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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 Programs
Upcoming Programs
Thursday, November 7 - Book Group @ 11am
The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune
Thursday, November 7 - Craft & Chat @ 1pm
Bring your own project, your sense of humor and craft in great company.
Monday, November 11 - LIBRARY CLOSED
Thank you to our veterans for their service!
Monday, November 18 - Honoring Memories: Navigating Grief During the Holidays @ 3pm
A presentation designed to support those coping with loss through the holiday season.
Wednesday, November 20 - Cooking/baking @ 12:30pm
Prepare your recipe at home. Bring your recipe and food to the library to share with the group. Best lunch in town! November's theme is Thanksgiving.
Sunday, November 24 - New local art exhibit opens
NH Plein Air Painters- 30% of all sales benefit library collections and programs.
Monday, November 25 - Acoustic Jam @ 5:30pm
For more information, contact George Petry @ georgepetry4455@gmail.com
Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29 - LIBRARY CLOSED
Happy Thanksgiving!
ONGOING
Every day - Local art exhibit w/Margaret Dries
Every Monday - Storytime with Children Unlimited @ 10:30
Every Monday - Drop-in Tech Help 11:00 am
Every Tuesday - Women's AA 4:00 pm
Every Friday - Story time @ 10:30 am
Every Sunday- More Than Stories @ 1pm
Our Events
Upcoming Events
Friday, November 8-Sip & Paint @ 6:30pm
Join our Sip & Paint FUNdraiser at the library. This session will be landscapes. Maybe your painting will be inspired by the northern lights over Chocorua?
Saturday, November 16-Author Robin Foster @1pm
Grit and Ghosts: Following the Trail of Eight Tenacious Women Across a Century. RSVP
Sunday, November 17-Author Ethan Tapper @ 3pm
As part of the Fall Genre Author Series with White Birch Books, the author of How to Love a Forest
Tuesday, November 19-Short film 109 Below @ 6pm
Joe Lentini will return to Pope to present the film and share his story. Preregistration is strongly recommended, as space is limited. RSVP
Monday, November 25 & Tuesday, November 26-Wilderness First Aid @ 8am-4pm
Preregistration is required. Register
Tuesday, December 3-Mindful Minds for Teens @ 4pm
Mediation and mindfulness with virtual reality headsets
Saturday, December 7-Team Scrabble Scrambler @ 1pm
Learn more and register
Fri, Nov 08Pope Memorial LibraryNov 08, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PMPope Memorial Library, 2719 White Mountain Hwy, S Main St, North Conway, NH 03860, USA
Author Robin Foster : Grit and Ghosts: Following the Trail of Eight Tenacious Women Across a CenturySat, Nov 16Pope Memorial LibraryNov 16, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PMPope Memorial Library, 2719 White Mountain Hwy, S Main St, North Conway, NH 03860, USA
Tue, Nov 19Pope Memorial LibraryNov 19, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PMPope Memorial Library, 2719 White Mountain Hwy, S Main St, North Conway, NH 03860, USA
Mon, Nov 25Pope Memorial LibraryNov 25, 2024, 8:00 AM – Nov 26, 2024, 4:00 PMPope Memorial Library, 2719 White Mountain Hwy, S Main St, North Conway, NH 03860, USANov 25, 2024, 8:00 AM – Nov 26, 2024, 4:00 PMPope Memorial Library, 2719 White Mountain Hwy, S Main St, North Conway, NH 03860, USAEntry-level first aid course for the outdoor enthusiast or trip leader who wants basic training for short trips with family, friends, and outdoor groups. This course meets the American Camp Association guidelines. ***optional CPR cert is additional $45
Tue, Dec 03Pope Memorial LibraryDec 03, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PMPope Memorial Library, 2719 White Mountain Hwy, S Main St, North Conway, NH 03860, USA
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.
Read our NOVEMBER 2024 newsletter
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!
In the Heart of North Conway
Pope Memorial Library
2719 White Mountain Highway
(aka Routes 16/302 and White Mountain Highway)
North Conway, New Hampshire
Open Seven Days a Week
Our Hours
Monday: 10:00 am - 7:30 pm
Tuesday: 10:00 am - 7:30 pm
Wednesday: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thursday: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Friday: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Saturday: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Sunday: 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm