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
The Chesley Memorial Library will be closed on Thursday, February 13, due to the inclement weather and concern for safety of road conditions, safety of foot traffic on our walkways and entryways, and safe removal of snow and/or ice from our parking areas.
Closings and Holidays
The Chesley Memorial Library will be closed on Monday, February 17, to observe Presidents’ Day.
This time of year library hours may be subject to change due to inclement weather and power outages. We strive to keep our staff and patrons safe all year, and especially in winter, when the roads and our parking lot may be icy or unplowed. On bad-weather days, we encourage patrons to call ahead or check our Facebook page or WMUR to confirm if we will be open our regular hours.
Need something to read while we're closed? The Libby app makes e-books, audiobooks, and digital magazines accessible through the New Hampshire Downloadable Books Consortium on your phone, tablet, or computer, 24/7. If you'd like help getting started, let us know and our technologist librarian Katherine will be happy to offer assistance with setting up your Libby account!
This time of year library hours may be subject to change due to inclement weather and power outages. We strive to keep our staff and patrons safe all year, and especially in winter, when the roads and our parking lot may be icy or unplowed. On bad-weather days, we encourage patrons to call ahead or check our Facebook page or WMUR to confirm if we will be open our regular hours.
Need something to read while we're closed? The Libby app makes e-books, audiobooks, and digital magazines accessible through the New Hampshire Downloadable Books Consortium on your phone, tablet, or computer, 24/7. If you'd like help getting started, let us know and our technologist librarian Katherine will be happy to offer assistance with setting up your Libby account!
Make a Special Valentine at the Library!
Be our valentine! Join us at the library on Thursday, February 13, from 3:30-4:30 p.m. to make a special valentine with candy canes and ribbons! Make it here, or take the supplies with you to make at home. Happy Valentine’s Day from the library!
Thank You!We want to thank our generous library patrons for donating so many books (audiobooks and movies too!) throughout the spring, summer, and fall. Many of you noticed how empty our bookshelves looked once our ability to order new books was impacted by the default budget. When our Senior Café members suggested that we set up a “Wish Tree” with book titles that we wanted to add to our collection, many of you started bringing in the books that other patrons were looking for, and some of you even donated the funds to make new purchases. We know that a book is a gift you can open again and again. We truly appreciate your support and we are happy to report that we have been able to purchase new books with funds from the operating budget this month. Hopefully you will find the newest book by your favorite author on the shelf the next time you come in!
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Our Flag Retirement Box
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: Veteran Shannan Brown from Joseph J. Jeffrey VFW Post 7217 picks up the flags so they can be properly retired. |
We now have passes to the Children's Museum of New Hampshire and the Seacoast Science Center.
Call the library at 942-5472 for more information about planning your visit!
Call the library at 942-5472 for more information about planning your visit!
LEGOS AND MAGFORMERS
LEGOs and Magformers available upon request!
Tips and quick reference
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 [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. |
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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