Fuller Public Library
🏢 Hillsborough County · Hillsborough, New Hampshire
Fuller Public Library
Founded in 1877 by the bequest of Mark W. Fuller, Fuller Public Library has grown from a few hundred volumes in a rented room to a beloved community institution housed in the historic Governor John Butler Smith Home on Hillsborough's School Street.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Friday | 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 29 SCHOOL STREET, HILLSBOROUGH, NH 03244
Phone: (603) 464-3595
Website: fullerlibrary.info
Plus Code: 87MC4483+FJ (HILLSBOROUGH, NH)
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📖 About Fuller Public Library
Fuller Public Library was established in 1877 through the generous bequest of Hillsborough native Mark W. Fuller, who left funds to open a free public library for his hometown. The library began with just over 300 volumes in a rented room at the Whittemore Block before finding its permanent home in the Governor John Butler Smith House — a Queen Anne and Colonial Revival building designed by William M. Butterfield and transferred to the town by the Smith heirs in 1926 for community use. The NH Preservation Alliance recognized the library's painstaking building rehabilitation with a Merit Award after a 2008 state fire marshal inspection identified safety concerns. Today the library hosts preschool story times, a teen book group, adult education through Project LIFT, hands-on workshops in partnership with the Hillsborough Historical Society, and museum passes for area attractions. The library's external wireless network stays active beyond regular hours, ensuring connectivity for patrons studying outside the building.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Founded 1877 by Mark W. Fuller's bequest — one of New Hampshire's oldest continuously operating public libraries
- Set in the historic Governor John Butler Smith Home, recipient of an NH Preservation Alliance Merit Award
- Museum passes for area attractions — available free to cardholders
- Kanopy streaming movies and digital archives of the Hillsborough Messenger
- Outdoor Wi-Fi active beyond building hours for extended access
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Your Fuller Public Library card unlocks these free digital resources:
📚 Services
- Free library cards for Hillsborough residents and Hillsborough County neighbors
- Museum passes to area attractions (first-come, first-served at the circulation desk)
- Public computers with internet access (30-minute sessions)
- Free Wi-Fi in-building and in parking lot (active beyond open hours)
- Printing, copying, and scanning
- Interlibrary loan (ILL) services
- Kanopy streaming video with library card
- eBooks and audiobooks through NHeLibrary / Libby
🎸 Programs
- Preschool story time — weekly
- Teen book group
- Adult education through Project LIFT
- Workshops in partnership with the Hillsborough Historical Society
- Summer reading program for children, teens, and adults
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Mark W. Fuller, and why did he leave money for a library?
Mark W. Fuller was a Hillsborough native who believed his hometown deserved a free public library. When he died, he left a bequest to establish one, and in 1877 Fuller Public Library opened with roughly 300 volumes in a rented room at the Whittemore Block — the seed of the institution that has served the community for nearly 150 years.
What happened to the library building after the 2008 fire marshal inspection?
The state fire marshal found the historic Governor John Butler Smith Home structurally unsafe in 2008, triggering an extensive rehabilitation. The library's restoration work earned a Merit Award from the New Hampshire Preservation Alliance for preserving the Queen Anne and Colonial Revival building while making it safe for public use.
Does Fuller Public Library offer museum passes?
Yes — the library makes museum passes available to cardholders on a first-come, first-served basis at the circulation desk. Passes provide free or discounted admission to area attractions. Ask staff for the current list of participating venues and availability.
Is Wi-Fi available when the library is closed?
Yes — the library's external wireless network stays active outside normal building hours. You can connect from the parking lot or nearby area even when the doors are closed, which is useful for students and remote workers who need connectivity late in the evening.
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