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, Tuesday, Wednesday
10:00am-11:45am, 12:30-6:00pm CLOSED FOR LUNCH Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 11:45am-12:30pm Saturday 10:00am - 1:00pm |
Visit Us8 Mountain Ave,
Northwood, NH, 03261 |
Contact UsPhone: (603)942-5472
Fax: (603) 942-5132 |
Services
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2026 Soup’s On and Pie Sale
Fall is the perfect time for a warm bowl of soup and a delicious slice of pie—and the Friends of the Northwood Libraries have both covered! Join the Friends for their annual Soup’s On & Pie fundraising event on Friday, October 16, from 4:00–6:00 p.m. at the Northwood Congregational Church. Choose from a tempting selection of homemade soups and chowders, including beef stew, Italian chicken, chili, corn chowder, fish chowder, kielbasa, pea soup, seafood chowder, and squash soup. And don’t forget dessert! Pie choices include apple, blackberry, chocolate, lemon meringue, pecan, and pumpkin. (Menu is subject to change.)
Come hungry and enjoy a full meal of soup, bread, and a slice of pie for just $16.00. Prefer to keep it simple? Soup and bread are $12.00, or satisfy your sweet tooth with a slice of pie for $6.00. Whether you dine in or take your meal home, you’ll be enjoying a delicious fall tradition while supporting a great cause. All proceeds benefit the Friends of the Northwood Libraries and help support library services and programs in our community.
Local Author Visit - David Frost
Saturday, September 26, 10:30-11:30 AM
Local author David C. Frost will be at the Chesley Memorial Library on Saturday, September 26, from 10:30-11:30am. “If Bones Could Speak” follows former Army Ranger and forensic scientist Dr. Curtis Robinson, who witnesses an explosion that destroys a secluded lake house. As he investigates, he uncovers Prohibition-era human remains and finds himself caught in a deadly web of rival Boston mob violence.
David C. Frost is a retired New Hampshire dentist who enjoys spending time with his five grandchildren when he’s not writing. In the warmer months, he can often be found golfing, fishing, or boating, while winter brings opportunities for skiing and, of course, ice fishing. Dr. Frost and his wife reside on a quiet lake in New Hampshire, providing a peaceful setting for both writing and enjoying the outdoors. Copies will be available for $14.00 each…autographed books make wonderful gifts
David C. Frost is a retired New Hampshire dentist who enjoys spending time with his five grandchildren when he’s not writing. In the warmer months, he can often be found golfing, fishing, or boating, while winter brings opportunities for skiing and, of course, ice fishing. Dr. Frost and his wife reside on a quiet lake in New Hampshire, providing a peaceful setting for both writing and enjoying the outdoors. Copies will be available for $14.00 each…autographed books make wonderful gifts
Tech Support at the Chesley Memorial Library
Chesley Memorial Library recently welcomed local resident Ryan Reeves as the new Technology Librarian. Ryan's role is to support the library's daily operations while also providing technology assistance to members of the community. He is available to help with questions about personal devices, including smartphones, tablets, laptops, and desktop computers, as well as other technology-related issues. Whether you need help troubleshooting a problem, learning a new app, or becoming more comfortable with your devices, Ryan is here to help.
At this time, Ryan is available at the library Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday from 10am-11:45am and 12:30-3:30pm. These reduced hours are the result of the town operating under a default budget. The library is hopeful that, once a new budget is approved, Ryan's hours can be expanded to better serve the community.
Community members are encouraged to stop by during Ryan's scheduled hours with their technology questions. The library is excited to offer this valuable service and looks forward to helping patrons build confidence in using today's technology.
Chesley Memorial Library recently welcomed local resident Ryan Reeves as the new Technology Librarian. Ryan's role is to support the library's daily operations while also providing technology assistance to members of the community. He is available to help with questions about personal devices, including smartphones, tablets, laptops, and desktop computers, as well as other technology-related issues. Whether you need help troubleshooting a problem, learning a new app, or becoming more comfortable with your devices, Ryan is here to help.
At this time, Ryan is available at the library Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday from 10am-11:45am and 12:30-3:30pm. These reduced hours are the result of the town operating under a default budget. The library is hopeful that, once a new budget is approved, Ryan's hours can be expanded to better serve the community.
Community members are encouraged to stop by during Ryan's scheduled hours with their technology questions. The library is excited to offer this valuable service and looks forward to helping patrons build confidence in using today's technology.
Hiking the Whites: Photographs by Wayne Merrit September Library Display
The library is pleased to showcase Hiking the Whites: Photographs by Wayne Merritt, a collection celebrating the beauty, challenge, and adventure of the mountains of New Hampshire, Maine, and Vermont.
Upon his retirement, Lee resident Wayne Merritt set out to complete a long-term adventure quest throughout the region’s wilderness. His photographs capture the rugged beauty of New Hampshire’s peaks and offer a glimpse into the experiences that have made hiking such an important part of his life.
In addition to being an outdoor photographer, Merritt is an accomplished and dedicated hiker. He is a member of the Appalachian Mountain Club’s New England Four Thousand Footer Club and has received numerous recognition patches for his accomplishments. These include the Over-the-Hill Gang’s 52 with a View patch, the Ossipee Range Patch for summiting all of the range’s major peaks in all four seasons, and the Belknap Range Patch for completing all twelve of that range’s major peaks. He has also completed the NH Fire Towers Patch and NH Rocks that Rock Patch, both with his grandson.
