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Welcome to Elkins Public Library

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EPL provides materials and services to all Canterbury residents to fulfill their educational and recreational needs.

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(603) 783-4386

Welcome to Elkins Public Library

Welcome to Elkins Public LibraryWelcome to Elkins Public LibraryWelcome to Elkins Public LibraryWelcome to Elkins Public Library

EPL provides materials and services to all Canterbury residents to fulfill their educational and recreational needs.

Our Services

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, 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


 “The only thing that you absolutely have to know, is the location of the library.” - Albert Einstein


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! 


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 with relaxing in this beautiful space. You are gladly welcome.


WiFi is always available outside the library 24-7.  Just choose elkins_library. No password is required. We have Chromebooks for in-library use and a wireless printer to use with your own device.

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.


The greatest part of our library is our staff of library professionals. Cheryl Ingerson has been awarded the New Hampshire Children's Librarian of the Year Award for 2022!   Since joining the Elkins Library family last year with over 15 years of library expertise, Cheryl has worked tirelessly to learn about the community and the families we serve. This prestigious honor goes to Cheryl who brings her warmth and amazing skill to every program and interaction in the Children's Room. She is an outstanding person who exemplifies professionalism in our field.


Come visit, spend some time and enjoy your library. 


Rachel C. Baker

Library Director

Elkins Public Library

Canterbury, NH 03224

603-783-4386

603-783-4817 FAX


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    About Us

    Our Collection

    The library collection contains 19,850 books, books CD, DVD’s, and periodicals. Books and audio books circulate for 3 weeks and videos and DVD’s 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.

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    Hours

    Open today

    09:00 am – 05:00 pm

    Hours

    Monday  9:00am - 5:00pm

    Tuesday 9:00am - 5:00pm

    Wednesday 9:00am - 7:00pm

    Thursday 9:00am - 7:00pm

    Friday Closed

    Saturday 9:00am - 12:00pm

    Sunday Closed

    About Us

    Staff


    Rachel C. Baker, Director

    Roseann Howe, Circulation Manager

    Cheryl Ingerson, Youth Services Librarian

    Mary Ann Winograd, Circulation Librarian

    Mary Ellen MacCoy, Circulation Librarian

    Trustees: Ray Craigie, Linda Riendeau, Sarah Melasecca, Florence Woods, Deborah Snow, Rick Zeller, Rick Crockford

    Elkins Public Library

    9 Center Road, Canterbury, New Hampshire 03224, United States

    (603) 783-4386

    Directions

    Directions from 93 
    Take Exit 18 off I-93. At the end of the exit ramp, turn left. Proceed about 1/2 mile to a fork in the road. Take a right. Continue to the "Stop" sign. Turn right onto Route 132. Then take the first left onto Center Road to Canterbury Center. The library parking lot entrance is located between the Old Town Hall and the church on the left.



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