Saturday, June 26 @11am: Tails, Tricks, and Tales Magic Show!

“'Tails, Tricks, and Tales' will use lovable animal characters to spark your young readers’ imaginations, taking them to the woods, jungles, and farmyards where they’ll encounter crazy characters, hear amazing animal stories, and learn how to perform their own magic tricks!" -Mike Bent’s Abrakidabra 2021
For our youngest readers...

The Library offers Early Literacy take-home bags and craft kits for preschoolers. If you have a preschooler and would like to register for this program please call Miss Christina at 798-5153 for more information!
Virtual Story Time - Thursdays at 10:30am!

Miss Christina posts virtual stories, read-alouds, songs with movement, rhymes, and other early literacy activities every Thursday at 10:30 am on our Facebook page (click the link to visit us). The posts are pre-recorded videos so you can enjoy Story Time whenever it is convenient for you! Happy reading, dancing, and singing!
Saturday, August 7 @ 11am: No Two Tails Alike- Squam Lakes Science Center Live Animal Event

An animal’s tail can serve as a rudder when swimming, help with agility during flight, or can even function like an extra hand. Meet live native wildlife ambassadors as a naturalist from Squam Lakes Natural Science Center tells tales of the tails of some of New Hampshire’s native wildlife.
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Story Walk continues this summer!

SUMMER READING 2021!

Library Hours

Face coverings MUST BE WORN in all areas of the library by all patrons. If you would like to visit us but you or your child(ren) are unable to wear a mask, please call us at 798-5153 to arrange to visit the library safely!

(The Library will provide face coverings for patrons who do not have one. Hand sanitizer will be provided in all areas within of the Library. Staff will also ensure that social distancing measures are being followed.)

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

Curbside pick up will still be available!

Contact Free Services are available!

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Maxfield Public Library offers contact-free curbside 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.

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!

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 to place your ILL request and we'll contact you when it arrives!

Library Passes

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

Notice of Meeting

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NOTICE OF MEETING

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a special meeting of the Maxfield Public Library Board of Trustees will take place on Thursday, June 17 at 3p.m. in the Community Room at Maxfield Public Library at 8 Route 129, Loudon, NH. The purpose of this meeting is to review the library funds.

We're hiring!

Maxfield Public Library is seeking a part-time Library Assistant to work 18-22 scheduled hours per week.

To view the job posting, click here.
To view the full job description, click here.

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.

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

Introduction to Mindfulness - online

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

Judy will offer online Monday evening classes on June 7th and June 21st. Participants MUST EMAIL maxlib@comcast.net to be registered and to receive the online access information. There is no cost.

Library Trustees Meeting

There will be no Library Trustees Meeting in June. The next meeting will be on Thursday, July 1 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. Please call ahead for more information.