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Long Term Care

The Gift You Give Your Family
2026-09-17 18:00:00 2026-09-17 19:30:00 America/New_York Long Term Care Join Kathryn Ruuska as she helps to navigate, translate and provide options to lessen the risk, preserve your assets and possibly keep you and your loved ones in their homes longer. Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom

Thursday, September 17
6:00pm - 7:30pm

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Peterborough Town Library

Eben Jones Classroom

Join Kathryn Ruuska as she helps to navigate, translate and provide options to lessen the risk, preserve your assets and possibly keep you and your loved ones in their homes longer.

Long term care can be a huge financial and emotional burden to any family.  Planning ahead to reduce the stress and costs associated with end of life care is truly a gift to not only your loved ones, but preserves your memory as well. 

About the Presenter: 

Kathryn Ruuska is a financial professional and insurance agent at Bankers Life. A life long resident of Southern New Hampshire, she is passionate about helping others and being a local resource for those who want to explore their life options and make informed decisions.

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: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Lecture/Talk |

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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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Tue, Aug 18, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Abbot Board Room
This month we will be reading, "Wild Dark Shore" by Charlotte McConaghy.
Tech Drop In Help - with Tim Brezovec
Wed, Aug 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!
Pop Up Lawn Chair Drill Team Performance! - with Avenue A!
Thu, Aug 20, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - River Terrace
Join us on the Library Terrace to watch Avenue A teens perform with Lawn Chairs!
Library Trustee Meeting
Thu, Aug 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, Aug 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 Meditation
Wed, Aug 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.
Tech Drop In Help - with Tim Brezovec
Wed, Aug 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!
The Scrap Heap - Analog Collage & Mixed Media Meet-Up
Thu, Aug 27, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Cut, tear, layer, and create at this relaxed, beginner-friendly collage meet-up. Come unplug, experiment, and connect with others along the way!
Literary Book Club
Fri, Aug 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
This month we will be reading, "Let the Great World Spin" by Colum McCann.
PTL Study Hall - for 5th grade and up!
Tue, Sep 01, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Math help and hangout time with Anna!
Tech Drop In Help - with Tim Brezovec
Wed, Sep 02, 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!
PTL After-School with Anna - for 5th grade and up!
Wed, Sep 02, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Come to the library after-school! Make crafts and play games with Anna!
Rabbit Storytime! - with Snoopy the Rex Rabbit!
Thu, Sep 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
For Elementary School-aged kids. Join Claudia and her Rex Rabbit for an evening of rabbity fun!
PTL Study Hall - for 5th grade and up!
Tue, Sep 08, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Math help and hangout time with Anna!
Morning Meditation
Wed, Sep 09, 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 09, 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!
PTL After-School with Anna - for 5th grade and up!
Wed, Sep 09, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Come to the library after-school! Make crafts and play games with Anna!
Afternoon LEGO - with Aimee!
Thu, Sep 10, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
For Elementary School-aged kids. Drop in and build with LEGO!
Writers' Open Mic - Hosted by Monadnock Underground
Thu, Sep 10, 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 - Milk Street 365 Edition
Thu, Sep 10, 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, Sep 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
Stop by to share games, puzzles, art, books, and special entertainment.
Artist Reception - Historical Paper Marbling
Fri, Sep 11, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
Marbled Paper Designs by Nik Beauchemin.
Monadnock Handcrafters
Sat, Sep 12, 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, Sep 15, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Math help and hangout time with Anna!
Books & Banter
Tue, Sep 15, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Abbot Board Room
This month we will be reading, "The Exiles" by Christina Baker Kline.
Tech Drop In Help - with Tim Brezovec
Wed, Sep 16, 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!
PTL After-School with Anna - for 5th grade and up!
Wed, Sep 16, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Come to the library after-school! Make crafts and play games with Anna!
Library Trustee Meeting
Thu, Sep 17, 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.
Long Term Care - The Gift You Give Your Family
