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    • 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
      • WHIMSY CORNER
    • The Reading Room
    • VIRTUAL SERVICES
      • Virtual Services
      • Genealogical Research
      • INTER-LIBRARY LOAN
      • Local Links
      • Research Databases
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      • TAKE OUR SURVEY
  • 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
    • WHIMSY CORNER
  • The Reading Room
  • VIRTUAL SERVICES
    • Virtual Services
    • Genealogical Research
    • INTER-LIBRARY LOAN
    • Local Links
    • Research Databases
    • SIGN-UP FOR YOUR CARD
    • TAKE OUR SURVEY
Gilman Library

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GILMAN LIBRARY PROGRAMS & SERVICES

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CURRENT ACTIVE PROGRAMS

ALTON BOOK CHAT

THEATER THURSDAYS

THEATER THURSDAYS

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, 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

THEATER THURSDAYS

THEATER THURSDAYS

THEATER THURSDAYS

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

THE WHIMSY CORNER

THEATER THURSDAYS

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. 


WHIMSY CORNER

COOL STUFF for Kids

Museum Pass Program

COOL STUFF for Kids

  • Story Time with Nanny Rosebud
  • SmArTiEs Science Club


COOL STUFF

LIBRARY OF THINGS

Museum Pass Program

Museum Pass Program

Checkout our Telescope! 

Party Dishes

Games 

and More!

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.

Etcetera, Etcetera

Etcetera, Etcetera

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

Etcetera, Etcetera

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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