Somersworth Public Library
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Somersworth Public Library
Downtown in a Victorian mill city that earned the name "Lilac City," the Somersworth Public Library at 25 Main Street has served the Strafford County community since the city's incorporation in 1893 — and is now raising funds for its first major addition and renovation to keep serving the next generation.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 9am–7pm |
| Wednesday | 9am–7pm |
| Thursday | 9am–5pm |
| Friday | 9am–5pm |
| Saturday | 9am–1pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 25 Main Street, Somersworth, NH 03878
Phone: (603) 692-4587
Website: somersworth.com
Plus Code: 87MF747P+2G (Somersworth, NH)
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📖 About Somersworth Public Library
The Somersworth Public Library is the public library of Somersworth, New Hampshire, a Strafford County city on the Salmon Falls River at the Maine border. Somersworth was settled as the parish of Summersworth in 1729 — a name meaning "summer town" — and incorporated as a city in 1893 after a century of textile manufacturing that left it with a streetscape of Victorian brick still admired today. The library is located downtown at 25 Main Street, with a parking lot between the library and the Post Office accessible from Station Street. It belongs to the NHAIS shared catalog, connecting cardholders to collections across New Hampshire. In 2026 the library launched a public fundraising campaign for a planned Addition and Renovation project — the next chapter for a beloved community institution.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Downtown location at 25 Main Street in a Victorian mill city incorporated in 1893, served by a parking lot off Station Street
- Open until 7 p.m. on Tuesday and Wednesday for working families and after-school visits
- Active book clubs, crafting programs and community events including the annual Centredale-adjacent Lilac City Paranormal fundraiser
- Member of NHAIS shared catalog, with digital borrowing through hoopla and NH Downloadable Books / Libby
- 2026 Addition & Renovation fundraising campaign underway to expand the building for future generations
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Somersworth cardholders can borrow digital content free through New Hampshire's statewide library networks:
📚 Services
- Public computers, printing, copying & free Wi-Fi (available 24/7 inside and outside the building)
- Book drop at the rear entrance near the Post Office for after-hours returns
- Interlibrary loan through the NHAIS statewide shared catalog
- Reference and reader's advisory assistance
- Digital downloads — eBooks, audiobooks, streaming video and magazines
- Meeting room available for community use
🎸 Programs
- Fiction Book Group — monthly on the second Tuesday
- Cookbook Club — monthly, cook-and-share format
- Adult Craft & Create — monthly casual crafting on third Tuesdays
- Yogalates — weekly gentle yoga-Pilates blend, no registration required
- Chess Club — all ages welcome
- Children's and teen programs (see children's and teen program pages)
- Summer reading challenge
📍 Nearby Libraries in Strafford & Rockingham Counties
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Somersworth Public Library located, and where can I park?
The library is at 25 Main Street in downtown Somersworth. A parking lot is available between the library and the Post Office buildings; you can enter the lot from Station Street. There is also a blue outdoor book drop near the rear entrance for returning materials when the library is closed.
What is the Somersworth Public Library Addition and Renovation project?
In September 2026 the library launched a public fundraising campaign called "The Next Chapter" to fund an expansion and renovation of the building at 25 Main Street. The project aims to create modern spaces for education, technology and community use. The Friends of the Somersworth Public Library are actively supporting the campaign.
Which evenings is the library open late, and is it open on weekends?
The library stays open until 7 p.m. on Tuesday and Wednesday. Thursday and Friday hours are 9 a.m.–5 p.m., and Saturday is 9 a.m.–1 p.m. The library is closed Sunday and Monday.
Does Somersworth Public Library offer eBook and audiobook borrowing?
Yes. Cardholders can borrow eBooks, audiobooks and digital magazines through the New Hampshire Downloadable Books consortium (nh.overdrive.com or the Libby app). hoopla is also available for no-waitlist streaming and downloads of books, music, comics and video — up to 3 items per month. Note that these digital services are available to Somersworth resident cardholders.
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✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in September 2026.