More Than Books

Our purpose is to be more than books. We advocate for literacy and a love of knowledge while strengthening community relationships through education, collaboration and connection.

We offer safe, welcoming spaces for all, diverse resources, creative programming and beneficial services.

Our Collection

Our Library Catalog

Discover the Pope Memorial Library Catalog.

Coming Soon to the Library

Discover what is coming soon to the Library shelves.

COMING IN MAY

Interlibrary Loans

You can now directly request an interlibrary loan if the material you are seeking is not in our catalog.

LEARN HOW

Our Programs

Monday, May 12- Acoustic Jam @ 5:30pm

Players and listeners welcome.

Thursday, May 15 - Craft & Chat @ 1pm

Bring your own project and your sense of humor

Monday, May 19 - Night Knitters @ 6pm

Bring your own project

Wednesday, May 21 - The Recipe Club @ 12:30pm

May's theme is 1970s cuisine

Monday, May 26 - Library closed

Monday, June 2 - Night Knitters @ 6pm

Bring your own project

Thursday, June 5 - Monthly Book Group @ 11am

You Are Here by David Nicholls

Thursday, June 5 - Craft & Chat @ 1pm

Bring your own project and your sense of humor

ONGOING

Every day - Local art exhibit w/Virginia Moore and Caren Hutchinson

Every Monday - Storytime with Children Unlimited @ 10:30

Every Monday - Canasta @ 1:00 pm

Every Monday - Drop-in Tech Help 11:00 am

Every Tuesday - Women's AA 4:00 pm

Every Friday - Story time @ 10:30 am

ALL PROGRAMS

Our Events

Friday, May 23 -Sip & Paint @ 6:30pm

Buy your tickets here

Monday, June 2 and Tuesday, June 3 - Wilderness First Aid w/optional CPR certification

Register here

Monday, June 2 - Survival Story of Moose in NH @ 6pm

RSVP here

Thursday, June 5-Dine to Donate @ Lobster Trap

Saturday, June 7-Author Annie Harnett @ 2pm

with White Birch Books

Monday, June 10, 17, 24-Intro to Dungeons & Dragons and role playing games RPG @ 6pm RSVP

Saturday, June 21 - Author Helen Whybrow @ 5pm

with White Birch Books

Monday, June 30 - Storyteller Papa Joe Gaudet @ 5:30pm

Appropriate for all ages RSVP

Saturday, July 5-Team Jigsaw Puzzle Fun @ 1pm

Wednesday, July 9-Hungrytown @ 6pm

Live music in the library courtyard

Wednesday, July 16-Paddle for a Cause

Library closed - Come float with us!

Friday, July 25-Bike for Books registration @ 4:30-6:30pm

Saturday, July 26-Bike for Books @ 10am

at Cranmore Mountain and MWV Rec Path

Saturday, August 2-Silent Disco @ 6:30pm

ALL EVENTS

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Who We Serve

The library serves the communities of the Mt. Washington Valley. This includes residents of the towns of North Conway, Conway, Center Conway, South Conway, Kearsarge, Redstone, Intervale, Glen, Bartlett, Jackson, Hale's Location, Hart's Location, Chatham, Albany, Eaton, Freedom, Madison, Tamworth NH and Fryeburg ME* and Brownfield ME* are eligible for free library cards.

Visitors are always welcome to use the library.

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Support the Library

Pope Memorial Library is a privately funded, nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization. We receive no funding from the Town of Conway, the State of New Hampshire, or the federal government. We rely on donations from patrons and friends like you.

The North Conway Water Precinct appropriates $10,000 each year to support our programs in a warrant article. Thank you, NCWP!

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