Adult Craft Classes
Come join Maxfield Public Library while we get ready for the Holidays! Upcycled projects will be the focus for the month of December. Classes are held every other Wednesdays at 12PM in the community room. Registration is requested, masks are required, and $7 materials fee will be collected at the time of the class. Contact maxlibprograms@gmail.com or 603-798-5153 for questions or to register.
Crafting Classes in November!
November’s craft classes will be focused on creating cozy items for your home. On Tuesday, November 9, we will be making hand knit chunky blankets. On Tuesday, November 16, your craft will be a take home packet for a Rag Tie banner. To register for any of our adult craft classes, call 603-798-5153 or email Rebecca at maxlibprograms@gmail.com.
National Picture Month Book Bingo IN NOVEMBER!
Throughout the month of November we will be having a picture book bingo contest. Come to the library, call us at 603-798-5153, or email maxfieldlibya@gmail.com to get your bingo sheet to win prizes!
Bring Your Own Blanket Story Time - Thursdays at 10:30 am!
Teddy Bear Sleepover!
Bring your favorite stuffy to the library so they can spend the night! Be sure to drop off your furry friends by noon on Thursday, November 18th and pick them up by 3:00 pm on Friday, November 19th. Watch our Facebook page for updates on what activities the stuffed animals get into!
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Upcoming Holiday Closures

The Library will be closed from Thursday, November 25, through Saturday, November 27, 2021. We will reopen with normal operating hours on Tuesday, November 30 at 10am.

The Library will be closed on Friday and Saturday, December 24 and December 25, 2021. We will reopen on Tuesday, December 28, 2021, at 10am.

The Library will also be closed on Friday and Saturday, December 31 and January 1, 2022. We will reopen in the new year on Tuesday, January 4, 2022 at 10am.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

Online Introduction to Mindfulness - December!

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

Judy will offer online Monday evening classes on December 6 and December 20. Participants MUST EMAIL maxlib@comcast.net to be registered and to receive the online access information. There is no cost.

Curbside Pickup is Available!

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Maxfield Public Library offers contact-free curbside services!

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.

Library Pass Lending Program!

The Library offers passes to area attractions and museums!
For a full list and description, check our Library Information tab at the top right of the homepage.

Food for Fines!

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Maxfield Public Library is happy to bring back our Food for Fines program! Food for Fines allows you to pay off any existing fines on your account by simply donating canned goods, boxed or bagged non-perishables, or personal hygiene items through December 22.

All items will be donated to the Loudon Food Pantry top help community families in need.

Masks are Required for All Staff & Patrons to Enter the Building

Library Hours

Tuesday: 10-7
Wednesday: 10-5
Thursday: 10-7
Friday: 10-5
Saturday: 10-2

Curbside pick up will still be available!

LIBRARY CLOSURES:
The Library will be closed from Thursday, November 25, through Saturday, November 27, 2021. We will reopen with normal operating hours on Tuesday, November 30 at 10am.

The Library will be closed on Friday and Saturday, December 24 and December 25, 2021. We will reopen on Tuesday, December 28, 2021, at 10am.

The Library will also be closed on Friday and Saturday, December 31 and January 1, 2022. We will reopen in the new year on Tuesday, January 4, 2022 at 10am.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

Interlibrary Loan services are back!

Interlibrary Loan | St. Charles Parish Library

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 or email maxlibprograms@gmail.com to place your ILL request and we'll contact you when it arrives!

Join one of our book clubs!

Maxfield Public Library hosts two book clubs, one that meets in the afternoon and another that meets in the evenings. Our book clubs get together at 2:00pm and 6:30pm on one Thursday each month. We do not read the same title, so you can even join both!
Call 603-798-5153 for more information on which books we are reading and what dates we are meeting. We hope to see you there!

We're hiring!

We're looking for a custodian to join our Library team!
Click HERE to view the job posting and click HERE to view the job description. Candidates must be at least 18 years old!

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 maxfielddirector@gmail.com or call the library at 798-5153.

You can find more information at the following websites:

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

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

Library Trustees Meeting

The next meeting will be on Thursday, December 2 at 4:00pm.

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. Please call ahead for more information.