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Oscar Foss Memorial Library
COME SEE WHAT'S INSIDE!
Programs and Services
Books and magazines |
Copy machine |
Audiobooks to Check Out |
Computers for public use |
Downloadable Audiobooks |
Fax service - Outgoing only |
Music CDs |
Inter-library loan service |
Movies on VHS and DVD |
Program/meeting room |
Story Hour |
New Hampshire RSAs |
Reference books and materials |
Summer reading program |
Children's and young adult books |
Monthly book discussion |
Large print books |
Daily Newspapers |
Ongoing displays and exhibits |
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LIBRARY HOURS |
2011 Closings |
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| Monday | 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm | Jaunary 17 | Civil Rights Day |
| Tuesday | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm | February 21 | President's Day |
| Wednesday | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm | May 30 | Memorial Day |
| Thursday | 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm | July 4 | Independence Day |
| Friday | 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm | September 5 | Labor Day |
| Saturday | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | November 11 | Veteran's Day |
| Sunday | Closed | November 24 & 25 | Thanksgiving |
| December 24 & 25 | Christmas | ||
| Dec 31 & Jan 1 | New Years 2012 | ||
Children's Story Hour
Story Hour is a program that needs volunteers willing to read, bring snacks, or do a craft. If you would like to join us for Story Hour, we would love to have you. Story Hour is held Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m. but not during school snow days, half days or vacation days. Please call the library at 269-3900, and let us know how you can volunteer.
Summer Reading Program
| "The more you read, the more things you will know. The more you learn, the more places you'll go." Dr. Seuss |
Monthly Book Discussion
1st Wednesday of the month
7:00 pm
Library Passes
Canterbury Shaker Village
Christa McAuliffe Planetarium
Links
NHewLink Databases
NH Downloadable Audiobooks
The Oscar Foss Memorial Library -
A Timeline
1917 Library donated to the town by Sarah Foss in memory of her late husband, Oscar Foss, a Barnstead businessman and lumber dealer. The library shared space with the
Town offices.
1979 The Town offices moved across the street and the library was expanded and renovated.
1986 Placed on the National Register of Historic Places.
1998 Building committee was formed to study the needs of the growing community and plans to expand.
2000 Exactly 83 years after its original dedication, the library reopened its doors with a 3,600 square foot expansion.
Today The staff and trustees of the Oscar Foss Memorial Library look forward to continuing to meet the needs of the community for the next 83 years and beyond.
| Susan Conrad Director |
Pamela Welch Asst. Librarian |
Trina Blackwood Support Staff |
Christy Verville Asst. Librarian |
Route 126, Center Barnstead, NH | Ph: 603-269-3900
Email: ofml@Metrocast.net
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