Elkins Virtual Library
A Message from Our Director
Elkins Library Open -
Please ring the doorbell before entering the library and you will be met by one of the staff to have the protocol explained.
Masks are required! We can provide one.
Please use hand sanitizer.
Curbside pickup will continue for those that prefer it.
Appointments required for the Children’s Room and for computer usage in 30-minute time slots.
Please call 783-4386 to make arrangements.
If you are just browsing; drop-in is fine, however, we have a limit of four in the building at one time.
The open hours will be Monday through Thursday 9-5; and Sat. 9-12.
If you are more comfortable with contactless curbside service, here's how:
· This service is available for Elkins Public Library cardholders.
· Place a request on an Elkins item by using the online catalog, by calling 783-4386 or e-mailing elkinslibrary@elkinspubliclibrary.org.
· We will call you when your item(s) is ready for pickup.
· Before you leave the house for the library, or when you arrive, call 783-4386. We will then check the item(s) out to you and place your item(s) on the table outside the main entrance. After the staff person has returned to the building, come to the table to pick up your items.
· Read, enjoy, and return items in the book drop anytime. Please only one person at a time. If someone is picking up their materials, please wait until they have returned to their car.
We’re happy to help you select something to read. Click here to fill out a form for Reading Suggestions at Home.
If you are unable to leave the house, but would like to request library materials, please call 783-4386 or email sleclair@elkinspubliclibrary.org and a delivery time will be arranged.
WiFI continues to be available outside the library 24-7. Just choose elkins_library. No password is required.
Both Book Groups have resumed as virtual meetings. Please call the library at 783-4386 or email Sue at sleclair@elkinspubliclibrary.org if you would like to participate.
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. We are monitoring emails and phone calls daily and in the Library working on projects and can easily connect readers with thousands of online titles. Email us, leave a message on this website or on FaceBook or call 783-4386. Click here to go our wide selection of Digital Materials available to you 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Mrs. Baker has launched virtual story times and a Summer Reading Program to keep young ones busy all summer long. Visit the Childrens Room and the Summer Reading page for more details and links.
These are unprecedented times, yet with calm and cooperation, we will come through this having discovered our strengths and resilience.
Susan I. LeClair
Library Director
Elkins Public Library
Canterbury, NH 03224
603-783-4386
603-783-4817
The Children's Room
Mrs. Bakers YOUTUBE Channel
Fun Ideas when you are Bored!
Mrs. Bakers YOUTUBE Channel
Click below to go straight to a channel filled with fun from your Library! This is where you can find Elkins Public Library programming! Updated daily! Become a subscriber and have content delivered right to your inbox daily!
Book Reads
Fun Ideas when you are Bored!
Mrs. Bakers YOUTUBE Channel
Here are some links to some famous authors and illustrators reading his/her own books!
This site also features famous people sharing favorite titles with music and animation. It is very entertaining!
Fun Ideas when you are Bored!
Fun Ideas when you are Bored!
Fun Ideas when you are Bored!
Click below for videos on crafts, activities, recipes and more. Currier Gallery in Manchester provides many ideas for young and old alike. Try out Currier from Home by clicking the button below.
Need to Talk?
Things to Check Out!
Fun Ideas when you are Bored!
You can contact Mrs. Baker whenever you want. Just send her an email at
bakercompany4@gmail.com or at mrsbaker@elkinspubliclibrary.org
and she will get back to you ASAP. Make a comment or suggestion on her YouTube channel as well!
Go on a Field Trip!
Things to Check Out!
Things to Check Out!
Let's head to Boston together to the New England Aquarium. Take a virtual tour of this amazing place and learn about how we can work to save the oceans!
Things to Check Out!
Things to Check Out!
Things to Check Out!
Librarians are working over time these days. Librarians all over the world are putting together lists of websites and on line resources for children. Click here to see the list from the State of NH.
Children Book Bundles
Children Book Bundles
Children Book Bundles
Introducing Children BOOK BUNDLES! Looking for some great books for the kids? Try a book bundle via our curbside pickup service! Book bundles are bags of 5 children's books based on a theme!
Some great bundles include:
"New Books", "Animals", "All Things Graphic Novel", "Baby Board Books", "Cars and Trucks and Things that Go".
OR
We will prepare a bundle based on what you want!
To request your bundle, call 783-4386 or email mrsbaker@elkinspubliclibrary.org or fill out the handy ordering form below!
StoryTime To Go
Children Book Bundles
Children Book Bundles
Story Time To Go! These kits are created for use with children ages two to five to promote early
literacy development. Each kit is based on a theme and contains five picture books and an activity
sheet. The activity sheet provides examples of how to incorporate each of the five early literacy skills
– talk, sing, write, play and read. Themes include alphabet, colors, animals and trucks to name a
few. Call or email now to check out your own kit for curbside service or pick up.
To request your kit, call 783-4386 or email mrsbaker@elkinspubliclibrary.org or fill out the handy ordering form below!
Maker Myself Kits
Children Book Bundles
Maker Myself Kits
Maker MySelf Kits: Do you have a little crafter that wants to create all the time?Leave the
preparation to us. This is a take home activity for ages 4 and up. You can expect simple crafts
most suited for little hands to complete by themselves however some will require a minimal help from
someone at home. Most material will be included but you will need to have some materials at home
such as glue, crayons or markers.
Call or email now to check out your own kit for curbside service or pick up.
To request your kit, call 783-4386 or email mrsbaker@elkinspubliclibrary.org or fill out the handy ordering form below!
