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Lyme Converse Free Library

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38 Union Street
Lyme, NH 03768 United States Get Directions
603-795-4622
https://lymenhlibrary.org

Library Hours

MONDAY: 1-5pm

TUESDAY: 10am-5pm

WEDNESDAY: 10am-8pm

THURSDAY: 10am-5pm

FRIDAY: 10am-3pm

SATURDAY: 9am-noon

Lyme was established by a charter in 1761; the first library was formed on January 20, 1778 and called “the Social Library in Lime”. In 1908, the town voted to support a public library called the Lyme Town Library.

By the 1930s, the library had outgrown its space in the Lyme School and the town accepted a bequest to build a separate library building across the street in memory of Sidney Converse, to be called the Converse Free Library. It was completed in 1936. A large, new section was added to the building in the early 1980s.
The collection today includes about 34,000 physical items to lend, in the form of books, periodicals, DVDs, and books on CD. In addition, the library provides access to tens of thousands of free resources through digital downloads, online databases, and a video streaming platform. The library functions in cooperation with the school library, sharing its resources with the Lyme Elementary School through the efforts of the librarians in each building.
The library has fiber-optic, 1 Gbps mesh WiFi for its patrons and visitors, available indoors and out, 24/7. PC, Mac, and Chromebook computers are available for adults and children to use in the library. Copying, printing, laminating, and copper-line fax services are available, plus meeting-room spaces. 
Events at this venue
Today

After School Movie – Wonka

Lyme Converse Free Library 38 Union Street, Lyme, NH, United States

At Converse Free Library Wonka (2023, PG, 2hrs) Tuesday, [...]

Used Book Sale at the Lyme Library

Lyme Converse Free Library 38 Union Street, Lyme, NH, United States

Click HERE for more information Sponsored by the Friends [...]

After School Movie at the Library

Lyme Converse Free Library 38 Union Street, Lyme, NH, United States

Super Mario Brothers, The Movie (2023, PG, 1h 32m) [...]

Sing 2 @ The Converse Free Library

Lyme Converse Free Library 38 Union Street, Lyme, NH, United States

(2021, PG, 1hr 50min) – No registration necessary. "Buster [...]

Used Book Sale

Lyme Converse Free Library 38 Union Street, Lyme, NH, United States

Tons of Great Books for Everyone! All proceeds support [...]

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Make your Own Valentines

Lyme Converse Free Library 38 Union Street, Lyme, NH, United States

All supplies provided. All ages! February 6th-14th – Drop [...]

Preschool Story Time with Miss Judy

Lyme Converse Free Library 38 Union Street, Lyme, NH, United States

Preschool Story Time with Miss Judy No registration required. [...]

Family Night at Converse Free Library

Lyme Converse Free Library 38 Union Street, Lyme, NH, United States

Family Nights @ Converse Free Library, 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm [...]

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Lyme Chess Club

Lyme Converse Free Library 38 Union Street, Lyme, NH, United States

Starting Thursday, April 21, 2:15-3:15pm – Lyme Chess Club returns [...]

Lyme Chess Club – Converse Free Library

Lyme Converse Free Library 38 Union Street, Lyme, NH, United States

 Beginning Thursday, April 21, 2:15-3:15pm: Lyme Chess Club returns! 7 [...]

Friends of Lyme Library Book Sale

Lyme Converse Free Library 38 Union Street, Lyme, NH, United States

Contact Converse Free Library for more information

Blisters for Books

Lyme Converse Free Library 38 Union Street, Lyme, NH, United States

Blisters is Back! We cannot wait to see Lyme kids [...]

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Handcrafters Gathering

Lyme Converse Free Library 38 Union Street, Lyme, NH, United States

Handcrafters of all abilities are invited to gather Wednesday afternoons [...]

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Tech Tuesday

Lyme Converse Free Library 38 Union Street, Lyme, NH, United States

This is a drop-in time for you to come [...]

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Handcrafters Gathering

Lyme Converse Free Library 38 Union Street, Lyme, NH, United States

Handcrafters of all abilities are invited to gather in [...]

book sale

CANCELLED – Book Sale

Lyme Converse Free Library 38 Union Street, Lyme, NH, United States

Tons of great books at fabulous prices! All proceeds [...]

CANCELLED – Lyme Chess Club

Lyme Converse Free Library 38 Union Street, Lyme, NH, United States

Cancelled in the interest of public health Lyme Chess Club [...]

CANCELLED – Preschool Story Time

Lyme Converse Free Library 38 Union Street, Lyme, NH, United States

Cancelled in the Interest of Public Health Thursday, March 26, [...]

Eye Health Program at the Library

Lyme Converse Free Library 38 Union Street, Lyme, NH, United States

We will present information on the basics of several [...]

After School Movie at the Library

Lyme Converse Free Library 38 Union Street, Lyme, NH, United States

We will be showing Missing Link (2019, PG, 95 [...]

Tutorial: Kanopy & Your Library Card

Lyme Converse Free Library 38 Union Street, Lyme, NH, United States

Register at the library or online by clicking here. This [...]

Movies for Grown-ups: Rocketman

Lyme Converse Free Library 38 Union Street, Lyme, NH, United States

MGup (Movies for Grown-ups): Rocketman (2019, R, 2 hours).  [...]

Travels with Judy Russell!

Lyme Converse Free Library 38 Union Street, Lyme, NH, United States

Tuesday, October 1, 7 p.m. Gros Morne National Park, Newfoundland, [...]

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Story Time

Lyme Converse Free Library 38 Union Street, Lyme, NH, United States

Stories, rhymes, and a simple craft with Miss Judy. [...]

Afterschool Movie at the Library

Lyme Converse Free Library 38 Union Street, Lyme, NH, United States

Check the library's website for details.

Lyme Library features Dave Mather

Lyme Converse Free Library 38 Union Street, Lyme, NH, United States

Thursday, September 19, 7 p.m. An Evening with Lyme's David [...]

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Lyme Chess Club

Lyme Converse Free Library 38 Union Street, Lyme, NH, United States

Lyme Chess Club with Matthew Greenway

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Handcrafters Gathering

Lyme Converse Free Library 38 Union Street, Lyme, NH, United States

Handcrafters of all abilities are invited to gather in [...]

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Tech Tuesday

Lyme Converse Free Library 38 Union Street, Lyme, NH, United States

This is a drop-in time for you to come [...]

Splashdown Party

Lyme Converse Free Library 38 Union Street, Lyme, NH, United States

Tuesday, August 27, 5-6 p.m. Splashdown Party! Return your reading [...]

Movie: The Astronaut Farmer (2007)

Lyme Converse Free Library 38 Union Street, Lyme, NH, United States

Friday, August 23, 4:30 p.m. Movie: The Astronaut Farmer (2007). [...]

Story Time with Miss Judy

Lyme Converse Free Library 38 Union Street, Lyme, NH, United States

Thursday, August 22, 10:30 a.m. Story Time with Miss Judy. [...]

Library Art Opening – Carl Mehrbach

Lyme Converse Free Library 38 Union Street, Lyme, NH, United States

How's It Gonna End?: Drawings and paintings by Carl Mehrbach Artist's [...]

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Handcrafters Gathering

Lyme Converse Free Library 38 Union Street, Lyme, NH, United States

Handcrafters of all abilities are invited to gather in [...]

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Tech Tuesdays

Lyme Converse Free Library 38 Union Street, Lyme, NH, United States

This is a drop-in time for you to come [...]

1000 Books Before Kindergarten

Lyme Converse Free Library 38 Union Street, Lyme, NH, United States

1000 Books Before Kindergarten Sit & Play at the Lyme [...]

 

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