Text Box: The Laconia Public Library offers fiction, non-fiction, biography, teen, children, paperback, large print, audiobook/CD book, music CD, DVD, video, and periodical collections for loan. In addition there are the reference and Local History Room collections available for in house use. The Library also subscribes to several newspapers and has the local newspapers archived on microfilm dating back to 1849.   · Book Discussions: The Library hosts book discussions for children, teens, adults and seniors. · Booklists/Bestseller Lists: There are booklists, reader recommendation lists, and bestseller lists available to patrons as well as staff recommendations. · Catalogs: The Library’s automated catalog of all materials is available online at www.laconialibrary.org and through designated computers located throughout the building, searchable by title, author, subject etc. · Children’s Room: The Children’s Room, located on the lower level, offers books, videos, audio books, CDs, periodicals etc. for children. · Children’s Storytime: Storytime is offered several times each week in the Children’s Room. · Computers/Internet Access: There are computers providing Microsoft Office software as well as Internet and email access, located in the adult, teen, children’s and reference areas of the library. Registration is required and patrons are permitted 1 hour per day. Printing is available for a nominal charge. · Computer Training: The Library has volunteers who provide one-on-one basic computer training. Please call 524-4775 to schedule a session. · Copying & Printing: The Library has a photocopier as well as printing from the public computers. Text Box: Resources & Services Text Box: Collections

· Downloadable Audiobooks: The Library is part of a statewide consortium providing downloadable audiobooks to patrons. Each patron is permitted up to three titles at a time and each title is available for 7 days. A Laconia Public Library card is necessary to subscribe. To register, log onto the website at www.laconialibrary.org.

· Email: The Library offers computers for email access.

· Genealogy Research: The Library has a variety of tools to assist with genealogy research including the Local History Room collection as well as access to the Ancestry Library and Heritage Quest online databases.

· Interlibrary Loan: The library can borrow items from other libraries both in state and out-of-state.

· Local History Room: This room is dedicated to books focusing on the history of the Laconia area, New Hampshire, and New England. Included in this collection are Laconia City Directories, town histories, county histories, Laconia town reports, Laconia High School yearbooks and cemetery records.

· Meeting Rooms: The Library has available, at no charge, two conference rooms located on the upper level which accommodate 10-12 people as well as Laconia Rotary Hall which accommodates up to 110 people. Application forms are available at the main circulation desk and on the website.

· Microfilm/Microfilm Reader-Printer: The Library archives the local newspapers on microfilm, dating back to 1849, and has a microfilm reader-printer available with printing capabilities.

· Newsletter: The Library’s monthly newsletter, “Browsing”, provides information on Library programs, events, and new collection additions. Patrons may request a subscription to the printed format or access it on the website at www.laconialibrary.org. Additionally, you may register for a bi-weekly electronic newsletter which provides information on upcoming Library events.

· Outreach Service: The Library will deliver items to patrons at home who are homebound and have difficulty in getting to the Library.

        

 

 

· Park: The Library has a beautiful park open to the public with gardens and chairs as well as free wireless Internet access.

· Passes: The Library offers passes to :

        * Christa McAuliffe Planetarium

        * Currier Gallery of Art

        * New Hampshire History Museum

        * Squam Lakes Science Center

· Programs: The Library offers a wide variety of educational and entertaining programs throughout the year for adults, teens, and children.

· Reference Room: The Reference Room, located on the upper level, offers books and assorted reference materials for in house use.

· Reference & Information: Reference assistance is available to anyone and can be requested in person, by phone (524-4775 x12) or via email (reflpl@metrocast.net).

· Renewals: Items may be renewed for an additional check out period if they have no holds/reserves. Renewals are accepted in person, by phone, via email or online.

· Reserves/Holds: Patrons may request in person, by phone, via email or online to be placed on hold for items currently checked out, and the Library will contact you when the item is available.

· Summer Reading Program : Each summer the Library hosts a six week long summer reading program for children.

· Tax Forms & Information: The Library provides basic federal and state tax forms and instruction booklets.

· Teen Room: The Teen Room, located on the main level, offers books, audios, DVDs, videos, periodicals, CDs etc. for teens.

· Website: The Library has a website available at www.laconialibrary.org which offers access to reference databases, personal accounts, catalog etc.

· Wireless Internet Access: The Library offers free wireless Internet access available throughout the building, in the parking lot and in the park. The Laconia Public Library is currently Laconia’s only wireless hot spot.