SUMMER READING 2020
Imagine Your Story!
Wildlife Encounters Kick Off Event - June 10!
Wildlife Encounters Kick Off Event - June 10!
Summer Reading 2020 IMAGINE YOUR STORY!
This year the Summer Reading program offers many ways to participate with your Library!
Fluttering fairies, helpful elves and garden creatures star in these programs designed for babies, toddlers, school aged children and teens! Our summer will feature opportunities for all to engage with the Library through Google Meet, Zoom, YouTube, FaceBook Live and virtual programming.
Be sure to check www.elkinspubliclibrary.org, FaceBook, Instagram and the town-wide email regularly for information and ways to participate this Summer!
Wildlife Encounters Kick Off Event - June 10!
Wildlife Encounters Kick Off Event - June 10!
Wildlife Encounters Kick Off Event - June 10!
We are so excited to get the summer off to an exciting start with our Summer Reading Kick Off event!
Wednesday, June 10 at 4:00pm. Join in on Elkins Public Library's Facebook page and watch a LIVE broadcast of Wildlife Encounters!
Wildlife Encounters live animal experience features a diverse selection of seven amazing small and medium-sized Ambassador Animals! It's sure to be an interactive and eye opening experience where you will likely meet animals you've never encountered in your life! You will be able to ask questions and get answers during the show!
Virtual Programs Every Thursday!
Wildlife Encounters Kick Off Event - June 10!
Virtual Programs Every Thursday!
Every Thursday starting June 25 until the end of July, Mrs. Baker will post a program on YouTube at 10:00Am for a fun and exciting activity related to our nationwide theme, Imagine Your Story! All programs will be on YouTube to watch whenever you want or to watch again! Follow along in this Summer Reading Packet for crafts, reading suggestions and more.
June 25: One Upon a Time: To be ready for a summer of magical tales, we better have our wizard and witches hats and wands.
July 02: A Hero’s Journey: You are all a hero in Mrs. Baker’s eyes, she is so proud of you! Let’s design your own code of honor and a proper shield and sword.
July 09: Magical Creatures: Fantasy Dragon Eggs are easy to make and fun to keep, we will show you how! Come see Mrs. Baker’s own gnome garden and fairy house.
July 16: Timeless Tales: This week we focus on writing and telling our stories.
Baby and Toddler Days
Book Wizards Book Club
Virtual Programs Every Thursday!
Starting June 22: Join Mrs. Baker every Monday and Tuesday for a preschool/toddler/baby program including books, flannel boards, finger rhymes and easy songs to sing-a-long! These virtual programs will be posted on our website and FaceBook page and archived on YouTube. View them whenever you want and subscribe and click the “bell” for notifications to get videos sent to your inbox.
Book Wizards Book Club
Book Wizards Book Club
Book Wizards Book Club
The Book Wizards Book Club: meets every Wednesday at 2:30 to discuss mid-grade chapter books that we are reading. This group is designed for any individual age 6 and up that is interested in reading and discussing chapter books alone or with a caregiver.
If you are interested in joining these groups and find out what to read next; let us know by emailing Mrsbaker@elkinspubliclibrary.org or calling 783-4386 or message us on FaceBook.
Teen Meet Up
Book Wizards Book Club
Book Wizards Book Club
Every Wednesday: After-school Meet-up! Since March, a wonderful group of middle schoolers have been “meeting” on Google Meet with Rose, Sue and Mrs. Baker. We meet every Wednesday from 3:30pm to 4:30pm. This group is best suited for humans ages 13 to 16. at 3:30pm Email mrsbaker@elkinspubliclibrary.org to sign up.
Marek Bennett Comic Workshop - July 23
Marek Bennett Comic Workshop - July 23
Marek Bennett Comic Workshop - July 23
SPECIAL EVENT: July 23 - MAREK BENNETT - COMICS WORKSHOP!
NH-based cartoonist, musician, and educator Marek Bennett leads
discovery-based Comics Workshops for all ages throughout New England and the world beyond! His comics work includes the graphic novel series, The Civil War Diary of Freeman Colby, the local history webcomic LIVE FREE AND DRAW!. among others! Join us July 23 from 10 to 12 on Facebook Live to
learn how to tell your own story through drawing! This program is for all ages, however children age 5-8 will welcome the assistance of a caregiver. Take a look at his website at https://marekbennett.com/before/ to get ready for this amazing event! As we get closer to the event, we will make sure that you have the supplies ready to learn to draw your own comic book!
Camp Candlewick
Marek Bennett Comic Workshop - July 23
Marek Bennett Comic Workshop - July 23
We are excited to introduce Camp Candlewick, a new online reading program! Over the course of twelve weeks, young people of all ages will be encouraged to take part in shared reads, activities, and virtual events with prominent creators. Via website content and email newsletters as well as robust support resources on sites such as Pinterest, “campers” will be alerted to reading suggestions, prompts, and activities for the “cabins” appropriate for his or her reading level.
Read Squared
Marek Bennett Comic Workshop - July 23
Read Squared
Read Squared: We are thrilled to feature a program that is designed for early readers through age 14 to encourage life-long reading habits. If you need an incentive to keep up reading through the summer, this is for you! Points will be awarded for number of pages, minutes read, books read and attending virtual library events. It’s up to you to decide how to earn points! It’s not about how fast you finish the program, but about building the habit of reading every day. There is no obligation to participate, it’s entirely up to you!