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Welcome to Elkins Public Library
EPL provides materials and services to all Canterbury residents to fulfill their educational and recreational needs.
You Are Welcome!
If you’ve ever wondered why libraries matter, just stop by and see for yourself. Libraries are a place where communities can gather and where caregivers can find engaging and educational resources. A library is an important cornerstone of any community, and our library strives to continually innovate and evolve.
A Message from Our Director
Elkins Public Library puts UNITY in COMMUNITY.
Elkins Public Library is a vital part of our community, we've often been called The Canterbury Community Center. We are so pleased to offer a full service library experience.
The open hours are Monday and Tuesday 9-5 and Wednesday and Thursday 9-7; and Sat. 9-12. We have a robust programming schedule. Take a look at our programs page! We follow the Shaker Regional School District closure and delay schedule so please check before heading in.
Come browse the collection, spend sometime visiting with the librarians, work on the puzzle, make yourself a cup of coffee or tea and spend some time relaxing in this beautiful space. We always have something going on so if you are just feeling alone, come find us here.
WiFi is always available outside the library 24-7. Just choose elkins_library. No password is required. We have a laptop for in-library use and a wireless printer to use with your own device. We are a FamilySearch Affiliate Library and have Ancestry services available for in-library use.
Please take advantage of our digital collection on NH Downloadable Books or Hoopla. Click here to go our wide selection of Digital Materials available to you 24 hours a day, seven days a week. If any of you or your family members are having a difficult time logging on to our collection through the State of NH Overdrive or Hoopla, PLEASE let us know. Email us, leave a message on this website or on FaceBook or call 783-4386.
Come visit, spend some time and enjoy your library. You are gladly welcome.
Rachel C. Baker
Library Director
Elkins Public Library
Canterbury, NH 03224
603-783-4386
603-783-4817 FAX
About Us
Our Collection
The library collection contains 18,942 books, books on CD, DVD’s, and magazines. Books, audio books and magazines circulate for 3 weeks and DVDs circulate for 1 week.
Our Mission
Elkins Public Library provides material and informational services to all community residents to fullfil their educational and recreational needs. Special emphasis is placed on being an educational support center and stimulating young children’s interest in reading and learning.
Fiction, non-fiction and popular materials will be the mainstay, but inter-library cooperation and membership in the State Library Nhu-Pac system will meet further informational requests. Elkins Public Library serves as a center for the intellectual growth of the community.