The Chesley Memorial Library offers a variety of useful services for our patrons and the public to access.
Library Card
Having a library card from a New Hampshire library allows patrons access to the more than 2 million items in our state’s libraries’ collections. If the Chesley Memorial Library does not own a particular item that the patron needs, it can be requested from another library in the state. It's a system called Inter Library Loan (ILL).
A library card is used to identify the Patron. It contains a barcode number and the patron's name. The bar code ties into the library database where all personal patron information resides. To get a library card go to the Circulation Desk and ask for a new patron's library card form. Fill it out and the librarian on duty will enter your information. You will receive a small card. Keep it safe in your wallet.
The barcode on this card allows you to borrow books, audio CDs, and DVDs from the library. In addition, it makes it possible to borrow e-books from the state library. Go to our catalog page to learn more. E-books can be downloaded and read on a digital reader like Kindle, iPad, Smartphones, and more... (learn more)
“Some people think that you can get any information, for free, from the Internet, but that’s not the case,” said Michael York, New Hampshire state librarian. “Having a library card gets you access to the information you can’t find on your own, and it also gives you access to librarians that can help you find exactly what you need from both print and electronic resources.”
The New Hampshire State Library promotes excellence in libraries and library services to all New Hampshire residents, by assisting libraries and the people of New Hampshire with rapid access to library and informational resources through the development and coordination of a statewide library/information system; by meeting the informational needs of New Hampshire’s state, county and municipal governments and its libraries; and by serving as a resource for New Hampshire.
A library card is used to identify the Patron. It contains a barcode number and the patron's name. The bar code ties into the library database where all personal patron information resides. To get a library card go to the Circulation Desk and ask for a new patron's library card form. Fill it out and the librarian on duty will enter your information. You will receive a small card. Keep it safe in your wallet.
The barcode on this card allows you to borrow books, audio CDs, and DVDs from the library. In addition, it makes it possible to borrow e-books from the state library. Go to our catalog page to learn more. E-books can be downloaded and read on a digital reader like Kindle, iPad, Smartphones, and more... (learn more)
“Some people think that you can get any information, for free, from the Internet, but that’s not the case,” said Michael York, New Hampshire state librarian. “Having a library card gets you access to the information you can’t find on your own, and it also gives you access to librarians that can help you find exactly what you need from both print and electronic resources.”
The New Hampshire State Library promotes excellence in libraries and library services to all New Hampshire residents, by assisting libraries and the people of New Hampshire with rapid access to library and informational resources through the development and coordination of a statewide library/information system; by meeting the informational needs of New Hampshire’s state, county and municipal governments and its libraries; and by serving as a resource for New Hampshire.
Fax Machine
The library is able to send and receive faxes for the public.
- The Fax number for the library is (603)-942-5132
- Suggested donation: Faxes cost $1.00 per page to send or receive from the continental US
- Suggested donation: Faxes cost $10.00 for the first initial page and $1.00 for each additional page from outside the continental US
- If you are planning on having a fax sent to the library it is a good idea to call and let us know to expect one. This assures you that your fax won't be thrown away by accident
Copier and Printer
The library offers a black-and-white copy machine for everyone to access.
If you choose to email files for printing to chesleylib@gmail.com:
If you require curbside printing:
- Suggested donations: Copies $0.15 per side for regular-size paper (8.5x11) and $0.20 per side for legal-sized paper (8.5x14)
If you choose to email files for printing to chesleylib@gmail.com:
- Use the subject line "Print Order"
- Attach the document to an email
- Include your contact information and instructions in an email about how many copies you require
- Pick up documents in bin marked "Document Services" at a prearranged time
- Place donation for document services in the container provided inside the bin*
- Staff members will delete any files after printing
If you require curbside printing:
- Leave a flash drive and detailed written instructions about what to copy, how many copies, etc. inside a Ziploc bag and place it in bin marked "Document Services" at a prearranged time
- Pick up flash drive and documents in bin marked "Document Services" at the prearranged time
- Place donations for document services in the container provided inside the bin. Library staff will not make a change. If you write a check, please make it out to Chesley ML Trustees
Computers
Computers: The library has four public access computers and one wireless laptop for the public to use
- Before using the library computers, patrons must read the library's computer policy
- Suggested donation: Computer printouts cost $0.25 per side. Color prints are not available. All computers have printing capabilities. All computers are tied into our Wi-Fi service for easy web browsing and are loaded with Adobe Reader and Microsoft Office programs
Notary
As a courtesy to our patrons, the library offers free notary service.
- It is recommended that patrons seeking notary service call the library before their visit to ensure that a notary is available at that time
More Services:
The library has a variety of programs available for all ages!
These include:
These include:
- Senior Cafes
- Book discussions
- Craft programs
- Summer reading programs
- Storytime
- Lego club
- Guest speakers
- Ancestry Library Genealogy
- HertiageQuest
- EBSCO Host
- And more!
