Keene Public Library

The Keene Public Library is governed by its Board of Trustees and is a municipal library and part of the City of Keene. It is a 509(a)(1) non-profit organization.

The Keene Public Library resides in one of Keene's finest historic buildings and has been serving this community for over 250 years. We offer a variety of resources from books of all kinds to the internet, to our movie and audio selection, to our diverse programming for young and old in the Monadnock region. We also allow the public to sign out space in the library as well as in our sister building, Heberton Hall, just next door. Come in and pay us a visit!

IN 2009 - Approximately 18,000 card holders checked out more than 326,000 items.

MISSION STATEMENT

To provide free, open and convenient access for all Keene residents to acquire information for growth in their personal knowledge; for life-long learning and enjoyment; for the fulfillment of informational needs, desires, and curiosities; and for enhancing quality of life in the community.

POLICY STATEMENT

The Board of Trustees of the Keene Public Library has adopted the following policies which it intends to follow in governing the Keene Public Library. These policies may be amended at any duly-called meeting of the Board of Trustees, by majority vote of those Trustees present and voting.

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