Gilford library lists special, new programs

GILFORD — The Gilford Public Library has scheduled two special events for later this month and is also launching a new ongoing activity to its regular schedule.

For the 25th annual NH Pumpkin Fest, being held in downtown Laconia, the library will be hosting a three-day pumpkin carving extravaganza. Forty pumpkins have been donated to the library and they need to be carved by Friday, Oct. 23, to be counted for the Guinness World Record attempt. Pumpkins will be carved at the library, and then dropped off in downtown Laconia to be counted for the record. Each pumpkin needs to be carved and lit to be counted, but carvers are welcome to get as creative and crazy as they want.

There will be open carving on Tuesday, Oct. 20, from 3 to 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 21, from 3 to 5:30 p.m., and Thursday, Oct. 22, from 3 to 5:30 p.m.

On Thursday, Oct. 22, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Liz Barbour will talk about Mindful Eating.

Mindless and distracted eating is something that many do to occupy time, even when not hungry. Barbour, a chef and food enthusiast, will help identify the cycle of mindless eating and offers some simple ways to help anyone to be a more "mindful" eater. Her discussion and slide presentation will be followed by a cooking demonstration of two healthy seasonal recipes with samples for all. Interested patrons can sign up by contacting the

Beginning Tuesday, Oct. 13, the library will be hosting a new Nightly Knitting group. Now there is a knitting group available to those with full day schedules. All knitters are welcome to work on their current knitting projects, or get some tips and inspiration. The group will meet every other Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m.

Those with questions about these or other programs and events can contact the Gilford Public Library at library@gilfordlibrary.org or 524-6042.