This week in Gibson’s virtual line-up
Virtual poetry gatheringThe Poetry Society of New Hampshire, in conjunction with Gibson’s Bookstore, on Oct. 23 at 7 p.m. presents Hanif Abdurraqib, a poet, essayist, and cultural critic from Columbus, Ohio. He is the author of 2016 poetry collection The Crown Ain’t Worth Much (finalist for the Eric Hoffer Book Prize, nominated for the Hurston-Wright Legacy Award), the 2017 essay collection They Can’t Kill Us Until They Kill Us (named...
Bulletin Board: State park pass and more
Reserve your space Most hikers and outdoor enthusiasts will agree, the fall season is the best time of the year to hike. However, making a reservation before you head out is the most important step in the process. Many of N.H. State Parks most popular hiking destinations require an advance day-use reservation. The temperatures are perfect right now. The leaves are changing and as they fall they are revealing stunning views of...
City newsletter: Councilor statement, drought conditions
The city manager’s office sent out the City Manager’s Newsletter last Friday. The full newsletter can be found by going to concordnh.gov and clicking the “Newsletter” button. Here are some highlights: Drought conditions Drought conditions are developing across the nation due to lack of recent rainfall and snowpack from this winter. As of June 25, Concord is experiencing moderate drought conditions. Precipitation for Concord is about...
Photographing an adaptive downtown
As industry-specific and then stay-at-home executive orders closed and restricted stores, Janelle Sprague felt bad for the small businesses feeling the pinch. Especially those downtown, walking distance from where she lives. One night, the freelance photographer was thinking about those businesses while pondering a #frontporchproject request, where photographers take photos of families in front of their house with a social distancing...
Visit the library virtually
Libraries now offer a wide variety of digital services in addition to traditional physical materials. From electronic books, movies and music, to online classes and study tools, your library has something for everyone. All of the digital services mentioned in this article can be used with a valid Concord Public Library card that is in good standing. Speak to a librarian by phone or appointment to learn how to get started, or watch...
