Electronic Waste Collection Day

Parking Enforcement in the Weirs

Parking enforcement in the Weirs is now in effect through Columbus Day. Vehicles parking in the public parking spaces on Lakeside Avenue and in the Endicott Rock Park parking lot must pay to use the parking spaces. Parking in this area is “pay b...

NH Pumpkin Festival 2023

Recycling Collection Week

Are you wondering if this is a recycling pickup week? Please check this page often!

Laconia City Council - 2023 Meeting Schedule

Keep track of when the 2023 Laconia City Council meetings are scheduled by clicking here.

City of Laconia 2023 Holiday Schedule

Are you wondering if City Hall is closed on a particular holiday? Click here to see the 2023 holiday closing schedule.

Fire Department News

Read the most current news for the Laconia Fire Department!

Laconia Links

To receive Laconia Links each Friday via email, simply send your email address to info@laconianh.gov.

New Library Pass Available

NH Historical Society

All Together Now! Summer Reading 2023

Summer will be here before we know it, and we are gearing up for a great season! This year’s nationwide Summer Reading theme is “All Together Now,” and we can’t wait to have you join us for some truly exciting event...

New Exhibit of Student Artwork

Student artwork is now on view in the upper-level gallery space at Laconia Library. This exhibit features pieces from students in the following Laconia High School art classes: Evolution of Crafts, Painting, Exploring Art, Drawing, 3D Forms, and Graphic D...

Are you an expert?

The Laconia Public Library is interested in hearing from its community members. Are you an expert in a skill, trade, or topic? The Library is planning future programming and is looking for contributors to lead presentations. Do you want to share your know...

How to check out books for your book club

Have you been thinking about starting a book club? The library can help!

If you are not sure what book you would like to read, try a Reads-To-Go kit! A Reads-To-Go kit includes fifteen paperback copies of a book along with discussion questions to ask durin...

Tips for Tech Help

Tips for Tech Help

At drop-in tech help, we can help patrons with

• The basics of how to navigate their laptop, smartphone, and tablets/e-readers
• How to use social media
• How to set up an email account
• How to use Microsoft Office
• How to use our Library apps, Hoopl...

Participate in our New Display

Would you like to display your collection of treasures in the Children's Room?

Call (603) 524-4775 x602, email jdalton@laconialibrary.org, or stop in to ask at the Children's Desk.

The Library has a telescope available to lend!

Thanks to New Hampshire Astronomical Society (NHAS), the Library has a high-powered Orion Starblast #9814 4.5” Altazimuth Reflector tabletop telescope available to lend! NHAS provides telescopes prepared for public use at no cost to public libraries in Ne...

Welcome Our New Staff

The Laconia Public Library welcomes a new Director, Adult Services Librarian, Children's Librarian, and Children's Library Tech.

Deann

Hello. My name is Deann Hunter and I am the new Library Director.

I moved to NH from Pennsylvania after g...

Exciting Changes in the Laconia Public Library Children’s Room

Laconia Public Library is thrilled to announce the addition of several play-based learning areas in the Children’s Room, made possible by NH State Library ARPA grant funding. These fun spaces are designed to spark imagination and encourage child-directed ...

Library Book Sale

Check out the titles available on the library's book sale bookcase. Materials come primarily from donations we weren't able to use in our collection and some deselected items.

Prices: 

Read on...

New Phone Extension #s

The city has upgraded the phone systems, and the library now has new extension numbers for when you call us.

Library Phone Number: (603) 524-4775

Stay Up to Date - Community Updates Texted Directly to You

Submit an Anonymous Tip

Do you wish to submit an anonymous tip about criminal activity in Laconia?  Click on this link to find out how.

Messer St Bridge Maintenance

The work to repair the deck of the Messer St Bridge has begun. It will not be complete until late October. Northbound and southbound traffic will be required to take turns using the one open lane on the bridge.  During times of  high tra...

2023 Road Maintenance Program

This spring, the Laconia Water Department will replace water lines on Summer Street.  After they have completed their improvements, Busby Construction will pave the street.

The water main under a portion of Weirs Boulevard is also being replaced. ...