Mission Statement

The Dunbar Free Library is a free resource to all residents in the town of Grantham.

We encourage and provide opportunities for lifelong learning and cultural enrichment for all families and individuals.

The Dunbar Free Library supports the expanding and diverse needs of the community by offering information for practical living related to work, school, and personal life.

We strive to maintain high interest and current materials along with the latest technological resources.

We serve as a community center that offers materials and programs for adults, young adults, and children.

Loan Periods:

Books...............21-day loan      Magazines...........7-day        Bestsellers...........14-day          Movies...........7-day               Audiobooks..........21-day          Museum Passes....specific days                 

Museum Passes or Coupons

        Museum of New Hampshire History, Concord, NH Family Pass, free admission

           Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum, Warner, NH 2 1-person passes, free admission

       The Fells, Newbury, NH  **  2 Family passes, free admission, not for special events

         Billings Farm and Museum, Woodstock, VT ** 1 Family pass, free admission

       Currier Art Museum, Manchester, NH ** 2 passes good for 2 adults each, children 17 and under are free, special events are not free

         McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center (and Planetarium), Concord, NH ** Passes for up to 2 adults and 2 children free admission to exhibits, the Planetarium shows require $3.50 per person.

       VINS, Quechee, VT   2 passes for 2 individuals each, free admission

Museum of Fine Arts, Boston MA **  Coupons for 2 adults for $7.00 admission each (normally $20).  Children 7-17 are free whenever Boston schools are normally not in session: after 3, weekends, and holidays.  Only a certain quantity of coupons, and they expire April 30, 2012.

Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Holderness, NH ** 2 free trails admissions, plus up to 4 admissions at only 7$ apiece (normally $15)

Museum of Science, Boston MA ** Dated coupons (one for each day of the year except 9/6/11, Thanksgiving, and Christmas) for 4 admissions to exhibit halls at $7 each (normally $18-22).  Not good for Planetarium, 3-D movies, Imax, butterfly garden or special exhibits with separate admission.

** Means these passes or coupons were paid for by the Friends of Dunbar Free Library.  If you'd like to become a contributing member please ask for an envelope at the Circulation Desk.

 Late Fees

$0.10 per day per item

• Maximum late fee: $5 per item or the cost of the item.
• Fines must be under $10 in order to take items out.
• 1st and 2nd overdue notices are free.
• Final Notice:If you are billed for the lost item(s), you will be charged a $5 processing fee plus the cost of the item or late fees if the item is returned.

Friends of The Dunbar Free Library

The  Friends of the Dunbar Free Library sponsor programs and raise money to benefit the library. If you would like to become a Friend or make a donation,  membership envelopes are available at the circulation desk.

Library Trustees

                         Chair : Mary Kronenwetter

Treasurer:  Ed Jenik

Recording Secretary: Susan Mellow

Assistant Treasurer: Wendy Grant

Corresponding Secretary: Lorie McClory