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  1. Upcoming Events

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  1. Library

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  1. Tue May 24

    1. Family Craft: Coffee Filter Butterflies It's amazing what you can do with a coffee filter ...
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  2. Wed May 25

    1. Preschool Storytime Join us for fun stories, songs, activities, and cr...
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    2. Drop-In Tech Help with Shayla Come to the Volpe room to have your basic computer...
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    3. Teen Craft: Twinkle Light Lanterns Decorate a paper lantern! For ages 9-18 in the aud...
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  3. Thu May 26

    1. Preschool Storytime Join us for fun stories, songs, activities, and cr...
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  1. Fri May 27

    1. Adult Seasonal Coloring Please join us for a 2-hour coloring session inspi...
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  2. Mon May 30

    1. Library Closed for Memorial Day The library will be closed Monday, May 30 in obser...
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  3. Wed Jun. 1

    1. Preschool Storytime Join us for fun stories, songs, activities, and cr...
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  1. Child

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  1. Tue May 24

    1. Family Craft: Coffee Filter Butterflies It's amazing what you can do with a coffee filter ...
      Read On
  2. Wed May 25

    1. Preschool Storytime Join us for fun stories, songs, activities, and cr...
      Read On
  3. Thu May 26

    1. Preschool Storytime Join us for fun stories, songs, activities, and cr...
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  4. Wed Jun. 1

    1. Preschool Storytime Join us for fun stories, songs, activities, and cr...
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  1. Thu Jun. 2

    1. Preschool Storytime Join us for fun stories, songs, activities, and cr...
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  2. Fri Jun. 3

    1. Music & Movement Are you ready to get moving?? In this program gear...
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  3. Tue Jun. 7

    1. Family Craft: Watercolor Seahorses We're getting ready for this year's Summer Reading...
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  4. Wed Jun. 8

    1. Preschool Storytime Join us for fun stories, songs, activities, and cr...
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  1. Tue May 24

    1. Family Craft: Coffee Filter Butterflies It's amazing what you can do with a coffee filter ...
      Read On
  2. Wed May 25

    1. Preschool Storytime Join us for fun stories, songs, activities, and cr...
      Read On
    2. Drop-In Tech Help with Shayla Come to the Volpe room to have your basic computer...
      Read On
    3. Teen Craft: Twinkle Light Lanterns Decorate a paper lantern! For ages 9-18 in the aud...
      Read On
  3. Thu May 26

    1. Preschool Storytime Join us for fun stories, songs, activities, and cr...
      Read On
  1. Fri May 27

    1. Adult Seasonal Coloring Please join us for a 2-hour coloring session inspi...
      Read On
  2. Mon May 30

    1. Library Closed for Memorial Day The library will be closed Monday, May 30 in obser...
      Read On
  3. Wed Jun. 1

    1. Preschool Storytime Join us for fun stories, songs, activities, and cr...
      Read On
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  1. Wed May 25

    1. Drop-In Tech Help with Shayla Come to the Volpe room to have your basic computer...
      Read On
  2. Fri May 27

    1. Adult Seasonal Coloring Please join us for a 2-hour coloring session inspi...
      Read On
  3. Wed Jun. 1

    1. Drop-In Tech Help with Shayla Come to the Volpe room to have your basic computer...
      Read On
  4. Tue Jun. 7

    1. Healthy House Plants 101 Join us as the owners of Penumbra, a plant shop lo...
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  1. Wed Jun. 8

    1. Drop-In Tech Help with Shayla Come to the Volpe room to have your basic computer...
      Read On
    2. Mystery Book Club: "The Plot" by Jean Hanff Korelitz Jacob Finch Bonner was once a promising young nove...
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  2. Wed Jun. 15

    1. Drop-In Tech Help with Shayla Come to the Volpe room to have your basic computer...
      Read On
  3. Tue Jun. 21

    1. Adult Craft: Tie-Dye Tote Bags Create a bright and colorful tote bag in fun tie-d...
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  1. Library Spotlight

