Elkins Public Library

Elkins Public Library Elkins Public Library is the public library serving the Town of Canterbury, New Hampshire. To Register: There is no fee for town residents.

Proof of residency is required. Non- residency fee is $50.00/year. Borrowing: Books and books-on-CD may be borrowed for 3 weeks at a time and DVDs for 1 week. Periodicals are also available. We do not assess late fines, but contributions to our Conscience Box are always welcome! Service Charges: Copier and computer prints- .10/copy; fax machine- $1/page. Computers: Elkins Library has chrome bo

oks available for in-library use. The library has a wireless internet connection (Wi-Fi) available 24/7. Elkins library has a wireless printer and patrons are welcome to bring their own devices. Book Discussion Group: The book group meets the second Wednesday of the month at 6:00 pm by the fireplace. Book Discussion Group: Murder, Mystery and Mayhem meets the fourth Tuesday at 2 pm. Story time: For pre-K and younger, Tuesdays at 10 am. This program involves stories, songs and a craft. Tunes, Tales and Tumbles: For pre-K and younger, Thursdays at 10 am. This program involves singing, musical instruments, stories and stretches. Knitting Group - On Pins and Needles: Wednesdays at 2 pm. All experience levels welcome, as well as crochet, embroidery, and other hand projects. Download Audio and E-Books: visit http://nh.lib.overdrive.com for details. Contact the library to register for this service, code required. Inter-Library Loan (ILL): If we don't have, we'll try to get it! See us at the desk for details. Family Passes: Some passes allow free admission while other offer a discount. The Mary Hutchinson Meeting Room: Available for use by non-profit community groups of up to 20 people.

06/01/2026
We were just gifted a free membership to the New Hampshire Telephone Museum! Call today to reserve your free admission p...
06/01/2026

We were just gifted a free membership to the New Hampshire Telephone Museum! Call today to reserve your free admission pass!

From its humble beginnings, the telephone has shaped the modern world in too many ways to count. At the New Hampshire Telephone Museum, you can see the evolution of the world's greatest invention, experience life as a switchboard operator and learn

Canterbury had the most lovely Memorial Day commemoration on Monday. Thank you to all helped to make this happen. Specia...
05/27/2026

Canterbury had the most lovely Memorial Day commemoration on Monday. Thank you to all helped to make this happen. Special thanks to those who served. We are so very lucky to be in Canterbury.

Look at these happy library fans! They used the Mount Washington Observatory and Auto Road pass and had an amazing visit...
05/27/2026

Look at these happy library fans! They used the Mount Washington Observatory and Auto Road pass and had an amazing visit. Call to reserve your date today!!

Try your hand at baking! We've got you covered!
05/26/2026

Try your hand at baking! We've got you covered!

Pass of the week! Come in or call to reserve the family pass for Bedrock Gardens. The pass allows for free admission for...
05/26/2026

Pass of the week! Come in or call to reserve the family pass for Bedrock Gardens. The pass allows for free admission for 2 adults and their children or grandchildren. Come see this amazing place.

Thank you for Friends of Elkins Public Library for the funds to purchase these passes for us all to enjoy. Consider getting involved with Friends of Elkins Public Library to make these wonderful things happen.

Tour a unique 20-acre garden in NH with a large botanical collection, distinctive landscape design, one-of-a-kind sculpture, and outdoor cultural events.

Art all around! Thank you to two very special artists! Beth Blair did another month sign promoting the amazing things we...
05/05/2026

Art all around! Thank you to two very special artists!
Beth Blair did another month sign promoting the amazing things we offer.
Lauren Prospere filled the Children's Room with Spring by adding her amazing flowers to Harold's Tree.

Thank you!

Address

9 Center Road
Canterbury, NH
03224

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 7pm
Thursday 9am - 7pm
Saturday 9am - 12pm

Telephone

+16037834386

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