Library Cards: An individual over 14 receives a card upon registration. A child under the age of 14 is required to obtain the signature of a parent or guardian before a card is issued. Card registration is renewed every two years.

Displays: The library posts a monthly calendar of community events. Submissions from the public are welcome. Posters or flyers advertising local events may be posted on the bulletin board or other available spaces. Materials submitted may not exceed 8 1/2 by 11 inches except by special permission. Only notices of local or regional interest which are not commercial or political will be posted.

FAX Services: Patrons have the opportunity to receive and send fax messages. Outgoing faxes are limited to domestic calls only, and are charged at the rate of $1.00 per page. Faxes may be received anytime, but sent only during library hours. We do request that incoming faxes specify the intended recipient's name and phone number. The fax number is 774-5563.

Copier: The photocopier is available for use by the public. Copies cost 10 cents each page/side.  Double-sided copies are 20 cents per page.

ILL Services: The library staff will endeavor to provide for patrons materials not currently held in the collection. These are solicited from other cooperating New Hampshire libraries. Physical materials are delivered by van on Fridays as a part of the New Hampshire State Library ILL service. Copies of articles or similar formats are faxed to the Dunbarton Public Library by the New Hampshire State Library. Despite its best efforts, the library can not ensure that all requests will be filled in-house. Patrons may be directed to local libraries or other facilities to obtain needed resources. The Dunbarton Public Library, in turn, provides materials to other libraries as it fulfills its role as a cooperating ILL member.

Reserve Policy: Patrons may reserve a book by request. When the requested new book arrives, or the item is returned by another patron, the requestor is notifed by phone so that he may come in promptly to pick up the item. A book may not be renewed if it is reserved by another patron, unless special permission is granted by the library staff.

Renewal of Materials:  Patrons may request additional time equal to the original loan period for most materials borrowed from the library.  Renewal requests may be made by phone, email, or in person.  We may not be able to renew Inter-Library Loan materials or items reserved for another patron.

Museum Refunds: The library will refund admissions up to $20.00 to any museum or educational center. Refunds may be requested by phone, email, or in person, and receipts delivered to the library by mail, fax, or in person. More information is available at the circulation desk.

Outreach Service: A delivery service is offered to Dunbarton residents who are physically unable to visit the library. An effort will be made to deliver the item(s) in a timely fashion. Usual circulation dates apply. Please call the library (774-3546) or email dunlib@gsinet.net for more details. Large print books are available if needed.

Technology: There are three computers available for public use in addition to the on-line catalog. The children's computers offer educational games. The reference computer features an Internet connection, CD-ROM references, and word processing capabilities. A wireless internet connection is available for patrons wishing to use their own computer. Policies concerning the use of the computers are posted at each location.

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Collection Development : The selection of materials shall be made on the basis of the interest, information and enlightenment of all people in the community. No material shall be excluded because of the race, nationality, sex, political, social or religious views of the author. The library staff adheres to the principles set forth in the ALA Library Bill of Rights, the Freedom To Read and Freedom to View statements.

Special Collections: The library maintains a separate non-circulating collection of material concerned with Dunbarton history. Copies of Dunbarton town reports dating back to the late 1800s are also available for use in the library.

Literacy and Basic Education: A collection of materials for use by students and tutors involved in adult tutorial programs is available. This collection includes handbooks for tutors, as well as basic guides to math, social science, health care, reading and writing. Audio books with word by word transcripts and job search guides are also included.

Newspapers: The library receives the Concord Monitor and the Union Leader on a daily basis, except Sundays. Back issues are retained for one week. Weekly issues of the Bow Times and Goffstown News are also available, and are retained for one month. The newspapers are available to read in the library.

Audio Books: In addition to a permanent collection of audio books, a rotating collection is available from a leasing program. These titles change every three months. Audio books circulate for a period of two weeks (14 days). There is a fine of $1.00 per day on overdue audio books.  Patrons may also download audio books from nh.lib.overdrive.com.  (See download instructions at http://users.gsinet.net/dunlib/audio.html)  Downloaded audios are licensed for one week of listening or transferring to a compatible MP3 player.  Selected titles may also be burned to CD during the loan period.

Movies: The library has a permanent collection of movies available in VHS and DVD formats. Movies circulate for one week (7 days) and must be borrowed on an adult card. There is a fine of $1.00 per day on overdue movies.

Volunteers: The Dunbarton Public Library enthusiastically invites all interested parties to come in and volunteer their services. Volunteers are welcomed on a regular basis, or on special occasions, such as during a book sale. The library staff recognizes that members in the community have talents, skills and gifts which can add to the quality of library service. Please feel free to call, email, or come in to ask about volunteer opportunities. Community members can assist at storyhours, shelf-reading, processing or repairing books, computer data entry, or other myriad tasks. Any help is greatly appreciated!

Donations: Gifts to the collection can be in the form of money or actual materials. Gifts of books and other materials are gratefully accepted by the library with the understanding that they will be considered for addition to the collection in accordance with established library policies. The library reserves the right to sell or otherwise dispose of gift materials not added to the collection.