Friends of the Library of Windham (FLOW)

36th Annual Strawberry Festival and Book Sale

A black and white sketch of a library building with trees, above the text “F.L.O.W. Friends of the Library of Windham.” The “O” in FLOW is stylized as an apple with a stem and leaf.

Friends of the Library of Windham (F.L.O.W.) is a non-profit corporation made up of volunteers dedicated to encouraging greater use of the Nesmith Library and its many services. “The purpose is to promote interest in and welfare of the Windham Public Library as a cultural and educational study/research center.”

The Strawberry Festival and Book Fair has become an annual community event with food, games, entertainment, raffles, informational booths, and even a dunk tank. The day coincided with Nutfield’s 300th Anniversary of the First Settlers who arrived in the Nutfield Grant and established the community that eventually became the towns of Derry, Londonderry, and Windham, and the Derryfield neighborhood of Manchester. It was estimated that over 3,000 people attended the festivities.

Barrington Library Friends

Popular annual plant sale

A woman in a light blue shirt stands next to a sign that reads The Friends of the Barrington Public Library inside a room decorated with plants and wall art of athletes. An American flag is visible in the background.

“Just Desserts” non-traditional bake sale

A group of people sample baked goods at a table covered with treats in a library. Some are handing out or eating food, while shelves of books line the background.