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    • Home
    • AT GILMAN LIBRARY
      • About Gilman Library
      • Calendar
      • CONTACT US
      • Friends
      • Library Trustees
      • Programs and Services
    • CATALOG
    • Kid Stuff
      • Children's Catalog
      • Cool Stuff
      • Rylee's Blog
    • VIRTUAL SERVICES
      • Virtual Services
      • Genealogical Research
      • INTER-LIBRARY LOAN
      • Local Links
      • Research Databases
      • SIGN-UP FOR YOUR CARD
      • TAKE OUR SURVEY
    • SUMMER READING PROGRAM
  • Home
  • AT GILMAN LIBRARY
    • About Gilman Library
    • Calendar
    • CONTACT US
    • Friends
    • Library Trustees
    • Programs and Services
  • CATALOG
  • Kid Stuff
    • Children's Catalog
    • Cool Stuff
    • Rylee's Blog
  • VIRTUAL SERVICES
    • Virtual Services
    • Genealogical Research
    • INTER-LIBRARY LOAN
    • Local Links
    • Research Databases
    • SIGN-UP FOR YOUR CARD
    • TAKE OUR SURVEY
  • SUMMER READING PROGRAM
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GILMAN LIBRARY PROGRAMS & SERVICES

CURRENT ACTIVE PROGRAMS

ALTON BOOK CHAT

BOOK OF THE MONTH

BOOK OF THE MONTH

Unless otherwise noted, meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month, at 7:00 pm.  Call the library at 875-2550 to reserve your copy of the next book discussion title and get in on the fun!


Alton Book Chat, established in 1999, is a library-sponsored book discussion group that meets monthly in the Agnes Thompson Meeting Room (lower-level entrance), Gilman Library, 100 Main St., Alton, NH 03809  



ALTON BOOK CHAT TITLES

BOOK OF THE MONTH

BOOK OF THE MONTH

BOOK OF THE MONTH

The Gilman Library is pleased to suggest to you the Book of the Month.  We have chosen something that we think you will enjoy and will want to check out and read as soon as possible. 


See our display by the fireplace at the entrance to the John D. and Anna L. Williams Room, also known as the Adult Wing.





BOOK OF THE MONTH

THEATER THURSDAYS

BOOK OF THE MONTH

3rd Thursday Family Events

The Gilman Library offers new and classic movies to enjoy with complimentary beverages and snacks.  


Enjoy the show!  


You will also receive a raffle ticket for coming and have the chance to win that afternoon's movie theme-related prize.   

 

For more info, stop at the circulation desk, use our contact form, or call 875-2550. 

Theater Thursday Schedule

3rd Thursday Family Events

Whimsy Corner & COOL STUFF for Kids

3rd Thursday Family Events




The  Alton Parks and Recreation Department and Friends of Gilman Library  collaborate to sponsor a variety of fun family activities on the 3rd  Thursday of each month. Events have included Book Bingo in the  afternoon, Family Game Night, Family Movie Night, and Trivia Night, in the early evening.
The times  are subject to change from month to month but it will always be held on  the Third Thursday. Join the fun with your family, friends, and  neighbors. Light refreshments will be provided by Friends of Gilman  Library. For more information about this free program contact  parksrec-asst@alton.nh.gov or call 603-875-0109.


3rd Thursday Family Events

Whimsy Corner & COOL STUFF for Kids

Whimsy Corner & COOL STUFF for Kids

Whimsy Corner & COOL STUFF for Kids

If  you are visiting the Whimsy Corner at the Gilman Library, with your  grown-up, please ask for your Whimsy Corner Card. You can get a stamp on  the card for each visit (and one on your hand, too if you'd like!).  After ten visits and the card is full and you can pick a free prize, and get a new Whimsy Corner Card.


