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Keene Public Library

Keene Public Library provides free, open, and convenient access to information for all Keene residents, contributing to lifelong learning and enhancing the quality of life in our community.

The only thing that you absolutely have to know is the location of the library. ~ Albert Einstein

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Location and Contact

60 Winter Street
Keene, NH

Phone: 603-352-0157

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Sign up for a Summer Reading Program!

Babies… Kids… Teens… Adults

are invited to discover a
UNIVERSE OF STORIES
during our Summer Reading Programs.

Enjoy weekly programs, special events, prize drawings, science and physical activities, story hours and more. Visit our calendar for details.

Sign-ups have started. The programs officially start on June 23rd. The last day of all programs will be August 20th.

eReading & Listening

Downloadable…streaming…there are lots of ways to read or listen to your favorite books on all of your devices. Read more about our digital book collections. 24/7 checkout is available!

How do I...

...get a library card?
...renew my books?
...put an item on hold?
...see a list of new items?
...ask a librarian a reference question?
...use Interlibrary Loan?

Hours

Monday - Thursday: 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. (Memorial Day-Labor Day)

Holiday Closings

Events

You've Got to Read This! Community Book Chat: Books About Outer Space, Monday, July 22nd at 6:30 p.m., in the Booras Room

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Making Space for Pollinators, Tuesday, July 23rd at 1 p.m., in Heberton Hall

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National Teen Lock-In 2019, Friday, July 26th at 7 p.m.

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Stories in the Stars, Tuesday, July 30th at 1 p.m., in Heberton Hall

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Train Like An Astronaut, Wednesdays at 1 p.m., through July 31st, in Heberton Hall

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Chautauqua Book Discussion -- Hedy's Folly, the Life and Break Through Inventions of Hedy Lamarr, the Most Beautiful Woman in the World" by Richard Rhodes, Wednesday, July 31st at 7 p.m, at the Horatio Colony House Museum

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Take A Tour of Your New Library!

Keene Public Library

Would you like to see all the exciting new spaces @ Your Library? Call us and make an appointment for a private tour. Times are available through September 26th on Thursday afternoons from 2 p.m.

Monadnock Grows Together Office Hours Offered Each Friday

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Bring your gardening questions to the library each Friday from 4 to 5:30 pm for the Monadnock Grows Together Office Hours!

Children's Art Exhibit on Display at the Keene Public Library

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Library Offers Summer Storytimes

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Babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and their caregivers are invited to drop into a beautiful world filled with songs and rhymes, clapping hands and smiling faces, wide ey