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Borrowing & Membership

Residents and taxpayers of the town of Lancaster, in good standing with the library, have free access to all of the library services. 

Non-residents may apply for library cards for an annual fee set by the library' s Board of Trustees. 

All items are loaned for a two week period with the exception of videos and DVDs which are loaned for only one week.

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The library participates in an extensive interlibrary loan system through the New Hampshire State Library.  Books and related items can be ordered free and on-line from any other New Hampshire library by library staff.  These requests, delivered twice a week by a state library van service, are usually received within a week.  

Items not available in New Hampshire can be searched on-line and ordered from any location throughout the world for a minimal fee.

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Public Computers:

• The library maintains several public computers with internet access for library card holders in good standing with the library.

• Guest use is permitted, but regular users are encouraged to acquire library cards. 

• All users are guaranteed at least 30 minutes time which can be extended by pre-arrangement or if no other person is waiting.

• There is a charge for copies made on the computer's printers.  Color printing is not available.

• Patrons who make any changes to the settings of the library's computers or damage them in any way will be prohibited computer use.

• A parent or guardian must fill out a computer use form for all students under the age of 18.

• Children under the age of 12 must have an adult with them in order to use the computers

Wi-Fi:

• A free wireless connection is also available. Users are responsible for making any changes to their Internet settings necessary to use the wireless service.

Other equipment and fees are as follows:

• Microfilm/Microfiche reader: no charge to use

• Microfilm/Microfiche printing: $1 per page

• Copier: black and white copies, up to 11"x17": 20¢ per page

• Computer printouts: black and white laser: 20¢ per page

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• Download over 2,000 titles including bestsellers and how-to courses
• Download to your MP3 player or computer for free one week use

Valid library card and library code number required (see Librarian for details)

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Databases available at the library through the New Hampshire State Library include:

• EBSCO (magazine articles, newspapers, topic and novel searches for all ages)

• NewsBank (Union Leader and Concord Monitor)

• Heritage Quest and Ancestry (genealogical sites)

• OCLC (Worldwide catalog)

• Biography Resource Center

• Ancestry

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• New Hampshire State Library

• Find out what NH libraries own

Vital records from town reports are available for the following towns:

• Colebrook

• Dalton

• Jefferson

• Lancaster

• Lunenburg VT

• Northumberland

• Stark

• Stratford

• Whitefield

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The Weeks Memorial Library meeting room, Wingate Hall, is primarily intended for library use, but  is also available to non-profit groups or organizations. 

Local Lancaster groups are given priority after the library in its scheduling. 

Reservations must be made with the Library Director for the use of Wingate Hall. 

There is a one-time use charge which can be waived or adjusted by the Trustees or Library Director.

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Hours: M·W·F 1-4:30p & 7-9p| T·Th 9a-4:30p | Sat 10a-noon

      128 Main Street, Lancaster, NH 03584

Phone 603-788-3352  |  Fax 603-788-3203