Gilman Library

Gilman Library 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.

This week's Theater Thursday Matinee is about a man who turns his cornfield into a regulation baseball field amid ridicu...
06/15/2026

This week's Theater Thursday Matinee is about a man who turns his cornfield into a regulation baseball field amid ridicule from the locals and risk of financial ruin.
"If you build it, he will come"
(We can't name the movie here.) We hope you can join us 6/18 at 1:00pm downstairs in the meeting room. Light refreshments are provided!

There's something for everyone at Gilman Library this week! Join us for Storytime, read with Rylee the Reading Dog, enjo...
06/14/2026

There's something for everyone at Gilman Library this week! Join us for Storytime, read with Rylee the Reading Dog, enjoy a movie matinee, or unwind at one of our meditation sessions. Summer Reading begins June 24, and we can't wait to share a season full of books, activities, and fun with readers of all ages.

History buffs won't want to miss the Alton Historical Society meeting on Tuesday evening, featuring another opportunity to explore and celebrate our community's rich past and present.

Looking ahead, mark your calendars for our Revolutionary Broadway Singalong on June 30! If you've been waiting for your shot to sing along to a certain hit musical about America's founding era, this is your moment. It's sure to be one of the highlights of the summer.

Please note that Gilman Library will be closed on Friday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth. We look forward to seeing you at the library!

For this week's Theater Thursday Matinee, we are showing a 1991 comedy about a father coming to terms with his oldest da...
06/08/2026

For this week's Theater Thursday Matinee, we are showing a 1991 comedy about a father coming to terms with his oldest daughter's upcoming wedding. (We can't name the movie here.) We hope you can join us 6/11 at 1:00pm downstairs in the meeting room. Light refreshments are provided!

Cool off with a week of activities at the library! Join us for book discussions, Storytime, a visit with Rylee the Readi...
06/08/2026

Cool off with a week of activities at the library! Join us for book discussions, Storytime, a visit with Rylee the Reading Dog, a movie matinee, meditation, and Mahjong. We're also happy to host Parks & Rec weight training on Monday and Wednesday afternoons. Looking ahead, Summer Reading kicks off June 24—mark your calendars for a season full of reading, programs, and fun for all ages!

A big thank you to the Alton Historical Society, Alton, New Hampshire for creating and sharing this wonderful display a...
06/04/2026

A big thank you to the Alton Historical Society, Alton, New Hampshire for creating and sharing this wonderful display at the library! Featuring historic photographs, postcards, and stories of Alton's grand hotels and inns, the exhibit offers a fascinating glimpse into the town's past and the people and places that helped shape our community. We invite everyone to stop by, take a closer look, and enjoy this journey through local history.

We're hiring!The Gilman Library is looking for a part-time Library Assistant to join our team. If you enjoy working with...
06/03/2026

We're hiring!

The Gilman Library is looking for a part-time Library Assistant to join our team. If you enjoy working with people, books, and community events, we'd love to hear from you.

This position offers up to 15 hours per week and includes a mix of daytime, evening, and weekend hours. Library experience is preferred, but enthusiasm, flexibility, and a commitment to excellent customer service are essential.

Applications are due by June 19, 2026. For a complete job description and application information, visit gilmanlibrary.org/help-wanted or stop by the library at 100 Main Street in Alton.

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For this week's Theater Thursday Matinee, we are showing 1987 comedy about 3 bachelors and an infant that shows up on t...
06/01/2026

For this week's Theater Thursday Matinee, we are showing 1987 comedy about 3 bachelors and an infant that shows up on their doorstep. (We can't name the movie here) We hope you can join us 6/04 at 1:00pm downstairs in the meeting room.
Light refreshments are provided!

The first week of June is bringing plenty of activity to the Gilman Library! Whether you're stopping in for a program, b...
05/31/2026

The first week of June is bringing plenty of activity to the Gilman Library! Whether you're stopping in for a program, browsing the shelves, or catching up with neighbors, there's something happening throughout the week. On Saturday, the Alton Garden Club will hold its annual plant sale on the library's side lawn during the Community-Wide Yard Sale, and we'll be joining the fun with a library book sale in the Community Room. It's the perfect chance to find a new plant for your garden and a new book for your summer reading pile. We look forward to seeing you at the library!

For this week's Theater Thursday Matinee, we are showing the 1994 adaptation of a beloved 1868 novel, about 4 sisters c...
05/25/2026

For this week's Theater Thursday Matinee, we are showing the 1994 adaptation of a beloved 1868 novel, about 4 sisters coming-of-age in the Civil War era. (We can't name the movie here)
We hope you can join us 5/28 at 1:00pm downstairs in the meeting room. Light refreshments are provided!

Memorial Day weekend is here, and the Gilman Library wishes everyone a safe and meaningful holiday as we remember and ho...
05/24/2026

Memorial Day weekend is here, and the Gilman Library wishes everyone a safe and meaningful holiday as we remember and honor those who served. 🇺🇸

We’re still full of activity this week after the long weekend! Join us for Storytime on Wednesday at 10:30am, Parks & Rec Weight Training on Wednesday at 1:30pm, our Movie Matinee on Thursday at 1pm, and Mahjong Club on Friday at 10am. The Friends of the Library also meet Tuesday evening at 6:30pm.

Looking ahead, the next Alton Book Chat will be held June 9. Grab your copy of Winter Garden by Kristin Hannah at the circulation desk. We hope to see you at the library this week!

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100 Main Street
Alton, NH
03809

Telephone

+16038752550

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