This Week: Women's Coffee, Story Times, Chair Yoga, Read to a Dog, Online Meditation, Mahjong and Men's Coffee

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

The library will be closed

Tuesday, November 11, 2025

in observation of the holiday.

PLEASE NOTE:

The Transfer Station will be CLOSED on November 11, 2025

to observe the Veteran's Day 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 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.

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

Read to a Dog

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:

November 6, November 20,

December 4 and December 18

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

please call the library, 774-3546

Knitting for Kids

is back and alot of fun.

Join us at 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

Make a Holiday Card for a Veteran

Saturday, December 6, 2025

10:00 AM - Noon

Drop in to make a holiday card. We will send them to the veterans at the NH Veteran's Home in Tilton.

All materials supplied.

Adult Programs

Men's Coffee

Every Friday

at 9:00 AM

at the 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.

Learning Mah jonng

Friday, November 7, 2025

11:00 AM

Friday, November 14, 2025

11:00 AM

Chair Yoga with Sherry

Join us on the following

Thursdays at 11:00 AM

Now 3 sessions per month!

November 6, 13 and 20

December 4, 11 and 18

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:

November 6, November 20, December 4 and December 18.

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

Thank you!

Nature Journaling

Presented by Kelly Dwyer of Nature Education Opportunities

Saturday, November 15, 2025

10:30 AM - Noon, Upper Town Hall

Are you looking for new ways to enjoy nature AND bring more calm and focus into your daily routine? Nature journaling invites us to slow down and pay attention, helping reduce stress and overwhelm. And NO artist training is needed!!

In this experiential workshop, we will explore: