Gilman Library, serving an area of 4,600 residents, has a collection of 17,600 books and periodicals. In addition, the Belknap County libary contains 840 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 1,150 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public. Staffing consists of one employee, including one fully accredited librarian, plus volunteers. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $8,800. Patrons make 22,000 visits annually, and check out materials 28,000 times. Thirty-nine percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
Location:
Main Street, P.O. Box 960, Alton New Hampshire 03809
Telephone
603-875-2550
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Alfred) Alfred - Parsons Memorial Library
(Allenstown) Allenstown Public Library
(Bow) Baker Free Library
(Barrington) Barrington Public Library
(Belmont) Belmont Public Library
(Berwick) Berwick Public Library
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04/03 Coming to The Alton area
Taste of the Valley Plymouth NH March21 Experience all of your favorite local flavors. Several restaurants from the region will be there hoping to win your vote in the "Best in Show" competition.
Seacoast Home and Garden Show Durham NH March23-24 The 19th annual show features more than 225 exhibitors showcasing the latest products and services for your home.
Green Mountain Film Festival Montpelier VT March22-31 Culture reigns at the Green Mountain Film Festival, featuring powerful programming on a wide range of subjects, interesting and often unexpected guests, and a convivial atmosphere.
New England Folk Festival Mansfield MA April19-21 A fabulous blend of dance, music, crafts, and food from many lands.
Spring Plant Sale Westford NH April27 The Middlesex Conservation District will be holding its annual Spring Plant Sale at the 4H Fairgrounds.
Vermont Maple Festival St Albans VT April26-28 Pancake breakfast and maple buffet, the annual “Sap Run” race, exhibits and sugarhouse tours, antiques, crafts, cooking demonstrations, youth talent, fiddlers’ shows, and a Grand Parade featuring teen “Maple Ambassadors.”
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