Hill Public Library
🏢 Hill Public Library · Hill, New Hampshire
Hill Public Library
Hill Public Library has served this small Merrimack County community since January 1893 — from a humble start of 105 books to a current collection of more than 13,000 volumes, plus free museum passes and digital lending.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 30 CRESCENT STREET, HILL, NH 03243
Phone: 603-934-9712
Website: hillpubliclibrary.com
Plus Code: 87MCG7CX+JH (HILL, NH)
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📖 About Hill Public Library
The town of Hill voted to create its public library in March 1892, and the doors opened on January 4, 1893 — with just 105 books, $15 from the town budget, and 116 registered patrons. Over the following century the library moved twice: first to the Crescent Street area when the original Hill Village relocated in 1941, and then to its present dedicated space in 2002 after a brief closure in late 2001. Today the library holds more than 13,000 volumes and offers interlibrary loan delivery every Friday through the New Hampshire State Library network, dramatically expanding what any patron can borrow. A standout amenity is the museum pass program — cardholders can check out free passes to the Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, NH State Parks, Mount Washington, and Canterbury Shaker Village. Community life centers on the small but cozy meeting room (capacity 12), a weekly Dewey's Coffee Cafe, a monthly book club, and Children's Hour every Thursday. The Friends of the Library, active since 1993, fund special events and improvements beyond the operating budget.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Founded by town vote in 1892 — over 125 years of continuous community service
- Free museum passes: Squam Lakes Science Center, NH State Parks, Mount Washington & Canterbury Shaker Village
- ILL Friday delivery — request any NH library item for weekly doorstep pickup
- 13,000+ volumes plus NH Downloadable Books eBooks & audiobooks
- Friendly meeting room (capacity 12) available for community use
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Your Hill library card unlocks free New Hampshire digital resources:
📚 Services
- Book & media lending (13,000+ volumes)
- Interlibrary loan with Friday delivery
- Museum pass program (4 destinations)
- Free public internet access
- Curbside pickup
- Meeting room rental (capacity 12)
🎸 Programs
- Dewey's Coffee Cafe — Tuesdays 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
- Children's Hour — Thursdays 10:00 AM
- Book Club — fourth Wednesday of the month, 10:30 AM
- Friends of the Library — events & special programming since 1993
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How do the museum passes at Hill Public Library work?
Cardholders can check out a museum pass from the library and use it for free or discounted admission. Available passes include the Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, NH State Parks, Mount Washington, and Canterbury Shaker Village. Each pass is checked out like a book — ask staff about availability and any per-visit guest limits.
Can I borrow items from other New Hampshire libraries through Hill PL?
Yes — the library offers interlibrary loan with delivery every Friday through the New Hampshire State Library courier network. If the title you want is not on the Hill PL shelves, staff can request it from another NH library and have it delivered to 30 Crescent Street for you to pick up. Call 603-934-9712 to place a request.
What is NH Downloadable Books and how do I access it?
NH Downloadable Books (part of the NHeLibrary program) is the statewide Overdrive platform that lets New Hampshire library cardholders borrow eBooks, audiobooks, and digital magazines at any time — no late fees. Use your Hill Public Library card to log in at nhdownloadablebooks.lib.overdrive.com.
Is there a program at the library for families with young children?
Yes — Children's Hour is held every Thursday at 10:00 AM and is designed for young readers and their caregivers. The program combines stories, songs, and activities to build early literacy skills. Adults can also enjoy Dewey's Coffee Cafe on Tuesday mornings, 10:00 AM–noon, which doubles as a casual community drop-in.
🎨 This library lends museum passes. See how library museum passes work and find other libraries that lend passes museum passes by state.
📅 This library has meeting & community rooms. See how library meeting rooms work — booking, policies and fees — and find other libraries with meeting or community rooms meeting rooms by state.
✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in September 2026.
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