Hampton Arts Network is pleased to announce our 8th annual Youth Impressions Art Show! This is a juried show for our young Hampton artists in Grades 3 - 8. Each year, the art teachers at Marston School, Hampton Academy, and Sacred Heart School are invited to submit student art. Three HAN artists then serve as jurors to select the pieces for our student show including 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place entries in two Grade level categories--Grades 3 - 5 and Grades 6 - 8.

Visitors to the show are invited to vote for People’s Choice winners! Certificates, cash awards, and ribbons are presented to winners at a special awards presentation evening scheduled for February 6 at 5:30 p.m.

Youth Impressions Art Show for 2020 opens on January 2 in the Weston Gallery of Lane Memorial Library. Visitors may vote for their favorite entries during the month of January. The show runs through February 28 and is open to the community during library hours. Come enjoy some fabulous art from these young, creative artists, and plan to attend a special Artist Reception on Thursday evening, February 6th at 5:30 PM in the downstairs Lane Room

Wednesday, June 5 - Friends' Preview, 5:00 to 7:30 PM
Thursday, June 6 - Public Sale, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Friday, June 7 - Public Sale, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Saturday, June 8 - Public Sale, 9:00 AM to Noon

It’s time to save the dates so you won’t miss our annual Spring Friends' Book and Media Sale. We’ll have thousands of books, including children’s, history, war, politics, biography, cookbooks, gardening, science, animals, sports, mysteries, poetry, classics, humor, health, art, crafts, home, self-help, religion/inspiration, local interest, Christmas, romances and just about everything else.  We will also offer a wide selection of audiobooks, music on CD, and DVDs.

Most hard cover books are $1 and paperbacks 50 cents. Most children’s books are 25 cents. There is also a table featuring collections and special books priced at $2 and up. On Saturday, shoppers can buy a Friends' Book Bag for $8 (2 for $15) and fill it for free!

All proceeds from the book sale go to the Friends of the Lane Memorial Library, whose mission is to support the library and its programs.

Cash or check with ID, no credit cards.

The Hampton Arts Network is pleased to announce their 7th annual Youth Impressions Art Show!  This is a juried show for our young Hampton artists in Grades 3 - 8.  Each year, the art teachers at Marston School, Hampton Academy, and Sacred Heart School are invited to submit student art.  Three HAN artists then serve as jurors to select the pieces for our student show including 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place entries in two Grade level categories--Grades 3 - 5 and Grades 6 - 8.  Visitors to the show are invited to vote for People’s Choice winners!

Youth Impressions Art Show for 2019 will be on exhibit in the Weston Gallery of Lane Memorial Library during the months of January and February.  Visitors may vote for their favorite entries during the month of January.  The show runs through February 28 and is open to the community during library hours.  Come enjoy some fabulous art from these young, creative artists!

Certificates, cash awards, and ribbons are presented to winners at a special awards presentation evening scheduled for February 7 at 5:30 p.m.  All are welcome to attend.

Wednesday, November 14th - Friends' Preview, 5:00 to 7:30 PM
Thursday, November 15th - Public Sale, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Friday, November 16th - Public Sale, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Saturday, November 17th - Public Sale, 9:00 AM to Noon

It’s time to save the dates so you won’t miss our annual Fall Friends' Book and Media Sale. We’ll have thousands of books, including children’s, history, war, politics, biography, cookbooks, gardening, science, animals, sports, mysteries, poetry, classics, humor, health, art, crafts, home, self-help, religion/inspiration, local interest, Christmas, romances and just about everything else.  We will also offer a wide selection of audiobooks, music on CD, and DVDs.

Most hard cover books are $1 and paperbacks 50 cents. Most children’s books are 25 cents. There is also a table featuring collections and special books priced at $2 and up. On Saturday, shoppers can buy a Friends' Book Bag and fill it for free!

All proceeds from the book sale go to the Friends of the Lane Memorial Library, whose mission is to support the library and its programs.

Cash or check with ID, no credit cards.

Attendees will learn the general progression of early literacy skill development while reflecting on early literacy experiences. Linda will connect early literacy experiences with the development of other important skills. She'll give an introduction to New Hampshire RSA 200:58-59 & what it means for struggling readers. The time with end with a question & answer session and a list of resources.

Linda Martin holds a M.Ed., CAGS, & AOGPE. She specializes in reading, writing, and handwriting tutoring while working with the Portsmouth Neuropsychology Center.  The lecture in our downstairs Lane Room is free and open to all, with elevator access.