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.
last day of story time is 6/10 at 10:30
NEW LIBRARY HOURS START MAY 1, 2026
Monday 10:00am-11:45am, 12:30-6:00pm
Tuesday 10:00am-11:45am, 12:30-6:00pm
Wednesday 10:00am-11:45am, 12:30-6:00pm
Thursday CLOSED
Friday CLOSED
Saturday 10:00am-1:00pm
Sunday CLOSED
Public services in the Town of Northwood are being cut back to fit within the default budget. This affects activities at the Chesley Memorial Library. Starting May 1, 2026, the library will be closed on Thursdays until further notice to stay within that budget.
--Chesley Memorial Library Board of Trustees
Tuesday 10:00am-11:45am, 12:30-6:00pm
Wednesday 10:00am-11:45am, 12:30-6:00pm
Thursday CLOSED
Friday CLOSED
Saturday 10:00am-1:00pm
Sunday CLOSED
Public services in the Town of Northwood are being cut back to fit within the default budget. This affects activities at the Chesley Memorial Library. Starting May 1, 2026, the library will be closed on Thursdays until further notice to stay within that budget.
--Chesley Memorial Library Board of Trustees
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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Next Genealogy Session
Are you curious about your family history? Would you like to make sense of your DNA results and discover new connections in your family tree? Local genealogist David Brown will cover:
• Deciphering Results – Understand ethnicity estimates and DNA matches
• Choosing the Right Test – Learn the differences between AncestryDNA, MyHeritage, and FamilyTreeDNA
• Finding Relatives – Simple strategies to identify and connect with distant cousins The next genealogy workshop will be here at the library on Tuesday, June 2, at 2:00 pm.
• Deciphering Results – Understand ethnicity estimates and DNA matches
• Choosing the Right Test – Learn the differences between AncestryDNA, MyHeritage, and FamilyTreeDNA
• Finding Relatives – Simple strategies to identify and connect with distant cousins The next genealogy workshop will be here at the library on Tuesday, June 2, at 2:00 pm.
Plant a Seed, Read!
This summer, Chesley Memorial Library invites readers of all ages to dig into stories, discover new ideas, and let their imaginations bloom with the 2026 Summer Reading Program, “Plant a Seed…Read!” Inspired by the farm-to-table movement, this year’s theme celebrates how farms
grow food to nourish the body while libraries grow ideas to nourish the mind. Throughout the summer, patrons are encouraged to feast on new experiences through books, activities, and hands-on programs designed to grow skills, sprout interests, and cultivate a lifelong love of
reading. Registration for the Summer Reading Program opens on Saturday, June 20. Weekly activities will take place on Wednesdays from 1:30–5:30 p.m. on the following dates:
grow food to nourish the body while libraries grow ideas to nourish the mind. Throughout the summer, patrons are encouraged to feast on new experiences through books, activities, and hands-on programs designed to grow skills, sprout interests, and cultivate a lifelong love of
reading. Registration for the Summer Reading Program opens on Saturday, June 20. Weekly activities will take place on Wednesdays from 1:30–5:30 p.m. on the following dates:
- July 8
- July 15
- July 22
- July 29
CONGRATULATIONS
Cupcake War Winners!
First Place - Hope Winslow
Second Place - Redmond Hanlon
Third Place - Chase Felch
Cupcake War Winners!
First Place - Hope Winslow
Second Place - Redmond Hanlon
Third Place - Chase Felch
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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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