Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What are the library hours?
A. The library is open Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10 am to 6 pm, Tuesday and Thursday 1 to 8 pm and Saturday 10 am to 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, email librarian@townofbristolnh.org, or click here for more information.
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 DVDs can I check out at a time?
A. Four 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 may be charged for the loss.
Q. Can I print?
A. Yes! You must use one of our computers and prints are 20 cents a page. Prints are in black and white. Color is available upon request for an additional fee. We can also make copies for you at 20 cents a page.
Q. Do you have a fax machine?
A. No, sorry. We can scan and email things for you, though.
Q. Do you have children's programs?
A. Yes, we do! On Wednesday and Friday mornings at 10:45 am we have storytime that includes a story, creative play, and snack.
Q. Do you have museum passes?
A. We carry passes to several museums 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.
Have another question? Call us at (603) 744-3352!
Q. What are the library hours?
A. The library is open Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10 am to 6 pm, Tuesday and Thursday 1 to 8 pm and Saturday 10 am to 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, email librarian@townofbristolnh.org, or click here for more information.
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 DVDs can I check out at a time?
A. Four 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 may be charged for the loss.
Q. Can I print?
A. Yes! You must use one of our computers and prints are 20 cents a page. Prints are in black and white. Color is available upon request for an additional fee. We can also make copies for you at 20 cents a page.
Q. Do you have a fax machine?
A. No, sorry. We can scan and email things for you, though.
Q. Do you have children's programs?
A. Yes, we do! On Wednesday and Friday mornings at 10:45 am we have storytime that includes a story, creative play, and snack.
Q. Do you have museum passes?
A. We carry passes to several museums 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.
Have another question? Call us at (603) 744-3352!
