The library is open at this time for
"No-Contact" Curbside Pick-ups and Returns
(There is no inside browsing at this time)
Hours: Tuesday-Friday, 10:00 AM-4:00 PM
Saturday, 10:00 AM-2:00 PM.
During January and February, please find the pick-up cart outside on the driveway (safe and far away from the roof ice and snow fall line).
You may grab and go!
Click the link below for more details, or call the library if you have questions.
Be safe and be well.
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What’s New?
Check out our catalog.
Place your holds!
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Browse our catalog HERE . Place holds on materials by logging in to your library account with card number and password, calling 774-3546, or emailing a list to dunlib@gsinet.net.
Please note that holds will be filled during hours of operation, T-F 10-4 and Sat 10-2. Please expect a wait time of up to 24 hours. Thank you.
Need a password? Call the library and we can get you set up.
Our catalog has NEW
Reader's Advisory features!
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New Hampshire Downloadable Book Content |
Just a reminder that we
are OPEN online 24/7.
You may download books, audios and magazines anytime with your card, PIN and Libby app available from your app store.
Call the library to set up your password.
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This wonderful resource is still available for us to use at home. To access, please log in to your library account with card number and password. Scroll down through our Electronic Resources listed to the ALE link. Need help? Please call the library. |
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1000 Books Before Kindergarten |
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Online Toddler Story Time!
Rhymes, Stories and Songs
Muffins and Moose!
Wednesday, January 27, 2021
at 10:30 AM via Zoom
Please call the library for the link. All are welcome to join us!
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Reading to Dogs Virtually
---starts this week!
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A virtual reading program designed to improve children's reading skills. Read to a registered/certified therapy dog and their handler from Therapy Dogs International, Chapter 205 the following Thursdays from 3:00-4:00 PM:
Thursday, January 28--Mr. T and Nancy
Thursday, February 11--Murray and Liz
Thursday, February 25--Jake and Pat
Thursday, March 11--Lily and Liz
Thursday, March 25--Mr. T and Nancy
Thursday, April 8--Murray and Liz
Thursday, April 22--Jake and Pat
Thursday, May 13--Lily and Liz
Call the library to schedule your session!
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Children's Books by the Bundle |
Book Bundles To Go!
We know you are busy. Let us help. We will handpick books from our shelves with your special requests in mind. Please call the library, 774-3546, and we will do the rest!
Kindly give us 24 hours, and then we will have your book bundle ready for curbside pick-up.
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NEW!! Adult Books by the Bundle
Books to go!
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Our Book Bundles for children have been a big hit, so we are extending this offer to adults!
We will handpick books from our shelves with your special requests in mind. Please call the library, or email dunlib@gsinet.net for service.
FYI: This is not an on-demand service. We ask that you please kindly give us 24 hours to get your book bundle ready for curbside pick-up. Thanks so much.
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Every Friday at 9:00 AM
To join us, please contact the library for the Zoom link. Thanks!
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Virtual Mindful Meditations
with Judy Caron
Living Mindfully, NH
Participate in an hour-long Loving Kindness Meditation via Zoom.
7:00-8:00 PM:
Thursday, January 28, 2021
Thursday, February 11 and 25
Thursday, March 11 and 25
Thursday, April 8 and 22
Thursday, May 13 and 27
Please contact the library if you are interested in participating.
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Rescheduled Virtual Book Chat
Wednesday, January 27, 2021
at Noon
via Zoom.
(Please return this book as soon as possible. They are now overdue.)
Books for our next discussion on February 17, 2021 are here.
Call for your curbside pickup!
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The Ultimate Presentation for
Red Sox Nation
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Presented virtually by Marty Gitlin
Thursday, February 18, 2021 via Zoom
7:00 PM
Take a fun and enlightening journey through Boston Red Sox history! This presentation features videos and photographs of the greatest and most fascinating players, teams, events and moments in franchise history. The program also includes trivia questions for patrons to ponder and covers Sox history from the Royal Rooters, who launched Red Sox Nation, all the way to the four World Series championships and beyond. It will conclude with a question-and-answer period. Go Sox!
