This is a beautiful library with a lot of potential. That said, with the number of visitors that…read moretend to disturb the peace and the fact that you have to ask for a bathroom key that you then have to go to the bottom floor of the building to use makes this place difficult to get work done consistently. It is an incredibly disappointing experience. I understand why it is the way it is but that makes it no less annoying to work here.

Such a beautiful library especially because of whoever put all those beautiful plants in there!…read moreSuch a lovely touch. Would definitely recommend checking it out! The building is cool and staff are nice.

I relocated from Boston, MA to Deering, NH in 1977. My husband and I were looking for a place to…read moreraise our two children, then seven and twelve. We looked at many places, first in Maine, then in NH. I was reluctant to move, and agreed to it only if we could find a town with both a bowling alley and a great library! My husband just wanted a lot of land and no traffic. On our first visit to the area we checked out the library. I was immediately drawn in by the beautiful space, the stained glass windows, the hand-carved bears coat rack, the huge fireplace, and the cozy reading nooks. The head librarian, Rita Morgan, was friendly and knowledgeable, and made us feel very welcome. What cinched the deal for me was the majestic grandfather clock that chimed and bonged every hour. After 41 years here, the bowling alley is long gone, and Rita Morgan, sadly, passed on many years ago, but her successors have kept the homey feeling of the space while moving it slowly into the 21st century. While I have never gotten used to the harsh winters and buggy springs, I am happy to say I still love the library!!

Stunning building of historical significance with awesome folks who are friendly and helpful…read more Just walking around is cool if you like old architecture and 1800's mansion homes.

The programs offered set my grandson up for success fir Kindergarten. We went on their Wednesday…read moreread aloud books plus a craft and played in the reading room with the trains. The interaction there was such a perfect ending. Martha is fantastic as are all the help. I'm an avid reader and they book that complete series from other libraries. We are so fortunate to have them serving Bristol.

Lovely space with give a puzzle take a puzzle, genealogy room, children's room, and activities like…read moreadult crafts, movie nights, drop-in tech classes, book sales.

During the fall and winter months, I try to stop at one of the libraries in the area as part of my…read moreusual weekend errand-run. If you live in southern NH, your library card will give you free access to most of the libraries in the area: Manchester, Bedford, Hooksett, Derry, Merrimack, Salem and a couple others. Very cool! Bedford has a great selection of books, including a decent amount of new titles. They have a huge collection of DVDs, including many TV series (since I dumped cable years ago I find this to be a great thing). The best part is they also have around 150+ blu-ray discs-as far as I know this is the only area library that carries them. There is a nice reading area in the back, lots of computers, an excellent kids section (the whole bottom floor, in fact), and it seems they have many public events during the week (movies, concerts, and such). My only disappointment is their graphic novel section is a little light, but seems to be growing. If you are into that kind of thing, Manchester has the best selection.

Good place serving the community we can read or borrow book can rent a meeting room. Lots of local…read moreactivities. Easy to find a parking.

This is a charming, clean, quiet space with a great selection of books and activities.read more

Beautiful, quaint library in the town center of New Hampton. This library has a great assortment of…read morebooks and media. Anything that is not readily available can be ordered. The librarians go above and beyond to assist in this. There is a wonderful story time available for little ones every Thursday. My children also enjoy going to their STEM Saturdays and writing meetings. There are so many programs available:Yoga for babies and adults, garden club, and free on-line language programs that my home-schooled children frequently use. Especially nice is a little store located inside the library that support our local artisans. Gordon-Nash is a gem in our community!

The general atmosphere is welcoming. The staff are always helpful and go one step further to help.read more

I occasionally come to this library to study or complete some daily homework and I find it to be a…read morepleasurable experience! I love how spacious this library is and it has such a wide collection. They do offer computers but you must have a library card to use them. The library never seems crowded and theres always enough material for you to read! Overall, I enjoy coming to this library from time to time and just relax.

super cute library with friendly staff. not the largest selection but nice variety. quiet study…read morespaces. 4.5 rounding to 5 stars!

This is an amazing public library. They have a very knowledgeable staff that will help you find…read morewhatever you're looking for - they have not only books but also CDs and DVDs - and if they don't have it will get it either by inter library loan or buying it themselves for the library's collection. They also have a great selection of magazines. The most current issue of each magazine has to stay in the library (you can read at one of their many tables or desks) but any older editions are available for checking out. They also have a great selection of audiobooks, which is great especially for children - listened to Harry Potter all the way to Canada and back when I was in middle school! This is also a wonderful place to study. I spent a couple weeks studying for the DAT for dental school here and the environment was great. Quiet, clean, and well lit I found it easy to work. There were also dozens of places to sit and free fast Wi-Fi. They have events for kids and reading hours, as well as helping you set up your eReader for access to NH's online library. This really is just about as good as a public library gets.