MISSION STATEMENT
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.
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.
Library HoursMonday-Thursday
10:00 am - 6:00 pm CLOSED FOR LUNCH Monday-Thursday 11:45-12:30 pm Saturday 10:00 am - 1:00 pm |
Visit Us8 Mountain Ave,
Northwood, NH, 03261 |
Contact UsPhone: (603)942-5472
Fax: (603) 942-5132 |
Services
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Cupcake War
Monday, April 13, 3:00-5:30 PM
Cupcake War is back—and it’s going to be sweet! Bring two undecorated cupcakes to the library on Monday, April 13, anytime between 3:00–5:30pm, and get ready to show off your decorating skills. All decorating must happen at the library (don’t worry—we’ll have plenty of supplies on hand!). Once your masterpieces are complete, they’ll be put on display for everyone to admire. Stop by during library hours from Tuesday, April 14 through Saturday, April 18 to vote for your favorite creations. Winners will be announced on Monday, April 20—may the best cupcake win! All ages are welcome, and no registration is required. Come join the fun!
Monday, April 13, 3:00-5:30 PM
Cupcake War is back—and it’s going to be sweet! Bring two undecorated cupcakes to the library on Monday, April 13, anytime between 3:00–5:30pm, and get ready to show off your decorating skills. All decorating must happen at the library (don’t worry—we’ll have plenty of supplies on hand!). Once your masterpieces are complete, they’ll be put on display for everyone to admire. Stop by during library hours from Tuesday, April 14 through Saturday, April 18 to vote for your favorite creations. Winners will be announced on Monday, April 20—may the best cupcake win! All ages are welcome, and no registration is required. Come join the fun!
INVITATION TO BID
Custodial Services for Chesley Memorial Library
The Chesley Memorial Library is seeking proposals from qualified contractors to provide custodial services at the Chesley Memorial Library, located at 8 Mountain Avenue in Northwood, NH.
Copies of the Bid Package and Project Specifications may be obtained in person at the Town Administrator’s Office, 818 1st. NH Turnpike, Northwood, NH 03261, Monday - Thursday during the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. or on the Town’s website www.northwoodnh.org.
One (1) original bid in a sealed envelope clearly labeled “Library Custodial Services RFP 26-001” must be submitted no later than noon on Thursday, April 16, 2026. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at 12:15pm.
Emailed or Bids in unsealed envelopes will not be considered. The Library Trustees will reject proposals received after the date and time noted above. Bids may be submitted by mail, courier service, or in person addressed to:
Town of Northwood
Library Custodial Services RFP 26-001
818 1st NH Turnpike
Northwood, NH 03261
The Trustees of the Northwood Libraries reserves the right to reject any bid, or any part of bids, or all bids and to waive any formality or technicality in any bid in the interest of the Town of Northwood.
Betty Smith
Trustee Chair
Northwood, NH
Custodial Services for Chesley Memorial Library
The Chesley Memorial Library is seeking proposals from qualified contractors to provide custodial services at the Chesley Memorial Library, located at 8 Mountain Avenue in Northwood, NH.
Copies of the Bid Package and Project Specifications may be obtained in person at the Town Administrator’s Office, 818 1st. NH Turnpike, Northwood, NH 03261, Monday - Thursday during the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. or on the Town’s website www.northwoodnh.org.
One (1) original bid in a sealed envelope clearly labeled “Library Custodial Services RFP 26-001” must be submitted no later than noon on Thursday, April 16, 2026. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at 12:15pm.
Emailed or Bids in unsealed envelopes will not be considered. The Library Trustees will reject proposals received after the date and time noted above. Bids may be submitted by mail, courier service, or in person addressed to:
Town of Northwood
Library Custodial Services RFP 26-001
818 1st NH Turnpike
Northwood, NH 03261
The Trustees of the Northwood Libraries reserves the right to reject any bid, or any part of bids, or all bids and to waive any formality or technicality in any bid in the interest of the Town of Northwood.
Betty Smith
Trustee Chair
Northwood, NH
| Chesley Library Custodial Services Bid Packet |
Kindergarten registration for the 2026-2027 school year is being held at Northwood School on Wednesday, May 13th. Please call the main office at
(603) 942-5488 or email [email protected] to schedule a screening session.
