Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What are the library hours?
A. The library is currently open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 10am-6 pm; Thursday 1-8pm; and Saturday 10am-2 pm. Please check WMUR for closings related to weather.
Q. How do I get in touch with the library?
A. Call 603-744-3352, or email general inquiries to minotsleeperlibrary@gmail.com and questions for the director to librarian@townofbristolnh.org
Q. Who is eligible for a library card?
A. Residents of the Newfound Area School District (Bristol, New Hampton, Bridgewater, Hebron, Alexandria, Hill, Groton, and Danbury) are eligible for a library card at no charge. Staff of the Newfound Regional School District and Jennie D. Blake Elementary School in Hill, and employees of the Town of Bristol may also receive a library card with borrowing privileges free of charge. Those residing outside of the school district may purchase a library card for $25.
Q. How do I get a library card?
A. Please provide something with your address on it: a tax form, car registration, license or bill will work just fine. Then you provide us with your name, address, phone number and email and we get you a card! The whole process takes about five minutes. It's as easy as that!
Q. How long do books go out for?
A. Books and audiobooks are checked out for two weeks. DVDs and magazines are checked out for one week. You may renew them over the phone or in person.
Q. How many books and DVDs can I check out at a time?
A. You can borrow as many books as you can keep track of. We allow each cardholder to check out four DVDs at a time.
Q. What are your fines?
A. We do not charge for overdue books, though donations are encouraged. If you lose or damage a library book, you will be charged for the loss.
Can I order a book that our library doesn't have through interlibrary loan?
Yes. You may order up to 2 items at a time. You can place a request by completing the online form here, or by calling the library at 603-744-3352.
What if I want to borrow e-books, downloadable audiobooks, digital magazines, and streaming videos, but I don't have a library card?
Easy! We can sign you up for a library card at any time the library is open. Be sure to bring a license, piece of mail, or something else that shows your name and your local mailing address.
Can I return my books and movies when the library is closed?
Yes! All library materials can be returned in the metal drop box outside the library's entrance at any time.
What if I don’t know what I want to read or watch, or what you have available?
Give us a call! Our librarians are happy to talk with you on the phone, by email, or in an online Zoom meeting to help make recommendations based on your interests and reading history.
Can I borrow items for friends and family?
Why not encourage them to sign up for their own library card? If they live in Bristol, Alexandria, Bridgewater, Danbury Hebron, Hill, Groton, or New Hampton they can sign up for a library card for no charge. To sign up, call 603-744-3352. If you’re still wondering if you can borrow items for others, be aware each cardholder may borrow up to 20 items at a time, including a limit of 4 videos. Patrons may choose to share these with friends and family, however, responsibility for overdues, lost, or damaged items will fall to the cardholder.
What if I want things from the library but I'm home bound?
Minot-Sleeper Library offers a home delivery program for people who are home bound and living in the Newfound Region of New Hampshire. There is no charge for this service.
Please review the details of the service below before signing up. To complete an application for home delivery, call the library 603-744-3352 to complete the form over the phone with a librarian. You can also fill out a form online by clicking here : docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdJqrVSNUFhNvHyKkPjMnbzW870b7qX8sPibmAGZ4aWcWH3zA/viewform
Q. Can I print and make photocopies?
A. Yes! Prints and photocopies in black and white are 20 cents per page. Prints and photocopies in color are 40 cents per page.
Q. Do you have a fax machine?
A. No, sorry. We can scan and email things for you, though. There is no charge for scanning.
Q. Do you have museum passes?
A. We carry passes to several attractions in the area! Please click here for more details.
Q. Do you accept donations?
A. Yes! We accept books and DVDs that are in good condition. We generally do not accept dictionaries, encyclopedias, and most textbooks. We also cannot accept items with mold and odor. If you wish to donate, please bring all items inside to the front desk. We will not be able to immediately tell you how the items will be used. If books and movies are not added to our Library's collection, we work with the Friends of the Library and several other vendors to resell the items with proceeds benefiting the library.
Why do I have to wear a mask?
The library is following recommendations made by health professionals to provide a safe environment. Public libraries serve all people, therefore we put certain precautions in place to ensure a welcoming and safe place for the entire community. The library has always done this through requirements ranging from the use of footwear, to annual building safety audits.
Have another question? Call us at (603) 744-3352!
