Repository:Conway Public Library (New Hampshire, United States)

Welcome

I invite you to come in and visit our beautiful facility. We are located at

15 Main Street

P.O. Box 2100

Conway, New Hampshire 03818

Telephone 603.447.5552

Parking is available on Greenwood Avenue. Accessible to all, providing the community space, technology, and services to meet today’s changing information and learning needs.

The rapid explosion of information and development of electronic resources has forever changed the library collection and services in a way not envisioned a few years ago. The tools that bring us information are not only books, magazines and newspapers but now include, videos, DVDs, audiocassettes, CDs, downloadable audios, online reference resources, the library’s web site and the Internet. This access to information helps each person make informed decisions in his/her personal life or formal education.

Our staff is our greatest asset. Our librarians are specialists at selecting, organizing, and categorizing information quickly and easily. Our commitment to public service excellence is something we are proud of and constantly strive to provide. We are committed to making your visit to the Conway Public Library a positive one.

You are invited to explore the resources and services the Conway Public Library makes available.

Mission Statement

The Conway Public Library offers community residents of all ages access to information sources, a place to gather, opportunities for lifelong learning and personal growth, and popular materials to meet cultural, educational, and recreational needs. The library’s professional staff fulfills this mission by being accessible and helpful, thus maintaining a superior quality of service.

History

The Conway Public Library began as the Conway Village Library Association. The Conway Woman’s Club and other interested citizens created this Association in 1895, providing library services to the community until the present building was dedicated on June 13, 1901. The Association passed its books, periodicals, and property to the Conway Public Library.

In 1900 Dr. Thomas L. Jenks’ widow, Lydia, and daughter, Sarah, presented the town with an imposing library, topped by clock tower and bell. The building was given in memory of Dr. Jenks, a successful physician, born near Conway Village. The sturdy foundation was once the Washington Boulder on Pine Hill in Conway. Photographs of this process may be seen on the wall above he fireplace in the main reading room of the library. The building was completed before the end of the year 1900, and costs about $45,000.

The property upon which the Library sits was originally made up of four parcels of land. On July 11, 1900, Christopher and Sophia Wilder conveyed to A. Crosby Kennett, Elijah B. Carlton, and Sewell M. Woodson, Trustees, for $1,000.00 two separate parcels of land to the north of their home. (The property upon which the Library sits was originally made up of four parcels of land.)