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Gilman Library is a public library serving Alton, Alton Bay, and surrounding communities.

Gilman Library Trustees and Staff

Trustees
Betty Jane Meulenbroek - President
Annette Slipp - Vice President
Kristine Simone – Treasurer
Sarah Hill
Gabrielle O'Toole

Librarians
Holly Brown, Director
Sue Gatton, Assistant Director
Roza Benoit, Support Staff
Loralie Chase, Support Staff

Our Virtual Library Never Closes! Our Brick-and-Mortar Building Hours:

Tuesday & Thursday: 11:00 am - 7:0

0 pm
Wednesday & Friday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Closed Sundays, Mondays, and Holidays. The Gilman Library observes five holidays per year with the following closures:

New Year's Day - January 1st
Independence Day - July 4th
Veteran's Day - November 11th
Thanksgiving - 4th Thursday & following Friday, in November
Christmas Day - December 25th

Weather Closings posted on our calendar. https://gilmanlibrary.org/calendar
https://www.wmur.com/weather/closings

OUR VIRTUAL LIBRARY NEVER CLOSES.

05/12/2026

One of the best problems a library can have? Books being loved to pieces. New copies of Calvin and Hobbes and The Housemaid are headed to the shelves after their previous copies circulated more than 30 times each. Along with those replacements, watch for a pile of new arrivals coming to the new book section very soon!

05/11/2026

For this week's Theater Thursday Matinee, we are showing a movie, set on a Greek island, that acts as a sequel and a prequel set 5 years after the original musical that we showed last month! (We can't name the movie here)
We hope you can join us 5/14 at 1:00pm downstairs in the meeting room. Light refreshments are provided!

05/10/2026

Looking for something to do at the library next week? Join us for a full lineup of weekly activities and upcoming events at the Gilman Library!

Our Alton Book Chat meets Tuesday at 7pm and will be discussing The River Is Waiting by Wally Lamb. Looking ahead, Crimes & Clues on May 22 will feature Garden of Lamentations by Deborah Crombie. Copies of both the Crimes & Clues selection and the Book Chat’s next read are available to borrow at the library now.

Join us throughout the week for Storytime, Movie Matinee, Meditation, Mahjong Club, and Parks & Rec Weight Training. We also invite community members to attend the Friends Open Meeting on May 26.

We look forward to seeing you at the library!

05/08/2026

The Gilman Library is proud to celebrate a truly special milestone—honoring Holly Brown for 30 years of dedicated service to our community.

Over three decades, Holly has been a steady, welcoming presence at the library, helping guide its growth while keeping its heart firmly rooted in community connection, access, and lifelong learning. From a time of expansion to today, her leadership has shaped the library into the space so many know and love.

To recognize her lasting impact, the library just unveiled a portrait of Holly, which will be permanently displayed in the main area—a tribute to the care, commitment, and compassion she has shared with generations of patrons.

Please join us in celebrating Holly Brown and her incredible legacy at the Gilman Library.

05/03/2026

Spring is in full swing at the library, and we’ve got a great lineup of activities for everyone this week! From storytime and movie matinees to mahjong club and weight training, there’s something happening every day to keep you learning, moving, and connecting with others.

As we look ahead, don’t forget—Mother’s Day is just around the corner 💐 Whether you’re celebrating a mom, a grandmother, or someone special in your life, the library is a perfect place to find a thoughtful book, a relaxing moment, or even something fun to do together.

04/29/2026

For this week's Theater Thursday Matinee, we are showing a 1982 popular family musical about a particularly cute young redheaded orphan! (We can't name the movie here)
We hope you can join us 4/30 at 1:00pm downstairs in the meeting room. Light refreshments are provided!

04/27/2026

Big news for our readers! Our Large Print collection has moved to a new, more spacious location—giving it plenty of room to grow and making it easier to browse. We’ve also added a rotating Large Print collection from the state library, refreshed every three months, so there’s always something new to discover. To expand your options even further, check out our flyer on the Talking Books program and explore the Libby app for flexible, on-the-go reading. However you like to read, we’ve got you covered.
New Hampshire State Library Libby App

04/26/2026

Join us at the library for a full week of fun and connection, April 27 through May 2!

We’re keeping things active with Parks & Rec Weight Training on Wednesday and Friday at 1:30pm, sparking imagination at Storytime on Wednesday at 10:30am, and enjoying a relaxing Movie Matinee on Thursday at 1pm. Don’t forget to stop by Mahjong Club on Friday at 10:30am for some friendly competition.

Looking ahead, mark your calendars for Read with Rylee on Wednesday, May 6, and the Friends Open Meeting on Thursday, May 7. There’s something for everyone—we hope to see you here! 📚

04/21/2026

Join us this May for two great discussions with our Alton book groups! 📚

The Alton Book Chat meets Tuesday, May 12 at 7pm to discuss The River Is Waiting by Wally Lamb, a moving story of grief, redemption, and the long road toward forgiveness. Then, Clues and Crimes (Mystery Book Group) meets Friday, May 22 at 1pm to dive into Garden of Lamentations by Deborah Crombie, a gripping mystery that intertwines a brutal murder with buried secrets from the past.

Copies are available at the desk or through Libby—new faces always welcome!

04/20/2026

For this week's Theater Thursday Matinee, we are showing a 1978 musical about students attending Rydell High, featuring a very popular soundtrack. (We can't name the movie here)
We hope you can join us 4/23 at 1:00pm downstairs in the meeting room. Light refreshments are provided.

Address

100 Main Street
Alton, NH
03809

Telephone

+16038752550

Website

http://gilmanlibrary.org/

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