Nature Backpacks

The library is excited to offer our new Nature Backpacks!

Borrow one of 3 themed packs loaded with books and tools to help you get outside! We have Stargazing, Birdwatching, and Hiking kits available to check out now. Use these backpacks in your own yard or take it to one of NH’s State Parks, using the library’s Parks Pass!

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Squam Lakes Natural Science Center Presents Aquatic Critters, a Live Animal Program

Join a naturalist from Squam Lakes Natural Science Center to meet three different live animals who depend on New Hampshire’s waters. Learn about their habitats, adaptations, and populations.
Visiting animals may include turtle, mink, Broad-winged Hawk, or Barred Owl.

Event to be held at Blueberry Express Park @ Allenstown Town Hall, July 18th @ 1pm

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Today’s Messy Art Party has been canceled due to being short-staffed. We apologize and hope to reschedule for later in the summer. We do have a pirate key necklace craft available for anyone who comes in today. Thank you for your understanding.

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Shaw’s Give Back Where It Counts

Want to give back? Support the community and the environment! Go to the Shaw’s Supermarket located at 1328 Hooksett Road, Hooksett NH, and purchase the $3.00 GIVE BACK WHERE IT COUNTS Bag. The Allenstown Public Library will receive a $1 donation for every bag sold in July!

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Come in and take an ocean selfie with our fishy background! You get 5 raffle tickets if you share it with us and can cross off an item on the scavenger hunt. Grogu stopped by and kindly took an example pic!

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Talewise Performance

Our Summer Reading Program kicks off with a performance from Talewise with science and stories! It’s going to be a blast! Tuesday, June 21st at 2 pm at Blueberry Express park at town hall.

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Summer Reading has officially started! We’re kicking off with an adorable pufferfish craft! Is it just me or does mine look like Homer Simpson?

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Summer Reading!

Summer Reading is almost here! Signups start June 13th and the program officially begins June 20th! Every child who registers gets a free, brand new backpack this year, thanks to the generosity of the New Vision Pioneers – Keller Chapter #33.

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June Spice Club

Our June spice is Tajin and it comes in the cutest little bottles! It works on everything from vegetables to fruit. Make sure to stop by and pick a spice kit up! Spice Club will be going on a break after this until September.

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