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The First Folio Travels the U.S.
The Book That Gave Us Shakespeare
What is the First Folio? It is the first
collection of Shakespeare's plays to be
published, seven years after his death.
These 36 plays were written to be
performed and weren't published during his
lifetime. Without this First Folio, many of
William Shakespeare's plays would have
been lost to us today.
It's been 400 years since Shakespeare's death, and his First Folio is traveling
the 50 states, with a stop at the Currier Museum of Art.
In honor of the Folio's visit to New Hampshire, we've planned some events
illuminating his enduring works. We hope you'll join us!
Shakespeare Event Brochure
"If Music Be the Food of Love, Play On."
Cooking & Crafting Events
Saturday, March 12 - these events require registration.
Cookbook Club: Shakespeare's Kitchen at 11 a.m.
Crafternoon at the Library: Folios and Fancy Lettering at 1 p.m.
Book Discussion
Visit the website to request your copy, or give us
a call at 497-2102.
Shakespeare Saved My Life: Ten Years in
Solitary with the Bard - A Memoir by Laura
Bates.
"A female professor, a super maximum security
prisoner, and how Shakespeare saved them
both: a testament to the transforming power of
literature."
Discussion groups are open to all, with guest facilitator, Carole Whitcher, from
the NH Department of Corrections:
Tuesday, April 5 at 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, April 20, at 1:30 p.m.
Open Mic Nights at Apotheca, 24 Main Street
4th Friday of the month @ 7pm
Participate, or simply relax, and enjoy an unpredictable evening of local talent.
*High school ages & up.
Shakespearean Insult Challenge, Friday, March 25
No need to compose your own, we'll have cheat sheets for you - just
grab a mic & add your own special flare to some Shakespearean
lingo. There will be prizes, too!
Shakespearean Sonnet Challenge, Friday, April 22
Events for Teens
Shakespeare/Star Wars Read-Aloud
Saturday, April 2 at 12 noon
Read your favorite Star Wars scenes as they would
have been written in the 1600's. We'll explore Ian
Doescher's Star Wars books written in Shakespearean
English.
Teens in 6th grade and up, please register.
Teen Star Wars Event
Shakespeare Movie/BINGO
Wednesday, April 13 at 6 p.m.
This 90's film, 10 Things I Hate About You from Walt
Disney Pictures, is an adaptation of Shakespeare's The
Taming of the Shrew starring Julia Stiles and Heath
Ledger.
Runtime: 98 minutes; Rating: PG-13.
BINGO + prizes while we watch.
For teens in 8th grade and up.
April 9th through May 1st
Currier Museum of Art
First Folio! The Book That Gave Us Shakespeare
603-669-6144 www.currier.org
In honor of the Folio's visit to New Hampshire, GMILCS* libraries have
scheduled a number of related events illuminating his enduring works; see them
all in the Shakespeare Event Brochure.
Shakespeare Event Brochure
*GMILCS, Inc. is a nonprofit consortium of public and academic libraries in New Hampshire, sharing an
integrated system, resources and experience. By sharing, we offer more to the communities we serve.
400 Years Later....
Learn Shakespearean English
Online or with the mobile app.
Get a new perspective on Shakespeare's
writings with tutorials on Shakespearean
English. Mango is fun and easy to use - with
over 70 languages available, and a mobile
app. Accessible with your library card.
Try Mango Languages
SELFIE With The Bard
We have a life-sized cardboard
Shakespeare for you to take a picture
with on the 2nd floor of the Library.
Enjoy taking & sharing your selfies
with The Bard!
#shakespearenh
When you share your Shakespeare
experiences online, be sure to use #shakespearenh to tag your posts. The
Library will be sharing on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram.
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