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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
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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
9/18/25 Update:
Please know that OverDrive, our NHDB vendor, has made changes to suspended holds. In the past, Libby users would place a suspension for a specific period of time (7 days, etc.) and the book would unsuspend automatically.
Now, the patron must actively unsuspend the hold to resume their place in line for the title. This article from the vendor explains it nicely:
https://www.libbylife.com/blog/2025-09-17-everything-you-need-to-know-about-holds-in-the-libby-app
NHDB supports this change, and we encourage all to see the positive aspects of this update. Why? Too often, people will set a 7-day suspension, only to have the title sit in limbo for three days only to suspend it again. This can cause a copy to be in limbo for quite a while. Hopefully, this change helps get copies to our digital readers more quickly.
Thank you!
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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!
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Orion Starblast Telescope
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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.
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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!
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Read to a Dog
Welcome Harry!
and handler/owner, Peggy
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:
October 9, October 23,
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
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We will be on the radio!
Tune in to Weekend Edition
on New Hampshire Public Radio Saturday, September 27, 2025, 8:45 AM.
Our library's Reading to Dogs program will be in the spotlight on the Give Back NH segment.
If you miss it, it will air again on Monday, September 29th during Morning Edition with Rick Ganley.
Missed it entirely? The program will be posted on NHPR.org
under the tab Give Back NH.
Thanks for listening! Thanks to all who came out to show NHPR what a wonderful library we have!
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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!
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
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Stuffed Animal Sleepover
Thursday, October 9, 2025
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
After reading sessions, Harry our reading dog will join Miss Mary for a Story Time.
Bring one of your favorite stuffed animals (but not your most favorite). We will share some stories and then get the stuffies tucked in for a sleepover at the library.
Note: stuffed animals will stay the night and be safe and sound. Children can pick up them on Friday.
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LEGO Free Build
Friday, October 10, 2025
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
School is OUT for the day!
Come on down to free build with our massive LEGO collection, all generously donated.
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Men's Coffee
Every Friday
at 9:00 AM
at the DCC Vestry.
Bring your own coffee!
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Women's Coffee Chat
Join us EVERY Tuesday
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Meet your neighbors and make new friends.
Please bring your own coffee or beverage.
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Learning Mahjonng
Thanks to Brigitte and Barbara for everything!
We will meet next on
Friday, October 24, 2025
11:00 AM
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October Book Discussion
The Thursday Murder Club
by Richard Osman
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Noon
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November Book Discussion
The Personal Librarian
by Marie Benedict
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Noon
Books will arrive early in October!
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Chair Yoga with Sherry
Join us on the following
Thursdays at 11:00 AM
Now 3 sessions per month!
October 9, 16 and 23
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.
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Loving Kindness Online Meditations
return to Thursdays this fall!
Join our host Judy Caron for an hour long loving-kindness meditation.
We will meet the following Thursday evenings at 7:00 PM:
October 9, October 23, 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!
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Tuesday, October 14, 2025: 6:30 PM
Upper Town Hall
New Hampshire Humanities
presents Marek Bennett
Rally Round the Flag:
The American Civil War Through Folksong
Marek Bennett presents an overview of the American Civil War through the lens of period music. Audience members participate and sing along as the presenters explore lyrics, documents, and visual images from sources such as the Library of Congress. Through camp songs, parlor music, hymns, battlefield rallying cries, and fiddle tunes, Bennett examines the folksong as a means to enact living history, share perspectives, influence public perceptions of events, and simultaneously fuse and conserve cultures in times of change. Showcasing numerous instruments, the presenters challenge participants to find new connections between song, art, and politics in American history.
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The Poetry of Edgar Allan Poe
recited by Jeff Zygmont
Tuesday, October 28, 2025: 6:30 PM
Upper Town Hall
Edgar Allan Poe was an American writer, poet, editor, and literary critic who is best known for his poetry and short stories, particularly his tales involving mystery and the macabre.
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Jeffrey Zygmont is a New Hampshire writer and poet who has published numerous fiction and non-fiction books, poetry books, children’s books, and short stories. As a journalist, he has published articles in a long list of magazines and newspapers. He speaks regularly about poetry and art – especially to promote the works of poets Edgar Allan Poe and Robert Frost – at venues around New England. Jeff studied engineering and the physical sciences at the United States Military Academy at West Point. He earned a bachelor’s degree in English from Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, and a master’s degree in English from Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan.
Happy Halloween!
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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:
- Cognitive benefits nature journaling provides.
- Easy strategies to begin and maintain a fun routine.
- Prompts and tools to help bring those blank journal pages to life!
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Tuesday, December 9, 2025
6:30 PM
Upper Town Hall
It's never too early to get into the spirit!
Mark your calendars for our annual Concord Coachmen
Holiday Show
Wear your holiday sweaters!!
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Year-Round Puzzle Exchange
Puzzles galore to swap out, trade, or just take to your camp!
Thanks to all for all the great donations!
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Community Art Wall
Please come on over to see our new art!
Local artist Bob Jamback is back with a special exhibit---
a tribute to Scotland.
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Dunbarton Public Library
Seed Library--Part 2
It's time to return seeds! Returning is easy.
At the end of your growing season, collect seeds from your best crops. Keep some for yourself and consider bringing some to the library to donate to the seed library.
We have bags and a Seed Return Form to fill out.
Seeds will be added to our collection so that others can check them out and grow them next year!
THANK YOU!!
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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!
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Coffee with a Cop!
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM, School Street Cafe
We hope that you'll join the Dunbarton Police Department at the School Street Cafe for National Coffee with a Cop Day! Stop by on Wednesday, October 1st 2025 between 11 AM and 1 PM to meet with your local police officers while enjoying some delicious free coffee and pastries from the School Street Cafe!
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1004 School Street
Dunbarton, NH 03046
Phone: (603) 774-3546
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