COOL STUFF for Kids

  • Story Time with Nanny Rosebud
  • Sm-Ar-Ti-Es Science Club
  • Rylee, the Tail-wagging Tutor

 



COOL STUFF IN WHIMSY CORNER

THE READING ROOM

Whimsy Corner & COOL STUFF for Kids

Whimsy Corner & COOL STUFF for Kids

  

THE READING ROOM AT GILMAN LIBRARY


Notice

As of November 1, 2022,  "The Reading Room at Gilman Library"  is  now published monthly in our online Blog, in our social media accounts,  and as a hard-copy flyer available at the library circulation desk. 


Click the link below to read online or download a copy, or pick up the latest issue at the library circulation desk.

The Reading Room

Museum Pass Reimbursement Program

Museum Pass Reimbursement Program

Museum Pass Reimbursement Program

In   lieu of specific library passes, Gilman Library cardholders may visit   any museum or educational attraction of choice and return with a  receipt  within thirty days, to request a reimbursement of up to $20 per  visit,  up to three times per calendar year.
 

1. Limited to library card holders in good standing.
2.   Patrons must submit stubs or receipts to have a reimbursement check   issued for  up to $20.00 per family per visit with a limit of $60.00  per  year.
3. Receipts must be submitted within 1 month of the visit.

 

ETCETERA, ETCETERA

Museum Pass Reimbursement Program

Museum Pass Reimbursement Program

We also offer:

Contests & Raffles

Blind-Date-with-a-Book

Geocaching and Letterboxing


LIBRARY OF THINGS

For more info, search catalog under keywords: Call# starts with:  DISH, GAME, etc.

  • Checkout our Telescope! 
  • Party Dishes
  • Games 
  • and More!


FREEBIES:

  • Assorted Bookmarks
  • Lollipop Tree
  • Stickers & Stamps
  • Take-and-Make Craft Kits
  • Whimsy Corner Card

SWAPS:

  • Paperback Book Swap
  • Magazine Swap
  • Music CD Swap
  • Jigsaw Puzzle Swap

SALES:

  • Alton Collectibles
  • Friends Corner Sale
  • Meeting Room Book Sale


 

Museum Pass Reimbursement Program

INSIDE THE GILMAN LIBRARY

The Circulation Desk

Audio - Video Collection

Public Access Computers

Friendly check out service

FAX and photocopy service

Guessing Games and Riddles

Featured Display Case


Public Access Computers

Audio - Video Collection

Public Access Computers

Internet Access

Word Processing

Online research databases

Printing (15 cents / sheet)

Free Wireless 

(sorry, no wireless  printing, yet)



Audio - Video Collection

Audio - Video Collection

Audio - Video Collection

DVDs

Blu-Ray

Books on CD

Music CDs

Audio and Book Kits

In the Wings

Youth Wing - The Margaret E. Kayser Room

Adult Wing - The John D. & Anna L. Williams Room

Adult Wing - The John D. & Anna L. Williams Room

Whimsy Corner

The Stacks

Teen Zone


Adult Wing - The John D. & Anna L. Williams Room

Adult Wing - The John D. & Anna L. Williams Room

Adult Wing - The John D. & Anna L. Williams Room

Biography, Classics, Large Print and Magazines

Jigsaw Puzzle Table and Chess/Checkers Table

Puzzle & Paperback Swaps

Comfortable Seating

Archival Room

Adult Wing - The John D. & Anna L. Williams Room

Archival Room

Local History

Town Reports

MAIN STREET

 

 

Lower Level

The Agnes Thompson Meeting Room

The Agnes Thompson Meeting Room

The Agnes Thompson Meeting Room

Library programs

Community Group Meetings

Ongoing-year-round Book Sale


MEETING ROOM INFO

Elevator Service and Amenities

The Agnes Thompson Meeting Room

The Agnes Thompson Meeting Room

Elevator for baby strollers, walking disabilities, heavy burdens, or just plain old "tired dawgs."  Unattended children are not allowed use.  Comfortable foyer and public restrooms. Lower entrance leads to back parking lot.


Alton Historical Society Museum

The Agnes Thompson Meeting Room

Alton Historical Society Museum

Open by appointment, year round. Also open during the summer, on the 3rd Saturday of each month, 9:30 am to 12:30 pm.

AHS website

Alton Historical Society Museum

 

 

 


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