There will be three sessions offered:
Session 1: 9:00 am-10:15 am
Session 2: 10:30 am-11:45 am Session 3: 12:30-1:45 pm
The online registration can be found at https://www.northwood.k12.nh.us/, in the green box in the middle of the page, click the link for Kindergarten Registration to complete the registration process. The online registration must be completed before a screening time will be assigned. This includes all residency documents, birth certificate, proof of physical, and immunizations.
Note: Step By Step students entering Kindergarten do not need to complete the registration paperwork again. Please call or email to schedule a screening appointment.
During your visit, parents/guardians will have a tour of our school and meet our principal, kindergarten teachers, school counselor, and school nurse. We ask that only one adult attend with each child due to limited space. The children will have a brief visit and
assessment with our speech and language pathologists, occupational therapists, and academic professionals, as well as an interactive activity with our kindergarten teachers.
We look forward to meeting you and your child!
Thank you,
The Kindergarten Team
(603) 942-5488 or email [email protected] to schedule a screening session.
There will be three sessions offered:
Session 1: 9:00 am-10:15 am
Session 2: 10:30 am-11:45 am Session 3: 12:30-1:45 pm
The online registration can be found at https://www.northwood.k12.nh.us/, in the green box in the middle of the page, click the link for Kindergarten Registration to complete the registration process. The online registration must be completed before a screening time will be assigned. This includes all residency documents, birth certificate, proof of physical, and immunizations.
Note: Step By Step students entering Kindergarten do not need to complete the registration paperwork again. Please call or email to schedule a screening appointment.
During your visit, parents/guardians will have a tour of our school and meet our principal, kindergarten teachers, school counselor, and school nurse. We ask that only one adult attend with each child due to limited space. The children will have a brief visit and
assessment with our speech and language pathologists, occupational therapists, and academic professionals, as well as an interactive activity with our kindergarten teachers.
We look forward to meeting you and your child!
Thank you,
The Kindergarten Team
Event Calendar
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Looking to get involved in your community? We're always looking for extra hands! If you would like to volunteer at the
Chesley Memorial Library, please call 603-942-5472 or email [email protected] for more information.
Not sure where to begin? We have a Volunteer Project List if you're looking for ideas!
Chesley Memorial Library, please call 603-942-5472 or email [email protected] for more information.
Not sure where to begin? We have a Volunteer Project List if you're looking for ideas!
Friends of Northwood Recreation: dolly parton imagination library
If you have a little one under age five, and would like to receive a book from the Dolly Parton Imagination Library every month, go to [www.imaginationlibrary.com](https://www.imaginationlibrary.com/...), look for the zipcode 03261, and then sign them up! It's that easy, and will give your little one months of enjoyment, reading their very own books. Donations are what keeps these books coming, as there is no cost to the families or the town. The Dolly Parton Imagination Library charges a very small amount for the books, with postage as the larger cost. So donations are always appreciated! Send a check to Friends of Northwood Recreation, PO Box 23, Northwood, NH and note that it is a donation to DPIL.
Fall is here and now is the time to plan a trip to one of the local museums with passes sponsored by the Friends of the Northwood Libraries. The Chesley Memorial Library has passes to the Children’s Museum of New Hampshire, Seacoast Science Center, SEE Science Center, and Squam Lake this year. Call the library at (603) 942-5472 for more information about planning your visit!
Our Flag Retirement Box
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Do you have a flag ready for retirement? According to the United States Flag Code, “The flag, when it is in such condition that it is no longer a fitting emblem for display, should be destroyed in a dignified way, preferably by burning.” The Chesley Memorial Library has a flag retirement box for your convenience so bring your flags in anytime.
Left: Post Service Officer Shannan Brown from Joseph J. Jeffrey VFW Post 7217 (Past State Commander of New Hampshire) picks up the flags so they can be properly retired. |
Friends of the Library
The Friends of the Library are actively seeking new members, and your involvement can make a real difference. This dedicated volunteer group organizes fundraisers and special projects that directly support and enhance our library’s programs, services, and community events. If you care about supporting education, community connection, and lifelong learning, we invite you to attend their next meeting to see how you can get involved. Meetings will be posted on the event calendar and are typically once a month. You can read more about the Friends here.
Tips and quick reference
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 currently only accepting donations from our wishlist. That said, we have an ongoing book sale should you want to pick up some of our recently weeded books from the library. |
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 [email protected], 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 pre-kindergarten age are welcome to join in. Anyone can participate until they start kindergarten. |
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Visit Us8 Mountain Ave,
Northwood, New Hampshire 03261 |
Call UsMain Desk: (603)942-5472
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Fax Us(603)942-5132
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