Location, FLiP, Contacting Library
Our telephone number is: (603)635-7581. You can send email to: services@pelhamweb.com.
FLIP is the acronym for Friends of the Library in Pelham. This is an organization that supports the library in a number of different ways including, but not limited to, volunteering, fundraising, and book sales. Membership information is available at the Main Circulation desk or here. To access the discount Museum Passes you must be a FLIP member.
The old building in the center of town that says “Pelham Library” is the former library. It was built in 1896 and served as the town’s library until 2003, when the new building on the Village Green was opened.
Currently, the old library serves as the home for the Pelham Historical Society. For more information on the Historical Society, please visit www.pelhamnhhistory.com
The Pelham Public Library is the beautiful white building located at the center of the Village Green. The official address is Pelham Public Library, 24 Village Green, Pelham, NH 03076
Library Usage
Yes, we have 15 computers available for use. You do not have to be a library patron to use the computers. Computer use is free of charge. Each computer is connected to a printer. There is a charge of $.15 per printed page.
Computer usage policies are available on our website or in binders at the Main Circulation Desk.
The Library is also WI-FI capable; you are welcome to bring your laptop.
Magazines are all available for checkout. The most current issue available is displayed in the front of the rack. Six months of back issues are available under the shelf.
Newspapers are not available for checkout. The latest copies are on the newspaper shelf. The library keeps 2 weeks worth of newspapers.
Curbside service will still be available during all our open hours. If you need any documents printed, copied, or faxed please let us know and we are happy to provide contact-less service.
For Pick-Up and requests call 603-635-7581 or text 339-234-7372, or e-mail services@pelhamweb.com
Children aged 6 and older are eligible to receive their own library card.
The Library welcomes the donation of new or gently used books, DVDs, Blu-Rays, CDs, and audiobooks as long as the materials are in good condition.
Not Accepted: Out-of-date encyclopedias, textbooks, Reader’s Digest condensed books, old technology such as VHS tapes or Cassettes, and old magazines are NOT accepted. (Paperbound materials are recyclable.)
We will first attempt to add the item(s) to the Library’s collection. However, if we already own it, or the material is out of date, or does not otherwise fit the scope of our collection, we may sell it here in the library or offer it to the Friends of the Library in Pelham (FLIP), for their annual book sale, which also benefits the Library.
If you would like a receipt for your donation, we have a gift acknowledgement letter. This will be your receipt for tax purposes. As the recipient of the donation, the Library is prohibited by law from appraising the donated property. It is your responsibility to list the items and assign a value to them (or get them appraised).
Library cards are free of charge to Pelham residents or persons who work or go to school in Pelham. Please ask one of the librarians to register for a card. If you do not live or work in Pelham, you may have borrowing privileges for an annual fee. Please ask a librarian for more details.
For a temporary library card please click here.
If you are interested in making a suggestion about materials to buy for the Pelham Public Library, talk to a librarian about materials you’d like to see in the Library’s collection.
As long as you are a member of the Library in good standing (no fines due or lost materials), you may check out as many materials as you like.
We want you to enjoy the materials offered at the Library. You may renew an item unless another patron has requested it. You may renew your materials in person, on the phone, or by logging into your account online. If your materials are overdue, you will not be able to renew them online you will need to call or visit the library.
Yes, replacement library cards are available for $3. Please ask one of the librarians to assist you.
Yes. The fee is $1.00 a page and .25 for every page after, and must be sent within the continental United States. The library does not receive incoming faxes.
Yes, we have a photocopy machine available to the public on the first floor. Copies are $.15 each for black and white, $.25 for color. The copy machine takes small bills and change.
The Molly Hobbs room is available to groups to use as a meeting place. The room must be reserved in advance of use. If you/your group would like to reserve the room, and have not previously done so, a representative for your group would need to complete a Meeting Room Application. The application will then be forwarded to the Library Director for approval. The room policy and application can be found below.
Patrons are solely responsible for all personal Items. Items left behind are sent to the Pelham Police Station, 14 Village Green, (603) 635-2411.
Items that are hazardous or perishable will be disposed of appropriately.
Pelham Public Library cards expire every 3 years. This allows the Library to update records with correct contact information and ensure cardholders continue to meet the necessary criteria. In order to obtain a library card, one must live, work, go to school, or own land in Pelham. Individuals may purchase a card for $25/year if they do not meet the previous criteria.
The fine schedule for books, magazines, and audiobooks is $0.25 per day/per item. Overdue DVDs are $1 per day per DVD. The maximum fine per item is $10.00. There is a one-day grace period before fines begin to accumulate. Fines for interlibrary loans are $1 per day and there is no grace period.
When you check out your materials, the librarian will give you a receipt that lists the date on which each item is due back to the Library. All materials are due back two weeks from the date of check out. If you lose your receipt, you can visit the Library website to access your account or you can call and ask the Librarian.
