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​Who We Serve

The library serves the communities of the Mt. Washington Valley.  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, Madison, Tamworth and beginning July 1, 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.  

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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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Library News

NOW OPEN SEVEN DAYS A WEEK!

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EVERY MONDAY Drop-in Tech Help 11am

EVERY TUESDAY Women's AA 3:30pm

EVERY WEDNESDAY & FRIDAY  Story time @ 10:30am

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4/14 Paint & Sip @ 1pm

4/16 Tacos & Trivia Jr Edition @ 5:30pm

4/17 Cooking/baking @ 12:30pm "vegetarian"

4/18 Craft & Chat @ 1pm

4/23 Banned and challenged books discussion group Persepolis by Mariane Satrapi

4/30 Public reception with artist Rebecca Fullerton @ 6pm

5/2 Book group @ 11am  Facing the Mountain by Daniel James Brown

5/2 Craft & Chat @ 1pm

5/4 Team Jigsaw Puzzle Fun @ 1pm

5/5 Live Free or Die; a NH Humanities to Go program @ 1pm

5/6 Monday morning story times @ 10:30am with Children Unlimited begin

5/15 Cooking/baking @ 12:30pm

5/16 Craft & Chat @ 1pm

5/16 Dine to Donate at Black Cap Grille

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


 

  • Easy Riders: Rec Path Riders Bike for Books
    Sun, Sep 22
    Sep 22, 2024, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    Sep 22, 2024, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    For those seeking a more leisurely adventure, participants have the option to cruise the 2.9-mile paved MWV Rec Path, located between Cranmore Mountain and Hemlock Lane near Walmart. This is Free for riders.
  • Adventure Seekers: Downhill Riders for Bike for Books
    Sun, Sep 22
    Sep 22, 2024, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    Sep 22, 2024, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    Enjoy the lift-serviced bike park. Riders in the downhill option will enjoy the amazing Cranmore Bike Park via the scenic chairlift ride. Your pass is good for the whole day, so stay and enjoy more trails!
  • Hawks and Owls of New Hampshire - live animal presentation
    Mon, Sep 30
    Sep 30, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Sep 30, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    A live animal program at Pope Memorial Library on Monday, September 30th at 6pm. Who calls in the night? Who glides around on shadowy wings in silent flight? Why are owls such extraordinary night hunters?
  • Multiple Dates
    Team Jigsaw Puzzle Fun
    Sat, Nov 02
    Nov 02, 2024, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Nov 02, 2024, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    90 minutes of fun for just $10/team (up to 4 people)
  • BIG Book Sale 2024
    Sat, Aug 31
    Aug 31, 2024, 9:00 AM – Sep 01, 2024, 4:00 PM
    Aug 31, 2024, 9:00 AM – Sep 01, 2024, 4:00 PM
    Join us for our annual two-day book sale August 31 & September 1.
  • Early Access for our Annual Book Sale
    Sat, Aug 31
    Aug 31, 2024, 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
    Aug 31, 2024, 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
    Want to beat the crowds and get access to all the amazing books before everyone else? Join us at 8:00 for exclusive access to our Annual Book Sale.
  • Flatbread Community Bake
    Tue, Aug 27
    Aug 27, 2024, 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Aug 27, 2024, 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
  • Silent Disco
    Sat, Aug 10
    Aug 10, 2024, 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM
    Aug 10, 2024, 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM
    Join us for an evening of dancing at the Library.
  • Sip & Paint: Summer 2024 Edition
    Mon, Jul 29
    Jul 29, 2024, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Jul 29, 2024, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Join our second Sip & Paint & FUNdraiser at the library this Summer.
  • Whales and Seals
    Tue, Jul 23
    Jul 23, 2024, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Jul 23, 2024, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    A summer program through the University of New Hampshire with UNH Marine Docents. Hands-on experiences with models, games or even live critters.
  • Conversation and a reading with local author Ava Frechette
    Sat, Jul 13
    Jul 13, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
    Jul 13, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
    Ava is a nineteen year old New Hampshire native, and a rising sophomore in college. She is the author of Divided, the first of four installments in a YA Dystopian series. Outside of reading and writing, Ava loves to be outdoors and perform in theatre locally.
  • Animals with Bad Reputations, a live animal program
    Tue, Jul 02
    Jul 02, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Jul 02, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    presented by Squam Lakes Natural Science Center Animal ambassadors may include (but are not limited to) the infamous skunk, opossum, porcupine, or snapping turtle.
  • Local Artist Exhibit Opening: Sam Morgan
    Sun, Jun 30
    Jun 30, 2024, 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
    Jun 30, 2024, 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
    Join us for the art exhibit opening featuring the beautiful wildlife paintings of Sam Morgan. Stop in and enjoy a cool drink, small bites, and wonderful art.
  • A Night at the Theatre
    Fri, Jun 28
    Jun 28, 2024, 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM
    Jun 28, 2024, 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM
    Join us for an evening filled with community, friendship, delicious food and drinks, music and the comedy Harvey at M&D Playhouse.
  • Conversation with the author Dustin Grinnell "The Healing Book"
    Sat, Jun 22
    Jun 22, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
    Jun 22, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
  • Understanding Bobcats in New Hampshire
    Sun, Jun 16
    Jun 16, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
    Jun 16, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
    presented by NH Fish and Wildlife steward Jack Verin
  • Black Bear Happenings in NH
    Sun, May 26
    May 26, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
    May 26, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
    presented by NH Fish and Wildlife steward Campbell McLaren
  • Live Free or Die NH Humanities Program
    Sun, May 05
    May 05, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
    May 05, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
    The Contested History of the Words on Your License Plate
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