Category Archives: Uncategorized

My apologies: the library will be closed today, Saturday, April 26, 2014. I have a last minute family emergency and my assistant is unable to work. No fines will accrue today for any DVDs overdue, just leave them in the … Continue reading →

We are fortunate enough to have a new Friends of the Library group in Allenstown.  They have two great events/activities coming up-please consider participating.   Logo Contest If you are in grades 4-12, have artistic talent and want to win … Continue reading →

The next meeting of the library trustees will take place on Thursday, April 10, 2014, 3:30pm, at the library.

Using statistical responses and demographics, we can understand how segments of the population use public libraries.  According to a newly released study by the Pew Research Center, there are 9 “typologies” of public library engagement including: Library Lovers Information Omnivores … Continue reading →

Downloadable books access is back up! Please spread the word! If you registered for /received a new library card (including keyring cards) between December and March, you may not have access yet. If so, email me (allenstownlib@comcast.net) or contact me … Continue reading →

The next meeting of the library trustees will be Thursday, April 24, 2014, 3:30pm in the library.  The public is welcome to attend.

As we rejoin the Downloadable Books program, we have the opportunity to expand it, but the funding would likely come from our traditional (paper) books budget. Should we invest more of our book budget in downloadable books/movies, to buy more … Continue reading →

NEXT WEEK! Special movies at the library program to beat winter break boredom: Celebrate winter with Eight Below (PG) on Tuesday 2/25 at 2pm and/or count down to Summer with Madagascar 3 (G) at 2pm on Thursday 2/27. One lucky … Continue reading →

The library will be closing at 2pm on February 18, 2014 due to inclement weather.  Our next Trustees meeting will be Thursday, March 6, 2014 at 3:30pm at the Library.

Check out our new collection of books to help kids cope. Published by the American Psychological Association, topics include ADHD, anger, perfectionism, anxiety and mindfulness/meditation. They can be read with kids or kids can read them on their own. Check … Continue reading →