Help support the library!

As a reminder, for the month of October, Allenstown Public Library will receive a $1 donation from each purchase of the $2.50 reusable GIVE BACK WHERE IT COUNTS Bag at the Shaw’s store located at Shaw’s 1328 Hooksett Road, Hooksett NH.

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Help us on Amazon Prime day!

You can make a difference while you shop Amazon Prime Day deals on October 13 & 14. Simply shop at smile.amazon.com/ch/77-0720774 or with AmazonSmile ON in the Amazon Shopping app and AmazonSmile donates to Allenstown Public Library.

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Browse by appointment

Browse by Appointment Services

We are very excited to announce that we are moving to our next phase of reopening by adding browsing by appointment on Tuesdays 10:30 am – 6:00 pm and Thursdays & Fridays 10:00 am – 3:00 pm, beginning May 7th.

Please note that the library will offer these services for Allenstown Public Library cardholders only unless you will be signing up for a card. The library building will remain closed to the public except by appointment. This service is dependent on many factors including availability of staffing, availability of PPE, and levels of community virus spread. If at any point these conditions change, the library is prepared to roll back services on short notice. The restroom will not be available for public use.

We will continue to offer curbside pickup on Tuesdays for those at high risk, or those who are simply more comfortable with less contact.

Browse By Appointment How-To

1. Contact the Library to schedule a browsing appointment. You can call us at 485-7651, message us through Facebook, or email allenstownlib@comcast.net

Appointments are 20 minutes for one party (which may include multiple members of a household) to browse the main floor of the library.
Please arrive on time for your scheduled appointment or your browsing time will be limited. We are currently unable to provide browsing of the basement. However, if you need something from downstairs a staff member can always retrieve it for you.

2. Call 485-7651 and let us know you’re here!

Before entering the building, please return all borrowed items directly to the book drop for a 3-day quarantine. Please note that you (and members of your party, ages 3+) will be required to wear a mask while in the building. If you don’t have one, masks will be available for you. We also ask that you use hand sanitizer when you enter the building, which will also be supplied by the library.

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Staff Favorites

Check out our October staff recommendations! If you ever need help finding something to read or watch just ask!

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GIVE BACK WHERE IT COUNTS

We are very excited to share that the Allenstown Public Library has been selected as the beneficiary of the @Shaws GIVE BACK WHERE IT COUNTS Program! Each time the $2.50 reusable GIVE BACK WHERE IT COUNTS Bag is purchased at the Shaw’s store located at 1328 Hooksett Road, Hooksett NH during the month of October we will receive a $1 donation!

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Take home crafts

The library now has take-and-make crafts available for curbside pickup! We’re starting with this adorable Rapunzel craft. If you would like to make one schedule a curbside appointment and maybe grab a few books or movie while you’re at it!

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Staff Favorites

Welcome to the first of our monthly staff recommendations! If you ever need help picking something to read or watch just ask!

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Expanded Curbside

Curbside hours are expanding! you can always see what we have by visiting https://allenstown.booksys.net/opac/aplnh/#menuHome
We are also happy to pick out books for you if you’re having trouble deciding!

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New Library Programs

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Hoopla

The library is very excited to announce that due to a generous grant from New Hampshire Humanities we are now offering Hoopla Digital! All library cardholders can access Hoopla, a digital media service allowing you to instantly borrow digital movies, music, eBooks, and more. Even better, there are no wait times, because everything is instantly available! All you need is your library card number. If you don’t know yours contact the library and we will provide it. Learn more at hoopladigital.com

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