  1. dvd book sale

    Library DVD Sale

    For a limited time, DVDs are 4 for $1. Read on...
  2. Squam Lakes Pass

    Squam Lakes Science Center pass available for reservations

    Each pass allows up to four trail admissions for $10 each every day from May 1 through November 1. Call, email, or text the library to reserve a pass! Phone: 524-4775, Text: 556-4666, Email: info@laconialibrary.org. Only one pass is available per day. Read on...
  3. Play-Based Learning

    Exciting Changes in the Laconia Public Library Children’s Room

    Laconia Public Library is thrilled to announce the addition of several play-based learning areas in the Children’s Room, made possible by NH State Library ARPA grant funding. Read on...
  4. Library Book Sale

    Library Book Sale

    Check out the titles available on the library's book sale bookcase. Read on...
  5. new phone extensions

    New Phone Extension #s

    The city has upgraded the phone systems, and the library now has new extension numbers for when you call us. Read on...
  6. childrens room program survey

    Parents, take our survey!

    Our Children’s Room would love to hear from parents about what they want to bring their children to! Read on...
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    Library Hours

    The library is closed, but our digital collection is open! Read on...
  8. email newsletter Sign up

    Sign up for updates

    The library sends our monthly newsletter by email, sign up to receive yours today! Read on...
  9. connect with us

    Connect with Us!

    Like, follow, or subscribe to one of our social media channels for bookish articles, news about our events, behind-the-scenes photos, tech help videos, and more! Read on...
  10. Newsletter archives

    Newsletter Archives

    Did you know you can find back issues of our print and email newsletters? Read on...
  11. Reserve Express for Kids

    Reserve Express for Kids!

    Subscribe to your favorite author or series to be placed on hold when we get a new one in. Read on...
  12. Melissa McCarthy

    Melissa McCarthy, what does the library mean to you?

    Melissa McCarthy, of the Lakes Region Scholarship Foundation, shares what the library means to her. Read on...
  13. Karin Salome

    Karin Salome, what does the library mean to you?

    Karin Salome, Retired Nurse, shares what the library means to her. Read on...
  14. Stephen Cotter Library Advocate

    Stephen Cotter, what does the library mean to you?

    Stephen Cotter, Library Advocate, shares what the library means to him. Read on...
  15. Joan Cormier

    Joan Cormier, what does the library mean to you?

    Joan Cormier, of the Lakes Region Scholarship Foundation, shares what the library means to her. Read on...
  16. Dr Laxmi Ghimire

    Dr. Ghimire, what does the library mean to you?

    Dr. Ghimire, a Pediatrician at Concord Hospital-Laconia, shares what the library means to him. Read on...
  17. Pam Clark

    Pam Clark, what does the Library mean to you?

    Pam Clark, President of the Laconia Historical and Museum Society shares what the library means to her. Read on...
  18. Talking Books

    Talking Books

    The Talking Books Program exists to meet the reading needs and interests of New Hampshire residents who are physically unable to see, handle or process printed material comfortably. Read on...
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    Hoopla now on Android Auto

    Did you know? Hoopla is now on Andriod Auto! Read on...
  20. Microfilm

    Microfilm Collection

    Did you know that the library has the Laconia Democrat, News & Critic, Laconia Citizen, and the Laconia Daily Sun preserved on microfilm? Read on...
  21. Childrens Book Awards

    Children's Book Awards

    Ladybug Award votes for 2021 must be received at NHSL by 4:30 on Friday, December 17, 2021! Read on...
  22. Childrens Movie Lists

    Children's Movie Lists!

    A handy list of our children's movies that are Rated G, Rated PG, or Classics! Read on...
  23. NaNoWriMo Book List

    NaNoWriMo Book List

    November is National Novel Writing Month, and we have created a book list of writing books for you to check out. Read on...
  24. TV and Movie RE

    Subscribe to new DVD series'

    Through your online account, you can sign up to receive the latest purchase titles in popular movie and tv show series'. Read on...
  25. local authors page

    Local Authors in our Collection

    Check out our list of books from local authors we have in our collection. Read on...
  26. Get a FREE library card!

