This is probably my favorite place to go in our little rural town!…read moreThe staff is always helpful and friendly and the library itself is comfortable and welcoming. There are many wonderful resources available from books to read to kits one can check out to learn about/do a vast variety of things. There is one room with a fireplace and comfy seating where one could sit for hours reading a book, newspaper or magazine. The same room has puzzles set up on tables in case you want to try your hand at something else for a bit. Of course, books line the walls of this room too as they do all the other rooms and nooks and crannies throughout the 2 story building. Upstairs, there is also a Teen Room. There are also computers for use and racks with videos to check out. Downstairs is a fantastic children's room that is appealing to all and beautifully decorated in vibrant colors. More computers, tons of books, play areas and a separate room for story time and other offerings for kids are available. Many adult classes are taught on a regular schedule and they are taught in a downstairs area separate from the children's section. Hours are great---they are open until 8pm 2 nights a week and until 2 on Saturday. Needless to say, Gilford Public Library is a great asset to our town and is enjoyed and appreciated for all it has to offer. It is definitely one of my happy places that I hope to enjoy for many years.

Yes, I would like to mention something: As one of the many senior citizens who use this library, I…read morewould like to mention, just this: My immediate thoughts go back to my scout master in Wolfeboro when he taught us what the word "character" means. He said: " He/she is trustworthy, helpful loyal, friendly, courteous, kind, cheerful, obedient, brave, clean and reverent." These attributes, to me, describe the working people at the Gilford, N.H. library. The Gilford residents should be very proud of their existing, modern, well operated, library.

Maybe it's just summer hours, but it's unusual to me that a public library opens at 8 AM. That's…read morefantastic for me and I was here from just after opening until my stomach started rumbling at 12:00. It's not a large library and there are only a couple of spots to sit but I did okay with using it as my "office" for the first half of the day. [Review 18539 overall - 91 in New Hampshire - 2061 of 2022.]

This Library is much better than what was earlier reviewed. Some people should actually walk in…read moremore than 2 steps in the door before making a bogus review. There are 4 computers, and 2 more rooms with 8 to 10 floor to ceiling shelves. Besides books, it has tons of movies and magazines. It also has rooms designated for city meetings in the basement, along with the upstairs hosting special events. And it is not dirty, she must be hallucinating.

Beautiful, quaint library in the town center of New Hampton. This library has a great assortment of…read morebooks and media. Anything that is not readily available can be ordered. The librarians go above and beyond to assist in this. There is a wonderful story time available for little ones every Thursday. My children also enjoy going to their STEM Saturdays and writing meetings. There are so many programs available:Yoga for babies and adults, garden club, and free on-line language programs that my home-schooled children frequently use. Especially nice is a little store located inside the library that support our local artisans. Gordon-Nash is a gem in our community!

This is a charming, clean, quiet space with a great selection of books and activities.read more

I relocated from Boston, MA to Deering, NH in 1977. My husband and I were looking for a place to…read moreraise our two children, then seven and twelve. We looked at many places, first in Maine, then in NH. I was reluctant to move, and agreed to it only if we could find a town with both a bowling alley and a great library! My husband just wanted a lot of land and no traffic. On our first visit to the area we checked out the library. I was immediately drawn in by the beautiful space, the stained glass windows, the hand-carved bears coat rack, the huge fireplace, and the cozy reading nooks. The head librarian, Rita Morgan, was friendly and knowledgeable, and made us feel very welcome. What cinched the deal for me was the majestic grandfather clock that chimed and bonged every hour. After 41 years here, the bowling alley is long gone, and Rita Morgan, sadly, passed on many years ago, but her successors have kept the homey feeling of the space while moving it slowly into the 21st century. While I have never gotten used to the harsh winters and buggy springs, I am happy to say I still love the library!!

Stunning building of historical significance with awesome folks who are friendly and helpful…read more Just walking around is cool if you like old architecture and 1800's mansion homes.

The programs offered set my grandson up for success fir Kindergarten. We went on their Wednesday…read moreread aloud books plus a craft and played in the reading room with the trains. The interaction there was such a perfect ending. Martha is fantastic as are all the help. I'm an avid reader and they book that complete series from other libraries. We are so fortunate to have them serving Bristol.

Lovely space with give a puzzle take a puzzle, genealogy room, children's room, and activities like…read moreadult crafts, movie nights, drop-in tech classes, book sales.

During the fall and winter months, I try to stop at one of the libraries in the area as part of my…read moreusual weekend errand-run. If you live in southern NH, your library card will give you free access to most of the libraries in the area: Manchester, Bedford, Hooksett, Derry, Merrimack, Salem and a couple others. Very cool! Bedford has a great selection of books, including a decent amount of new titles. They have a huge collection of DVDs, including many TV series (since I dumped cable years ago I find this to be a great thing). The best part is they also have around 150+ blu-ray discs-as far as I know this is the only area library that carries them. There is a nice reading area in the back, lots of computers, an excellent kids section (the whole bottom floor, in fact), and it seems they have many public events during the week (movies, concerts, and such). My only disappointment is their graphic novel section is a little light, but seems to be growing. If you are into that kind of thing, Manchester has the best selection.

Good place serving the community we can read or borrow book can rent a meeting room. Lots of local…read moreactivities. Easy to find a parking.

Beautiful post and beam restored barn, ultra helpful staff and just a very pleasant space to spend…read moresome time in for a program or just to relax.

What a lovely, cosy library that embodies the flavour of the village of Jackson! The town outgrew…read moreits adorable one-room little red library and this beautiful barn-like space is its new home. It's spacious, airy and light. There's a good selection of books but also a puzzle table, games, kids area, a scavenger hunt for kids, and free wifi with no login needed. The staff are extremely friendly and welcoming. This couldn't be a better community library.