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Closed Saturday 1/13

January 12, 2024

Due to unforeseen staff illness, we will be closed tomorrow, 1/13. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding. We’ll be back during our regular hours starting Tuesday, from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

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Closed Monday 1/15 for MLK

January 11, 2024

The library will be closed on Monday January 15th in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

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Closing at 5pm 1/9/24

January 9, 2024

The library will be closing early today, Tuesday, January 9th at 5pm rather than our usual 8pm to ensure the safety our staff during the expected snowstorm. Thank you for understanding.

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New Hampshire Humanities Presents: New England Quilts and the Stories They Tell

January 6, 2024

New England Quilts and the Stories They Tell will be presented by Pam Weeks on Thursday, February 15th, at 4:30, in the Ballroom of the library.  Quilts tell stories, and quilt history is full of myths and misinformation as well as heart-warming tales of service and tradition. Nearly every world culture that has cold weather… Read more New Hampshire Humanities Presents: New England Quilts and the Stories They Tell

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Register for the Lotus Flower Lantern Craft

December 18, 2023

This event will be at the library on Thursday, February 1st @ 1PM

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