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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 catalog

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.

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FYI: Libby has just launched controls to allow users to filter out AI content--if you want.

If you would like to do this, follow these steps:

At the bottom of the screen, click the circle for your account.

Click Settings.

Click Content Controls.

Click AI Contributions.

Select HUMAN ONLY for text, audio, graphics and/or translation

Turn off: "Where to apply filters/Deep search only"

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!

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 afterward 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

*Please enter the library from the Route 13/front foyer door

so there is no interruption to the earlier session of Story Time.

We will meet in the front foyer of the building.

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.

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 a certified/registered therapy dog who visits with his owner/handler, Peggy.

Harry is soft and comfy, and loves to be read to. He also does some cool tricks!

Harry will be with us on the following Thursdays. We start at 2:30 PM.

November 12 and December 10.

Please call the library for more information, or to reserve your spot.

Thank you!

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:

November 12, 19

December 10, 17

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

Dress comfortably. Bring water!

Drop-In

Device Tech Help

Tuesdays, 11:00 AM - Noon

Please call the library to set aside a session! Thank you!

Bring in your device (smartphone, laptop and so on) that you have questions about. Shannon will lend a hand. Solutions are not always guaranteed, but we can help you figure out the next step. We do not fix computers.

Mah jongg!

Fridays at 10:15 AM,

Upper Town Hall

Call the library with any questions.

Book Discussion Group

November 18, 2026: Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon

December 16, 2026: NO BOOK Book Party: We will come together to share some refreshments, and have the chance to pick our selections for the coming year.

Please join our lively discussions

the third Wednesday of the month, starting at Noon.

Books are provided!

Online Loving Kindness Meditation

Hosted by Judy Caron

We will gather by Zoom on the following

Thursday evenings at 7:00 PM.

November 5 and November 19

December 3 and December 17

Please let us know if you want to attend.

Our presenter will send you the direct Zoom link. Thank you.

Cribbage Anyone?

Meeting every Tuesday at 1:00 PM.

Upper Town Hall.

All are welcome to join our cribbage group. Newcomers are welcomed to join us to learn the game. Cribbage boards and cards will be provided. Drop in!

Anyone interested in playing Euchre?? We have someone to teach us, and we can play during the cribbage hour.

Puzzle Time!

We have just what you need!

Thanks for the incredible donations. Our selection is amazing.

Disclaimer: most puzzles are intact, although we may have one or two with a missing piece...

Take one, leave one, or not.

Fall Programs

Graveyard Sounds: Haunting Words by Edgar Allan Poe and Emily Dickinson

Presented by Jeffrey Zygmont

THIS Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 6:30 PM

Upper Town Hall

Greet Halloween with delightfully spooky poems and stories by two American masters, Emily Dickinson and Edgar Allan Poe presented by Jeffrey Zygmont, poet, author and publisher. The recital features poems in a pounding cadence by Poe, his sinister short story The Tell-Tale Heart, and quietly haunting, eerie and elusive works by Dickinson.

Tuesday, December 15, 2026, 6:30 PM:

Concord Coachmen Holiday Concert

Our annual tradition continues! Enjoy the wonderful Concord Coachmen Chorus, and get into the holiday spirit.

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!

Dunbarton Public Library

Seed Library

If you have extra seeds from your flowers and harvest this 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 sow now, or next spring.

Thank you to all who have donated!

Community

NATIONAL PRESCRIPTION DRUG TAKEBACK DAY

Saturday, October 24, 2026, 10 AM - 2 PM

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The Dunbarton Police Department will once again be participating in the Drug Enforcement Administration’s National Prescription Drug Takeback Day! The event will take place on Saturday, October 24th 2026 from 10 AM – 2 PM at the Dunbarton Police Department (18 Robert Rogers Road).

Residents can turn in their unused, unwanted, or expired medications, no questions asked. We are unable to accept needles or liquids. The proper disposal of medication helps reduce unauthorized access, theft, abuse and damage to the environment.

Any questions about the event may be directed to (603) 774-5500 or by visiting: https://www.dea.gov/takebackday