Updated 7/7/2020

As New Hampshire cautiously eases out of the Governor's Stay at Home orders,
the Dunbarton Public Library is carefully implementing our
Phased Reopening Plan to continue to serve the community.
At this time, we are thrilled to accept returns, and offer a No-Contact Curbside Service. 

We appreciate your patience as we continue to plan for the coming months, making the safety of our staff and patrons our top priority.
  • The library building remains closed.
  • Online programs and services will continue,
​ including Summer Reading Program using the READsquared platform.
Please note that the state-wide READsquared subscription for New Hampshire public libraries is funded by
the FY20 IMLS CARES Act grant, through the New Hampshire State Library.
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No-Contact Book Returns
continue until further notice with newly expanded hours!
 
Returns will be accepted Tuesday- Friday, 10:00-4:00 PM
 and Saturdays, 10:00 AM- 2:00 PM

Drive into our parking lot. A table labeled RETURNS will be in front of the ramp. Simply place your unbagged/unwrapped materials (books, DVDs, audios) into one of the boxes that will be on top of the table. Please drive away. There will be no contact with staff. Strong social distancing recommendations remain in place. Please do not gather to socialize. At this time the library building remains closed.
All returned library materials will be quarantined for a minimum of 72 hours. Only after quarantine will they be disinfected and checked in, so please do not worry if they remain on your account for several days.

Please return your items only at the designated times. Return items only to the table.
Please do not use the book drop!
NO donations of books will be accepted until further notice.
 
All books have been renewed until July 31, 2020, but please start to bring things down that you no longer want.
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No-Contact Curbside Pickups
Continue until further notice with expanded hours!
  
Patrons are encouraged to place holds on items in the library. Please limit hold requests to 5 items per household (there are still quite a number of books out in the community).
You may place holds by logging into your library account,
calling 774-3546, or emailing dunlib@gsinet.net.

Holds will be filled and pickups available during modified library hours,
Tuesday-Friday, 10:00 - 4:00 PM
and Saturday, 10:00-2:00
FYI! I have been filling requests pretty fast, but please expect a wait time of 24 hours due to limited staffing. Thanks!

After your hold is filled, you will receive a phone call or an email to let you know that your materials are ready.

After you have received confirmation that your pick up is ready, please arrive at the library's pick up location. You will find your items outside on a table clearly labeled PICK UP HERE. Your items will be bagged in a brown paper bag with your name on it. They are checked out and ready to go. Please remember that this is a No-Contact Pick up. Please practice strong social distancing. Please do not attempt to enter the building or approach staff.

Your patience and support of the library is much appreciated. Thank you very much.
Mary Girard, Director
Dunbarton Public Library Board of Trustees
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Although our physical library may be closed,
 we are always OPEN online 24/7.

We encourage you to download books, audios and magazines anytime with your card and PIN and Libby app.
​ I will be available to assist you with questions between 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM, Tuesday - Saturday.  
Please call the library, 774-3546
or email your questions to
dunlib@gsinet.net

There is WI-Fi available in our parking area. Look for Dunbarton Library. No password is needed.

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