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Preparing Your Home for Homecare

2025-09-08 11:00:00 2025-09-08 12:00:00 America/New_York Preparing Your Home for Homecare Are you beginning to explore homecare options for yourself or a loved one? Come away with practical tips and peace of mind as you prepare for the next chapter with confidence. Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room

Monday, September 08
11:00am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-09-08 11:00:00 2025-09-08 12:00:00 America/New_York Preparing Your Home for Homecare Are you beginning to explore homecare options for yourself or a loved one? Come away with practical tips and peace of mind as you prepare for the next chapter with confidence. Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room

Are you beginning to explore homecare options for yourself or a loved one? Come away with practical tips and peace of mind as you prepare for the next chapter with confidence.

In this practical and informative session, Joseph Chinnici will guide you through key considerations for adapting your home to meet future care needs. Topics include:

  • Ambulation: How safe are the spaces in your home?
  • Bathroom Setup:  What might be needed for your bathroom?
  • Doors, Dangerous Objects and Stairways:  What should you consider?
  • General Safety: Have you made sure everything is functioning properly and what to do if it is not?

Joseph Chinnici is a Care Coordinator with FCP Live-In where he informs communities of FCP Live-In's exceptional live-in home care services in all of Hillsborough county. Before joining FCP Live-In, Joe was the Senior Manager of Business Development at Paramount Healthcare Services and a Member Communications Specialist for Health Dialog.

FCP Live-In is a well-known provider agency that specializes in placing highly trained live-in caregivers in clients' homes.  This expertise allows patients to recuperate or "age in place" safely, knowing they are in capable hands.

Please note that library parking is not guaranteed. Patrons who are able are encouraged to take advantage of Peterborough’s walkable downtown by parking in the Depot Square or Riverwalk lots. 

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Lecture/Talk | Community |

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Peterborough Town Library
Phone: 603-924-8040
Hours
We're closed Saturday August 30
Mon, Aug 25 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Aug 26 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Wed, Aug 27 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Aug 28 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Aug 29 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Aug 30 Closed
Sun, Aug 31 Closed
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About the branch

Peterborough Town Library, located downtown at the corner of Main and Concord/Rt 202, has a large meeting room, study rooms, classroom, and a board room available to the public.

