Ossipee Public Library

74 Main Street Center Ossipee, NH 03814

(603)-539-6390

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Library Information

Library Staff

Jenny Spofford, Library Director

Jen Allen, Librarian 1

Crystal Hoyt, Librarian 2

Derek Castle, Library Assistant

Lauren Ruggiero, Cleaning Person

Contact Us

Ossipee Public Library

P.O. Box 638

Center Ossipee, NH 03814

(603) 539-6390

ossipeepubliclibrary@live.com

Library closings due to inclement weather can be seen on WMUR and also will be on the phone message at 539-6390. Please check before coming out to the library in bad weather.

 Hours:

Monday       10 am – 5:30 pm

Tuesday      10 am – 5 pm

Thursday    10 am – 6 pm

Friday          10 am – 5 pm

Saturday     9 am – 1 pm

Closed on Wednesdays, Sundays, and holidays

Outside Pickup Service is also available

Library Passes

Castle in the Clouds

This library pass is valid for the free admission of ONE ADULT/SENIOR and ONE YOUTH

and a 50% Admission Discount for ONE ADULT/SENIOR and ONE YOUTH.

(Not valid for special events or programs)

Castle in the Clouds 2022 Hours of Operation

Daily May 27th – October 22nd     10:00 AM-5:30 PM

Tickets sold at front gate until 3:00 PM; in gift shop until 4:00 PM

For more information visit:www.castleintheclouds.org

Squam Lakes Natural Science Center

  • The Library Membership pass is valid for up to four $12 trail admissions every day during the 2023 trail season.
  • Prior to arrival, you must reserve and pay for tickets by calling 603-968-7194, option 7. Online reservations are not available for library patrons.
  • Prior to arrival, please familiarize yourself with our health and safety policies and procedures at https://nhnature.org/reopen/index.php
  • Please note that Library Membership passes are not appropriate for use by schools or other organized groups.

Squam Lakes Natural Science Center Hours of Operation

Daily May 1st – November 1st, 2023

9:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Last admission 3:30 PM

Wright Museum Library Pass

Open daily 5/1/23 – 10/31/23  Mon-Sat 10am-4pm  Sun 12pm-4pm

Pass admits 2 adults and 4 children (under 18).

Regular Admission Rates

Free for members              $14 Adult             $11 Military/Seniors

Free for children 4 and under          $40 Family rate (2 adults/seniors + 3 students)

Libby Museum Library Pass

Open daily 6/1/22-9/5/22     Tue-Sat 10am-4pm   Sun 12pm-4pm

Weekends to Columbus Day

Pass admits 2 adults plus children

 

 

 

Planned Giving: Over the years, the Ossipee Public Library has been the recipient of planned gifts and the thoughtful generosity of our benefactors has made a tremendous impact on library services and programs. If you would like to discuss giving opportunities in more detail, please call the library.

The Overdrive app (for digital content) is being discontinued in early 2023, users will be migrating over to the Libby app. The following links contain detailed information and tips for completing that process:

Making the Switch to Libby

Moving from Overdrive to Libby

Libby Help

If you would like further help with this process, please call the library at 603-539-6390.

Links

Ebsco Databases (Magazine and Newspaper Articles) User name: ossipee Password: @03814

NH Downloadable Books Free Downloadable eBooks and audiobooks using your 14-digit library card number.

Assisted Living Research Institute

Ossipee Public Library Virtual Resources Resources for hybrid & remote learning.

HiSET Practice Tests Includes practice tests for reading, writing, math, science, and social studies.

Free Resume Builder

New Hampshire Food Access Map UNH Extension Food access map with information about food pantries, meal assistance, and local food discount locations

Libby App Help Videos These help videos are provided by the New Hampshire State Library for patrons who may need assistance getting started with using the Libby App to access downloadable content.

Merk Manuals These manuals are a reputable source of medical information. This link offers free access to professional, consumer and veterinary databases.

Fuel Economy Website This website was created by the Dept. of Energy and the EPA to provide consumers with information about fuel economy, annual fuel costs, and emissions information of new vehicles. Visitors to this website can also find fuel economy data for older vehicles and safety ratings.

RetireGuide The RetireGuide website has lots of good information pertaining to retirement planning, in addition to easy to understand information about the federal Medicare program.

Recent Meeting Minutes

Trustees’ Meeting Minutes 08/07/2023

Trustees’ Meeting Minutes 07/18/2023

Trustees’ Meeting Minutes 06/12/2023

More Meeting Minutes

New Books

The Latest Posts

Banned Books Week is October 1-7, 2023

The Ossipee Public Library will be closed on Monday, October 9th, 2023 in observance of Columbus Day/ Indigenous Peoples’ Day

Join us for Story time with Sadie on Friday, September 29th @ 3:30pm

The Ossipee Public Library will be closed on Monday, September 4th, in observance of Labor Day

2023’s Summer Reading Program is a wrap, folks!

Copyright © 2023 Ossipee Public Library, 74 Main Street, P.O. Box 638 Center Ossipee, New Hampshire 03814, US
Hours: Mon- 10-5:30, Tue- 10-5, Thu- 10-6, Fri- 10-5, Sat- 9-1
Closed Wednesday and Sunday.