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Food Around the World with Mariposa Museum

Summer Reading: Plant a Seed, Read!
2026-07-14 15:00:00 2026-07-14 16:00:00 America/New_York Food Around the World with Mariposa Museum From Coconut Cleaners to Banana Leaf Art! Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room

Tuesday, July 14
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-07-14 15:00:00 2026-07-14 16:00:00 America/New_York Food Around the World with Mariposa Museum From Coconut Cleaners to Banana Leaf Art! Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room

From Coconut Cleaners to Banana Leaf Art!

In this engaging family hourlong experience, we will learn how plants are transformed into art, used for cleaning, turned into other delicious foods, repurposed and more!
Discover the creative and surprising ways different cultures use plants: bamboo carrying poles, coconuts floor scrubbers, gourd musical instruments, calabash stamps and more.
This hands-on experience draws from the Mariposa's collection of artifacts from around the world.

This program is funded by the Friends of the Peterborough Town Library who annually support our entire Summer Reading Program!
Thank you Friends!

AGE GROUP: | Families | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Summer Reading | Family Event | Community |

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Peterborough Town Library
Phone: 603-924-8040
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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.

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Tech Drop In Help - with Tim Brezovec
Wed, May 20, 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!
Pizza & Pages - Our book club for 5th graders and up!
Thu, May 21, 3:45pm - 5:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Discuss Books - Devour Pizza!
Library Trustee Meeting
Thu, May 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.
Vinyasa Flow Yoga - with Michelle Dunn
Thu, May 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
A monthly offering of free yoga at PTL. All levels welcome.
Monadnock Handcrafters
Sat, May 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.
PTL Study Hall - for 5th grade and up!
Tue, May 26, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Math help and hangout time with Anna!
Morning Meditation
Wed, May 27, 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, May 27, 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!
Sketch Club
Thu, May 28, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
Come and enjoy an hour dedicated to nothing but sketching!
Literary Book Club
Fri, May 29, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
This month we will be reading, "Piranesi" by Susanna Clarke.
Weeds to Blooms Closing Reception - ConVal HS Art Show with Children and the Arts
Fri, May 29, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
Part of the Children and the Arts Festival: Let Your Garden Grow!
Portraits of a Revolution - US 250th Program
Sat, May 30, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Monadnock Center for History and Culture
Presented in special collaboration with Monadnock Center for History and Culture.
PTL Study Hall - for 5th grade and up!
Tue, Jun 02, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Math help and hangout time with Anna!
Baby Storytime - Summer Reading: Plant a Seed, Read!
Wed, Jun 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
Peterborough Town Library - Elizabeth Room
Join Aimee for board books, songs, nursery rhymes and lap bounces!
Tech Drop In Help - with Tim Brezovec
Wed, Jun 03, 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!
Pizza & Pages - Our book club for 5th graders and up!
Thu, Jun 04, 3:45pm - 5:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Discuss Books - Devour Pizza!
Artist Reception - Keep the Vision 2026
Fri, Jun 05, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
Watermedia paintings by Jeanne Maguire Thieme.
The Writing Life with Andrew Krivak and Thomas Moore
Sat, Jun 06, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
Join us at the library for an afternoon of conversation with acclaimed authors Thomas Moore and Andrew Krivak as they discuss their writing life, creativity, and the stories behind their newest books.
PTL Study Hall - for 5th grade and up!
Tue, Jun 09, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Math help and hangout time with Anna!
Baby Storytime - Summer Reading: Plant a Seed, Read!
Wed, Jun 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
Peterborough Town Library - Elizabeth Room
Join Aimee for board books, songs, nursery rhymes and lap bounces!
Morning Meditation
Wed, Jun 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, Jun 10, 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!
Sketch Club