Thu, Sep 17, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Join Kathryn Ruuska as she helps to navigate, translate and provide options to lessen the risk, preserve your assets and possibly keep you and your loved ones in their homes longer.
Vinyasa Flow Yoga - with Michelle Dunn
Thu, Sep 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
A monthly offering of free yoga at PTL. All levels welcome.
Unpacking the Declaration of Independence - What It Meant Then and Now
Sat, Sep 19, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
Presented in special collaboration with Monadnock Center for History and Culture for America's 250th.
Preschool Storytime - with Aimee
Tue, Sep 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room,Eben Jones Classroom
For children ages 3-6. Join Aimee for stories, songs, and a craft!
PTL Study Hall - for 5th grade and up!
Tue, Sep 22, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Math help and hangout time with Anna!
Sew Your Own Pocket Journal
Tue, Sep 22, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Join Nik Beauchemin for an introduction to the basics of bookbinding! Students in this class will learn how to sew a simple, unlined, soft cover book utilizing basic bookbinding techniques. 
Baby Storytime - with Aimee!
Wed, Sep 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
Peterborough Town Library - Elizabeth Room
For babies ages 1 month -18 months. Join Aimee for board books, songs, nursery rhymes and lap bounces!
Morning Meditation
Wed, Sep 23, 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 23, 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!
PTL After-School with Anna - for 5th grade and up!
Wed, Sep 23, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Come to the library after-school! Make crafts and play games with Anna!
Toddler Time - with Aimee!
Thu, Sep 24, 10:30am - 11:30am
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
For children ages 1.5 - 3. Join Aimee for stories, stomping, songs, and more!
Afternoon LEGO - with Aimee!
Thu, Sep 24, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
For Elementary School-aged kids. Drop in and build with LEGO!
The Scrap Heap - Analog Collage & Mixed Media Meet-Up
Thu, Sep 24, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Cut, tear, layer, and create at this relaxed, beginner-friendly collage meet-up. Come unplug, experiment, and connect with others along the way!
Extreme Survival - Friends of the Library Lecture Series
Thu, Sep 24, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
New York Times bestselling author Michael J. Tougias shares lessons from those who have triumphed against all odds.
Literary Book Club
Fri, Sep 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
This month we will be reading, "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis.
Monadnock Handcrafters
Sat, Sep 26, 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.
Saturday Storytime - with Aimee!
Sat, Sep 26, 10:30am - 11:30am
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
Join us for an all-ages storytime!
Preschool Storytime - with Aimee
Tue, Sep 29, 10:30am - 11:30am
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room,Eben Jones Classroom
For children ages 3-6. Join Aimee for stories, songs, and a craft!
PTL Study Hall - for 5th grade and up!
Tue, Sep 29, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Math help and hangout time with Anna!
Baby Storytime - with Aimee!
Wed, Sep 30, 10:30am - 11:30am
Peterborough Town Library - Elizabeth Room
For babies ages 1 month -18 months. Join Aimee for board books, songs, nursery rhymes and lap bounces!
Tech Drop In Help - with Tim Brezovec
Wed, Sep 30, 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!
PTL After-School with Anna - for 5th grade and up!
Wed, Sep 30, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Come to the library after-school! Make crafts and play games with Anna!
Toddler Time - with Aimee!
Thu, Oct 01, 10:30am - 11:30am
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
For children ages 1.5 - 3. Join Aimee for stories, stomping, songs, and more!
Rabbit Storytime! - with Snoopy the Rex Rabbit!
Thu, Oct 01, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
For Elementary School-aged kids. Join Claudia and her Rex Rabbit for an evening of rabbity fun!
Preschool Storytime - with Aimee
Tue, Oct 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room,Eben Jones Classroom
For children ages 3-6. Join Aimee for stories, songs, and a craft!
PTL Study Hall - for 5th grade and up!
Tue, Oct 06, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Abbot Board Room
Math help and hangout time with Anna!
Baby Storytime - with Aimee!
Wed, Oct 07, 10:30am - 11:30am
Peterborough Town Library - Elizabeth Room
For babies ages 1 month -18 months. Join Aimee for board books, songs, nursery rhymes and lap bounces!
PTL After-School with Anna - for 5th grade and up!
Wed, Oct 07, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Come to the library after-school! Make crafts and play games with Anna!
Toddler Time - with Aimee!
Thu, Oct 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
For children ages 1.5 - 3. Join Aimee for stories, stomping, songs, and more!
Afternoon LEGO - with Aimee!
