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Elkins Public Library Elkins Public Library is the public library serving the Town of Canterbury, New Hampshire. To Register: There is no fee for town residents.

Proof of residency is required. Non- residency fee is $50.00/year. Borrowing: Books and books-on-CD may be borrowed for 3 weeks at a time and DVDs for 1 week. Periodicals are also available. We do not assess late fines, but contributions to our Conscience Box are always welcome! Service Charges: Copier and computer prints- .10/copy; fax machine- $1/page. Computers: Elkins Library has chrome books available for in-library use. The library has a wireless internet connection (Wi-Fi) available 24/7. Elkins library has a wireless printer and patrons are welcome to bring their own devices. Book Discussion Group: The book group meets the second Wednesday of the month at 6:00 pm by the fireplace. Book Discussion Group: Murder, Mystery and Mayhem meets the fourth Tuesday at 2 pm. Story time: For pre-K and younger, Tuesdays at 10 am. This program involves stories, songs and a craft. Tunes, Tales and Tumbles: For pre-K and younger, Thursdays at 10 am. This program involves singing, musical instruments, stories and stretches. Knitting Group - On Pins and Needles: Wednesdays at 2 pm. All experience levels welcome, as well as crochet, embroidery, and other hand projects. Download Audio and E-Books: visit http://nh.lib.overdrive.com for details. Contact the library to register for this service, code required. Inter-Library Loan (ILL): If we don't have, we'll try to get it! See us at the desk for details. Family Passes: Some passes allow free admission while other offer a discount. The Mary Hutchinson Meeting Room: Available for use by non-profit community groups of up to 20 people.

Hopefully you have been in to see our October Community Art Space featuring artist Kate Goegel. Her lovely show has caug...
10/15/2026

Hopefully you have been in to see our October Community Art Space featuring artist Kate Goegel. Her lovely show has caught the eye of so many patrons. She show will be through the end of this month.

We have an artist set for November but if you are interested in reserving a month-long exhibit, contact the Library today for a copy of our policy.

Our first artist in our new Elkins Public Library Community Art Space is Kate Goegel. In November we will feature G. Hud...
10/01/2026

Our first artist in our new Elkins Public Library Community Art Space is Kate Goegel. In November we will feature G. Hudson. Come by and see these amazing pieces.
Interested in having a month long show here at the Library, come by and get a copy of the policy. Kate sums it up well with her information.

10/01/2026
The team is very excited to announce our new Community Art space. We are starting small but we know that these displays ...
09/29/2026

The team is very excited to announce our new Community Art space. We are starting small but we know that these displays will get a lot of attention. We have an artist set for October and November but if you are interested in reserving a month long exhibit, contact the Library today for a copy of our policy.

We had the most wonderful time at Apple Hill Farm today with the Story Time crew! Thanks to Friends of Elkins Public LIb...
09/29/2026

We had the most wonderful time at Apple Hill Farm today with the Story Time crew! Thanks to Friends of Elkins Public LIbrary for supporting all of our programming. Thanks to them, each child went home with a half peck of apples!

09/24/2026

Dr. Alan Kafka comes tonight for this interesting program!

09/22/2026

Woweee! Back to school time is busy! We haven't gotten around to posting this exciting news about Willa completing her 1000 books before Kindergarten before school started. We are so proud!
P.S. Willa reports that school is going great!

We are getting very excited about this program. Be sure to stop by the Library to see the seismograph in action. It's on...
09/18/2026

We are getting very excited about this program. Be sure to stop by the Library to see the seismograph in action. It's on 24/7 tracking events around the entire planet. Come to the program to learn more!

Be sure to come to this program in the Town Hall. It's sure to be interesting and informative.

Address

9 Center Road
Canterbury, NH
03224

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 7pm
Thursday 9am - 7pm
Saturday 9am - 12pm

Telephone

+16037834386

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