Keene Public Library

10/21/2026

Our Friends are in the paper! Take a peek behind the curtain of the book sale and see just how much work goes into preparing for this twice a year. It is also National Friends of Libraries Week, so be sure to thank these awesome people when you see them❤️

Volunteers spend every Monday sorting thousands of donated books, CDs, DVDs and games for the spring and fall books sales that support library programming

10/20/2026

It's crunch time for homemade Halloween costumes, but luckily your friendly neighborhood library can help! Sort out seams with our sewing machine or print a prop on the 3-D printer. Visit the makerspace for your creative costuming needs🎃

10/18/2026

See what's new this week at the Keene Public Library at:

*** http://wowbrary.org/nu.aspx?fb&p=10211-458 ***

There are 33 new bestsellers, nineteen new audiobooks, ten new children's books, and 85 other new books, including 47 that are available online.

The new bestsellers this week include "Sleeping Beauties: Why Good Ideas Go Dormant and How They Wake Up," "Partita," and "The Steps."

10/18/2026

👻👻Don't text your ex, check out a messy romance from the library instead! Your friends will thank us 😉

10/17/2026

This Week @ the Library: Programs & Events
To find out more on Keene Public Library's FREE Reel Night Out Movies: https://libraryaware.com/3EYP3A
https://libraryaware.com/3EYP3B

10/17/2026

The Friends of the Keene Public Library were recently recognized with a proclamation recognizing their invaluable work raising funds to support our humble library. We consider ourselves very lucky to have such dedicated support and hope you all will enjoy October 23-25 aka Friends of the Keene Public Library Days! Our recommendation? Celebrate at their annual fall book sale, where over 40,000 books will be for sale over 3 days! 📖

10/16/2026

Teens and tweens are cordially invited to the ultimate game of social deduction and betrayal...THE TRAITORS: KPL edition😈🎃 There is sure to be lies, excitement, mystery, and pizza. Come as a character or as yourself-- costumes are encouraged for extra spooky fun! Join in by signing up online or in person and don't forget to get your permission slip signed!

10/12/2026

Our friend Susie Spikol is back at KPL next weekend for a special Children's Literacy Event created in collaboration with Children's Literacy Foundation (CLiF) and Wheelock School! We'll be reading from her book, checking out new picture books, and learning all about mushrooms! Stop by Cohen Hall on 10/17 at 11am to join the fun 🍂🍄
https://keenenh.libcal.com/event/17155462

10/11/2026

See what's new this week at the Keene Public Library at:

*** http://wowbrary.org/nu.aspx?fb&p=10211-457 ***

There are 31 new bestsellers, one new movie, fifteen new audiobooks, one new music CD, 26 new children's books, and 97 other new books, including 44 that are available online.

The new bestsellers this week include "The Witch," "Partita," and "The Steps." The new movie this week is "Halloweentown/ Halloweentown II - Kalabar's Revenge."

10/11/2026

Preschool story time returns to Stonewall Farm next Wednesday! We always have the best time seeing live animals and adventuring in their gardens👩‍🌾 We've still got seats left, so be sure to sign up online and let us know you're coming!