April Special Newsletter | 2025

Conway Public Library from Route 16

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Library Tour Week

April 6th to April 12th

Friday, April 11th

Throughout National Library Week, each library in the Koha system, including Ossipee, Tamworth, Madison, Jackson, and ours, will be hosting a library tour day. This is a great opportunity to learn about the unique services and resources each library offers. Don't forget to collect a bookmark at each visit, and you can have a complete set of five by the end of the week. 

National Library Week

April 6th to April 12th

National Library Week is an annual celebration highlighting the valuable role libraries, librarians, and library workers play in transforming lives and strengthening our communities.

In the mid-1950s, research showed that Americans spent less on books and more on radios, televisions, and musical instruments. Concerned that Americans were reading less, the ALA and the American Book Publishers formed a nonprofit citizens' organization called the National Book Committee in 1954. The committee's goals were ambitious. They ranged from "encouraging people to read in their increasing leisure time" to "improving incomes and health" and "developing strong and happy family life."

In 1957, the committee developed a plan for National Library Week based on the idea that once people were motivated to read, they would support and use libraries. With ALA's cooperation and the Advertising Council's help, the first National Library Week was observed in 1958 with the theme "Wake Up and Read!" The 2025 celebration marked the 67th anniversary of the first event.

2025 Theme: What's the Draw?!

April 6th to April 12th

Millions of people, young and old, visit libraries every week. What's the draw? Everything! From young families stopping in for play and storytime to students sketching out their next creative project in a maker space to seniors seeking tech help and everyone in between, libraries of all kinds help communities connect the dots that link one part of their journey to the next. 

Help readers chart their next literary adventure by browsing the stacks or joining a book club. Let an author color their imagination at an author talk, outline their big business idea at an entrepreneur workshop, or trace their history with your library’s genealogy resources. 

National Library Workers Day

National Library Workers Day, which falls on the Tuesday of National Library Week—April 8th this year—celebrates the crucial role of library staff and library volunteers.

These dedicated individuals foster community engagement, transforming libraries into vibrant places that offer more than just book lending. They cater to the diverse needs and expectations of our community, making information, books, and resources more accessible. Their efforts are what truly make libraries thrive!

Friends of the Library Fundraiser

Tuesday, April 8th

5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Flatbread Company North Conway

Come together at Flatbreads Company from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. for a delicious flatbread night that supports a meaningful cause! Each pizza you savor contributes to the Friends of Conway Public Library's Park Project.

Invite your friends, relish in mouthwatering flavors, and be part of building a vibrant community space—all while having a blast! Every flatbread you order during this time will help fund the Friends of the Conway Public Library's Park Project. Don’t let this chance pass you by—come out, enjoy amazing food, and help shape the future of our community.

Conway Public Library's Museum Passes

Conway Public Library

We are thrilled to announce that our existing passes will be available again throughout the new year, all thanks to the Conway Public Library Friends of the Library! These passes provide incredible opportunities for library cardholders to explore the beautiful trails, great art collections, and fun in all seasons at no cost or a discount on regular prices. 

To qualify for the pass, you need only an active library card in good standing. Since our passes are highly sought after, we encourage you to check their availability. For inquiries and to find out if the pass is available, please contact us at 603.447.5552.

Museum & recreation passes at Jackson Public Library

Jackson Public Library

Thanks to the Friends of the Jackson Library, we can offer passes or discounts to our patrons at several museums. The selection of passes changes with the seasons. Click the "page" link to view the museum passes. Please fill out the form on their page to reserve a pass.

Ossipee Public Library's Museum Passes

Ossipee Public Library

These passes provide incredible opportunities for library cardholders to explore the beautiful views, great historical collections, and education in all seasons at no cost or a discount on regular prices. Since our passes are highly sought after, we encourage you to check their availability. For inquiries and to determine if the pass is available, please contact us at 603.539.6390. 

Please note that the Libby Museum is temporarily closed, but keep checking their website for updates.

Madison Public Library's Museum Passes

Madison Library

Madison Library has museum passes available for library card holders to borrow. Thanks to the generosity of the Friends of Madison Library, we are able to offer these wonderful passes. Passes can be checked out at the library. We can only lend one pass for each museum per day—two passes for The Currier Museum. You may reserve and pick up a pass for a specific date up to two weeks ahead of your planned visit to the museum.

Tamworth Public Library's Museum Passes

Cook Memorial Library

Thanks to the generosity of the Friends of Cook Library, we are able to offer these wonderful passes. To borrow any of the passes, simply call or stop in to let us know what day you would like to go. You may pick up passes up to three days ahead of time for a specific day. We can lend only one pass per day for each location.

A highlight pass is the Wright Museum of World War II. This pass provides free general admission for 2 adults and up to 4 children. The Wright Museum is open from May 1st to October 31st.

For more details, check out our website: Library Park Project | Conway Public Library