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For 2025 National Library Week, each day I wrote a blog spotlighting different groups that contribute to our library’s success. I have to fit in one more, since our library would not be what it is without the following people: Chris Cross, the best neighbor we could ask for. Last year he built a sturdy […]
In honor of this week being National Library Week, each day I am spotlighting different groups that contribute to our library’s success. Today: three out of our “core four” Library Staff! That includes Theresa Tomlinson (Administrative Coordinator and Interlibrary Loan Librarian,) Brittany Post (Programming Assistant,) and Debbie Obertanec (Cataloging Assistant) (I’m the fourth. I am […]
In honor of this week being National Library Week, each day the Langdon Library will spotlight different groups that contribute to our library’s success. Today: our Substitute Library Assistants! In addition to our “core four” library employees, we employ seven additional subs who fill in during staff absences. We started with two and over the […]
In honor of this week being National Library Week, each day the Langdon Library will spotlight different groups that contribute to our library’s success. Today: The Library Board of Trustees! According to NH RSA 202-A:6, the Library Trustees, have “the entire custody and management of the public library.” Trustees are responsible for the management of […]
In honor of this week being National Library Week, each day the Langdon Library will spotlight different groups that contribute to our library’s success. Today: the NH State Library! Established in 1717, our State Library is the oldest in the nation. In addition to their function as a public library and repository of genealogical resources, […]
In an executive order signed on March 14, 2025, President Trump reduced the functions of several agencies, including the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), which may impact library services in Newington. The Langdon Library does not receive federal funds directly, but we do receive federally-funded services through the New Hampshire State Library. The […]
On Friday, May 7 Governor Sununu’s reopening NH task force will replace Safer at Home 2.0 with new universal guidelines. With NH numbers successfully dropping due to vaccinations, and continued risk-mitigating measures in place, the library will enter a new phase of reopening! Please read the following carefully: Starting Friday, May 7: Library doors are […]
New library hours: We are glad to announce we are opening the library building by appointment on Tuesdays from 1 PM to 7 PM, and Fridays from 9 AM to 3 PM, starting the first week of August. You may call 436-5154 to request an appointment. Appointments are for 30 minutes for a maximum of […]
Here is some more information for those of you who are using this service, or wish to in the coming weeks. 1. Don’t forget you will need your library card number and appointment time to recognize your bag. Please write them down and bring them with you. 2. Some of you may see items on […]
