YES, we are finally open

to in-person visits.

Come on in!

Please note that the library's hours of operation were readjusted in consideration of increasing the availability of the Upper Town Hall space.

Open Tuesdays and Thursdays: 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM

(on the nights of scheduled library programs,

we will conduct the program from 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.)

Open Wednesdays and Fridays: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Open Saturday: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

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Curbside pick-up available only by request.

Please find our book drop on the south corner of the building.

FYI: There is still a bit of work being done around the building AND upstairs. The upstairs space is not part of the library, and is not open to the public yet.

For all inquiries and questions about the space,

please call the Board of Selectmen, 774-3541.

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We will celebrate

the Library’s Grand Reopening

during

Library Grand Reopening Activities include:

Dunbarton Inspiration Group

Community Art Show is up now through May.

LEGO Afternoon

Tuesday, April 25 between 1:00 PM-3:00 PM

It has been a long time since we had our LEGOs out. Come on down and free build!

A special concert with Mr. Aaron during Story Time on

Wednesday, April 26th at 10:30 AM

Chair Yoga with Sherry Gamble on

Thursday, April 27th at 11:00 AM

Read to Mr. T on

Thursday, April 27th (you must register)

2:30-4:00 PM

and our

Grand "Welcome Back to the Library" Party

Saturday, April 29th

from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM.

All are invited to join the Library Board of Trustees as we celebrate this special day.

Welcome back!

At 10:00 AM library doors will open with cookies and coffee

from School Street Café.

At 11:00 AM we will host a trio of Dunbarton bagpipers,

and offer a reading of "Ode to Dunbarton" written by the late Marion C.Zeller and read by her son, Bill Zeller.

And with that, the Library Board of Trustees will officially “reopen the library” with a ribbon cutting.

We are excited to have "Sandy and Joe's NY Dogs" Hotdog Cart available.

Joe and Sandy will be serving their fantastic hotdogs from 11:00 AM-2:00 PM.

Cake for all starting at Noon!

· Decorate your kindness rock for the new garden!

· Door Prizes galore.

Thank you to all for the donations

to make this day so special for us.

Dunbarton Public Library, about 1962

(If you recognize any of these faces, please let us know!)

FYI!

Upcoming Change to Library Hours:

On Thursday, May 4th, the library will be open 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM.

Staff will be attending the state library conference.

Electronic Resources

New Hampshire Downloadable Book Content

Open Virtually 24/7

A reminder to OverDrive app users: changes are coming at the end of this month. The legacy OverDrive app will be gone at the end of April and you’ll need to switch to Libby, OverDrive’s newest reading app. We highly recommend upgrading to Libby today. It’s easy to use and full of fun features. You will love it.

More information is HERE

ATTENTION Kindle Fire Users!

The Libby app is not available in the Amazon app store for your device, BUT you will be able to use the webapp version of Libby using the Silk browser on your Kindle Fire device.

Visit the Libbywebapp on your Silk and then follow the prompts to add a library and a library card to Libby. Once configured, the webapp version of Libby is good to go. It will approximate the mobile app. Call the library for help if needed!

More Download Info

Looking for Large Print Titles?

The New Hampshire State Library has expanded their Large Print Book Collection.

Talking Books, part of the New Hampshire State Library, has purchased a new collection of circulating large print titles with ARPA funds that libraries can request via ILL.

Please call the library for assistance.

Children's Programs

"LEGOs at the Library"

Build Party!

It has been such a long time. Please join us Tuesday, April 25th from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

for a free build with our LEGO collection.

Unleash your creativity and imagination, and then we will display your creation in the library.

Toddler Story Times

Rhymes, stories, music, activities, a take home craft

AND"Stay and Play".

Wednesday mornings 10:30 AM-11:30 AM

Please bring a blanket to sit on, water and very light snacks. After the activities, we provide a "Stay and Play" component. This is a great opportunity for children to play, and moms/dads to meet and mingle.

All are most welcome!

Mr. Aaron at Story Time!

Mr. Aaron will be our very special guest at Story Time

Wednesday, April 26, 2023, 10:30 AM

If the weather forecast is good, we will bundle up and host him outside on the Band Stand/ Town Common. If the weather is iffy, we will gather inside the library. Please note that our inside space is very limited.

I will post an update on our FB page Wednesday morning.

Read to a Dog!

Why read to a dog? Because dogs are friendly and comfy, judgement-free (no pressure!), and they love the attention of being read to.

Kids will gain more confidence in their reading aloud skills, and enjoy the company of a new friend.

Read aloud to Mr. T, a registered/certified therapy dog from Therapy Dogs International, Chapter 205.

Children in Grade K-4 who register will have a 20 minute session on the following Thursdays, from 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM:

April 27

and May 11.

Please call the library to register!

New Hampshire 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!

Check out one of our Playaway Launchpads!

Playaway Launchpads are available for checkout.

These pre-loaded tablets have interactive learning apps and games that are just perfect for prechoolers and elementary students. Each tablet is already loaded with games such as math, science, transportation, art.

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 by the NH Astronomical Society as part of the Library Telescope Program. Call for information!

Adult Programs

Men's Coffee

Every Friday at 9:00 AM.

Please meet at the Vestry due to the stair refinishing.

Bring your own coffee.

Chair Yoga!

We meet twice per month! Thank you, Sherry!

The following Thursdays

at 11:00 AM:

April 27

May 25 (only class in May)

June 8 and June 29

Please wear comfy clothes. We provide the chairs. Meet at the foyer of the library, and we will decide if we want to be in or out.

All are welcome!

Online Loving Kindness Meditation

Join an online hour-long, very relaxing Loving Kindness Meditation with host Judy Caron.

We will meet for the last session on

Thursday, May 4 at 7:00 PM

If you would like to join us, please let us know and we will get you a link.

See you in the fall!

Happy Earth Day!

Dunbarton Public Library

Seed Library

Borrow, Grow, Return

We have just started a small seed library in our old card catalog. It will be a free local resource for growing and saving seeds.

Later in the year, if you have a successful harvest, and would like to share your seeds, we would love them!

Thank you!

Thanks to Lori Burnham for designing the beautiful decal for the card catalog.

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!

Community

FYI: There will be a schedule change on Thursday, May 4, 2023.

The library will be open 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM so that the

library director may attend the state library conference.

Welcome Back!

Dunbarton Public Library

1004 School Street

Dunbarton, NH 03046

Phone: (603) 774-3546

www.dunbartonlibrary.org

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