6/1/2022

IMAGINE STRATHAM

We are having a big event on Sunday run by NH Listens as part of one of the grants we received. This grant project is to gather ideas and thoughts from people in Town about what they love about living in Stratham and what might be possible to make it even better.

In the conversations/discussions that have taken place already the types of things that rise to the top are more community-wide events on a smaller scale than the Stratham Fair, more walkable areas, new ways to connect with other people, local media/newsletter, volunteer opportunities, and welcoming new residents. 

This bigger event is an open invitation to everyone in Town to share their ideas and "dream big" about what they would love to have available in Stratham. That might be places (more trails, cafes, playgrounds, group meeting rooms), events (chicken barbecue, Lights 4 Lives, Food Trucks, music performances, road/bike races), information sharing (local "newspaper" for what is happening in Stratham, streaming events and meetings, "dashboard" website), and connections (welcome new residents, create "knowledge-sharing" networks, volunteer opportunities, intergenerational programs, places).

There are handouts at the main and children's desks both for patrons to take but also for us to put into items being checked out. Please also put one into items/bags being placed in the hallway. 

And, you know people! Mention it to patrons who you think will be interested; share the Library's Facebook post on your feed; send out an email to your neighbors or anyone who lives in Stratham you think might like to come.

There will be ice cream from Hodgie's Too! All the toppings for great sundaes too. ALL ages and walks of life are invited.

The event is this Sunday, June 5 from 2 pm - 4 pm in Community Room A.