Happy Halloween

Did you know that the first official citywide Halloween celebration in the United States occurred in Anoka, Minn., in 1921?

Or that according the the census, Americans ate 26 pounds each in 2006?

Check out more Halloween facts like this at the History Channel.

Come to the library and browse the over 50 Halloween books that we have for all ages.

Still looking for a costume, how about Costume by L. Rowland-Warne?

Haven't carved your pumpkins yet, how about Pumpkin Carving by Ed Palmer?

Are you a Candy Freak? Try this book by Meetinghouse Readings author Scott Almond!

Candy Photo by Harris Graber, found on flickr. Learn more about Creative Commons licensing.

Waaaahooooo!

GO SOX!

(all photos from http://sports.yahoo.com)

Canaan Historical Society Website

If you are interested in genealogy or other aspects of the history of Canaan, you must check out the Canaan Historical Society website. This great site has information about the historical museum, the history of Canaan, the locations and histories of the town cemetaries, maps, photos of historical Canaan buildings, articles on the train wreck of 1907, the Canaan Drug Store opening of 1909, and Canaan Village. The site also offers links to paintings and postcards of Canaan, and a link to the Canaan Historic District Commission. There is also a tremendous list of vital records including marriage, birth, and death records starting in 1887 and running through to the present. There are a few gaps in this information, but certainly a great reference for those of you searching for your family history. The library holds town reports back to 1916, but for those records from the 1800s, this is your best bet.
The members of the Historical Society have done an amazing job on this website, why don't you visit the museum (open Saturdays, July through October, 1pm-4pm), or attend a meeting and let them know you appreciate their dedication!

Celebrate Banned Books Week

Banned Books Week (September 29- October 6, 2007)

Here are some links to information to get you up to speed on what Banned Books Week is all about.

Why Banned Books Week?

The Office for Intellectual Freedom

What You Can Do to Fight Censorship and Keep Books Available in Your Libraries

Help Celebrate the New Hampshire Big Read

Come to the library to pick up your copy of Fahrenheit 451. We will be hosting a book discussion on Wednesday, 24 at 7pm. Also see if you can be a lucky finder of a wandering copy of the book! If you are, be sure to post where you found the book here!