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Peterborough Presents- Mark Munroe

Adventures of a Fire Dept Buff

2023-03-11 13:00:00 2023-03-11 14:00:00 America/New_York Peterborough Presents- Mark Munroe Mark Munroe spent 12 years riding along with the New York Fire Dept and worked as a certified fire instructor, and Assistant Chief at MASSPORT Fire. He will speak on his adventures as a fire buff. Peterborough Town Library -

Saturday, March 11
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Mark Munroe spent 12 years riding along with the New York Fire Dept and worked as a certified fire instructor, and Assistant Chief at MASSPORT Fire. He will speak on his adventures as a fire buff.

He spent countless hours with the members of Haz-Mat 1, Engine 288, Rescue 4, Engine 292 and at the World's Busiest Firehouse, Engine 290 & Ladder 103 in East New York, Brooklyn. He spent long weekends, holidays and even weeks at a time "Buffing" in some of the most decaying neighborhoods of NYC. He witnessed rescues, major fires, murders and firehouse pranks. He experienced incidents that some firefighters may never witness and gives the reader an inside and in depth look at what it is like to be an FDNY Firefighter. As a retired firefighter, he is able to give other firefighters a look at what it is like to work for a busy fire department and for the average person who, has always wondered what life in like in the firehouse.

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About Mark Munroe:

Mark Munroe is the author of Senior Buff. He has observed and worked the firefighting business from all angles, being a young small town firefighter, a certified fire and hazardous materials instructor, going up through the ranks to Captain and Acting Assistant Chief of Training for the MASSPORT Fire Department at Boston’s Logan International Airport and as an earnest fire buff of New York City.


About Peterborough Presents:

Peterborough Presents was designed to give a platform to the many local people who want to teach or share. You do not have to have a polished presentation, you just need to be passionate, comfortable speaking to a group, and have a presentation that the community will learn from and enjoy. To find out more about how to pitch your presentation, visit our Peterborough Presents page.

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Lecture/Talk | Community |

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Peterborough Town Library

Phone: 603-924-8040

Hours
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We're closed Wednesday November 11 due to Veterans Day
Mon, Nov 09 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Nov 10 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Wed, Nov 11 Closed
(Veterans Day)
Thu, Nov 12 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Nov 13 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Nov 14 9:00AM to 3:00PM
Sun, Nov 15 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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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.

Mon, Nov 16, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Make a lantern for the Lantern Parade!

Tue, Nov 17, 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!

Tue, Nov 17, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Math help and hangout time with Anna!

Tue, Nov 17, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Abbot Board Room
This month we will be reading, "The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry" by Gabrielle Zevin.

Tue, Nov 17, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
New venue Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
Featuring poetry, music, and visual art created and performed by teens from the Grapevine's Avenue A Teen Center alongside chamber music performed by Electric Earth musicians.

Wed, Nov 18, 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!

Wed, Nov 18, 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 18, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Come down to the Eben Jones Classroom at the Library on Wednesday afternoons, from 2:30-4:30pm for drop-in crafts and games for students in 5th grade and up!

Wed, Nov 18, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
Presented in special collaboration with Monadnock Center for History and Culture for America's 250th.

Wed, Nov 18, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Make a lantern for the Lantern Parade!

Thu, Nov 19, 10:30am - 11:30am
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
For children ages 1.5 - 3. Join Aimee for stories, stomping, songs, and more!

Thu, Nov 19, 3:45pm - 5:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Discuss Books - Devour Pizza!

Thu, Nov 19, 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 19, 5:30pm - 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!

Thu, Nov 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
A monthly offering of free yoga at PTL. All levels welcome.

Fri, Nov 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
This month we will be reading, "Train Dreams" by Denis Johnson.

Mon, Nov 23, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Make a lantern for the Lantern Parade!
This event is full

Tue, Nov 24, 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!

Tue, Nov 24, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Math help and hangout time with Anna!

Wed, Nov 25, 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!

Wed, Nov 25, 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 25, 12:00pm - 4:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Stop by the PTL while school is closed for the day! There will be snacks! 12:00 pm - 4:30pm

Cancelled
Wed, Nov 25, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Peterborough Town Library
Come down to the Eben Jones Classroom at the Library on Wednesday afternoons, from 2:30-4:30pm for drop-in crafts and games for students in 5th grade and up!

Sat, Nov 28, 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.

Sat, Nov 28, 10:30am - 11:30am
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
Join us for an all-ages storytime!

Mon, Nov 30, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Make a lantern for the Lantern Parade!

Tue, Dec 01, 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!

Tue, Dec 01, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
In this class, Tim and Rebecca will discuss tech highlights for 2026.

Tue, Dec 01, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Math help and hangout time with Anna!

Wed, Dec 02, 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!

Wed, Dec 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!

Cancelled
Wed, Dec 02, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Peterborough Town Library
Come down to the Eben Jones Classroom at the Library on Wednesday afternoons, from 2:30-4:30pm for drop-in crafts and games for students in 5th grade and up!

Thu, Dec 03, 10:30am - 11:30am
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
For children ages 1.5 - 3. Join Aimee for stories, stomping, songs, and more!

Thu, Dec 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
An evening Storytime for children of all ages, best for ages 4-9.

Fri, Dec 04, 10:00am - 7:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
Join us in the 1833 Room for the 13th Annual Holiday Trees in Peterborough! A beautiful holiday tradition featuring holiday trees and decor created by local organizations and businesses.

Fri, Dec 04, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Peterborough Town Library
Youth, Food, and Creativity at Cornucopia Project

Sat, Dec 05, 9:00am - 7:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
Join us in the 1833 Room for the 13th Annual Holiday Trees in Peterborough! A beautiful holiday tradition featuring holiday trees and decor created by local organizations and businesses.