    New Library Cards

    Do you live, work, go to school, or own property in Laconia, then you're eligible for a free library card! Read on...
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    Donation Guidelines

    Thanks for donating books and more to the Laconia Public Library! Please Note: Donations must be clean (no water damage, mold-free, odorless), pages whole, binding & dust jackets intact, free of highlights, underlining, and notes. Read on...
  28. new items

    New Items Lists

    Our online catalog has several lists of new items we've added to the collection. Read on...
  29. Request an item

    Purchase Requests

    If the library doesn't own something you're looking for, let us know. Read on...
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    Text a Librarian

    Text the library at 603-556-4666 and receive a reply from one of our librarians. Read on...
  31. Defer Reserves

    Reserve Deferral

    Going out of town? You can defer your reserves until you get back. Read on...
  32. library card sign up month

    Library Card Sign-up Month

    Children of all ages can get their own library card! Read on...
  33. 1000 books before kindergarten

    1000 Books Before Kindergarten

    Read 1000 books to your child before kindergarten! Read on...
  34. Roku on Hoopla

    Audiobooks Now on Roku with Hoopla

    In addition to the movies and TV shows already viewable, hoopla’s Roku app now makes audiobooks available through a patron’s television. Read on...
  35. Craft Instructions available for past crafts on our website

    Past Adult Craft Instructions

    If you're looking for something to create, but are stuck for ideas. You can try something we have created together in the past. Read on...
  36. Refine your search

    Catalog Search Refinement

    Here are some times for searching our library's catalog. You can get to the catalog directly using the catalog URL: https://laconia.biblionix.com We also have a video to give an overview: https://youtu.be/5sxFP_zmbcI Read on...
  37. Ancestry Library

    Ancestry Library Edition

    Search genealogical and historical documents in the library. Read on...
  38. The Library is seeking volunteers

    Volunteer at the Library

    The library is seeking motivated individuals to volunteer at the library. Read on...
  39. NoveList Plus

    NoveList Plus

    A great tool to help readers like you find a book you will enjoy reading. Read on...
  40. New Library Website

    New Library Website

    Check out our new look! Read on...
  41. Library Passes

    Library Passes Available

    The library now has passes available for two area museums, contact the library to reserve one today. Read on...
  42. Enjoy our garden

    Enjoy our library garden

    The garden behind the library is open for visitors to enjoy. Read on...
  43. 2021 Summer Reading Begins July 6

    Summer Reading Begins

    The Children's and the Teen & Tween Summer Reading programs begin Tuesday, July 6! Read on...
  44. Reading Round-Up

    New Library Service: Reading Round-Up

    Fill out a form and our children's librarians will pick out a selection of books for you! Read on...
  45. Reserve Express

    Reserve Express

    Did you know that you can select your favorite authors and be placed on hold for their newest titles automatically? Read on...
  46. Libby App

    Overdrive and the Libby App

    This is a large collection of eBooks and downloadable content available to Laconia Public Library cardholders. Read on...
  47. Hoopla

    Hoopla

    Hoopla is a collection of eBooks, movies, television shows, music, and more. Content is available to stream or download instantly to Laconia Public Library cardholders. Read on...
  48. Shaylas Tech Help

    Library Tech Help Videos

    Our tech help librarian has created several videos to walk you through using some of our services. Read on...
  49. Sign up for one of our email newsletters.

    Sign up for our e-mail newsletter

    Keep up to date on the programs and events at the library. Read on...
  50. New BrainFuse HelpNow

    On-Demand, Anywhere Online Tutoring for Kids and Adults

    Laconia Public Library is excited to announce the launch of Brainfuse – on-demand, anytime, anywhere eLearning for children and adult learners. Read on...
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