Please email the library dunlib@gsinet.net if you are interested in attending. The link will go out just ahead of the program.
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Winter Pantry--Soul Warming Recipes
A Virtual Cooking Demonstration
with Liz Barbour's Creative Feast
Thursday, March 4, 2021 via Zoom
6:30 PM
Please email dunlib@gsinet.net to register.
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Special Places in Dunbarton
Watercolors by Alison R. Vallieres
View the watercolors on the Dunbarton Public Library's Virtual Art Wall,
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Our Winter Puzzle Swap is back!
Puzzles to Go.
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Our annual puzzle swap is going strong. Find puzzles for adults and children to grab and go, or swap out on our outside pick-up cart. Please take just one puzzle per family due to limited supplies. Thanks! |
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Stop by and pick up a "Beat the Winter Doldrums" Bingo Sheet. Find them on the pick-up cart. This Book Bingo is specifically for adults. Would you like a children's version? Please let me know!
Complete the bingo sheet and be entered into a raffle. Win a gift card to School Street Cafe!
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Valentine "Take and Make" Crafts |
This Glass Marble Photo Magnet craft is suitable for an adult or child (with supervision).
Find a "Take and Make" Craft outside for pickup on Tuesday, January 26, 2021. Very limited supplies. First come, first served. Please take only one. Thanks!
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From the Dunbarton Town Moderator:
Hello Dunbarton Residents!
School District Meeting (March 6th) and Town Election/Town Meeting (March 9th) are just around the corner. With COVID-19 even more present in New Hampshire and in Dunbarton now than during the election last November, we as a town again have some decisions to make about how to conduct those meetings in a way that maximizes the safety of all who participate while allowing for as full participation as possible. The Select Board, School Board, Town Administrator, Town Clerk, School District Superintendent and Town Moderator met recently to review options and come up with a plan.
Legislation enacted particularly for this year (HB1192) allows towns the option to hold the meeting in part over the internet and concluded by drive in voting. This would eliminate any contact between voters. This law also eliminates absentee voting for the town election and would not allow any voter discussion or voter-initiated amendments of the articles on the warrants. Both Boards felt this to be too restrictive of the give-and-take discussion that generally occurs during our meetings. The restriction on absentee voting also raised concerns.
The option both Boards prefer is to hold both meetings as we usually do, with the one difference being that we will maintain social distancing and wear masks during the meetings. School District Meeting generally has about 80 participants while Town Meeting generally draws about 120. Our Community Center has room for 100 participants seated 6 feet apart, more if those people who live together (in a pod?) sit together during the meeting. If more than the Community Center can accommodate come to either meeting, we will use classrooms in the school that will be linked electronically with video and audio, allowing real-time participation in the meeting. Attendees in the classrooms will be able to speak to the assembly, make motions to amend articles and vote on each article as it is being considered. This appears to be the plan that allows for fullest participation in the meetings while still providing protection for attendees from exposure to COVID-19.
By state law the Moderator can postpone either Town Meeting or School District Meeting if conditions at the time of the meeting make it unsafe for participants to attend. Blizzards come to mind. In the hopefully unlikely event that COVID’s threat to health has increased greatly, postponement is also a possibility.
Voting for Town Elections on March 9th will be conducted with the same procedures as during the election last November with masks and social distancing required for all those in the voting space. Other arrangements will be available for those who have concerns about wearing a mask.
Comments or questions about the structure for this year’s Town and School District Meetings can be addressed to either Board or to your Moderator.
Rene Ouellet
Dunbarton Town and School District Moderator
774-5028
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Need Information on Vaccine Pre-Registration for 65+?
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1004 School Street
Dunbarton, NH 03046
Phone: (603) 774-3546
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