100 Main Street, Alton, New Hampshire 03809, United States
ANOUNCEMENTS
UPDATE ON FRONT ENTRANCE REPAIR
UPDATE AS OF JULY 1st: You may now use the front WHEELCHAIR RAMP:
Repair on the front steps continues, HOWEVER, you may now use the Front Wheelchair Ramp to access the front door and the After-hours Book Drop. Front parking on Main Street may be limited at times. You may prefer to use the back parking entrance.
AS OF JUNE 25th: Repair on the front entrance steps:
The Gilman Library Board of Trustees is utilizing Trust Fund monies to do some much-needed repairs to the building. One of these projects, scheduled to begin June 25th, is the repair of the front entrance stairs and masonry. During this repair work, the front entrance will not be accessible. In spite of this, the library will be open. Please plan to use the back entrance. We apologize for your inconvenience.
WELCOME BACK DANNY K. KILA (aka Daniel Tremblay)
Hawaii's “Danny K. Kila" (The "K" stands for "Kika"), AKA Alton's Daniel Tremblay, will be playing his Hawaiian lap steel guitar at the Gilman Library again this summer. He will be here every Thursday,from 11 AM - 2 PM beginning July 3rd weekly until September 18th
Please come in to enjoy his beautiful music and say hello. Danny Kila will also be conducting a hands-on training session, from 5 to 7 PM on Tuesday, August 27th, for those interested in learning how to play the Hawaiian lap steel guitar.
CLOSED JULY 4th
Stay safe!
COLOR OUR WORLD Summer Reading 2025
Summer Reading continues until August 9th. Click the button below for more info
Children's Author for Story Time on July 30th
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COOLING CENTER INFO
COOLING CENTER INFO
LOCATED AT 7 PEARSON ROAD, ALTON
Extreme Heat Warning – Cooling Station Available Upon Request
Alton, NH – The Town of Alton is urging residents to take precautions as extreme heat is forecasted over the next several days. With high temperatures and humidity expected to impact the region, the risk of heat-related illnesses is elevated, especially for vulnerable populations such as the elderly, young children, and those with preexisting health conditions.
To help residents stay safe and cool, a cooling station will be made available upon request at the Pearson Road Community Center. Any resident in need of relief from the heat is encouraged to contact the Alton Police Department to arrange access.
Contacts:
Alton Police Department
Phone: (603) 875-3752
Alton Fire Department
Phone: (603) 875-0222
Ryan L. Heath
Town Administrator
Town of Alton
PO Box 659 ~ 1 Monument Square
Alton NH 03809
Phone: 603.875.0102 ~ Fax: 603.651-0732
Email: administrator@alton.nh.gov ~ Website: www.alton.nh.gov