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Join us in welcoming Laura Knoy to the Keene Public Library on Saturday, January 17, 2026. She will be discussing her first book of fiction, The Shopkeeper of Alsace, published in November 2025. This historical novel tells the inspiring story of a Jewish family’s resilience during the World Wars in France, inspired by a real woman Laura met as an exchange student. Click here for more information and to register for the event.
The Library will close early, at 4:30 pm, on Wednesday, December 31, and will be closed all day Thursday, January 1, in observance of the New Year holiday.
Pick-up Lockers will not be available again until the Spring! Click here to learn more about our pick-up locker system.
Introducing Peterson’s Test and Career Prep. This new resource can help you prepare for upcoming standardized tests, like the ACT, SAT, AP, CLEP, etc., and your college experience. It also offers in-depth information on undergraduate and graduate programs, tuition and scholarship assistance, and more. Plus, it provides templates for creating resumés, cover letters, and websites.
New Museum Pass: New England Aquarium!!! Click here to view all the Museum Passes we offer and place advance reservations. Please review the new Museum Pass Policy (adopted 3/25/25).
The Kingsbury Makerspace regular Open Hours: Tuesdays 3:00 pm – 7:30 pm, Wednesdays: 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm, Thursdays 3:00 pm – 7:30 pm, and Saturdays 10:00 am – 2:30 pm. Please check the Makerspace Calendar for changes.
Keene Public Library now offers on-site access to GrantStation, a resource for nonprofits, government agencies, and educational institutions that are seeking grants. GrantStation offers access to 150,000+ funding profiles, 15,000+ curated grants, proven strategies, and expert tools. It is designed to simplify your search, secure funding to empower your mission and help you achieve meaningful impact. Available for on-site use only, GrantStation can be accessed from any public or personal computer within the Keene Public Library.
The impact of your public library can be hard to measure, but what do the numbers actually look like? Click here to view The Value of your Public Library.
On March 14, 2025, President Trump’s Executive Order eliminated the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), the source of federal funding for state libraries, museums, and archives. Effective March 31, IMLS staff were placed on administrative leave, halting all funding work. This will impact our library services, as IMLS funds, distributed through the NH State Library, support Interlibrary Loans, NH Downloadable Books (Libby), Talking Book Services for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, and a Technology Service Librarian at the State Library. The future of these service is uncertain. We will provide updates as they become available.
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Keene Public Library Provides High Return on Investment for Taxpayers
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Expanding Connection to Nature: The Outdoor Gear Library
This article appeared on the Cheshire County Conservation District website on May 3, 2024. Expanding Connection to Nature: The Outdoor Gear Library by Benee Hershon In the spring of 2023,