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READS-To-Go Notice 2/27/25

New Kit Management Software COMING SOON!

READS-to-Go is currently working on migrating to new kit management software. We hope to have it up and running in early-mid March. If you need to place a NEW reservation for February or March, please email us at nhkitkeeper@gmail.com until the system is available, at which time reservations should be placed in the new system.

If you have any questions, or if you reseved a kit and aren't sure which library hosts it, or vice versa, please contact the RTG Committee and we can provide you with that information. If you have a questions about if a kit has been sent out or returned, please contact the host/borrowing library directly.

Thank you for your patience while we manage this change.

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.

Criteria for the award include:

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, 2025

For more information about the award, feel free to contact READS Past President Brianna Hemmah at readspresident@nhlibrarians.org.

Contribute Your Expertise!

Shape the future of READS events!

Join the Programming Committee and curate engaging experiences for our members. From finding inspiring speakers to choosing the perfect venues, you'll create unforgettable professional development opportunities for the NH Library community. The approximate time commitment is 2-3 hours per month.

If you are interested or would like to learn more, please contact the READS President at readspresident@nhlibrarians.org.

Board Members and Committee Chairs 2025

To find out more about READS, please feel free to contact any of the members of the executive board.

President:
Jane Martina, Hooksett Public Library
readspresident@nhlibrarians.org

Vice President/President-elect:
Josianne Fitzgerald, Moultonborough Public Library

Past President/Award of Excellence:
Brianna Hemmah, Laconia Public Library

Secretary:
Sarah Frost, Laconia Public Library

Treasurer:
Tanya Griffith, Hollis Social Library

Membership Chair:
Liz Ryan, Derry Public Library

Programming Chair:
Eileen Gilbert, Belmont Public Library

Publicity Chair:
Stephanie Rinehart-Joseph, Nesmith Library

READS-to-Go Chair:
Martha Simmons, Hooksett Public Library

Website Coordinator:
Alexa Moore, Amherst Town Library