Thu, Jun 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
Come and enjoy an hour dedicated to nothing but sketching!
Library Trustee Meeting
Thu, Jun 11, 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.
Writers' Open Mic - Hosted by Monadnock Underground
Thu, Jun 11, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Peterborough Town Library
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 - 5 Ingredients Mediterranean Edition
Thu, Jun 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Join us for a cookbook club-meets-potluck at Peterborough Town Library!
PTL Social - connect with others at our monthly social!
Fri, Jun 12, 10:30am - 11:30am
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
Stop by to share games, puzzles, art, books, and special entertainment.
Monadnock Handcrafters
Sat, Jun 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.
PTL Study Hall - for 5th grade and up!
Tue, Jun 16, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Math help and hangout time with Anna!
Books & Banter
Tue, Jun 16, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Abbot Board Room
This month we will be reading, "West with Giraffes" by Linda Rutledge.
Baby Storytime - Summer Reading: Plant a Seed, Read!
Wed, Jun 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
Peterborough Town Library - Elizabeth Room
Join Aimee for board books, songs, nursery rhymes and lap bounces!
Tech Drop In Help - with Tim Brezovec
Wed, Jun 17, 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!
Exiting Your Business - Strategies for Owners, Families, and Successors
Thu, Jun 18, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Join CFP® professional Bryce Schuler as he discusses how to thoughtfully exit your business.
Vinyasa Flow Yoga - with Michelle Dunn
Thu, Jun 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
A monthly offering of free yoga at PTL. All levels welcome.
Summer Storytime - Summer Reading: Plant a Seed, Read!
Tue, Jun 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room,Eben Jones Classroom
Join Aimee for stories, songs, and a craft!
Jeanne Thieme Artist Talk
Tue, Jun 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
Join local artist, Jeanne Maguire Thieme, for an artist talk and demonstration.
Baby Storytime - Summer Reading: Plant a Seed, Read!
Wed, Jun 24, 10:30am - 11:00am
Peterborough Town Library - Elizabeth Room
Join Aimee for board books, songs, nursery rhymes and lap bounces!
Morning Meditation
Wed, Jun 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, Jun 24, 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!
Sketch Club
Thu, Jun 25, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
Come and enjoy an hour dedicated to nothing but sketching!
The Scrap Heap - Analog Collage & Mixed Media Meet-Up
Thu, Jun 25, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Unplug, get creative, and connect with others at this relaxed, beginner-friendly collage meet-up.
Green Burials for Earth Stewardship - A Growing Movement
Thu, Jun 25, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
Learn about natural and environmentally friendly alternatives to conventional burials.
Literary Book Club
Fri, Jun 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
This month we will be reading, "The Light Eaters" by Zoë Schlanger.
Kick-off Concert & Garden Party w/Mr. Aaron! - Summer Reading: Plant a Seed, Read!
Fri, Jun 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
A concert for families to kick of Summer Reading!
Monadnock Handcrafters
Sat, Jun 27, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Abbot Board Room
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.
Rabbit Storytime - Summer Reading: Plant a Seed, Read!
Sat, Jun 27, 10:30am - 11:30am
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Join us for an all-ages storytime with Aimee, Claudia & Snoopy!
Summer Storytime - Summer Reading: Plant a Seed, Read!
Tue, Jun 30, 10:30am - 11:30am
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room,Eben Jones Classroom
Join Aimee for stories, songs, and a craft!
Tech Tuesday - Smart Homes - What You Should Know
Tue, Jun 30, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
In this class, Tim and Rebecca will walk you through Smart Home technology!
Baby Storytime - Summer Reading: Plant a Seed, Read!
Wed, Jul 01, 10:30am - 11:00am
Peterborough Town Library - Elizabeth Room
Join Aimee for board books, songs, nursery rhymes and lap bounces!
Tech Drop In Help - with Tim Brezovec
Wed, Jul 01, 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!
Seed Planting w/Cornucopia Project - Summer Reading: Plant a Seed, Read!
Wed, Jul 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Learn all about seeds and plant some too!
Summer Storytime - Summer Reading: Plant a Seed, Read!
Tue, Jul 07, 10:30am - 11:30am
