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Library Hours
Monday-Thursday 10-6
Saturday 10-1 CLOSED FOR LUNCH Monday-Thursday 11:45-12:30 |
It is the mission of the Northwood Libraries to serve as a community center connecting people of all ages and backgrounds to impartial resources, programs, services, and technology that encourage literacy, develop a lifelong quest for learning, and expand life experiences and knowledge.
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8 Mountain Ave,
Northwood, NH, 03261 Contact Us
(603)942-5472
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Recent news
CLOSED MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND We will be closed May 27th-29th in observance of Memorial Day. Memorial Day is a great day to enjoy time with friends and family, but the holiday has a deeper meaning. We remember those who gave their lives for our freedom. |
PLAYDOUGH PLAYDATE Join us for the start of a new program! We will be holding our first “Playdough Playdate” on Tuesday, May 30, from 3:00-5:00 p.m. Children and their parents can drop in anytime during the two hours to play with our homemade playdough with mats and molds! |
WE HAVE A WINNER! On Monday, April 17th, contestants made cupcakes at the library and the public was the judge! The winner was... The Dragon! Thank you to everyone who particpated and voted in this year's competition. See you next year! |
The Chesley Memorial Library is able to offer the program through a recurring grant from the Robert C. Grano Charitable Fund to commemorate the generosity of Joseph Grano in donating the funds to build the Theodora Kalem Grano Memorial Wing in 1991. “Joseph Grano Children’s Initiative” programs promote exploration of the natural world, music, art, diverse cultures, adventure travel, and craftsmanship.
It’s time for another Grano Children’s Initiative program! Join us at the Chesley Memorial Library on Friday, June 9, at 6:00 p.m. for On the Road and On the Trail with Kids. Over the course of ten years with two daughters, travel and outdoors writer Dan Szczesny tackled everything from the wilds of New Hampshire to the winding streets of Istanbul. Join Dan for a family friendly presentation that focuses on getting kids outside, keeping them safe and engaged in outdoor pursuits and creating memories to last a lifetime. The Adventures of Buffalo and Tough Cookie” is a memoir/trail book of his one-year bonding journey with his foster daughter when she was nine-years-old. “NH Rocks That Rock” is a field guide to famous rocks and boulders in the state he wrote his youngest daughter when she was six. He’ll talk about the highs and lows of both adventures and cover such topics as how to develop such passion in kids and how they learned to become a father/daughter team.
Faberge Eggs: From Fine Art to Fine Craft
Storytelling and Hands-on Painting Workshop
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Thank you to those who attended the Saturday, March 25th program on Faberge Eggs. The new artists learned about rendering a variety of delightful images on wooden eggs, how to personalize them to your unique vision, and of their colorful history in culture. This hands-on workshop was quite a success, and we loved to see what you come up with. A large thank you to Marina for this educational and fun look into Faberge eggs!
The Chesley Memorial Library is able to offer the program through a recurring grant from the Robert C. Grano Charitable Fund to commemorate the generosity of Joseph Grano in donating the funds to build the Theodora Kalem Grano Memorial Wing in 1991. “Joseph Grano Children’s Initiative” programs promote exploration of the natural world, music, art, diverse cultures, adventure travel, and craftsmanship.
Make plans with friends as we release our Legos downstairs on Thursdays, 1-5pm for you to make sets from instructions or your own design!
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Come see Abigail on Tuesdays from 3-4 to discuss the technology issues you may be experiencing. Bring your phones, laptops, and questions!
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The Chesley Memorial Library Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing to hear public comments regarding proposed changes to the non-resident fee scheduled for Friday, June 9, 2023, at 10:00am at the Chesley Memorial Library. The effective date of the proposed new fee is upon approval by the Chesley Memorial Library Board of Trustees. The current and proposed new schedule of fees is listed below:
Current Non-Resident Library Card Fee - $20.00
Proposed Non-Resident Library Card Fee - $30.00
Posted: May 25, 2023
Current Non-Resident Library Card Fee - $20.00
Proposed Non-Resident Library Card Fee - $30.00
Posted: May 25, 2023
Tips and quick reference
SECOND SATURDAYS ARE FREE On the second Saturday of the month and with your NH ID, free general museum admission is available to see the Currier Museum of Art's collection of European and American paintings, decorative arts, photographs, and sculptures. |
MASKS STILL RECOMMENDED The library has decided to recommend masks before entering the library for the health and safety of our patrons with masks being available upon request at our front desk. Thank you for your continued support, patience, and understanding. |
ONLINE RESERVE AND RENEW Reserve and/or renew with three easy steps: 1. Select "Library Catalog" from our Menu 2. Enter your Library Card Number 3. Your Password is the LAST 4 digits of your Primary Phone Number |
NO BOOK DONATIONS Thank you for reaching out to donate books, but we are chock full of books at the moment! That said, we have a book sale going should you want to pick up some of our recent weeded books from the library. |
Library Events
We think you'll like the interlibrary loan system as much as we do. The program enables us to borrow books from other libraries that we may not have! You will be able to check out and return here at your local library without the hassle.
To request an inter-library loan or to learn more, simply email chesleylib@gmail.com, give us a call at (603)942-5472, or come in to see us. Vertical Divider
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NH 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten is an early literacy initiative that encourages families to read to their young children and to use the resources of their local public libraries.
Chesley Memorial Library is proud to offer this program and uplift our community's children to be life-long readers. Come see our readers' names heartily displayed on the walls of our Children's Section, and sign up to begin your child's reading challenge. New readers from newborns to kindergarteners are welcome to join in. Anyone can participate until they start kindergarten. |
The NH State Library created a resource guide on researching your NH family history online from home:
https://www.nh.gov/nhsl/services/public/genealogy.html
Quick Links
Forms for Vital Records Requests
Town Records Index
https://www.nh.gov/nhsl/services/public/genealogy.html
Quick Links
Forms for Vital Records Requests
Town Records Index
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