This Week: Women's Coffee, Story Times, Chair Yoga, Read to Dogs, Online Meditation, Men's Coffee and Mahjong. CLOSED 1/17/26 due to MLKJr. Day

Dunbarton Public Library

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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

Please note that the library will be closed

Saturday, January 17, 2026

in observation of the MLK Jr. holiday.

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.

Wednesday Morning

Story Times

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 before 10:30 AM so that we can all start on time. Thank you!

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Story Time, 2.5-5* years

Wednesdays, 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Join us in the front foyer of the building.

**PLEASE watch your step if entering from Route 13 door. AVOID if icy. ** Thank you!

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.

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Please see the library's Facebook page for other updates or cancellations. Thank you!

Read to Harry

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

Harry 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:

January 15 and 29

February 12 and 26

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

Drop by the Library

right after school on Fridays for knitting, a little relaxing, and fun with friends.

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

Any questions, call Mary at 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

Now 3 sessions per month!

January 15 and 22

February 12, 19 and 26

March 12, 19 and 26

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

Dress comfortably and bring water.

Loving Kindness Online Meditations

Join our host Judy Caron for an hour long loving-kindness online meditation.

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

January 15 and 29

February 12 and 26

March 12 and 26

April 9 and 23

May 7

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

Thank you!

Learning Mah jong

Fridays at 10:15 AM

January 16

January 23

January 30

Saw Whet Owls in New Hampshire

presented by Lindsay Herlihy,

Biologist and lead bander, and founder of the Black Mountain Banding Station.

Tuesday, January 20, 2026

6:30 PM, Upper Town Hall

What's the scoop on Saw-whets? Northern Saw-whet Owls are the smallest nocturnal raptor in New England. These fierce, tiny predators have a secretive nature that makes them challenging to study. Saw-whets are also one of the few North American owl species who undertake seasonal migrations. So, how do biologists study owls and what do we know about Saw-whets in New Hampshire? Join biologist Lindsay Herlihy to learn more about the natural history of Northern Saw-whet Owls and discover how researchers are learning about the movement ecology of this incredible species.

FYI: Please note that this is not a live bird presentation, but Lindsay will share her beautiful photographs.