Mon, Dec 07, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
Join us in the 1833 Room for the 13th Annual Holiday Trees in Peterborough! A beautiful holiday tradition featuring holiday trees and decor created by local organizations and businesses.

Tue, Dec 08, 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!

Tue, Dec 08, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Math help and hangout time with Anna!

Wed, Dec 09, 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!

Wed, Dec 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.

Wed, Dec 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!

Wed, Dec 09, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Come down to the Eben Jones Classroom at the Library on Wednesday afternoons, from 2:30-4:30pm for drop-in crafts and games for students in 5th grade and up!

Thu, Dec 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
For children ages 1.5 - 3. Join Aimee for stories, stomping, songs, and more!

Thu, Dec 10, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
For Elementary School-aged kids. Drop in and build with LEGO!

Thu, Dec 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!

Thu, Dec 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Join us for a cookbook club-meets-potluck at Peterborough Town Library!

Fri, Dec 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
Stop by to share games, puzzles, art, books, and special entertainment.

Sat, Dec 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.

Sat, Dec 12, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
Get into the festive spirit with free, all-ages holiday workshop!

Tue, Dec 15, 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!

Tue, Dec 15, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Math help and hangout time with Anna!

Tue, Dec 15, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Abbot Board Room
This month we will be reading, "Dark Matter by Blake Crouch.

Wed, Dec 16, 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!

Wed, Dec 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!

Wed, Dec 16, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Come down to the Eben Jones Classroom at the Library on Wednesday afternoons, from 2:30-4:30pm for drop-in crafts and games for students in 5th grade and up!

Thu, Dec 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
For children ages 1.5 - 3. Join Aimee for stories, stomping, songs, and more!

Thu, Dec 17, 3:45pm - 5:00pm
Peterborough Town Library
Discuss Books - Devour Pizza!

Thu, Dec 17, 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!

Thu, Dec 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.

Thu, Dec 17, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
Join us for a special presentation with Mel Allen, former editor of Yankee magazine, as he shares stories and photographs from his latest book.

Fri, Dec 18, All day
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
This month we will be reading, "How to Read a Book" by Monica Wood.

Tue, Dec 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!

Tue, Dec 22, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Math help and hangout time with Anna!

Wed, Dec 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!

Wed, Dec 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.

Wed, Dec 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!

Cancelled
Wed, Dec 23, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Peterborough Town Library
Come down to the Eben Jones Classroom at the Library on Wednesday afternoons, from 2:30-4:30pm for drop-in crafts and games for students in 5th grade and up!

Thu, Dec 24, 10:30am - 11:30am
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
For children ages 1.5 - 3. Join Aimee for stories, stomping, songs, and more!

Cancelled
Sat, Dec 26, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Peterborough Town Library
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.

Cancelled
Tue, Dec 29, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Peterborough Town Library
Math help and hangout time with Anna!

Wed, Dec 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!

Cancelled
Wed, Dec 30, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Peterborough Town Library
Come down to the Eben Jones Classroom at the Library on Wednesday afternoons, from 2:30-4:30pm for drop-in crafts and games for students in 5th grade and up!

Thu, Dec 31, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
Join us for a daytime celebration of the New Year!

Tue, Jan 05, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Math help and hangout time with Anna!

Wed, Jan 06, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Come down to the Eben Jones Classroom at the Library on Wednesday afternoons, from 2:30-4:30pm for drop-in crafts and games for students in 5th grade and up!

Thu, Jan 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
An evening Storytime for children of all ages, best for ages 4-9.

Fri, Jan 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
Stop by to share games, puzzles, art, books, and special entertainment.

Tue, Jan 12, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Math help and hangout time with Anna!

Wed, Jan 13, 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, Jan 13, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Come down to the Eben Jones Classroom at the Library on Wednesday afternoons, from 2:30-4:30pm for drop-in crafts and games for students in 5th grade and up!

Thu, Jan 14, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
For Elementary School-aged kids. Drop in and build with LEGO!

Thu, Jan 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!

Tue, Jan 19, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Math help and hangout time with Anna!

Wed, Jan 20, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Come down to the Eben Jones Classroom at the Library on Wednesday afternoons, from 2:30-4:30pm for drop-in crafts and games for students in 5th grade and up!

Tue, Jan 26, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Math help and hangout time with Anna!

Wed, Jan 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.

Wed, Jan 27, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Come down to the Eben Jones Classroom at the Library on Wednesday afternoons, from 2:30-4:30pm for drop-in crafts and games for students in 5th grade and up!

Thu, Jan 28, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
For Elementary School-aged kids. Drop in and build with LEGO!

Sat, Jan 30, 10:30am - 11:30am
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
Join us for an all-ages storytime!

Tue, Feb 02, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Math help and hangout time with Anna!

Wed, Feb 03, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Come down to the Eben Jones Classroom at the Library on Wednesday afternoons, from 2:30-4:30pm for drop-in crafts and games for students in 5th grade and up!

Thu, Feb 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
An evening Storytime for children of all ages, best for ages 4-9.

Tue, Feb 09, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Math help and hangout time with Anna!

Wed, Feb 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.

Wed, Feb 10, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Come down to the Eben Jones Classroom at the Library on Wednesday afternoons, from 2:30-4:30pm for drop-in crafts and games for students in 5th grade and up!

Thu, Feb 11, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
For Elementary School-aged kids. Drop in and build with LEGO!

Thu, Feb 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!

Fri, Feb 12, 10:30am - 11:30am
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
Stop by to share games, puzzles, art, books, and special entertainment.