The New Hampshire State Grange celebrated National Grange Week recently with a dedication of a granite bench presented to the State Library in Concord.

The bench was purchased with money donated by Grange members throughout the state.

The ceremony, which included remarks from State Master Richard Patten, State Anniversary Chairman Gerald Leclerc, and state librarian, Kendall Wiggin, was followed by a tour of the library and refreshments.

The occasion also marked the beginning of the state Grange's celebration of 125 years in the state.