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Star Lantern Making Workshop with Children and the Arts

2025-11-04 18:00:00 2025-11-04 20:00:00 America/New_York Star Lantern Making Workshop with Children and the Arts Make a lantern for the Lantern Parade! Peterborough Town Library -

Tuesday, November 04
6:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-11-04 18:00:00 2025-11-04 20:00:00 America/New_York Star Lantern Making Workshop with Children and the Arts Make a lantern for the Lantern Parade! Peterborough Town Library -

Make a lantern for the Lantern Parade!

Create a lantern with the Children and the Arts Committee for marching with in the Lantern Parade! This year's theme is a Flutter of Flight!

This workshop is for ages 9-99. Kids under the age of 13 must have a caregiver registered as well.

Participants should wear clothing that can get glue-y and bring a pair of scissors.
Please register everyone who will be making a lantern. Due to limited space, REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Please notify us if you’re NOT coming as to allow space for waitlist participants.

Have questions, registration full or can't attend any of the lantern workshops times?
Email Terry and let her know!

Help Children and the Arts give the gift of light to our community as we light up Our Town with a Lantern Parade on Saturday, December 6th at 6pm - rain date December 7th. More details given at the workshops.


The Children and the Arts Committee is a non-profit organization composed of committed citizen volunteers. Their mission to offer a FREE arts festival to celebrate art for, by, and with the children of our community.

Click here for more info about Children and the Arts!


This program is free and open to all. 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: | Tweens | Teens/Tweens | Teens | Families | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Maker event | Community |

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Peterborough Town Library

Phone: 603-924-8040

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Mon, Oct 06 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Oct 07 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Wed, Oct 08 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Oct 09 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Oct 10 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Oct 11 9:00AM to 3:00PM
Sun, Oct 12 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

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Wed, Oct 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Peterborough Town Library - Elizabeth Room
Join Lisa B. for board books, songs, nursery rhymes and lap bounces!
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Wed, Oct 08, 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.

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 whiz, Tim Brezovec is available for Drop-in Tech Help!

Wed, Oct 08, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
Join Ronny LeBlanc, star of Expedition Bigfoot and Paranormal Caught on Camera, for a captivating presentation exploring the real-life connection between Bigfoot sightings and UFO encounters!

Thu, Oct 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
Join Lisa B. for stories, stomping, songs, and more!

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!

Thu, Oct 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Join us for a cookbook club-meets-potluck at Peterborough Town Library!

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.

Mon, Oct 13, 5:15pm - 6:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
A partnership with Avenue A!
Register

Tue, Oct 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room,Eben Jones Classroom
Join Lisa B. for stories, songs, and a craft!

Tue, Oct 14, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Homework help and hangout time with Aimee!

Wed, Oct 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
Peterborough Town Library - Elizabeth Room
Join Lisa B. for board books, songs, nursery rhymes and lap bounces!

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 whiz, Tim Brezovec is available for Drop-in Tech Help!

Wed, Oct 15, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
Join financial planner Bryce Schuler, CFP, for this helpful workshop covering wills, trusts, and key strategies to protect your assets and loved ones at any life stage.

Thu, Oct 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
Join Lisa B. for stories, stomping, songs, and more!

Thu, Oct 16, 3:45pm - 5:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Discuss Books - Devour Pizza!

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.

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.

Mon, Oct 20, 5:15pm - 6:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
A partnership with Avenue A!
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Tue, Oct 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room,Eben Jones Classroom
Join Lisa B. for stories, songs, and a craft!

Tue, Oct 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
In this class, Tim and Rebecca will walk you through how to protect yourself and your information online.

Tue, Oct 21, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Homework help and hangout time with Aimee!

Tue, Oct 21, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
This month we will be reading, "The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches" by Sangu Mandanna.

Wed, Oct 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
Peterborough Town Library - Elizabeth Room
Join Lisa B. for board books, songs, nursery rhymes and lap bounces!

Wed, Oct 22, 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.

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 whiz, Tim Brezovec is available for Drop-in Tech Help!

Thu, Oct 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
Join Lisa B. for stories, stomping, songs, and more!

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

Fri, Oct 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
This month we will be reading, "The Wager" by David Grann.

Fri, Oct 24, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
Join us for an evening of music, memories, connection - and hot cocoa - at Community Sing with Ken Sheldon!

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.

Mon, Oct 27, 10:30am - 11:30am
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
Free gentle morning yoga class. Made possible by The River Center.

Mon, Oct 27, 5:15pm - 6:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
A partnership with Avenue A!
Register

Tue, Oct 28, 10:20am - 11:00am
ConVal High School - Library
Read a book and discuss it as a group!

Tue, Oct 28, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Homework help and hangout time with Aimee!

Tue, Oct 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Boo-tify your spooky season with a handmade ghost that's too cute to haunt!

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 whiz, Tim Brezovec is available for Drop-in Tech Help!

Thu, Oct 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
She knows the date, but no details so please keep it secret!

Tue, Nov 04, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Peterborough Town Library
Make a lantern for the Lantern Parade!
Register

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 whiz, Tim Brezovec is available for Drop-in Tech Help!

Thu, Nov 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
An all ages Storytime with our rabbit friend, Snoopy!

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.

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

Mon, Nov 10, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Peterborough Town Library
Make a lantern for the Lantern Parade!
Register

Wed, Nov 12, 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.

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 whiz, Tim Brezovec is available for Drop-in Tech Help!

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.

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.

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!

Thu, Nov 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Join us for a cookbook club-meets-potluck at Peterborough Town Library!

Fri, Nov 14, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Peterborough Town Library
Make a lantern for the Lantern Parade!
Register

Tue, Nov 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
In this class, Tim and Rebecca will walk you through tips & tricks for buying a new device.

Tue, Nov 18, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Abbot Board Room
This month we will be reading, "And Then There Were None" by Agatha Christie.

Tue, Nov 18, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Peterborough Town Library
Make a lantern for the Lantern Parade!
Register

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 whiz, Tim Brezovec is available for Drop-in Tech Help!

Thu, Nov 20, 3:45pm - 5:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Discuss Books - Devour Pizza!

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.

Thu, Nov 20, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Peterborough Town Library
Make a lantern for the Lantern Parade!
Register

Thu, Nov 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
A monthly offering of free yoga at PTL. All levels welcome.

Fri, Nov 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
This month we will be reading, "Small Things Like These" by Claire Keegan.

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.

Mon, Nov 24, 10:30am - 11:30am
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
Free gentle morning yoga class. Made possible by The River Center.

Tue, Nov 25, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Peterborough Town Library
Make a lantern for the Lantern Parade!
Register

Wed, Nov 26, 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.

Wed, Nov 26, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Kelly Room
Need help with your laptop, smartphone, kindle, or other devices? PTL's IT whiz, Tim Brezovec is available for Drop-in Tech Help!

Thu, Dec 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
An all ages Storytime with our rabbit friend, Snoopy!

Tue, Dec 09, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
In this class, Tim and Rebecca will discuss tech highlights for 2025.

Thu, Dec 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, Dec 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.

Thu, Dec 18, 3:45pm - 5:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Discuss Books - Devour Pizza!

Thu, Dec 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.

Mon, Dec 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
Free gentle morning yoga class. Made possible by The River Center.

Sat, Dec 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.