Happy Birthday, Frost Free Library!

By Henry Barker | August 26, 2020

Did you know that your library, Frost Free, was given and accepted by Rufus S. Frost to the Town of Marlborough, NH, on this day in 1867? Mr. Frost desired to aid the people of his native town ‘forever’. This original gift consisted of land, a Greek Revival granite Building furnished with shelves, approximately 2000…

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Elizabeth Richards Concert Series

By Henry Barker | August 19, 2020

We had a lovely final concert with Off the Cuff band; A semi-acoustic instrumental and vocal group interpreting great jazz, swing, blues, bluegrass, rock, folk and originals from the 20s to the 21st Century. Although we only got to enjoy 4 of the 8 planned concerts it made the few really precious. We want to…

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Mascot Drawing Contest. Deadline Extended to December.

By Henry Barker | August 19, 2020

Send us your BEST drawing. The Trustees will choose the final winner. We will use the mascot for children’s room programming, social media and press. We may even create one to check out to take on adventures. Trustee Sweet is thinking bear, a former director, Corinne Nash, used a little white mouse named Frosty for…

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Elizabeth Richards Concert Series Update 8/5/2020

By Henry Barker | August 5, 2020

We are looking forward to Junction 1-3-5 Performance next Tuesday, 8/11 at 7 pm, Weather Permitting. Legendary Kingsnakes had to bow out of our double-feature on 8/18/ but Off the Cuff is stepping in. Our Friends & Neighbors from the Federated Church will be offering refreshments. Thank You all for joining us during this shortened…

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Welcome Back to Your Library -ish.

By Henry Barker | July 20, 2020

Tomorrow, Tuesday, July 21st, 2-6 pm. We will open the library for Grab and Go services. Friends of Frost Free Ambassadors will be greeting you to help with mask protocol and any questions you may have. You can call for a 30 minute appointment or look for the GREEN sign on the door that will…

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Steel Drums MOVED to next Tuesday, July 7 at 7 pm.

By Henry Barker | June 30, 2020

Due to much needed rain, Tropical Sensations is bumped to next Tuesday, July 7th. Cancellation by Jazz Express, Westmoreland Town Band and Cheshiremen have allowed us to offer this rain date. Be sure to join us for this last appearance by Tropical Sensations before they hang up their sticks. Masks & distancing appreciated. Library restroom…

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Summer Programming @FrostFreeLibrary

By Henry Barker | June 16, 2020

Thanks to Children’s Literacy Foundation, we are a Summer Readers Grant recipient this year. This means FREE books to share with Marlborough children, A week of Simon Brooks storytelling on line celebrating the Imagine YOUR story theme of folktales/fairytales & mythology AND Weekly author/storyteller recordings Starting July 8th, Wednesdays at 1 pm. July 8 Ashley…

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EXCITING NEWS!

By Henry Barker | June 10, 2020

Tropical Sensations, Steel Drum Band is a GO for the first concert of the 2020 Elizabeth Richards Concert Series! Tuesday, June 30th at 7 pm, Shine Only. We ask anyone considering attending at their own risk to be courteous with social distancing and mask wearing so we can enjoy this fine tradition safely. Our audience…

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Frost Free is here for YOU.

By Henry Barker | May 12, 2020

The Governor has extended the stay-at-home order through May 31st for everyone’s health and safety. WiFi at the library continues to be open and available from outside the building while we are closed. We have a few Kindle Fire Tablets for loan if this might be helpful to you. Critical Need Computer appointments can be…

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