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Library Hours of Operation

Tuesdays: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Wednesdays: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Thursdays: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Fridays: 10:00 AM -4:00 PM

Saturdays: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Catalog and Downloadable Content

Browse our Library Catalog here

New Hampshire Downloadable Books

Open Virtually 24/7

The library's subscription to NH Downloadable Books provides patrons access to very expensive content, in a very cost-effective manner. This would be impossible for the library to do alone, and without the wide selection of available titles. Patrons can download e-books, audiobooks, and magazines to their computer, tablet, smartphone or Kindle. Download the Libby for Overdrive app from your device’s App Store.

The Libby app will be used and linked directly to your library card. Be aware that if you are not able to download an item, it may be because you have an overdue book on your account,

or your card has expired.

MORE information about NHDC HERE

Children

1000 Books Before Kindergarten

The concept is simple, the rewards are priceless. Read a book (any book) to your newborn, infant, and/or toddler.

The goal is to read 1,000 books before your little one starts kindergarten- and yes you can repeat books! We know that all kids have favorites! If you read just 1 book a night, you will have read 365 books in a year. By the time they start kindergarten, it's possible to have read 1,825 books together!

Not only will your child benefit from having a larger vocabulary, and more interest in reading, but studies have shown that reading to a child daily is an early indicator of academic success. The bonding time while you read to/with a child is possibly one of the most wonderful benefits!

Do you have questions? Need more logs?

Please call the library!

Orion Starblast Telescope

Did you know that we have a telescope available for you to check out? Adult patrons in good standing can borrow the telescope for one week. The telescope was donated and is fostered by the NH Astronomical Society, part of the Library Telescope Program. Call for information.

Story Times at the Library!

Toddler Story Time, 0-2 years

Wednesdays, 10:30 AM - 10:55 AM

Join us in the children's area.

Interactive story time with rhymes, songs and a story with Stay and Play for young children and their caregivers.

Friendly Reminder!

Please plan to arrive by 10:30 AM so that we can all start on time. Thank you!

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Pre-K Story Time, 2.5-5*

Wednesdays, 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Join us in the front foyer of the building. Please enter the library through the Route 13 door.

A mix of activities including longer stories, songs and a little movement. Stay and Play afterward.

*Young siblings are most welcome, but story time will be geared for 3-5 year olds.

Read to Harry

Reading to Dogs is a reading program designed to improve children's reading skills.

Harry is a certified/registered therapy dog who visits with his owner/handler. He is soft and comfy and loves to be read to!

Reading Sessions will be held on the

following Thursdays from 2:30 – 4:00 PM:

March 12 and 26

April 9 and 23

May 7 and 21

To learn more, or to sign up for a 15-minute reading session,

please call the library, 774-3546.

Knitting for Kids

All materials are provided, but feel free to bring your own things and projects you are working on.

Any questions, please call the library!

774-3546

Adult Programs

Men's Coffee

Every Friday at 9:00 AM

DCC Vestry

Bring your own coffee!

Women's Coffee Chat

Join us EVERY Tuesday

at 10:00 AM

Meet your neighbors and make new friends.

Please bring your own coffee or beverage.

Chair Yoga with Sherry

Join us on the following

Thursdays at 11:00 AM

March 12, 19 and 26

PLEASE look to our Facebook page and website for any updates. Thank you!

Dress warm and comfortably. Bring water.

Loving-Kindness and Mindful Online Meditations

We will join our host Judy Caron for an hour of

loving-kindness and mindful meditation

online.

We will meet the following Thursday evenings at 7:00 PM:

March 12 and 26

April 9 and 23

May 7

If you are interested in attending, call or email the library

and Judy will send you the link.

Thank you!

Mah jongg!

Fridays at 10:15 AM,

Upper Town Hall

Call the library with any questions.

Thanks to Brigitte and Barbara for their support.

Book Discussion

Wednesday, March 18, 2026,

Noon

Join our lively discussion!

Books are available now!

More Adult Evening Programs

NH Fish and Wildlife Stewards

Black Bear Happenings in New Hampshire

THIS Tuesday, March 3, 2026

6:30 PM

Carrie Carbonneau, a NH Fish and Wildlife Steward (and Dunbarton resident), will be here to share information about black bears in our state. Learn about the natural history of these intriguing mammals, their habitat needs and ways to avoid potentially costly conflicts.

A New Revolution in Migration Research: The Motus Wildlife Tracking System

Presented by Dr. Carol Foss, NH Audubon

Tuesday, March 24, 2026, 6:30 PM,

Upper Town Hall

Learn how automated radio telemetry has transformed the way biologists study bird migration and how New Hampshire plays a role in this global network. Explore the travels of birds that travel New Hampshire skies in spring and fall and follow the paths of Monarch Butterflies and Rusty Blackbirds tagged by NH Audubon biologists.

New Hampshire Humanities presents

New England's Colonial Meetinghouses and Their Impact on American Society

Presenter: Paul Wainwright

Tuesday, April 21, 2026, 6:30 PM,

Upper Town Hall

New England's colonial meetinghouses embody an important yet little-known chapter in American history. Built mostly with tax money, they served as both places of worship and places for town meetings, and were the centers of life in colonial New England communities. Using photographs of the few surviving "mint condition" meetinghouses as illustrations, Paul Wainwright tells the story of the society that built and used them, and the lasting impact they have had on American culture.

Dunbarton's old Town Hall/Meetinghouse as it looked in the 1860's.

Not heading to FLA?

MID WINTER BLAHS??

We have puzzles galore to swap or just take!

We have a ton of wonderful puzzles in

great condition to pass the time.

AncestryLibrary Edition

The library offers an opportunity for you to discover your family genealogy and ancestry information. Please drop by the library during open hours to use this resource. Call ahead to block out a time!

Seed Library

We are stocking up our Seed Library and operating once again!

If you had extra seeds from your harvest last fall, please consider bringing in some to include in the library's seed library. Thank you. We will process them and put them into the collection so that others can check them out and grow this year.

Thank you to all who have donated!

Think Spring!