News and Updates
Notice
The trustees will meet on Monday, October 28, 2024,
at 4:30 p.m. at the library.
New Hampshire City, Town, and County Reports Digitized and Available Online
This digitized collection of city and town reports from the mid-1800s to the present day is hosted by the University of New Hampshire Scholars Repository. This digitization project was made possible by the New Hampshire State Library and the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Available Town Reports for Thornton begin in 1888. The collection also contains county reports, including Grafton County from 1877.
Explore regimental histories, state legislative records, the New Hampshire State Papers, and an extensive array of historical records.
Click here to access the collection. Check it out!
Explore regimental histories, state legislative records, the New Hampshire State Papers, and an extensive array of historical records.
Click here to access the collection. Check it out!
Thornton Public Library Designated FamilySearch Affiliate Library
TPL has been awarded FamilySearch Affiliate Library status, giving patrons access to millions of genealogy resources not available to the general public. FamilySearch is a world leader in family history.
There are only a few hundred affiliate libraries in the country. FamilySearch has over 6 billion searchable names and 2 billion images of historical genealogical records, adding over 300 million free digitized records and images from all over the world each year. It also manages the famous Family History Library in Salt Lake City. It has amassed billions of birth, marriage, death, census, land, and court records from more than 130 countries to help you discover and make family connections.
“Libraries are wonderful local gathering places for learning. We are excited to have the Thornton Public Library as our newest FamilySearch Affiliate Library. It will help FamilySearch expand opportunities for fun, personal discoveries, and family connections to the local community,” said Paul Nauta, FamilySearch Public Relations Manager.
The library is supported by the taxpayers of the Town of Thornton. Non-residents who wish to use the many resources of the library (including Ancestry.com, FamilySearch, and NH Downloadable Books) may apply for patron status for a one-time fee of $40.
There are only a few hundred affiliate libraries in the country. FamilySearch has over 6 billion searchable names and 2 billion images of historical genealogical records, adding over 300 million free digitized records and images from all over the world each year. It also manages the famous Family History Library in Salt Lake City. It has amassed billions of birth, marriage, death, census, land, and court records from more than 130 countries to help you discover and make family connections.
“Libraries are wonderful local gathering places for learning. We are excited to have the Thornton Public Library as our newest FamilySearch Affiliate Library. It will help FamilySearch expand opportunities for fun, personal discoveries, and family connections to the local community,” said Paul Nauta, FamilySearch Public Relations Manager.
The library is supported by the taxpayers of the Town of Thornton. Non-residents who wish to use the many resources of the library (including Ancestry.com, FamilySearch, and NH Downloadable Books) may apply for patron status for a one-time fee of $40.
Holidays:*
New Year's Day (January 1)
Martin Luther King/Civil Rights Day (3rd Monday of January)
Memorial Day (Last Monday of May)
Independence Day (July 4)
Juneteenth (June 19)
Labor Day (1st Monday in September)
Columbus Day (2nd Monday of October)
Veterans’ Day (November 11)
Thanksgiving Day (4th Thursday in November)
Thanksgiving Friday
Christmas (December 25)
*If any of the above holidays fall on a Sunday, the following Monday shall be observed.
If any of the above holidays fall on a Saturday, the Friday prior to the holiday shall be observed.
New Year's Day (January 1)
Martin Luther King/Civil Rights Day (3rd Monday of January)
Memorial Day (Last Monday of May)
Independence Day (July 4)
Juneteenth (June 19)
Labor Day (1st Monday in September)
Columbus Day (2nd Monday of October)
Veterans’ Day (November 11)
Thanksgiving Day (4th Thursday in November)
Thanksgiving Friday
Christmas (December 25)
*If any of the above holidays fall on a Sunday, the following Monday shall be observed.
If any of the above holidays fall on a Saturday, the Friday prior to the holiday shall be observed.