Gilford Library hosts history, saffron farming events Jan. 17, 19

GILFORD — Rebecca Rule presents “That Reminds Me of a Story” in the meeting room on Tuesday, Jan. 17, at 4 p.m. Stories speak to us of community. They hold our history and reflect our identity. Rule has made it her mission over the past 20 years to collect stories of New Hampshire, especially those that reflect what's special about this rocky old place. She'll tell some of those stories — her favorites are the funny ones — and invite audience members to contribute a few stories of their own.

Learn about organic saffron farming in New Hampshire on Thursday, Jan. 19, at 6 p.m. Salvatore Family Farm, a small family farm located in Chichester, specializes in growing one of the world’s most expensive spices, organic saffron. Saffron traditionally has been grown in Europe and the Middle East, so what’s it doing here in New Hampshire? Come learn about the many uses for saffron and how this local family farm grows and hand-harvests their organic saffron.

There are no sign-ups required to attend these programs.

Gilford Library is located at 31 Potter Hill Road.