Fun: Recreation and Libraries
All Areas
Big Brothers Big Sisters of New Hampshire
603-352-9536 x1008
Business office:
603-430-1140 x1140 Portsmouth, NH
Out mission is to provide children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported 1-to-1 relationships that change their lives for the better, forever.
1-844-NH4-BIGS
bbbsnh.org
YMCA Camp Takodah
603-239-4781 or
603-352-0447
Overnight camp, ages 7–15, Southwest NH
camptakodah.org or
info@cheshireymca.org
Boy Scouts of America
Daniel Webster Council
1-800-221-0009
nhscouting.org
4-H Clubs
Hillsborough County
603-641-6060
Cheshire County
603-352-4550
4-H helps youth acquire knowledge, develop life skills and form attitudes to enable them to become self directing, productive and contributing members of society. It is offered free of charge to youth ages 5-18. Youth from all cultural and economic backgrounds get involved in 4-H fun and learning. Call for local programs.
extension.unh.edu
Girl Scouts USA
Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains
1-888-474-9686
Leadership skills, career exploration, community service, decision making skills, grades K-12.
girlscoutsgwm.org
NH State Library (NHSL) Services to the Blind and Visibly Handicapped Talking Book Library
1-800-491-4200
Talking books, free service to people with disabilities, including dyslexia. Supplies by mail, digital books and equipment needed to use them.
nh.gov/nhsl/talking_books
Swimming
Crotched Mt. Rehabilitation Center, Greenfield
603-547-3311 x1870
The CMRC pool has open swims, adult and senior lap swims, and lessons for adults and children ages six months and up. Open to all, $50 yearly fee for Greenfield residents, family swims on Friday evenings. See website for seasonal programs.
crotchedmountain.org/swim
Libraries and Recreation Departments
Most town libraries offer story hours for preschool children during the school year, summer reading programs, and occasional children’s movie showings. Call your local library for information. The recreation department in a town may offer various sports programs, summer activities such as swimming lessons or craft classes, and other seasonal activities. Call to find out what your town offers and how and when to sign up.
ANTRIM
Antrim Recreation Department
603-588-3121
Community and family events & programs, weekend and after-school movement and recreation opportunities, youth sports leagues, Parks & Recreation.
antrimnh.org
Antrim Tuttle Library
603-588-6786
TIMES:
Mon & Wed 2 – 6pm, Tue & Thu 2 – 8pm
Fri 9am – 12noon, Sat 10am – 4pm
antrimnh.org
BENNINGTON
G.E.P. Dodge Library
603-588-6585
Summer reading program, book clubs.
TIMES:
Mon 9 am – 6 pm, Tue noon – 6 pm, Thu Noon – 8 pm, Fri Noon – 5 pm, Sun 4 – 6 pm
dodgelibrary.com
DUBLIN
Dublin Recreation Committee
603-563-8544 http://townofdublin.org/departments/parks-recreation/
Summer playground/camp programs
Dublin Public Library
603-563-8658
Storytime:
Wednesdays @ 9:30 AM, Family Night: every 3rd Monday @ 6:30 PM
TIMES:
Mon, Tue, Thu, 4 – 8pm, Wed 9am – 12pm and 4 – 8 pm,
Sat 9 – 1pm
townofdublin.org/dublin-public-library2
FRANCESTOWN
George Holmes Bixby Memorial Library
603-547-2730
Storytime hours for children, Book discussions, summer reading program, drop-in crafts, adult art afternoons, handicap accessible.
TIMES:
Tue 2-7:30pm, Wed 10am-5pm, Thu 2-7pm, Fri 12-5pm, Sat 9am-12:30pm
francestown-nh.gov
GREENFIELD
Greenfield Recreation Department
603-547-3442 https://www.greenfield-nh.gov/parks-recreation
After school activities, summer sports, trips
Stephenson Memorial Library
603-547-2790
Storytime, Writer’s Group, Knitting Group, Book Club, Armchair Travel, Watercolor Collaborative
TIMES:
Tue 2-6pm, Wed 10-8pm, Thu 2-8pm, Fri 2-6pm, Sat 10am-4pm
greenfield-nh.gov/stephenson-memorial-library
GREENVILLE
Chamberlin Free Public Library
603-878-1105
Summer reading, story hour, crafts, book clubs, Knit for a Cause
TIMES:
Mon & Wed 3 – 8pm, Tue & Thu 9am – 8pm,
Fri 9am – 5pm, Sat 9am – 1pm (closed Saturdays during July & August)
chamberlinlibrary.org
HANCOCK
Hancock Town Library
603-525-4411
Storytime, movies, crafts
TIMES:
Mon & Wed 2 – 6pm, Tue & Thu 10am – 7pm, Sat 10 – 4pm
https://hancocktownlibrarynh.wordpress.com/
JAFFREY
Jaffrey Public Library
603-532-7301
Storytime, Summer reading, guest speakers, crafts, children’s programs
TIMES:
Mon, Wed & Fri 10am – 5:30pm, Tue & Thu 1 – 7:00pm, Sat 10am
townofjaffrey.com/Pages/JaffreyNH_Library/index
Jaffrey Recreation Department
603-532-7863
TIMES:
Mon thru Fri 8 am – 1 pm, other hours by appointment
recreation@townofjaffrey.com
KEENE
Keene Family YMCA
603-352-6002
M-F 5 am-9 pm, Sat. 6am – 6pm, Sun. 8am – 5 pm
Serving men, women and children throughout the Monadnock Region with services and programs designed to increase health, teach life and leadership skills, and promote family unity. Offering gymnastics, aquatics, safety training, childcare and family recreation.
keene-ymca.org
MASON
Mason Public Library
603-878-3867 https://masonnh.us/mason-public-library-general-information/
TIMES:
Tue & Wed 9am – 4pm & 6pm – 8pm, Thurs 9am – 4pm, Sat 9am – 12 noon.
During the months of July & August, closed on Saturday
NEW IPSWICH
New Ipswich Library
603-878-4644
TIMES:
Mon & Wed 2 – 8pm, Tue & Fri 9am – 1pm,
Sat 9am – 12 noon (except July and August).
newipswichlibrary.wordpress.com
PETERBOROUGH
Western Hillsborough County Family Services
Southern NH Services, Inc.
603-924-9601 snhs.org
Youth programs for after school and summer recreation.
Peterborough Recreation Department
603-924-8080
Trips, camps, sports, classes, contests. Senior day, arts & crafts
Summer programs open to all ConVal School District children.
TIMES:
Mon-Fri 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
https://www.townofpeterborough.com
Peterborough Town Library
603-924-8040
TIMES:
M,W,F 10 am – 6 pm, T,Th 10 am – 8 pm,
Sat 10 am – 4 pm
https://peterboroughtownlibrary.org/
RINDGE
Rindge Ingalls Memorial Library
603-899-3303
TIMES:
Mon, Wed, Fri 10am – 5pm, Tue & Thu 2:30 – 8pm,
Sat 9 – 12noon
rindgenh.org/towncloud/entity/Ingalls-Memorial-Library-6
Rindge Recreation Department
603-899-6847
www.rindgenh.org/towncloud/entity/Recreation-Department-9
TEMPLE
Mansfield Public Library
603-878-3100
TIMES:
Mon & Fri 10am-5pm, Tue & Thu 3-7pm,
Sat 10:30am-1:30pm
templenh.org/library
Temple Recreation Department
OPENING HOURS
MON – THU
9:00am – 2:00pm
FRI - SUN
We are closed
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