The Peterborough Town Library hosted its third annual “Noon Year’s Eve” countdown for families on Wednesday, Dec. 31, in the 1833 Room. Little ones, parents and grandparents enjoyed snacks, disco lights, dance music and cosmic bowling before counting down to noon for a New Year’s celebration. Organizer and children’s librarian Aimee Larue said this year’s event had a great turnout.

“We took last year off because we had a Halloween party instead, but this year it looks like we are back and better than ever,” LaRue said. “This is a really great turnout, and it grows a bit every year.”

The library began the Noon Year’s Eve tradition after renovations to the library were completed in 2021.

Leigh Maynard and her grandson, Leo, who was celebrating his first New Year’s Eve. Credit: JESSECA TIMMONS/Ledger-Trans
Children take part in crafts at the celebration on Dec. 31. Credit: JESSECA TIMMONS/Ledger-Trans
Amy Spitzfaden-Both, Sofina Spitzfaden-Both, Juna Spitzfaden-Both, and Ravi Both. Credit: JESSECA TIMMONS/Ledger-Transcript
Families took part in arts and crafts at the noon countdown celebration. Credit: JESSECA TIMMONS/Ledger-Transcript
Local residents rang in the New Year at noon at a family celebration at the Peterborough Town Library. Credit: JESSECA TIMMONS/Ledger-Transcript
Preschoolersand toddlers lined up for cosmic bowling. Credit: JESSECA TIMMONS/Ledger-Transcript

A closet in the 1833 Room was transformed into a cosmic bowling alley. Credit: JESSECA TIMMONS/Ledger-Transcript
Families filled the 1833 Room at the Peterborough Library for a Noon Year’s Eve countdown. Credit: JESSECA TIMMONS/Ledger-Transcript