Welcome to the Nahant Public Library
History of the Library
The Nahant Public Library was founded in 1819, the third oldest in Massachusetts after Franklin and Harvard. Our library became a free public library in 1872. The present library building was designed by the Boston firm of Ball and Dabney, and opened June 1, 1895, and was the first electrified building in Nahant.
The Road to Automation
In November 2012, the Nahant Public Library embarked on a project to add items in our collection to an online catalog. This will enable users to search for books from multiple locations, and will allow us to serve patrons more efficiently at the Circulation Desk. We anticipate "going live" sometime in the summer-fall 2013, and all library borrowers will get new library cards and have access to our resources from home.
Our Contact Information
Nahant Public Library
PO Box 76 | 15 Pleasant Street Nahant, MA 01908-0076
(781) 581-0306 | nahant.library@gmail.com
About Our Library
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| Monday to Thursday |
Friday |
Saturday and Sunday |
| 10 AM - 12 PM |
10 AM - 12 PM |
2 PM - 5 PM |
| 2 PM - 8 PM |
2 PM - 5 PM |
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| The NPL is closed on major holidays. |
Services
The Nahant Public Library provides access to books, audiobooks, movies & documentaries, newspapers, magazines, music, and research materials for users of all ages. We also have wireless access throughout the library, and two laptops available for public use. These computers were purchased through a generous donation from the Friends of the Library.
Borrowing Rules
Materials circulate for two weeks, and can be renewed in person or over the phone twice. However, reading list items can only be renewed once, and no renewals are allowed for items already overdue, on hold for other readers, or borrowed from another library. Fines are $.10 a day per item except for DVD and VHS, which are $1.00.
To ensure that everyone has access to materials, we do place some restrictions on the number of items borrowed on a subject, by author, or if an item is on a reading list. Ten items may be on a card at any time.
The Library provides a copy machine for use to make copies of items that do not circulate, like the newest issue of a magazine or Reference materials. The charge for each page is $.15, which goes to the Friends of the Library.
Board of Library Trustees
The Board of Library Trustees meet at 7 PM on the third Wednesday of the month, unless otherwise posted.
| John Welsh |
Chair |
(781) 581-2015 |
| Christine Stevens |
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(781) 599-2843 |
| Janet Dolan |
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(781) 581-0794 |
Children's Services
Kids, teens, and families are welcome in our newly organized Children's Department at the Nahant Public Library. Miss Kim, our Children's Librarian, is ready to help you select books and teach you how to use our card catalog so you can choose your own.
The library also sponsors programs for kids, including story times, craft programs, performers, the annual Summer Reading Program, and much more. Activities are listed at the library and on the town calendar.
Adult Services
The Nahant Public Library is pleased to offer several programs for adults, and is exploring additional offerings. Please join us!
On the fourth Wednesday of each month, from 6-8 pm, we'll provide "Room to Write." Many of us readers are also want-to-be authors but we lack a place to just focus. Let the Library be that place for a few hours! We'll provide brain food snacks, courtesy of the Friends of the Nahant Public Library. You should bring your notebook or computer, some caffeine (or other beverage), and your masterpiece. This is not a writing workshop, but a place to get away and work. If there's interest in a writing workshop, let us know and we'll set something up.
The "Book Review Book Group" is for people who love to talk about books. Adults are invited to meet, share recommended (or not) books, and hear about some of the new books at the library. No assigned reading, no questions to answer: just chatting about reading. Sweets and drinks will be provided by the Friends of the Nahant Public Library. No registration is required, just show up with your books!
This new book group will meet in two sessions, one daytime and one evening.
Day Sessions: 2 PM Thursdays
October 11 | December 13 | February 14 | April 11
Evening Sessions: 6:30 PM Tuesdays
November 13 | January 8 | March 12 | May 14
We're getting competitive with our 1st annual "50 Books Challenge." Join readers across the world to read 50 adult or young adult novels in 2013. Keep track of your books, (either online or with a form provided at the library), and once you've read 50 books, bring your list of titles and authors to the Circulation Desk and you'll be entered into a drawing for fun prizes.
Nahant Public Library Policy Page | As of July 2012
| Bulletin Board Policy |
| In its goal to meet the informational, educational, cultural, and recreational needs of all members of the Nahant community, the Nahant Public Library provides space for the posting of information regarding local government issues and notices, local cultural, recreational, and educational events, and event posting for non-profit organizations. |
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| Collection Development Policy |
The Nahant Public Library (NPL) strives to meet the informational, educational, cultural, and recreational needs of all members of the Nahant community. The collections (books, movies, magazines, etc.) in the NPL are developed with these parameters in mind, and individual items are evaluated based on several criteria. |
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| Patron Behavior Policy |
The NPL is committed to promoting an enjoyable and safe environment where patrons and staff can fully benefit from and utilize the Library’s resources and services. To insure this effort, we expect community members to respect other Library users, our staff, materials, and the building itself. |
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| Privacy Policy |
| The policy of the Nahant Public Library is not to reveal the borrowing records, reserve, or fine records to any person other than the owner of the library card to which they are assigned. |
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| Social Media Policy |
| The Nahant Public Library (NPL) recognizes the popularity and utility of social networking sites as a means of publicity, information dissemination, and recreation, and as such, participates in social media to extend the reach of the Library outside the physical walls. |
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Library News and Events
This page is under construction.
Friends of the Nahant Public Library
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Introduction
The Friends of the Nahant Public Library are organized to raise money to supplement town funding of the Library. The Friends support the Library through book sales and bake sales and membership. The money raised is used for both adult and children's programming . The Friends also support other needs of the library not funded by budget appropriations such as refinishing furniture, special book purchases, newspaper and magazine subscriptions, copier upkeep and other building needs. |
Membership
To become a member, visit the Library or contact Robin deStefano 781-596-1767. You may also e-mail us at rdestef@verizon.net
- Individual memberships are $15
- Family memberships are $20
- Memberships are renewed annually in January
Donations
As of March, 2005, the Friends organization has registered with the Internal Revenue Service and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as a tax-exempt Corporation. This allows the Friends to accept donations that are tax deductible. Any donation over $250 will automatically be answered with a tax letter sent back to you. If you want a tax letter for donations under $250, you need only attach a note to your check and the tax letter will be sent. These special donations will go directly to repairs and expansion of your library.
For More Information
Robin deStefano
rdestef@verizon.net
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