Q. What are the library hours?
A. The library is currently open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 10am-6 pm; Thursday 1-8pm; and Saturday 10am-2 pm. Please check WMUR for closings related to weather.
Q. How do I get in touch with the library?
A. Call 603-744-3352, or email general inquiries to minotsleeperlibrary@gmail.com and questions for the director to librarian@townofbristolnh.org
Q. Who is eligible for a library card?
A. Residents of the Newfound Area School District (Bristol, New Hampton, Bridgewater, Hebron, Alexandria, Hill, Groton, and Danbury) are eligible for a library card at no charge. Staff of the Newfound Regional School District and Jennie D. Blake Elementary School in Hill, and employees of the Town of Bristol may also receive a library card with borrowing privileges free of charge. Those residing outside of the school district may purchase a library card for $25.
Q. How do I get a library card?
A. Please provide something with your address on it: a tax form, car registration, license or bill will work just fine. Then you provide us with your name, address, phone number and email and we get you a card! The whole process takes about five minutes. It's as easy as that!
Q. How long do books go out for?
A. Books and audiobooks are checked out for two weeks. DVDs and magazines are checked out for one week. You may renew them over the phone or in person.
Q. How many books and DVDs can I check out at a time?
A. You can borrow as many books as you can keep track of. We allow each cardholder to check out four DVDs at a time.
Q. What are your fines?
A. We do not charge for overdue books, though donations are encouraged. If you lose or damage a library book, you will be charged for the loss.
Can I order a book that our library doesn't have through interlibrary loan?
Yes. You may order up to 2 items at a time. You can place a request by completing the online form here, or by calling the library at 603-744-3352.
What if I want to borrow e-books, downloadable audiobooks, digital magazines, and streaming videos, but I don't have a library card?
Easy! We can sign you up for a library card at any time the library is open. Be sure to bring a license, piece of mail, or something else that shows your name and your local mailing address.
Can I return my books and movies when the library is closed?
Yes! All library materials can be returned in the metal drop box outside the library's entrance at any time.
What if I don’t know what I want to read or watch, or what you have available?
Give us a call! Our librarians are happy to talk with you on the phone, by email, or in an online Zoom meeting to help make recommendations based on your interests and reading history.
Can I borrow items for friends and family?
Why not encourage them to sign up for their own library card? If they live in Bristol, Alexandria, Bridgewater, Danbury Hebron, Hill, Groton, or New Hampton they can sign up for a library card for no charge. To sign up, call 603-744-3352. If you’re still wondering if you can borrow items for others, be aware each cardholder may borrow up to 20 items at a time, including a limit of 4 videos. Patrons may choose to share these with friends and family, however, responsibility for overdues, lost, or damaged items will fall to the cardholder.
What if I want things from the library but I'm home bound?
Minot-Sleeper Library offers a home delivery program for people who are home bound and living in the Newfound Region of New Hampshire. There is no charge for this service.
Please review the details of the service below before signing up. To complete an application for home delivery, call the library 603-744-3352 to complete the form over the phone with a librarian. You can also fill out a form online by clicking here : docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdJqrVSNUFhNvHyKkPjMnbzW870b7qX8sPibmAGZ4aWcWH3zA/viewform
Q. Can I print and make photocopies?
A. Yes! Prints and photocopies in black and white are 20 cents per page. Prints and photocopies in color are 40 cents per page.
Q. Do you have a fax machine?
A. No, sorry. We can scan and email things for you, though. There is no charge for scanning.
Q. Do you have museum passes?
A. We carry passes to several attractions in the area! Please click here for more details.
Q. Do you accept donations?
A. Yes! We accept books and DVDs that are in good condition. We generally do not accept dictionaries, encyclopedias, and most textbooks. We also cannot accept items with mold and odor. If you wish to donate, please bring all items inside to the front desk. We will not be able to immediately tell you how the items will be used. If books and movies are not added to our Library's collection, we work with the Friends of the Library and several other vendors to resell the items with proceeds benefiting the library.
Why do I have to wear a mask?
The library is following recommendations made by health professionals to provide a safe environment. Public libraries serve all people, therefore we put certain precautions in place to ensure a welcoming and safe place for the entire community. The library has always done this through requirements ranging from the use of footwear, to annual building safety audits.
Have another question? Call us at (603) 744-3352!
