Josiah Carpenter Library

Josiah Carpenter Library Public Library Serving the Town of Pittsfield, New Hampshire
www.pittsfieldnh.gov

Regular programs:
Preschool Story Hour
Summer Reading Program for all Ages
Josiah Carpenter Library Delivers
READ-MEET-TALK Book Group for the Grown-ups

NH State database subscriptions:
NH Downloadable Books
EBBSCO Search
NewsBank
Online Newsstand
and more ...

📚 It's Almost Time for Our Annual Book & Bake Sale! 🥧We are getting ready for another year of great reads and delicious ...
05/14/2026

📚 It's Almost Time for Our Annual Book & Bake Sale! 🥧

We are getting ready for another year of great reads and delicious treats, and we need your help to make it a success! Whether you are clearing out your bookshelves, preheating your oven, or looking for your next favorite story, there are three ways to support us:

Donate Books: We are seeking gently used books of all genres.

Share Your Bakes: Home-baked goods and treats are always a crowd favorite! (Please include a small note regarding allergens like nuts or gluten).

Shop the Sale: Come browse our selection of books and yummy treats. Every purchase goes directly toward supporting our mission.

We are so incredibly thankful for this community's ongoing support. Let’s make this our best sale yet!

This Thursday!Please join us to hear Sybil's story at 5:30pm
05/04/2026

This Thursday!
Please join us to hear Sybil's story at 5:30pm

We’d like to thank Pittsfield High School student Addison for helping us celebrate National Poetry Month! She shared her...
04/28/2026

We’d like to thank Pittsfield High School student Addison for helping us celebrate National Poetry Month! She shared her creativity through blackout poetry, a hobby she discovered at school last year.

Join us today for Blackout Poetry! ✍️This workshop is recommended for teens AND/OR adults! It’s fun for everyone!
04/25/2026

Join us today for Blackout Poetry!

✍️This workshop is recommended for teens AND/OR adults! It’s fun for everyone!

📚 You're invited! It’s finally time! Help us celebrate Kelsey and the launch of her new book, Country of Secrets Book 1 ...
04/20/2026

📚 You're invited!

It’s finally time!
Help us celebrate Kelsey and the launch of her new book, Country of Secrets Book 1 of the Heart of Valdaria!

Please join us for an afternoon of casual conversation, snacks, and refreshments. We’ll hear about her journey to publishing and have plenty of time for Q&A.

We can't wait to celebrate this milestone with her!

🌏🌱Celebrate Earth Day👖Upcycled Denim Craft Kits 📖 Upcycled Bookmarks from the 4H group♻️Drop off your plastic for recyc...
04/15/2026

🌏🌱Celebrate Earth Day

👖Upcycled Denim Craft Kits

📖 Upcycled Bookmarks from the 4H group

♻️Drop off your plastic for recycling. In just over one year, Pittsfield has saved nearly 4,000 pounds of plastic from entering the landfil!

Share more ideas below of how you plan to celebrate Earth Day here in Pittsfield!

04/06/2026

This month…

🪡 4/7 Upcycle Workshop
🪩 4/9 BeDazzle a Book
📝 4/14 & 4/28 Writing Workshop
📚 4/13 Mead and Read Book Club
📖 4/9, 4/16, 4/23 Teen Book Club
🖤 4/25 Black Out Poetry
🎉 4/26 Kelsey’s Book Launch
💣5/7 Author Visit, Sybil Bond,“Bombs Bullets and Me”

Call now to register!

Don’t let these rainy, grey days dull your week… The library has lots of things happening this week to make it brighter!...
04/05/2026

Don’t let these rainy, grey days dull your week…
The library has lots of things happening this week to make it brighter!

Tuesday: Learn how to to Upcycle Your Wardrobe into something colorful and new, OR
sharpen that pencil and join the Writing Workshop!

Thursday: Everyone needs a ‘lil sparkle in their life. Bring a book and learn how to bedazzle it!

Call 603-435-8406 or message here to reserve your spot!

🎨 Lots of creativity Wednesday night! Robyn does such a great job sharing the basics but encouraging each painter to l...
04/03/2026

🎨 Lots of creativity Wednesday night!
Robyn does such a great job sharing the basics but encouraging each painter to let their personalities shine through.

Calling all students in grades 6 and up...
04/02/2026

Calling all students in grades 6 and up...

Whether you're 9 months or 99 years old....everyone can enjoy International Children's Book Day!What's your favorite chi...
04/02/2026

Whether you're 9 months or 99 years old....everyone can enjoy International Children's Book Day!

What's your favorite children's book?

Stop by today to check out a childhood classic or find a new book that may become a favorite!

Address

41 Main Street
Pittsfield, NH
03263

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 6pm
Tuesday 12:30pm - 6pm
Wednesday 12:30pm - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 2pm

Telephone

+16034358406

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