Bartlett Public Library

Bartlett Public Library Mission Statement

To provide communication and on-line access to all services offered in the Bartlett Public Library in a timely manner, keeping all individuals in mind, young or old, computer novice or expert.

Friends Mission Statement – The Friends of the Bartlett Library is a non-profit volunteer organization with a mission to support the needs of the library,  to increase library usage and to expand the cultural and educational options in Bartlett.

Book/Bake Sale Reminder JULY 2 AND 3 Bring your books the week of June 28 and help sort if you have time on July 2 from 9 to noon.  The Friends will be sorting and arranging the tables Saturday beginning at 8:00 AM – we would love to have you join us.  You could also bring baked goods Friday 9-Noon or Saturday beginning at 8:00.  The book and bake sale will begin July 3 at 9:00 AM.

July 6 through August 10 – Summer Reading Program - It may be a wet summer at the Bartlett Library!  Young readers, pre-school through grade 5, will follow the theme “Make a Splash. . .READ!”  They will hear a story, do an activity, have a snack, and check out and record books read during the summer.  If you want to know what kind of “watery” events there will be, come on Tuesday mornings at 10, from July 6 through August 10.  There will be rewards for summer reading. 

Join us July 13, 2010 at 7:00 to discuss GARDEN SPELLS by Sarah Addison Allen.  Karen Allen will be our facilitator and refreshments will be served. 

Save these dates:  August 10, MONIQUE AND THE MANGO RAINS by Kris Holloway; September 14, MUDBOUND BY Hillary Jordan; October 12 GO WITH ME by Castle Freeman (1 book 1 valley selection); Kathy is working on an adjunct program the month of October; November 4 Hillary Jordan will be speaking. . .Exciting programs in our future!

Adults and children are invited August 3 to see, and participate in, the Hampstead Players presentation of “Treasure Island”.  Come to the library, and jump right in.

FRIENDS FLATBREAD FUNDRAISER, September 7, 2010

 Flatbread Restaurant, located at the Eastern Slope Inn, North Conway, will donate a portion of the day’s sales to Friends of BPL.  You can eat in or take out from 4:00 to 9:00.  Save September 7, 2010, as a pizza night and join us there.

 Downloadable Book Program
You now have an internet based library available in your home – come in and get your new 14-digit library patron card to obtain access and information on nh.lib.overdrive.com.

We’re looking for more patrons to “Sponsor an Author”
You may choose an author for a substantial savings by having the library purchase the title at wholesale cost.  A book plate with your name inside will be inserted and you are the first to read the novel.  This not only helps defray the cost of books for your library but it is a wonderful way to support your local library!  Authors Joe Coomer, Janet Evanovich, Lisa Gardner and James Patterson are already taken!