Thu, Oct 08, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
For Elementary School-aged kids. Drop in and build with LEGO!
Writers' Open Mic - Hosted by Monadnock Underground
Thu, Oct 08, 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, Oct 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
Stop by to share games, puzzles, art, books, and special entertainment.
Monadnock Handcrafters
Sat, Oct 10, 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 - with Aimee
Tue, Oct 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room,Eben Jones Classroom
For children ages 3-6. Join Aimee for stories, songs, and a craft!
PTL Study Hall - for 5th grade and up!
Tue, Oct 13, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Math help and hangout time with Anna!
Baby Storytime - with Aimee!
Wed, Oct 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
Peterborough Town Library - Elizabeth Room
For babies ages 1 month -18 months. Join Aimee for board books, songs, nursery rhymes and lap bounces!
Morning Meditation
Wed, Oct 14, 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.
PTL After-School with Anna - for 5th grade and up!
Wed, Oct 14, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Come to the library after-school! Make crafts and play games with Anna!
Toddler Time - with Aimee!
Thu, Oct 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
For children ages 1.5 - 3. Join Aimee for stories, stomping, songs, and more!
Library Trustee Meeting
Thu, Oct 15, 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, Oct 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
A monthly offering of free yoga at PTL. All levels welcome.
Preschool Storytime - with Aimee
Tue, Oct 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room,Eben Jones Classroom
For children ages 3-6. Join Aimee for stories, songs, and a craft!
PTL Study Hall - for 5th grade and up!
Tue, Oct 20, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Math help and hangout time with Anna!
Baby Storytime - with Aimee!
Wed, Oct 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
Peterborough Town Library - Elizabeth Room
For babies ages 1 month -18 months. Join Aimee for board books, songs, nursery rhymes and lap bounces!
PTL After-School with Anna - for 5th grade and up!
Wed, Oct 21, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Come to the library after-school! Make crafts and play games with Anna!
Toddler Time - with Aimee!
Thu, Oct 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
For children ages 1.5 - 3. Join Aimee for stories, stomping, songs, and more!
Afternoon LEGO - with Aimee!
Thu, Oct 22, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
For Elementary School-aged kids. Drop in and build with LEGO!
Monadnock Handcrafters
Sat, Oct 24, 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 - with Aimee
Tue, Oct 27, 10:30am - 11:30am
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room,Eben Jones Classroom
For children ages 3-6. Join Aimee for stories, songs, and a craft!
PTL Study Hall - for 5th grade and up!
Tue, Oct 27, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Math help and hangout time with Anna!
Baby Storytime - with Aimee!
Wed, Oct 28, 10:30am - 11:30am
Peterborough Town Library - Elizabeth Room
For babies ages 1 month -18 months. Join Aimee for board books, songs, nursery rhymes and lap bounces!
Morning Meditation
Wed, Oct 28, 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.
PTL After-School with Anna - for 5th grade and up!
Wed, Oct 28, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Come to the library after-school! Make crafts and play games with Anna!
Toddler Time - with Aimee!
Thu, Oct 29, 10:30am - 11:30am
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
For children ages 1.5 - 3. Join Aimee for stories, stomping, songs, and more!
The Scrap Heap - Analog Collage & Mixed Media Meet-Up
Thu, Oct 29, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Cut, tear, layer, and create at this relaxed, beginner-friendly collage meet-up. Come unplug, experiment, and connect with others along the way!
Saturday Storytime - with Aimee!
Sat, Oct 31, 10:30am - 11:30am
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
Join us for an all-ages storytime!
PTL Study Hall - for 5th grade and up!
Tue, Nov 03, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Math help and hangout time with Anna!
PTL After-School with Anna - for 5th grade and up!
Wed, Nov 04, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Come to the library after-school! Make crafts and play games with Anna!
Rabbit Storytime! - with Snoopy the Rex Rabbit!
Thu, Nov 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
For Elementary School-aged kids. Join Claudia and her Rex Rabbit for an evening of rabbity fun!
PTL Study Hall - for 5th grade and up!
Tue, Nov 10, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Math help and hangout time with Anna!
Afternoon LEGO - with Aimee!
Thu, Nov 12, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
For Elementary School-aged kids. Drop in and build with LEGO!
Writers' Open Mic - Hosted by Monadnock Underground
Thu, Nov 12, 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, Nov 14, 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.
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