Early Literacy Packs for JANUARY are available!
The Library is offering January's Early Literacy take-home bags for preschoolers. If you have a preschooler and would like to register for this program please call the library at 798-5153 for more information.

Temporary Suspension of In-Person Services

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Due to the increase in Covid-19 cases, Maxfield Public Library temporarily suspended in-person services when we reopened after the Thanksgiving holiday on Tuesday, December 1st. We anticipate this suspension to last until approximately mid-January. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience. This decision was made with the safety and health of our staff and community in mind. Staff will be available by phone or email during our regular operating hours throughout the holidays and into the New Year. During this temporary change in services, our online and curbside services (including book and DVD requests and order pick-ups) will continue. Our book drop will also remain open for your convenience.

If you would like to learn how to navigate our online catalog, please call us at 798-5153 and a staff member will be happy to show you how to browse our virtual shelves, see new materials, renew borrowed materials, and place items on hold. As always, you may call the Library or email Library Director Dena Norman at maxlib@comcast.net with any questions. Updates and changes to our services will be announced on our Facebook page, the Town of Loudon’s website at www.loudonnh.org, and the Library’s website at www.maxfieldlibrary.com.

Download Ebooks and Audiobooks!

By downloading the Libby or Overdrive app onto your electronic device you can set up an account that gives you access to the New Hampshire State Library Downloadable Book Consortium.

You will need to know your 6-digit library account number that was given to you when you signed up at Maxfield Public Library.

For those patrons who know their account numbers, be sure to add a 90 or 900 to the beginning of your account number to make a 6-digit number.

For those who do not know their library account numbers, please feel free to email us at maxlib@comcast.net or call the library at 798-5153 and leave a message. We will work over the upcoming days to get back to you with your account information.

You can find more information at the following websites:

https://nh.overdrive.com/
https://help.libbyapp.com/6144.htm
https://app.overdrive.com/

Curbside Service hours

Sunday & Monday: CLOSED
Tuesday: 10-5
Wednesday: 10-5
Thursday: 10-7
Friday: 10-5
Occasional Saturdays: please call ahead for schedule

Thank you for your continued support and patience during these unprecedented times. We can’t wait to see you all again!

Contact Free Services are available!

Maxfield Public Library offers contact-free pick up services!

You can place your reserves through our online catalog at www.maxfieldlibrary.com (you will need your full library account number and PIN) or by calling the library at 798-5153 and speaking to a Maxfield Public Library staff member. Once your order is prepared, a staff member will call you to arrange for a pick up time.

We ask that you do not leave requests in a voicemail. Instead, a staff member will call you back as soon as possible to help you directly.

All returned materials will be quarantined for at least 72 hours. With limited staffing we can only allow up to 10 items to be checked out at once.

Follow our social media and check our website for updates. If you have any questions, please email Library Director Dena Norman at maxlib@comcast.net.

Interlibrary Loan services are back!

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Are you looking for a book or a DVD that is not in Maxfield Public Library's collection? We can borrow it from another library for you! Call 798-5153 to place your ILL request and we'll contact you when it arrives!

Introduction to Mindfulness - online

Maxfield Public Library continues to partner with Judy Caron to bring you Introduction to Mindfulness!

Judy will offer online Monday evening classes on January 4th and January 18th at 7pm. Participants MUST EMAIL maxlib@comcast.net to be registered and to receive the online access information. There is no cost.

Library Passes

The Library offers passes to area attractions. For a full list and description, check our Library Information tab.

How to Use the Library's Online Catalog

This step-by-step guide will show you the basics on how to use the library's online catalog. Learn how to search for items, reserve your items, and see your borrowing history! Click on the video below or click here

NH Health and Human Services COVID-19 Information Page

Visit the New Hampshire Health and Human Services information page regarding COVID-19 by clicking here

Library Trustees Meeting

Library Trustees Meeting
has been postponed until Thursday, January 14, 2021 at 4pm

If you are interested in attending, please note that face coverings are required to be worn if the meeting will be held inside the library. With Governor Sununu's current executive order, meetings may take place on an online format. Please call ahead for more information.

Check out our telescope!

Best telescopes and binoculars for stargazing in 2020

The Library has recieved a gift of an Orion StarBlast 4.5-inch Astronomical Telescope with a zoom eye piece and supportive material and an instruction manual. The telescope is easy to use and is robust. There is nothing to assemble. The telescope is of manageable size, but has a relatively large optical tube. This means that the Moon and deep sky objects will show far more detail than one could see with the common "beginners" telescopes. It also has a large field of view that allows the object to stay in the eyepiece longer. This is a quality instrument, reviewed by a number of astronomical publications and found quite worthy.

Many thanks to the New Hampshire Astronomical Society and Loudon resident Curtiss Rude for the generous gift.