Upcoming events

Morning Meditation
Wed, Aug 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Free meditation class, now meeting twice a month on the second and fourth Wednesday. Each session offers a peaceful space to rest, relax, focus, and practice mindfulness.
Tech Drop In Help - with Tim Brezovec
Wed, Aug 27, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Kelly Room
Need help with your laptop, smartphone, kindle, or other devices? PTL's IT Guru, Tim Brezovec is now available for Drop-in Tech Help!
Literary Book Club
Fri, Aug 29, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
This month we will be reading, "The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry" by Rachel Joyce.
Tech Drop In Help - with Tim Brezovec
Wed, Sep 03, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Kelly Room
Need help with your laptop, smartphone, kindle, or other devices? PTL's IT Guru, Tim Brezovec is available for Drop-in Tech Help!
Artist Reception - Portraits in Pencil and Paint
Fri, Sep 05, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
by Marty Kelley
Preparing Your Home for Homecare
Mon, Sep 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
Are you beginning to explore homecare options for yourself or a loved one? Come away with practical tips and peace of mind as you prepare for the next chapter with confidence.
PTL Study Hall - for 5th grade and up!
Tue, Sep 09, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Homework help and hangout time with Aimee!
Morning Meditation
Wed, Sep 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Free meditation class, meets twice a month on the second and fourth Wednesday. Each session offers a peaceful space to rest, relax, focus, and practice mindfulness.
Tech Drop In Help - with Tim Brezovec
Wed, Sep 10, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Kelly Room
Need help with your laptop, smartphone, kindle, or other devices? PTL's IT Guru, Tim Brezovec is available for Drop-in Tech Help!
Writers' Open Mic - Hosted by Monadnock Underground
Thu, Sep 11, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
CALLING ALL WRITERS (and curious readers/listeners)!! The Peterborough Town Library and Monadnock Underground are hosting a free form OPEN MIC for writers of all genres and levels of experience!
Dinner Club - Foolproof Edition
Thu, Sep 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Join us for a cookbook club-meets-potluck at Peterborough Town Library!
Monadnock Handcrafters
Sat, Sep 13, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Held the second and fourth Saturday of the month, the Monadnock Handcrafters is an informal drop-in group. Bring your knitting, spinning, and other handwork projects for this low-key get together.
Art Talk - with Marty Kelley
Sat, Sep 13, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
Join us for a presentation from artist Marty Kelley.
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Sep 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room,Eben Jones Classroom
Join Lisa B. for stories, songs, and a craft!
Tech Tuesday: Device Tune-Up - Keeping Your Tech Running Smoothly
Tue, Sep 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
In this class, Tim and Rebecca will walk you through how to maintain your devices.
PTL Study Hall - for 5th grade and up!
Tue, Sep 16, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Homework help and hangout time with Aimee!
Books & Banter
Tue, Sep 16, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
This month we will be reading, "Project Hail Mary" by Andy Weir.
Baby Storytime
Wed, Sep 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
Peterborough Town Library - Elizabeth Room
Join Lisa B. for board books, songs, nursery rhymes and lap bounces!
Tech Drop In Help - with Tim Brezovec
Wed, Sep 17, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Kelly Room
Need help with your laptop, smartphone, kindle, or other devices? PTL's IT Guru, Tim Brezovec is available for Drop-in Tech Help!
Toddler Time
Thu, Sep 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
Join Lisa B. for stories, stomping, songs, and more!
Pizza & Pages - Our book club for 5th graders and up!
Thu, Sep 18, 3:45pm - 5:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Discuss Books - Devour Pizza!
Library Trustee Meeting
Thu, Sep 18, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Abbot Board Room
The Board of Library Trustees meets the third Thursday of the month at 5:30pm unless otherwise posted. Meetings are open to the public.
Vinyasa Flow Yoga - with Michelle Dunn
Thu, Sep 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
A monthly offering of free yoga at PTL. All levels welcome.
PTL Houseplant Swap
Fri, Sep 19, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
Calling all plant lovers! Join us for a community potted plant swap— a fun and friendly way to share your love of indoor plants.
PTL Houseplant Swap
Sat, Sep 20, 9:00am - 2:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
Calling all plant lovers! Join us for a community potted plant swap— a fun and friendly way to share your love of indoor plants.
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Sep 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room,Eben Jones Classroom
Join Lisa B. for stories, songs, and a craft!
PTL Study Hall - for 5th grade and up!
Tue, Sep 23, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Homework help and hangout time with Aimee!
Baby Storytime
Wed, Sep 24, 10:30am - 11:30am
Peterborough Town Library - Elizabeth Room
Join Lisa B. for board books, songs, nursery rhymes and lap bounces!
Morning Meditation
Wed, Sep 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Free meditation class, meets twice a month on the second and fourth Wednesday. Each session offers a peaceful space to rest, relax, focus, and practice mindfulness.
Tech Drop In Help - with Tim Brezovec
Wed, Sep 24, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Kelly Room
Need help with your laptop, smartphone, kindle, or other devices? PTL's IT Guru, Tim Brezovec is available for Drop-in Tech Help!
Toddler Time
Thu, Sep 25, 10:30am - 11:30am
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Join Lisa B. for stories, stomping, songs, and more!
Literary Book Club
Fri, Sep 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
This month we will be reading, "The Island of Missing Trees" by Elif Shafak.
Monadnock Handcrafters
Sat, Sep 27, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Held the second and fourth Saturday of the month, the Monadnock Handcrafters is an informal drop-in group. Bring your knitting, spinning, and other handwork projects for this low-key get together.
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Sep 30, 10:30am - 11:30am
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room,Eben Jones Classroom
Join Lisa B. for stories, songs, and a craft!
PTL Study Hall - for 5th grade and up!
Tue, Sep 30, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Homework help and hangout time with Aimee!
Family Archiving - Essentials Edition
Tue, Sep 30, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Program & Outreach Librarian Rebecca covers the highlights of our original 3-part Family Archiving 101 series in one beginner-friendly session.
Baby Storytime
Wed, Oct 01, 10:30am - 11:30am
Peterborough Town Library - Elizabeth Room
Join Lisa B. for board books, songs, nursery rhymes and lap bounces!
Tech Drop In Help - with Tim Brezovec
Wed, Oct 01, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Kelly Room
Need help with your laptop, smartphone, kindle, or other devices? PTL's IT Guru, Tim Brezovec is available for Drop-in Tech Help!
Toddler Time
Thu, Oct 02, 10:30am - 11:30am
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
