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Funded by YOU

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. Whether it is our beloved storytimes for young readers, writer visits, art exhibits, film screenings, or even live animal presentations, we continue to be a library where everyone, regardless of age or background, feels welcome.

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As you read through the exciting updates below, we hope you will take pride in the role you have played in helping us become the community hub our founders envisioned. We will be hosting even more events and programs this year, including opportunities to browse our collection, view local artists’ work, and participate in a variety of cultural and educational activities.​

 

We look forward to seeing you at the library soon!

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2025 NUMBERS SO FAR

  • 2,628 patrons to date

  • 5,000 physical materials checked out

  • 1,893 digital materials checked out

  • 1,080 people have used meeting spaces

  • 580 people have attended a program or event

Our EVENTS​

  • Family events: Jigsaw puzzle competitions, spring egg hunt and Halloween fun, April Family Fun Night, Tacos & Trivia Jr

  • Arts programs: DIY art programs, art exhibits featuring local artists, film screenings, Sip & Paint

  • Community events: Dine to Donate, Community Baby Shower, Farmers Market, AARP Tax-Aide, Bike Safety Day

  • Special events: Spring Equinox Social, Bike for Books, Thunder in the Valley motorcycle ride, Silent Disco, October mystery night

Our PROGRAMS

  • Monthly Book Group

  • Author Visits

  • Guest Speakers

  • Live Animal Presentations

  • Storytime

  • The Recipe Club

  • Night Knitting

  • Craft and Chat

  • Acoustic Jam

  • Tech Help

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Our BUILDING

  • Meeting rooms are available for free to area nonprofit organizations

  • Meeting space is available for local businesses at a minimal cost

  • The library is available for rent for private functions

Our TEAM

  • 12 Board Members

  • 9 Staff Members

  • Wonderful Volunteers at 23 and counting

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Our COMMITMENT to access for all

  • Expanded hours of operation to 45 hours per week, open 7 days a week

  • Free book giveaways at all our community events

  • Weekly book deliveries to local nursing homes and Meals on Wheels

  • Shared workspace, free WiFi

Our Funded by YOU campaign​

If you like what's happening and want to see more, please consider contributing to the Funded by You campaign by mailing a check payable to “PML”.  You may also make your one-time or monthly recurring contribution online at popelibrarynh.org. Your donation today is an investment in the library’s future.

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We hope to see you at the library soon. From browsing the collection and viewing local artists’ work - to attending one of our many events or programs planned - to joining us at one of our unique fundraising events - this is your library.

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