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Open for Browsing!
The Brookline Public Library is open for browsing, as well as continuing to offer curbside service. Browsing hours are: Mon, Tues, Wed: 10:00am - 4:30pm Thurs: 1:00pm - 7:30pm Fri: 2:00pm - 5:30pm Sat: 10:00am - 1:30pm The main entrance is open Masks are required while in the Library. Due to space constraints, the number of patrons in the building at one time is limited. Curbside Pick-Up Continues! Upon arrival for pickup, please give us a call. A staff person will check out your items and bring them out to your car. You may continue to reserve items online from home, email us at aimeeg@brooklinenh.us, or call us at 673-3330 to request items. The drop box is open 24/7. Please put all returns in the drop box. Computer use, Wi-fi printing, copier use, fax use, and notary services can all be accessed. Interlibrary loan is also available. |
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An Announcement From the Selectboard
About Library Parking We are letting you know that parking at the Brookline Public Library will be changing as of April 1, 2021. The unpaved area in back of the bushes and "Library Parking" sign will no longer be available. The Town will be adding a couple of asphalt spaces for us. There is also nearby parking at the Annex, Town Hall, and the Brookline Chapel. You may read the complete statement from the Selectboard here. |
Sign Up for the Covid Vaccine
Sign-ups for the Coronavirus Vaccine Program have begun, and if you have any questions, there is a frequently asked questions page on the NH.Gov website. Click on the photo to go to the link. 
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Quick links to our most frequently used resources:
On-line CatalogThis link allows you to search for books, reserve a book, view your current list of checked out items and also renew your books! Login instructions are on the left of the home page.
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Audio & eBook downloadsDownload eBooks and Audio books without even leaving home! (all you need is your library card number)
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EBSCOThis is an amazing resource! Get full-text magazine and newspaper articles online...discover a new favorite author on NoveList...there's so much to find!
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NHAIS
Click on the icon to search for titles available at libraries across the state of New Hampshire.
Once found, a title can be requested at the Brookline Public Library. |
Join us for Songs of Old New Hampshire on Zoom on Thursday, July 29th, 6:30 pm. For more details, click on the photo.
The Children's Summer Reading Program Kicks off June 28th. Click on the elephant for details on how to participate!
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The Adult Summer Reading Program begins June 21st. Click on the whale for details on how to participate.
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Join us each week for the summer reading LEGO build challenge! For all the details, click on the photo and scroll down.
Storytime Outside is back!
Join Ms. Aimee on Tuesdays at 10:30 or 4 at the Brookline Ball Field.
Email aimeeg@brooklinenh.us to register.
(No storytime on August 10th and 17th.)
Join Ms. Aimee on Tuesdays at 10:30 or 4 at the Brookline Ball Field.
Email aimeeg@brooklinenh.us to register.
(No storytime on August 10th and 17th.)
Take and Make Crafts
For more information about Take and Make Crafts click on the above photo.
A resource for parents who are homeschooling or considering homeschooling.
https://nhhomeschooling.org/
https://nhhomeschooling.org/
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Ms. Jackie is now LIVE at the Brookline Ballfield!
Join Ms. Jackie and her music time on Wednesdays at 10:30AM. A blanket for your group for social distancing encouraged! Masks at your own discretion when seated. No signup needed--come join the fun--see you then! |
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The Brookline Public Library
resumes Notary Public services. To safely offer these services during the current situation, please plan ahead. Call the Library at 673-3330, leave a message if there is no answer. You will be contacted to schedule a time to meet outside at the Library and conduct the Notary services in compliance with social distancing guidelines. |
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Don't Yet Have A Library Card To Access All Of Our Features?
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If you would like a library card at the Brookline Public Library, please complete the registration form and include a copy of a proof of residency, such as a driver’s license, car registration, or a bill with your address on it.
We need this to check residency, and it will be shredded after verification. Anyone under the age of fourteen must show the parents’ proof of residency. You can scan and email the documents to aimeeg@brooklinenh.us or mail them to the Brookline Public Library, P.O. Box 157, 16 Main Street, Brookline NH 03033, and we will respond via email or telephone with your card number as soon as your account is set up. If you have any questions, please call us at 673-3330. | ||
More access to your Library? There are Apps for that!
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Libby for Overdrive
Did you know your local library has thousands of ebooks and audiobooks? You can borrow them, instantly, for free, using just the device in your hand. Get the app for your phone or tablet! Click on the icon for more information |
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Librista app for Ios and Android.
It is incredibly easy and convenient to use. Download the app, enter your Library account log-in information once, and have access to your Library on your phone! Click on the icon for more information |
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Download Audio and eBooks from home!
We have created a new page on our website to help you familiarize yourself with Libby, the app that allows you to download audio books and ebooks from Overdrive, the NH State system for audio and ebooks. There are links to video and PDF versions of each lesson to help you become an Overdrive super user! Click on either photo to go directly to the page- |
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Join our email list to get updates right to your inbox! Just click on the photo at left. |
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Click on the photo to learn more about the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program
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A free service, legal documents tailored for New Hampshire users. Click on the icon to go to the NuWav website.
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Library Trustees |
Friends of the Library |
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The Library Board of Trustees can be reached by email at- Library.Trustees@brooklinenh.us
Regular meetings of the Library Board of Trustees are generally held on the first Wednesday of each month at 7:30 pm, at the Library. During July & August there are no regularly scheduled meetings. Click here to see Trustee meeting minutes. |
The next meeting of the Friends of the Brookline Public Library is TBA.
Regular meetings of the Friends are generally held on the second Wednesday of each month at 7:30pm. There are no meetings scheduled for July, August or December. A 501(c)(3) organization, the Friends supplement the official Library budget by providing funds for museum passes, helping to pay for the Summer Reading Program, and providing various other programs or purchases. Primary fundraisers are Book & Bake sales in the spring and fall, and a sweets table at the Christmas Tree Lighting in early December. For further information please contact Dona Eaton, 673-7526 or donageaton@gmail.com or inquire at the library. For more information about Book Donations and The Annual Book Sale, Click on the picture below- 
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