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Artist Reception

Portraits in Pencil and Paint

2025-09-05 17:00:00 2025-09-05 19:00:00 America/New_York Artist Reception by Marty Kelley Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room

Friday, September 05
5:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-09-05 17:00:00 2025-09-05 19:00:00 America/New_York Artist Reception by Marty Kelley Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room

by Marty Kelley

Join us for a Reception on First Friday, September 5th 5-7pm
and for an Artist Talk on Saturday, Septemer 13th a 1pm

Portraits in Pencil and Paint, a collection of portraits in various media by local artist Marty Kelley, will be on view from Friday, August 1st through the end of September.

A Reception will be held on First Friday, September 5th, from 5–7pm, with the artist in attendance to meet visitors and answer questions about his work. Kelley will also be holding an Artist Talk on Saturday, September 13th at 1pm.

Kelley’s portrait work seeks to capture not just the look, but the personality of the subject. Whether he’s working in pencil, pencil and chalk, or transparent watercolor, Kelley says “I search for ways to portray emotion, personality, and the very humanity of my subjects. I create pieces that connect us as people.”

“While we’ve had plenty of Marty Kelley’s artwork in the library via his picturebooks – we are so thrilled to be able to host his fine art portraits as well” said Public Services Librarian Aimee LaRue. “His portraits show this whole other side of his work that demonstrates how skilled he is at what he does.” Kelley says he is influenced by the portrait masters of the past: “by incorporating elements of contemporary masters, I have developed my own realistic style that forges a connection between the viewer and the artwork.”

About the artist:

For the past 25 years, Marty Kelley has worked as a full-time traditionally published children’s book author & illustrator. While realistic portrait work in watercolor and pencil has always been his passion, his current focus is split between creating highly realistic portrait art and abstract sculptures. Working with stone, metal, and wood Kelley creates organic sculptures that surprise and delight viewers by using the materials in unexpected ways. Working in two entirely separate ways–tightly rendered realism in portraiture and much rougher abstract work in stone–has afforded him time to explore ways the two disciplines can inform each other. Each way of creating makes him think in different ways and brings him joy when I’m making art.

You can visit Marty's website here!

AGE GROUP: | All Ages | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Community |

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Peterborough Town Library

Phone: 603-924-8040

Hours
Mon, Jul 28 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Jul 29 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Wed, Jul 30 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Jul 31 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Aug 01 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Aug 02 9:00AM to 3:00PM
Sun, Aug 03 Closed

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

Mon, Aug 04, 10:30am - 11:30am
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
Free gentle morning yoga class. Made possible by The River Center.

Wed, Aug 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Read with a rabbit on the Library Terrace!

Wed, Aug 06, 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!

Thu, Aug 07, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
Learn how to make your money last throughout retirement. This informative session covers key decisions and strategies to help you enjoy a secure, worry-free future.

Thu, Aug 07, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Kelly Room
Following her retirement planning presentation, Kathryn Ruuska will be available for one-on-one drop-in sessions for personalized retirement guidance

Fri, Aug 08, 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Outside Library Terrace
We're going Clubbing in Peterborough! Night Market's 6th iteration, created by MAXT Makerspace, is all about building community!

Sat, Aug 09, 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.

Tue, Aug 12, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
Holistic Health Coach Candy Foster shares her journey to healing in this Peterborough Presents program!

Wed, Aug 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Read with a rabbit on the Library Terrace!

Wed, Aug 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
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.

Wed, Aug 13, 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!

Thu, Aug 14, 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!

Thu, Aug 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Join us for a cookbook club-meets-potluck at Peterborough Town Library!

Mon, Aug 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
Free gentle morning yoga class. Made possible by The River Center.

Tue, Aug 19, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
This month we will be reading, "Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus" by Mary Shelley.

Wed, Aug 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Read with a rabbit on the Library Terrace!

Wed, Aug 20, 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!

Thu, Aug 21, 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.

Thu, Aug 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
A monthly offering of free yoga at PTL. All levels welcome.

Sat, Aug 23, 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.

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.

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!

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.

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!

Fri, Sep 05, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
by Marty Kelley

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.

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!

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!

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.

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!

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.

Thu, Sep 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
A monthly offering of free yoga at PTL. All levels welcome.

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!

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.

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!

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!

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!

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.

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!

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.

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!

Thu, Oct 23, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
A monthly offering of free yoga at PTL. All levels welcome.

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.

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!