Upcoming Closure: The library will be closed next week from December 8th to December 11th for the lift installation.
Upcoming Closures:
December 8th - December 11th*
December 24th - December 27th
December 31st - January 1st
* subject to lift installation progress
December 8th - December 11th*
December 24th - December 27th
December 31st - January 1st
* subject to lift installation progress
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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Library Events and News
GINGERBREAD DECORATING
Get ready for the most delicious day of the season! On December 17th from 3:30pm - 5:00pm, bring your little ones for a jolly-good time at our Gingerbread Decorating event featuring homemade gingerbread cookies baked by Miss Diane. Kids can decorate their very own gingerbread cookies with frosting, sprinkles, and loads of holiday cheer. Whether they’re building silly gingerbread faces, crazy monsters, or candy-covered creations, every child leaves with a sweet treat! All supplies will be provided, and the event is free.
THANKSGIVING CRAFTERNOON
Thank you for joining us for our Thanksgiving Crafternoon on Thursday, November 20! It was a delight to celebrate the season of gratitude with so many creative kids and families. Everyone brought wonderful energy to an afternoon filled with hands-on crafts and cozy fall vibes. We loved seeing the wonderful Native American wall hangings, necklaces, and clay creations the kids made. Thank you for crafting, laughing, and making the day truly special!
WISH UPON A STAR FOR YOUR LIBRARY
This year, we’re inviting our community to join us for Wish Upon a Star for Your Library, a simple and meaningful way to help our library grow. If you’d like to take part, stop by our Gift Tree and choose a star—each one lists an item the library needs, from craft supplies to program materials. Prefer to give from home? Our Amazon Wishlist features books that directly support our collection and the programs our patrons enjoy. Every contribution, big or small, helps us continue offering creative, welcoming, and enriching experiences for all. Thank you for making our library’s wishes come true!
CHESLEY LOCAL AUTHOR FEST
We hope that you enjoyed the First Annual Chesley Local Author Fest at Northwoods Brewing Company. The Local Author Fest was a resounding success, bringing together writers, readers, and community members for a vibrant celebration of local talent and storytelling. Visitors had the opportunity to connect personally with authors, discover new books, and gain insight into the writing and publishing process. We are very proud of our thriving local literary scene!
SOUP'S ON
The Friends of the Northwood Libraries served up smiles, soups, and slices at last month's Soup’s On & Pie Fundraiser — and it was a recipe for success! Community members filled the room with laughter and warm hearts (and even warmer bowls). From savory soups to homemade pies, every spoonful and bite helped support our local library. A big thank-you to our generous volunteers, talented bakers, and all who came hungry and left happy. Your support keeps our libraries thriving — one bowl at a time!
Upcoming: Lindsay & Her Puppet Pals
Join us during February vacation for a fun-filled performance where puppets come alive to tell amazing stories, sing silly songs, and take you on a journey packed with laughter and imagination. You’ll clap, cheer, and maybe even help the puppets along the way! This exciting event is sponsored by the Friends of the Northwood Library, who love bringing joy and creativity to our community.
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 chock full of books at the moment! 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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