MEREDITH PUBLIC LIBRARY
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MEREDITH PUBLIC LIBRARY
91 Main St.
Meredith, NH 03253
Phone 279-4303
Mailing Address
PO Box 808
Meredith, NH 03253
New hours:
Tues, Wed, Thurs 9am to 8pm
Fri 9am-5pm
Sat 9am - 2pm
Located at 91 Main Street in the heart of downtown Meredith, the Library offers a wide variety of services including wireless internet access, adult book discussion groups, children's programs, as well as lending books and other media. The Library has 44,725 holdings, approximately 28,000 of which are hard copy books and the balance consisting of CDs, DVDs, audio books, daily newspapers, videos, paperback books and periodicals. The Library has monthly art displays by regional artists. There is a meeting room which can be used by anyone free of charge which accomodates more than 75 people. We no longer charge fees for out of town residents. Anyone can come to the library and get a free card. Patrons have the option of an ongoing book sale.
The Library building itself is a point of interest in Meredith. It was built in 1901 as a gift to the Town by Benjamin Smith, and was placed on the National Historical Register in 1985. The addition and renovation took place from 1985-1987, at which time handicapped access was addressed and fiction, non-fiction, and meeting rooms were added. The building is a typical Carnegie design, popular in the early 1900s.
The Library has a staff of five full-time and seven part-time employees. Erin Apostolos is the Director, and Judy Hodges is the Assistant Director. Included in the staffing is a children's librarian, a young adult librarian, a tech services librarian, an audio-visual specialist, computer systems co-chairs, and an archival specialist.
We have several passes for local sites-Please ask at the circulation desk for the availability of.
Meredith Public Library Facts
- The library is located at 91 Main Street in the center of downtown Meredith, in the heart of the Lakes Region.
- It was built in 1901 as a gift to the Town, from Benjamin Smith and was placed on the National Historical Register in 1985. An addition and renovation took place from 1985-1987.
- Our adult collection offers a wide variety of materials -fiction and non-fiction books, audio recordings of books and music, plus movies on DVD.
- Regional artists display their works in the library's art case and on the art wall on a monthly rotation.
- In our children's room, our children's librarian has programs throughout the year as well as seasonal story times. Please register in the children's room for these events and enjoy the ongoing activities as well as the wonderful collection of books, CD's, videos, and DVDs.
- The library has a meeting room, with kitchen facilities, which is available free of charge to non-profit organizations. There is seating available for 75. Please call ahead to reserve the room and to obtain more information.
- We have internet access available and a wireless network that can be used throughout the building.
- There is an on going small book sale and twice a year a large sale. We gladly welcome the following donations: books published within the last 10 years, magazines up to 6 months old, CD's, videos, DVD's and audio books.
- The walls of our rear entry way were designed and painted by artist Emily Magnus of Holderness. It is a delight, for all ages, to scan the trompe l'oeil shelves to find favorite creatures.
- Non-residents can obtain a one-year library card for a fee of $20.
- The front lawn of the library was chosen as the spot in town to highlight the "All American Selections Display Garden".
Library Services
Registration
Meredith residents 6 years and older may apply and receive a library card. Children attending any Meredith schools may also receive a card, which can be used for the entire family. We no longer charge fees for out of town residents. Anyone can come to the library and get a free card.
Circulation Policy
| New Books | |
| Adult Fiction | 7 days |
| Adult Non-fiction | 14 days |
| Adult DVDs | 2 days |
| Periodicals | 3 weeks |
| Videos & DVDs | 1 week |
| Audio Books/CDs | 3 weeks |
| Adult/children fiction & non-fiction | 3 weeks |
Interlibrary Loan Services
Meredith Public Library patrons may obtain materials (other than DVDs) through Interlibrary Loan (ILL). To submit a request to borrow materials not owned by our library, please have a staff member complete an ILL form. Borrowed materials generally arrive within a week to 10 days and are loaned to the library for a period of four weeks. Patrons are notified by phone if an item is not available or when materials have arrived and are ready for pick up. The patron is responsible for picking up the requested item within one week of notification and for returning the item on time. Materials owned by New Hampshire libraries can be accessed through the New Hampshire Union Public Access Catalog (NHU-PAC).
Tax Form
The library has reproducible tax forms for the last 2 years. For more information please visit Tax Forms www.irs.gov.
Function Room
The library has a meeting room which is available free of charge to non-profit organizations. There is seating available for 75. Kitchen facilities are also available. Please call ahead to reserve the room and for more information.
