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      • THE LATEST
      • About Gilman Library
      • ALL-AROUND-ALTON
      • Calendar
      • Contact Us
      • Friends
      • Gabbie℠ Text-a-Librarian
      • Library Trustees
      • Programs and Services
      • Raffles
    • Kid Stuff
      • Children's Catalog
      • Cool Stuff
      • eBook Read-Alongs
      • eBook Comic/Graphic
      • eBook/Audio Kids
      • eBooks/Audio Teens
      • Islinglass Awards
      • STORY TIME
      • Take-and-Make Craft
      • WHIMSY CORNER
    • NEWSPRINT
      • The Baysider
      • Main Street
      • Reading Room
    • OCEANS OF POSSIBILITIES
    • VIRTUAL SERVICES
      • Catalog
      • DOWNLOADABLES
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GILMAN LIBRARY PROGRAMS & SERVICES

CURRENT ACTIVE PROGRAMS

ALTON BOOK CHAT

Museum Pass Program

THEATER THURSDAYS

 

SECOND TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH




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 Unless otherwise noted, meetings are held on the second Tuesday each month, beginning 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 TITLES

THEATER THURSDAYS

Museum Pass Program

THEATER THURSDAYS


FIRST THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH 





The Gilman Library offers new and classic movies to enjoy with complimentary beverages and snacks to go hand in hand.  You will also receive a raffle ticket for coming and have the chance to win that afternoon's movie theme-related prize.

 







Theater Thursday Schedule

Museum Pass Program

Museum Pass Program

Museum Pass 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.

THE WHIMSY CORNER

The Everywhere Man

Museum Pass Program

 


 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. 


WHIMSY CORNER

Granny Apple

The Everywhere Man

The Everywhere Man


ON SUMMER HIATUS



Granny Apple meets here with preschoolers at 10:30 AM on alternate Wednesdays during the school year.   She reads storybooks,  plays the guitar, teaches songs, and involves the children in interactive story-telling.  Come on in and join the fun! 


  Story Times are conducted at Whimsy Corner, in the Margaret E. Kayser Room (main floor, children's wing) during the school year, whenever school is in session. 

 

 If the Alton schools are closed for holidays, vacations, or inclement weather,  the Story Time normally held on that day will also be canceled.   Check the library calendar for up-to-date information, or give the library a call at 875-2550.


The Everywhere Man

The Everywhere Man

The Everywhere Man

  

EVERY WEDNESDAY

 IN JULY AND AUGUST



“The Everywhere Man” will be performing at the Gilman Library on Wednesday mornings at 10:30 AM, through July and August.  He will be alternating the Wednesday morning time slot with Granny Apple’s Story Time through the school year.   


The singer and guitarist will be providing entertainment for the preschool age group, their parents and caregivers, as well as older children and adults.  You do not have to be a preschooler to enjoy his performance.   

COOL STUFF for Kids

Etcetera, Etcetera

COOL STUFF for Kids

  •  Wii Love Games Club
  • LEGO & Listen
  •  Youth Movie Night
  • SaPokemon Pages


COOL STUFF

LIBRARY OF THINGS

Etcetera, Etcetera

COOL STUFF for Kids

  Checkout our Telescope! 

Party Dishes

Games 

and More!

Etcetera, Etcetera

Etcetera, Etcetera

Etcetera, Etcetera

 

We also offer:

Contests & Raffles

Blind-Date-with-a-Book

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

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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