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room,Eben Jones Classroom
Join Aimee for stories, songs, and a craft!
Baby Storytime - Summer Reading: Plant a Seed, Read!
Wed, Jul 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
Peterborough Town Library - Elizabeth Room
Join Aimee for board books, songs, nursery rhymes and lap bounces!
Morning Meditation
Wed, Jul 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.
Tech Drop In Help - with Tim Brezovec
Wed, Jul 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!
Movie Night: National Treasure - Celebrate America's 250th - Summer Reading: Plant a Seed, Read!
Wed, Jul 08, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
Rated PG, runtime 131 mins
Planting Seeds w/Snoopy the Rabbit! - Summer Reading: Plant a Seed, Read!
Thu, Jul 09, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Come meet Snoopy the Rex Rabbit!
Writers' Open Mic - Hosted by Monadnock Underground
Thu, Jul 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!
PTL Social - connect with others at our monthly social!
Fri, Jul 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
Stop by to share games, puzzles, art, books, and special entertainment.
Summer Storytime - Summer Reading: Plant a Seed, Read!
Tue, Jul 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room,Eben Jones Classroom
Join Aimee for stories, songs, and a craft!
Food Around the World with Mariposa Museum - Summer Reading: Plant a Seed, Read!
Tue, Jul 14, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
From Coconut Cleaners to Banana Leaf Art!
Baby Storytime - Summer Reading: Plant a Seed, Read!
Wed, Jul 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Peterborough Town Library - Elizabeth Room
Join Aimee for board books, songs, nursery rhymes and lap bounces!
Tech Drop In Help - with Tim Brezovec
Wed, Jul 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!
Library Trustee Meeting
Thu, Jul 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.
Vinyasa Flow Yoga - with Michelle Dunn
Thu, Jul 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
A monthly offering of free yoga at PTL. All levels welcome.
WORMS! w/Harris Center - Summer Reading: Plant a Seed, Read!
Fri, Jul 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
Join Susie Spikol and Jaime Hutchinson from the Harris Center for a program all about WORMS!
How the Constitution Helps Us to Disagree - America's 250th
Sat, Jul 18, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
Presented in special collaboration with Monadnock Center for History and Culture.
Summer Storytime - Summer Reading: Plant a Seed, Read!
Tue, Jul 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room,Eben Jones Classroom
Join Aimee for stories, songs, and a craft!
Baby Storytime - Summer Reading: Plant a Seed, Read!
Wed, Jul 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
Peterborough Town Library - Elizabeth Room
Join Aimee for board books, songs, nursery rhymes and lap bounces!
Morning Meditation
Wed, Jul 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.
Tech Drop In Help - with Tim Brezovec
Wed, Jul 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!
Salsa Making Party w/Cornucopia Project - Summer Reading: Plant a Seed, Read!
Fri, Jul 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Learn about the plants that make up SALSA and make some of your own!
Rabbit Storytime - Summer Reading: Plant a Seed, Read!
Sat, Jul 25, 10:30am - 11:30am
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
Join us for an all-ages storytime with Aimee, Claudia & Snoopy!
The Touring Show w/Andy's Summer Playhouse - Summer Reading: Plant a Seed, Read!
Mon, Jul 27, 10:30am - 11:30am
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
A new 30-minute play based on the book The Day the Crayons Quit.
Summer Storytime - Summer Reading: Plant a Seed, Read!
Tue, Jul 28, 10:30am - 11:30am
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room,Eben Jones Classroom
Join Aimee for stories, songs, and a craft!
Baby Storytime - Summer Reading: Plant a Seed, Read!
Wed, Jul 29, 10:30am - 11:00am
Peterborough Town Library - Elizabeth Room
Join Aimee for board books, songs, nursery rhymes and lap bounces!
Tech Drop In Help - with Tim Brezovec
Wed, Jul 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!
The Scrap Heap - Analog Collage & Mixed Media Meet-Up
Thu, Jul 30, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Unplug, get creative, and connect with others at this relaxed, beginner-friendly collage meet-up.
Tech Drop In Help - with Tim Brezovec
Wed, Aug 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!
Tech Drop In Help - with Tim Brezovec
Wed, Aug 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!
Writers' Open Mic - Hosted by Monadnock Underground
Thu, Aug 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!
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