Download Ebooks and Audiobooks!

Hi, Library friends!

As you are aware, Maxfield Public Library is currently closed but that doesn't mean you can't access books!

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/

Book Drop is Closed

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Maxfield Public Library is closed

Maxfield Public Library Board of Trustees and Library management team have decided to close the Library to the public and suspend all Library services and activities effective Wednesday, March 18th at 12:00pm. This decision is based on the New Hampshire Libraries Association’s recommendation in order to minimize the spread of COVID-19 in our community.

Please continue to check our Facebook page and the following websites for updates about when we plan to open the Library again. The decision to re-open the library and what services will be available will be made as Trustees and Library management receive additional guidance from the State of New Hampshire, the New Hampshire Libraries Association, and local officials:

* Maxfield Public Library website: www.maxfieldlibrary.com
* Town of Loudon website: www.loudonnh.org

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

Let's Get Growing

Because we are unable to introduce our Seed Library to our patrons this year due to our unexpected closure, the seeds will now be available at the Loudon Village Country Store for Loudon kids who want to get growing! Kids can choose ONE seed packet to get started. Please use the hashtag #plantsomeseeds when you post photos of your progress. We can't wait to see what you're growing!

A huge THANK YOU to the Loudon Village Country Store for working with Maxfield Public Library to get our seeds out to the kids of Loudon.

Art in the Afternoon

*Due the COVID-19 outbreak, Maxfield Public Library is postponing this event until we re-open. In the meantime, follow along on our Facebook page each Friday at 2pm to share your art projects!

We’re pulling out our acrylic paints and watercolors, crafting supplies and adult coloring books, and turning the Maxfield Public Library meeting room into an arts and crafts studio! Every Friday beginning February 14, join us from 2-4pm for a creative social gathering. Art and craft supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring your own! Art in the Afternoon is for teens and adults only.

Library Passes

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

Stitch & Chat

*Due the COVID-19 outbreak, Maxfield Public Library is postponing this event until we re-open. In the meantime, follow along on our Facebook page each Wednesday at 2pm to share your current projects!

Join us to knit, crochet, or do other needlecraft on Wednesdays from 2:00-4:00pm in the Children's Room. This friendly, social gathering welcomes everyone to bring a project to work on in a pleasant, supportive environment.

Reach out to us!

We are still available to help you while our library is closed! Please do not hesitate to reach out to us if you need assistance with downloadable books and audiobooks, registering your preschooler for 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten, or connecting with our book clubs, art groups, and crafters!

We are here to help you!

Library Director, Dena Norman: maxlib@comcast.net

Children's Librarian, Cheryl Ingerson: cingersonmaxlib@comcast.net

Library Trustees Meeting

Library Trustees Meeting (TBA)

Music and Movement

*Due the COVID-19 outbreak, Maxfield Public Library is postponing this event until we re-open.

Join us Tuesdays at 10:30 am
for songs, stories, yoga and more!

Story Time

*Due the COVID-19 outbreak, Maxfield Public Library is postponing this event until we re-open.

Join us Thursdays at 10:30 am and Fridays at 2:30 pm for stories, songs, crafts and more!

Check out our telescope!

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.