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Elkins Virtual Library

A Message from Our Director


Elkins Library is open for browsing.

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. We have two options to choose from.


Curbside pickup is always available. 


CLOSURE OF CHILDREN'S ROOM

In consideration of the surge occurring in COVID 19 cases, we have decided to close the Children’s Room for in-person visits. All other Children's services will continue including Story Time to Go Kits, curbside pick-up of materials, YouTube Story Hours and on-line programs. Call, email or message us through our website to arrange curbside pickups or to arrange for a Story Time to Go kit.


RETURN OF MATERIALS

If you or someone in your household has tested positive for the Covid 19 virus, please hold off on returning the items you’ve borrowed. Please call 783-4386 and we will gladly assist you in renewing your materials.

Thank you for understanding.


If you are just browsing; drop-in is fine, however, we have a limit of four adults in the building at one time. 


The open hours are 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.

·  Read, enjoy, and return items in the book drop anytime.  


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. We are monitoring emails and phone calls during open hours.

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.


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


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Sign up for a Temporary Library Card

Need Help?

For help with this form or to sign up over the phone, call 603-783-4386 to speak with us or leave a message.  Your call will be returned Monday-Thursday from 9-5 pm. Thank you!

Elkins Public Library

(603) 783-4386

The Children's Room

Mrs. Bakers YOUTUBE Channel

Fun Ideas when you are Bored!

Mrs. Bakers YOUTUBE Channel

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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!


YouTube

Book Reads

Fun Ideas when you are Bored!

Mrs. Bakers YOUTUBE Channel

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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!

Storytime Online

Fun Ideas when you are Bored!

Fun Ideas when you are Bored!

Fun Ideas when you are Bored!

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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.


Currier at Home

Need to Talk?

Things to Check Out!

Fun Ideas when you are Bored!

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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!

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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!

New England Aquarium

Things to Check Out!

Things to Check Out!

Things to Check Out!

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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.

Check this OUT!

Children Book Bundles

Children Book Bundles

Children Book Bundles

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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 8-10 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

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Story Time To Go! These kits are created for use with children of all ages to promote early

literacy development. Each kit is based on a theme and contains 8-10 picture books, a crafts with all the materials included, an activity or coloring

sheet. The activity sheet provides examples of how to incorporate each of the five early literacy skills

– talk, sing, write, play and read.

Call or email now to check out your own kit for weekly curbside 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

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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!

Contact Us

SUMMER READING 2020

Imagine Your Story!

Wildlife Encounters Kick Off Event - June 10!

Wildlife Encounters Kick Off Event - June 10!

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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!


Summer Reading Message from Mrs. Baker

Wildlife Encounters Kick Off Event - June 10!

Wildlife Encounters Kick Off Event - June 10!

Wildlife Encounters Kick Off Event - June 10!

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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!


Wildlife Encounters

Virtual Programs Every Thursday!

Wildlife Encounters Kick Off Event - June 10!

Virtual Programs Every Thursday!

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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!

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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. 

Camp Candlewick

Read Squared

Marek Bennett Comic Workshop - July 23

Read Squared

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    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!

Read Squared

Summer Reading Packet and Materials

Download PDF

Imagine Your Story Summer 2020

Pass for Petals in The Pines

Call today or stop by to reserve the pass for Petals in the Pines. Use the pass for free admission to the Tale Trail and enjoy all the activities available. Plan your trip for the Spring when they reopen in May.

Petals In The Pines and the Tale of Peter Rabbit

Join Beatrix Potter and Farmer McGregor was they tell The Tale of Peter Rabbit. Visit Petals in the Pines to view this garden and so many more themed gardens.

Digital Resources

Download Material

NH Humanities - Human Ties

Download Material

 Download audio books, E-Books, magazines and more! Check out the NH Downloadable Books Consortium website for more details. Contact the Library if you would like to register for this service - it's free to our patrons! 

NH Overdrive

Our Catalog

NH Humanities - Human Ties

Download Material

 To access our entire collection, click here to access our catalog.  Make a list of books you would like to reserve and let us know. When we open again, the book will be right here waiting for you!

Our Catalog

NH Humanities - Human Ties

NH Humanities - Human Ties

Event Brite - Free Period Press

 NH Humanities is a wonderful resource for learning and growing. Read, watch and listen to NH artists and thinkers. Sign up for a weekly newsletter called "Human Ties" for updates

Human Ties

Event Brite - Free Period Press

Gibsons Book Store Virtual Events

Event Brite - Free Period Press

 Free Period Press exists to help you slow (way, way) down, take care of yourself, and focus on what’s most important to you.

Take a break and sign on to one the these neat forums.

Free Period Press

Gibsons Book Store Virtual Events

Gibsons Book Store Virtual Events

Gibsons Book Store Virtual Events

 Gibsons Book Store in Concord is offering some wonderful virtual events including Book Talks and Zoom discussions. Click on this website to see the list of events and register for the next program. Order titles and gifts from this wonderful, local bookstore.

Gibsons Book Store

Welcome to Strawberry Banke!

Gibsons Book Store Virtual Events

Gibsons Book Store Virtual Events

 Can't make it to Strawbery Banke, or want a sneak preview prior to a visit to the museum? Whether you're interested in the history of the Puddle Dock neighborhood, the historic houses, or the museum's gardens and historic landscapes, click on the selections below for a virtual tour that will transport you to this historic waterfront neighborhood.

Strawbery Banke

Libraries Have the Information on COVID-19

Concord Regional Visiting Nurse Association

Concord Regional Visiting Nurse Association

Librarians like a gather information and make it easy to find and use. 


The New Hampshire Library Association has put together a wonderful resource page of Covid-19 information and links to help us get through this challenging time together.

State of NH Library

Concord Regional Visiting Nurse Association

Concord Regional Visiting Nurse Association

Concord Regional Visiting Nurse Association

Since 1899, Concord Regional VNA has been committed to meeting the health needs of our patients, clients, and families. Today as the largest home health and hospice provider in the state, our not-for-profit, community-based agency offers people of all ages a wide range of personalized services and programs.

Concord VNA

Resume Builder

Concord Regional Visiting Nurse Association

Resume Builder

Need help presenting yourself to a prospective employer? Use this helpful link to create your best resume.

At ResumeBuilder.com they believe that landing a job and building the perfect resume should be simple. Find a wide range of personalized services and programs.

Resume Builder

Links to Helpful Information in your State and Country

New Hampshire Legal Assistance

New Hampshire Legal Assistance

New Hampshire Legal Assistance


NHLA has put together an overview on public programs and systems. Topics include: 

Social Security Benefits; Unemployment Insurance Benefits;
Utilities; Food stamps, cash assistance and Medicaid; Domestic Violence;
Housing; Senior and Consumer Law; Youth Law/Education.

NH Legal Assistance

New Hampshire Law Library

New Hampshire Legal Assistance

New Hampshire Legal Assistance

Although the Law Library building is closed to the public, the library
itself is open, and staff are answering phones and responding to emails.
Please feel free to email with any legal information requests.


msearles@courts.state.nh.us

New Hampshire Unemployment

New Hampshire Unemployment

New Hampshire Unemployment

 The mission of the bureau of New Hampshire Employment Security is to pay unemployment compensation benefits in a timely manner to eligible claimants and collect the tax which funds these payments.

They are available on-line to assist you in this time of crisis.

NH Employment Security

NH Learns Remotely

New Hampshire Unemployment

New Hampshire Unemployment

 Let us direct you to find the help you need during this stressful time. The NH Department of Education offers suggestions and links to helpful resources.

NH Learns Remotely

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