Services and Programs
Yes you can! There are links that you can access directly from website. You will need to contact the library to receive the codes and passwords to access the sites.
Yes! The Pelham Public Library is part of the NH Downloadable Book Consortium. Login here http://nh.lib.overdrive.com. If you have any problems, please ask a librarian for assistance.
We have discount passes to several local museums. ALL passes are one pass per person per day. See this page for details.
Welcome to Pelham! The Pelham Public Library offers a variety of resources and services. Patrons may check out print books, audio books, magazines, DVDs and videos. If there is an item you would like that is not in our collection, a librarian can assist you in making an interlibrary loan request. In addition, the library also provides other services, such as our Museum Discount Pass Program, which grants patrons reduced admission for several area museums.
All members of the public may use our quiet study areas, computers, resource materials, magazines or newspapers. Our librarians are available for reference assistance, computer help, and other resources.
All are welcome to attend the programs at the library.
Interlibrary Loan is a cooperative service among libraries for borrowing materials. Items requested are located, ordered, and, if available for loan, shipped by the State Library Van Delivery Service. ILL services are offered to all patrons who have a current library account. No requests for items published in the last six months will be accepted.
Library Policies
The Pelham Public Library is 100% ADA compliant. We welcome the opportunity to assist all of our patrons. The State Library also has a number of programs for the optically or physically impaired which we can provide to our patrons. If you have a disability and are interested in any of the programs we have through the state, please speak with a librarian.
In accordance with NH RSA 201-D:11 ALL transactions between staff and library patrons – regardless of age or relationship – whether conducted verbally (in person or over the phone) or in writing – are strictly confidential.
All personally identifiable information created, received, or maintained by the library that is considered sufficient to identify an individual are confidential. All printed material that is deemed confidential shall be either manually or electronically shredded to ensure patron privacy.
The Library welcomes the donation of new or gently used books, DVDs, Blu-Rays, CDs, and audiobooks as long as the materials are in good condition.
Not Accepted: Out-of-date encyclopedias, textbooks, Reader’s Digest condensed books, old technology such as VHS tapes or Cassettes, and old magazines are NOT accepted. (Paperbound materials are recyclable.)
We will first attempt to add the item(s) to the Library’s collection. However, if we already own it, or the material is out of date, or does not otherwise fit the scope of our collection, we may sell it here in the library or offer it to the Friends of the Library in Pelham (FLIP), for their annual book sale, which also benefits the Library.
If you would like a receipt for your donation, we have a gift acknowledgement letter. This will be your receipt for tax purposes. As the recipient of the donation, the Library is prohibited by law from appraising the donated property. It is your responsibility to list the items and assign a value to them (or get them appraised).
Please see Circulation Policy.
ILL services are offered to all patrons who have a current library account. The librarian will call you when your requested item is available.
Things to keep in mind:
We can not request new books that have been published in the last six months.
If the item is available in-state, it will take between 2-4 weeks. It may take longer if the item is checked out at one of the other libraries.
Patrons may request up to 5 items at one time. To fill out an ILL request, use the form here.
Books, Magazines, Audiobooks:
Loan Period: two (2) weeks
Renewals: two(2) renewals are allowed consecutively for each item
No renewals are allowed on Reserved Items
Limit: None
Fine: $0.15 (fifteen cents) per day, per item.
Maximum Fine: $10.00 (ten dollars) per item.
Reserves: Yes
DVDs
Loan Period: two (2) weeks
Renewals: two (2) renewals are allowed consecutively for each item
No renewals are allowed on Reserved Items
Limit: None
Fine: $1.00 (one dollar) per day, per item.
Maximum Fine: $10.00 (ten dollars) per item.
Reserves: Yes
Interlibrary Loans
Loan Period: Determined by the lending library
Renewals: Only if approved by the lending library, please contact the ILL coordinator to request a renewal.
Limit: 5 requests at a time
Fine: $1.00 (one dollar) per day, per items
Maximum Fine: $10.00 (ten dollars) per item. Replacement fees will be charged for lost items.
Renewals may be done by telephone or online by logging into your account.
Requested (reserved) material cannot be renewed.
Materials may be requested (reserved) either online or through a librarian. A librarian will contact you (by phone or email) when your request is ready to be picked up. Requested material is generally held for seven days until it is re-shelved or given to the next waiting patron.
Approved by the Board of Library Trustees
September 8, 2004
Revised March 12, 2008
Revised August 12, 2009
Revised May 12, 2010
Revised May 15, 2017
Revised December 15, 2017
Volunteers are a vital part of the Library. They generally provide support services to staff or work on special projects. All applicants must be between the ages of 14-18 volunteer at the library and first will need to fill out and complete the Volunteer Application form and have it approved by the Head of Teen Services to request volunteer hours. Interested applicants can send the completed form to kbordeleau@pelhamweb.com or drop it off at the Library book drop. For more information click here.
