Response to Resistance Report”. Chief Kurz has assigned Captain David Holmstock with the task of analyzing each of these individual reports to determine if there were any policy violations, if any one officer is resorting to the use of force more than others and to ensure that department is deserving of the trust given to the police by the community. As Chief Kurz points out, police authority, which includes the use of lethal and non-lethal force, is given to the police department by the community through the Town Council and the Town Code. “The trust given to the Durham Police Department to conduct our mission in a responsible manner is a major obligation that we do not take for granted!” Transparency as we review our employee’s conduct is an important attribute of warranting continuation of that trust.” View the full analysis HERE.

New PD vehicle; Ford Transit

NEW PARKING SERVICE VEHICLE

In the 2017 Operating Budget, the Durham Police were given funds to purchase an updated parking vehicle. The vehicle is used by parking service personnel to maintain the 26 parking kiosks throughout the community. The new Ford Transit will be equipped with shelving that will allow parts, replacement paper and other material that will enhance the capacity of the parking employees. The department was able to leverage an exceptional deal by purchasing a new 2016 Ford Transit as the 2017’s were arriving at the dealership. Once the shelves and painting is complete the economical vehicle’s carbon footprint will be greatly enhanced by replacing the 2006 Ford F150 4X4 V-8 pick-up.

HOW SWEET IT IS: A family friendly presentation about the fascinating, and important, Honey Bee

On Saturday, February 4th, from 11:30 am - 1:00 pm at the Durham Public Library, the Durham Agricultural Commission will present New Hampshire Beekeeper Wendy Booth. Wendy will share her excitement for keeping bees and talk about the fascinating life of the Honey Bee. We will laugh and learn and laugh some more.

Wendy is past President of the NH Beekeepers, 2008 Beekeeper of the Year, featured on NH Chronicle, NH Magazine and NPR and has award winning bee photos in national magazines. There will be honey for tasting and honey recipes to take home. If you are thinking of keeping bees, enjoy gardening or love to hear about nature…this will be a great presentation.

For more information, please contact Theresa Walker of the Durham Agricultural Commission at 659-7226, theresawalker@comcast.net

An image of Main Street in Durham near Cowell Stadium and the tennis courts.  Courtesy Steve Pesci

MAIN STREET SIDEWALK NETWORK TO GROW
NHDOT has selected a proposal developed by UNH under the Federal Highway Transportation Alternatives Program designed to improve pedestrian safety. The project award will fund construction of a new sidewalk on the south side of Main Street (including landscaping and lighting improvements) from the Field House west to the roundabout. (highlighted area in Google Earth image)

The project will include coordination of a new crosswalk on Main Street at Sage Way which will be developed with Town Traffic Safety review. The grant will fund 80% of an estimated $460,000 total project cost with UNH providing local match. Project design will start late this summer with construction likely during summer 2018. FMI contact Steve Pesci at UNH Campus Planning.

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.

Planning Board - Wednesday, January 25, 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 features Young’s Family Restaurant. Meet owner Ken Young and hear his strategy on how he keeps his restaurant on the cutting edge of the ever changing restaurant scene, he’ll also talk about how he brings his customers the freshest product available. There are a few surprises too. This video is available on DCAT 22 TV at 12:30 & 6:00 PM, DCAT on Demand, & our website

Total run time: 11 minutes

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Durham Police Facility Video. DCAT 22 Studios has created the first two videos in a series of three which are designed to inform residents of the needs of the police facility. These videos focus on critical and immediate needs that challenge the agency. While the department will be presenting and hosting opportunities to tour the facility, these series of short videos will offer some exposure to areas at the police department that the public rarely sees. The video airs on DCAT Cable Channel 22: Saturday & Sunday @ 7:30 PM. It’s also available On Demand.
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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.

Family Sweetheart Dance - Friday, February 10th 6-8pm at the Oyster River High School- MPR.  Join us for our first Family Sweetheart Dance!!  The whole family is invited to join in on an evening of dancing, FUN and to celebrate Valentine’s Day!!  $20/couple or $30/family (add a person for $5).  Ticket prices include a 5x7 photo.  Tickets are now on sale!!

Energy Medicine Workshop: Explore your Inner Healing - Curious what ENERGY medicine is? Would you like a way to “rest” your “feel good” button to increase your energy level, improve concentration, clear toxins from your body, feel more grounded and experience more joy? Join Mary Schwoerer for these workshops to learn how energy exercise can propel you towards greater health and happiness while balancing negative energies that assault your well-being. Expand YOUR light!  Register for one or both of these FREE workshops: Monday, January 30th 9-10:30am and Thursday, February 2nd 6:30-8pm at the Parks & Recreation Building.

