Join us for a celebration of the newly completed Peterborough Town Library!
All rooms will be open, including the five new meeting rooms. A scavenger hunt will help self-guide visitors and will offer fun PTL themed prizes. PTL staff will be on-hand in each of the new five meeting rooms to demonstrate meeting technology and answer questions. Visitors may stop by the help-desk for a library card and meet and greet with library volunteers and Trustees.
Musicians from Monadnock Music will perform two pieces in the 1833 Room at 2:00 and 3:00 p.m.
Small tours will be available during September 13-17th at 11 a.m. for those who wish to avoid crowds. Register by visiting the library event page. On September 17th, an art opening will be held for Erin Sweeney, from 5:00.-7:00 p.m. Sweeney is the creator of the Art Table Project, which gave out hundreds of free art kits during the pandemic. Sweeney’s exhibit will feature her independent art, including book sculpture and an interactive component.
PARKING INFORMATION:
- Library Parking Lot: RESERVED for those with mobility issues who cannot walk long distances.
- All Saints and Union Congregational Church Parking lots located on Concord Street.
- Downtown Peterborough Parking: on-street parking throughout.
- Riverwalk Parking: Located off Grove Street, park and cross over Riverwalk past Depot Square park and through Toadstool parking lot. Continue to pedestrian bridge on Main Street to reach the library.
- Municipal Fire Station Parking: Located on Summer Street next to the Fire Station. Park in lot and proceed to pedestrian bridge on Main Street to reach library.
COVID Safety:
Visitors are kindly requested to wear masks during the open house and follow signage for entry and exit to assist with social distancing. Other safety protocols will include refreshments offered to-go and time entry to limit crowds, if necessary. The building also has a UVC system throughout to maintain a clean air supply.
Where are the books?
Please note that final delivery of library shelving has not been confirmed at this time. National steel shortages and supply chain issues delayed the production of the new steel shelving much further than expected. The PTL team asks the public to stay tuned to the library website for the latest updates on how to access the library collection. The team will make every possible effort to open the library for business on September 13th at 10:00 a.m.
Thank you to our project team Ann Beha Architects and Harvey Construction.
Peterborough Town Library, located downtown at the corner of Main and Concord/Rt 202, has a large meeting room, study rooms, classroom, and a board room available to the public.
