Category Archive: Events

The Weeks Act of 1911-Conservatives, Conservation and Not One Cent for Scenery

weeks-act-after-pisgahWednesday May 22, 2013
7:00 PM until 8:30 PM


In 2011 we celebrated the 100th anniversary of the Weeks Act. This Act was passed by Congress and, for the first time authorized the use of federal money to purchase private land for national forests. Our White Mountain National Forest was the result. Congressman Weeks was a NH native and conservative Republican from Back Bay in Boston. The story continues as he fought for the bill against Democratic Speaker Cannon who famously said “Not one damn cent for scenery.”

Carl Lindblade began his hotel career at the Balsams Resort in Dixville Notch and for the past 40+ years has operated 3 and 4 diamond hotels and resorts. In addition to years of hands on experience he brings a commitment to community and industry service.He is currently a lecturer in the hospitality management department at the University of New Hampshire.

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Author Event: Dan Brown


Inferno by Dan BrownWednesday May 15, 2013
7:30 PM until 8:30 PM


At Wadleigh Library in the Keyes Meeting Room

Toadstool Bookshop will co-host a live stream event of DAN BROWN from Lincoln Center in New York City!

Come share an evening of codes, symbols, and secrets! We anticipate this live streaming event will run for approximately one hour.

This will be his only public appearance, so don’t miss Dan Brown speaking about his new novel Inferno and a range of topics including science, religion, codes, book publishing, movie making, and a few surprise topics.

Copies of the book will be available to purchase that night at a discounted price of $20.97, 30% off the cover price.


Location: Keyes Meeting Room

Morning Book Group

Thursday May 9, 2013
10:00 AM until 11:30 AM


In May, we will travel on The Great Railway Bazaar: By Train Through Asia by Paul Theroux, famed travel writer. This is a Grand tour by train, from London to Tokyo.

In this unique and hugely entertaining railway odyssey, Theroux vividly recounts his travels–and the people, places, and landscapes he encountered–on the Orient Express, the Khyber Mail, and the Trans-Siberian Express, through such countries as Turkey, Iran, India, Southeast Asia, Japan, and the Soviet Union.

Copies will be available at the Circulation Desk. All are welcome!


Location: AV Room

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