Coyote Club Session 3 - Coyote Club introduces children to nature-based studies, native crafts and environmental stewardship. This program will get kids out of the house and into the woods, connecting them to their environment.  Mondays, after school-4:30pm beginning January 30th -March 27th (8 weeks). No class 2/27. Pre-registration is due by January 23rd- space is limited so please register early.  Coyote Club takes place at Moharimet Elementary School Sugar Shack area and surrounding woods. Students from Mast Way can take bus #84 to Moharimet to participate.

After School & Community Archery Clinics - Tuesdays: February 14th-March 14th.  After School Session for grades 5-12, 2:45-3:45pm.  Community Session for ages 7+ (youth & adults), 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 February 8th. 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.

Karate & Kobudo - A Community Martial Arts Class for Youth and Adults. Thursdays, January 19th-February 23rd from 6-7:30pm at the Middle School-MPR. Ages 10+ (youth & adults). $60/participate. Practical self-defense through a traditional Okinawan style of karate (Shorinryu Matsumura Seito), including training with bo, sai, and kama. We are still accepting participant registrations for this program.
 

Upcoming Events-Save The Date!!
Slush Cup Pond Hockey Tournament- Saturday, March 18th. 1pm at Churchill Rink. Enjoy one last hoorah of the season before ice is out with this 3vs3 short ice double elimination tournament! Gather a team and enter into one of our age appropriate divisions. Great prizes and family fun! $30/team or $10/player (teams can have up to 4 players per team or register as a single and get placed on a team).

COMMUNITY PROGRAMS AND EVENTS

Three Chimneys Inn “Lange Wine Dinner”, Wednesday, Jan 25, 2017, 6PM, $65/per person, plus tax & gratuity. To RSVP please call Three Chimneys Inn at– 603--868-7800.

Motivational Speaker, USA Swimmer Anna Johannes, Wednesday, Feb 1, 2017, 5-6PM, ORHS Auditorium. FREE and open to anyone in the community. More information about Ms. Johannes can be viewed HERE and HERE.

UNH Summer Youth Program Fair - Thursday, Feb 2, 2017, 5 - 7:30 pm, Hamel Recreation Center, 5 Edgewood Rd. Parents and students will learn about the variety of UNH youth programs available and talk with program staff. UNH offers summer programs for students ages 6-18 in subject areas such as Academic Enrichment, the Arts, Athletics, Recreation, and STEM.
Parking is in the Edgewood Rd. Visitor Lot. Some UNH summer programs are currently open for enrollment; others open mid-February and early March. For more information and enrollment open dates, click HERE. Email cathy.leach@unh.edu with questions.

Oyster River Folk Concerts presents Fiddler and Singer, Lissa Schneckenberger with guitarist, Bethany Waickman, Saturday, Feb 4, 2017, 7PM, Durham Unitarian Fellowship, 30 Madbury Rd. Tickets: $12/adults, $5/students. Only sold at the door. Doors open at 6:30 PM.

Emery Farm - Market & Café Winter Hours - Wednesday through Friday 7:30 AM – 6 PM, Saturday and Sunday 8 AM – 5 PM. View a full menu HERE.

Main Street Makery - " Choose Your Craft" All ages welcome to come in whenever and choose $5 crafts. Four choices: Crazy Glove Monsters (silly and fun to make), Resolution Journal, Mr. & Mrs. Winter Gnomes, and Cut & Embellish a fleece scarf. Tues-Fri 10-6 and Sat. 10.
STEM program for students in grades 5-8, sponsored by the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences at UNH. Tech Kid U is a new initiative in which Middle school students will have the opportunity to explore the world of science and engineering. Runs for three consecutive Saturdays: March 11, 18, & 25. Features hands-on projects and problem solving in various topics related to science and engineering. View more information HERE.

OR High School Weekly Athletic Schedule. View the schedule HERE.

UNH Museum of Art Upcoming Events. View schedule of events HERE.

