Welcome to READS!
Reference and Adult Services Section
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Newly activated READS-to-Go kits!
The following kits have recently been made active in NH KitKeeper!
- Catch of the Day by Virginia Bennett (hosted by Meredith Public Library
- Jojo Unplugged (hosted by Enfield Public Library)
- Night of the Living Rez by Morgan Talty (hosted by Rodgers Memorial Library in Hudson)
Coming soon: The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, Another Brooklyn, and Rust: the longest war
Recognizing Excellence in Adult Services
Nominate a librarian who goes above & beyond for adult patrons for the READS Award of Excellence!
The purpose of the READS Award of Excellence is to recognize outstanding contributions by an individual who has been instrumental in improving library services to adults.
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- Currently employed in a New Hampshire library in one of the following categories: public, academic, correction, or corporate
- Nominee may be a librarian or library support staff member
- Nomination shall describe nominee's professional performance as a NH library employee
- Individuals may only receive the award once
- Current READS Board members are not eligible.
Click here to nominate someone for the READS Award of Excellence!
The completed nomination form must be submitted by Monday, June 30, 2024
For more information about the award, feel free to contact READS Past President Sue Harmon at sharmon@manchesternh.gov.
Board Members and Committee Chairs 2024
To find out more about READS, please feel free to contact any of the members of the executive board.
President:
Brianna Hemmah, Laconia Public Library
(603) 524-4775
bhemmah@laconialibrary.org
Vice President/President-elect:
Jane Martina, Hooksett Public Library
(603) 485-6092
jmartina@hooksettlibrary.org
Past President/Award of Excellence:
Sue Harmon, Manchester City Library
(603) 624-6550
sharmon@manchesternh.gov
Secretary:
Sarah Frost, Laconia Public Library
(603) 524-4775
sfrost@laconialibrary.org
Treasurer:
Tanya Griffith, Hollis Social Library
(603) 465-7721
director@hollislibrary.org
Membership Chair:
Liz Ryan, Derry Public Library
(603) 432-6140
lizr@derrypl.org
Programming Chair:
Eileen Gilbert, Belmont Public Library
(603) 267-8331
belmontpl.director@gmail.com
Public Relations Chair:
Stephanie Rinehart-Joseph, Nesmith Library
(603) 432-7154
srinehart@nesmithlibrary.org
READS-To-Go Chair:
Martha Simmons, Hooksett Public Library
(603) 485-6092
msimmons@hooksettlibrary.org
Website Coordinator:
Alexa Moore, Amherst Town Library
(603) 673-2288
amoore@amherstlibrary.org