The photographs in this exhibit document not only breathtaking mountain scenery, but also the spirit of exploration and perseverance behind each journey. Merritt’s collection serves as an invitation to appreciate the natural beauty of the White Mountains and the many adventures waiting to be discovered throughout New England.
We invite you to stop by the library this September to enjoy Hiking the Whites: Photographs by Wayne Merritt and experience a little bit of the mountains through his lens. As John Muir famously wrote, “The mountains are calling and I must go.”
Upon his retirement, Lee resident Wayne Merritt set out to complete a long-term adventure quest throughout the region’s wilderness. His photographs capture the rugged beauty of New Hampshire’s peaks and offer a glimpse into the experiences that have made hiking such an important part of his life.
In addition to being an outdoor photographer, Merritt is an accomplished and dedicated hiker. He is a member of the Appalachian Mountain Club’s New England Four Thousand Footer Club and has received numerous recognition patches for his accomplishments. These include the Over-the-Hill Gang’s 52 with a View patch, the Ossipee Range Patch for summiting all of the range’s major peaks in all four seasons, and the Belknap Range Patch for completing all twelve of that range’s major peaks. He has also completed the NH Fire Towers Patch and NH Rocks that Rock Patch, both with his grandson.
The photographs in this exhibit document not only breathtaking mountain scenery, but also the spirit of exploration and perseverance behind each journey. Merritt’s collection serves as an invitation to appreciate the natural beauty of the White Mountains and the many adventures waiting to be discovered throughout New England.
We invite you to stop by the library this September to enjoy Hiking the Whites: Photographs by Wayne Merritt and experience a little bit of the mountains through his lens. As John Muir famously wrote, “The mountains are calling and I must go.”
Story Time
Wednesdays at 10:30 AM
Story Time is back in session, and we’re excited to welcome everyone to the library for another fun-filled fall with Miss Diane! Join us on Wednesday mornings at 10:30am, beginning September 2, as we celebrate the joy of reading, imagination, and learning together. Each week, preschoolers of all ages can enjoy listening to stories followed by a fun, age-appropriate craft to take home. Story Time is a wonderful opportunity for children to build early literacy skills, expand their imaginations, practice listening and social skills, and develop a lifelong love of reading. It also gives children and families a chance to connect with one another and become part of our library community. Whether your child has been joining us for years or this will be their very first Story Time, there’s always room for another little reader! Come settle in, listen to a story, get creative, and enjoy some special Wednesday morning time together at the library. Please call the library at 942-5472 or visit www.chesleylib.com for more information.
Wednesdays at 10:30 AM
Story Time is back in session, and we’re excited to welcome everyone to the library for another fun-filled fall with Miss Diane! Join us on Wednesday mornings at 10:30am, beginning September 2, as we celebrate the joy of reading, imagination, and learning together. Each week, preschoolers of all ages can enjoy listening to stories followed by a fun, age-appropriate craft to take home. Story Time is a wonderful opportunity for children to build early literacy skills, expand their imaginations, practice listening and social skills, and develop a lifelong love of reading. It also gives children and families a chance to connect with one another and become part of our library community. Whether your child has been joining us for years or this will be their very first Story Time, there’s always room for another little reader! Come settle in, listen to a story, get creative, and enjoy some special Wednesday morning time together at the library. Please call the library at 942-5472 or visit www.chesleylib.com for more information.
Plant a Seed, Read!
The results are in, and our community has been reading! Participants in the Plant A Seed…Read Summer Reading Program collectively read an incredible 4,879 books this summer. Throughout the summer, children and families were encouraged to make reading a regular part of their summer adventures. From picture books and chapter books to graphic novels and everything in between, participants explored new stories, discovered new worlds, and kept their reading skills growing while school was out. Whether you read one book or dozens, every book counted—and every reader helped our community reach this remarkable milestone. Here’s to 4,879 books—and many more stories to come!
Donut Day
Saturday, September 26, 10:00 AM
Celebrate National Library Card Sign-Up Month with us on Saturday, September 26, at 10:00am with fresh donuts baked here at the library while they last. Enjoy a delicious donut, explore what’s new at the library, and discover the many books, resources, programs, and services available to you. Don’t have a library card? This is the perfect time to get one! Come celebrate with us and see why there’s so much to love about your library. We hope you can join us!
Saturday, September 26, 10:00 AM
Celebrate National Library Card Sign-Up Month with us on Saturday, September 26, at 10:00am with fresh donuts baked here at the library while they last. Enjoy a delicious donut, explore what’s new at the library, and discover the many books, resources, programs, and services available to you. Don’t have a library card? This is the perfect time to get one! Come celebrate with us and see why there’s so much to love about your library. We hope you can join us!
1,000 books before kindergarten celebration
Chesley Memorial Library was thrilled to celebrate another year of our 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program! We gathered last month to recognize the young readers who reached the incredible milestone of 1,000 books. A big congratulations to this year’s 1000 Book Readers: Rowan Beauchesne, Alexandra Boucher, Isla Dow, Henry Hojer, Theo Huber, Jessie Jaroche, Brita Leach, Lacey Peterson, Madelyn Taylor, and Kallan Thom! Reading 1,000 books is a wonderful accomplishment and an important step towards building a lifelong love of reading. 1000 Boks Before Kindergarten is an early literacy program that encourages families to read aloud to young children while making use of the wonderful resources available at the library. The program is open to children from birth through the start of kindergarten. New participants are welcome to register at any time. We can’t wait to celebrate more young readers as they reach their 1000 book milestone. Keep reading!
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.
Summer is almost 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 Bedrock Gardens, 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 Us603-942-5132
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