Join Lisa B. for stories, stomping, songs, and more!
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Oct 07, 10:30am - 11:30am
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room,Eben Jones Classroom
Join Lisa B. for stories, songs, and a craft!
PTL Study Hall - for 5th grade and up!
Tue, Oct 07, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Homework help and hangout time with Aimee!
Baby Storytime
Wed, Oct 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Peterborough Town Library - Elizabeth Room
Join Lisa B. for board books, songs, nursery rhymes and lap bounces!
Tech Drop In Help - with Tim Brezovec
Wed, Oct 08, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Kelly Room
Need help with your laptop, smartphone, kindle, or other devices? PTL's IT Guru, Tim Brezovec is available for Drop-in Tech Help!
Toddler Time
Thu, Oct 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
Join Lisa B. for stories, stomping, songs, and more!
Writers' Open Mic - Hosted by Monadnock Underground
Thu, Oct 09, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
CALLING ALL WRITERS (and curious readers/listeners)!! The Peterborough Town Library and Monadnock Underground are hosting a free form OPEN MIC for writers of all genres and levels of experience!
Monadnock Handcrafters
Sat, Oct 11, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Held the second and fourth Saturday of the month, the Monadnock Handcrafters is an informal drop-in group. Bring your knitting, spinning, and other handwork projects for this low-key get together.
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Oct 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room,Eben Jones Classroom
Join Lisa B. for stories, songs, and a craft!
PTL Study Hall - for 5th grade and up!
Tue, Oct 14, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Homework help and hangout time with Aimee!
Baby Storytime
Wed, Oct 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
Peterborough Town Library - Elizabeth Room
Join Lisa B. for board books, songs, nursery rhymes and lap bounces!
Tech Drop In Help - with Tim Brezovec
Wed, Oct 15, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Kelly Room
Need help with your laptop, smartphone, kindle, or other devices? PTL's IT Guru, Tim Brezovec is available for Drop-in Tech Help!
Toddler Time
Thu, Oct 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
Join Lisa B. for stories, stomping, songs, and more!
Pizza & Pages - Our book club for 5th graders and up!
Thu, Oct 16, 3:45pm - 5:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Discuss Books - Devour Pizza!
Library Trustee Meeting
Thu, Oct 16, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Abbot Board Room
The Board of Library Trustees meets the third Thursday of the month at 5:30pm unless otherwise posted. Meetings are open to the public.
Ernest Harold Baynes: New Hampshire’s Own Doctor Dolittle - Friends of the Library Lecture Series
Thu, Oct 16, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
Mary Kronenwetter tells the story of wildlife conservationist Ernest Harold Baynes, fondly remembered in New Hampshire as our own Doctor Dolittle.
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Oct 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room,Eben Jones Classroom
Join Lisa B. for stories, songs, and a craft!
PTL Study Hall - for 5th grade and up!
Tue, Oct 21, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Homework help and hangout time with Aimee!
Baby Storytime
Wed, Oct 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
Peterborough Town Library - Elizabeth Room
Join Lisa B. for board books, songs, nursery rhymes and lap bounces!
Tech Drop In Help - with Tim Brezovec
Wed, Oct 22, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Kelly Room
Need help with your laptop, smartphone, kindle, or other devices? PTL's IT Guru, Tim Brezovec is available for Drop-in Tech Help!
Toddler Time
Thu, Oct 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
Join Lisa B. for stories, stomping, songs, and more!
Vinyasa Flow Yoga - with Michelle Dunn
Thu, Oct 23, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
A monthly offering of free yoga at PTL. All levels welcome.
Monadnock Handcrafters
Sat, Oct 25, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Held the second and fourth Saturday of the month, the Monadnock Handcrafters is an informal drop-in group. Bring your knitting, spinning, and other handwork projects for this low-key get together.
PTL Study Hall - for 5th grade and up!
Tue, Oct 28, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Homework help and hangout time with Aimee!
Tech Drop In Help - with Tim Brezovec
Wed, Oct 29, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Kelly Room
Need help with your laptop, smartphone, kindle, or other devices? PTL's IT Guru, Tim Brezovec is available for Drop-in Tech Help!
Tech Drop In Help - with Tim Brezovec
Wed, Nov 05, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Kelly Room
Need help with your laptop, smartphone, kindle, or other devices? PTL's IT Guru, Tim Brezovec is available for Drop-in Tech Help!
Monadnock Handcrafters
Sat, Nov 08, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Held the second and fourth Saturday of the month, the Monadnock Handcrafters is an informal drop-in group. Bring your knitting, spinning, and other handwork projects for this low-key get together.
Morning Yoga with The River Center
Mon, Nov 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
Free gentle morning yoga class. Made possible by The River Center.
Tech Drop In Help - with Tim Brezovec
Wed, Nov 12, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Kelly Room
Need help with your laptop, smartphone, kindle, or other devices? PTL's IT Guru, Tim Brezovec is available for Drop-in Tech Help!
Know Your Benefits: Options for Care and Reimbursement - Lunchtime Session
Wed, Nov 12, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
Presented by Home Healthcare, Hospice and Community Services. Learn about the benefits available to seniors living in the Monadnock Region.
Know Your Benefits: Options for Care and Reimbursement - Evening Session
Wed, Nov 12, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Presented by Home Healthcare, Hospice and Community Services. Learn about the benefits available to seniors living in the Monadnock Region.
Writers' Open Mic - Hosted by Monadnock Underground
Thu, Nov 13, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
CALLING ALL WRITERS (and curious readers/listeners)!! The Peterborough Town Library and Monadnock Underground are hosting a free form OPEN MIC for writers of all genres and levels of experience!
Tech Drop In Help - with Tim Brezovec
Wed, Nov 19, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Kelly Room
Need help with your laptop, smartphone, kindle, or other devices? PTL's IT Guru, Tim Brezovec is available for Drop-in Tech Help!
Pizza & Pages - Our book club for 5th graders and up!
Thu, Nov 20, 3:45pm - 5:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Discuss Books - Devour Pizza!
Library Trustee Meeting
Thu, Nov 20, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Abbot Board Room
The Board of Library Trustees meets the third Thursday of the month at 5:30pm unless otherwise posted. Meetings are open to the public.
Monadnock Handcrafters
Sat, Nov 22, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Held the second and fourth Saturday of the month, the Monadnock Handcrafters is an informal drop-in group. Bring your knitting, spinning, and other handwork projects for this low-key get together.
Morning Yoga with The River Center
Mon, Nov 24, 10:30am - 11:30am
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
Free gentle morning yoga class. Made possible by The River Center.
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