Welcome to Lee Harling, our new Children's and Young Adult Librarian Assistant. The Durham Public Library is thrilled to have Lee join our staff. Stop by and say hello and don't forget to meet and ask about Mrs. Pottle

DURHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY PROGRAMS AND EVENTS

Children’s and Young Adult Programs:

Family Movie: Finding Dory! Sat. Jan. 21st at 10:30 am - Join us for this fun family movie: Finding Dory! This movie is shown upstairs in the Oyster River Room. Popcorn is served and all are welcome!
Storytimes - Tues. Jan. 24th and Thurs. Jan. 26th at 10:30 am - “Birds!”
Baby Lap-sit (ages 2 & under with care giver) - Weds. Jan. 25th at 10:30 am
Knitting and Craft Club for 3rd-5th graders Begins again on Weds. Jan. 25th 4-5 pm (register at the Children’s desk).
Join us for Lego Club (K-4th grade) begins again on Thurs. Jan. 26th at 3:30-4:30 pm! We will have fun weekly challenges and of course free build.
Bookeaters, Middle School Book Group, Weds. Jan. 25th 2:45-4:00 pm – Join us for this month’s book group. This month’s book is “Maximum Ride” by James Patterson. Ruth Wharton McDonald is the facilitator. Books are available at the circulation desk. Pizza is served.
New! Fun and Games Fridays, begins on Fri. Jan. 27th all day! – Come and create a drop-in craft and play some fun board games. All ages.
Family STEAM program, Sat. Jan. 28th at 10:30 am – Playdough Engineers. Come and create with clay. All ages.
YA Mondays will begin on Monday, Jan. 30th from 2:45-4 pm (ages 10 & up) – Stop by the YA room for movies, crafts, snacks and games.
Raccoon Readers (2nd-4th grade) Tues. Feb. 7th, 6:00 pm - Join us for Raccoon Readers, our monthly 2nd-4th Grade Book Group. This month's book is "The Island of Dr. Libris" by Chris Grabenstein. We talk about books, authors, play some games and make a craft.
Teen Advisory Board Mon. Feb. 6th, 6:30 pm – Tech Night! 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: Tech Night! Come and try out some new cool tech items: ozobots, makey makey, google cardboard and more.
Seacoast Reads, UNH tutors, will start again in February. Have a child who could use some help with their reading and are in grades 1st-4th? Sign up now at the Children’s desk for a weekly after school session at the library. This is a weekly commitment through early May. Spots are limited so sign-up early.
Jack & Annie Book Club (Grades K-2) Tuesday, February 21st at 4:00 – 5:00 PM - Join us for our new 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 "Mummies in the Morning" by Mary Pope Osborne. Books are available at the circulation desk. Registration is required. Please sign-up at the Children's desk!
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:

January In the Gallery - Kirk Trombley, Durham Artist. If you missed the reception you can still visit the exhibit in the Gallery during the month of January.
February Artist In the Gallery- Naomi Kornhauser - Artist Reception, Tuesday, Feb. 7, 6:30-7:30. Snow date Tuesday, Feb. 14, 6:30-7:30 All are invited to meet Naomi and view her paintings!
Pop-Up Book discussion Wed. Feb. 22, 4-5:30 pm - There are pop-up exhibits, galleries and boutiques, so why not a Pop-Up Book Discussion at a new day and time! A River Runs Through It by Norman Maclean. The short (100 pages) story is about 2 brothers and their father, a Presbyterian minister, whose religion could be said to be fly fishing. Discussion led by Jennifer Lee. Books are available at the library and on-line. Sponsored by the Friends of DPL.
McGregor Memorial EMS offers two classes on the same day! Sat. Jan. 28, 10 am- 12 pm First Aid Class and 12 pm- 2 pm CPR & AED Class - Cost and registration information found at http://cprsafe.org
Friends of the Durham Public Library - Book Donation Week January 30 thru February 4 - Please bring books and DVDs in bags or boxes that do not need to be returned. This is a big help to the volunteers that run the monthly book donation drives. Thank you.
Durham Garden Club Tues. Jan 24, 5:30 pm - Potluck dinner and discussion. Gathering at 5:30 to enjoy an informal potluck dinner. Members and friends are invited to bring their favorite garden tool and share how it helps them in the garden.

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

For more information, visit the Durham Public Library website.

WEEKLY ARREST REPORT

*Academic year commences the third week of August through graduation at UNH in May.

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Have a very nice weekend.  I shall be chaperoning Oyster River Middle School Ski Club this evening at King Pine.

Todd

Todd I. Selig, Administrator
Town of Durham, NH
T: 603-868-5571 

tselig@ci.durham.nh.us  

Website: https://www.ci.durham.nh.us/

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