Canaan Town Library

Welcome to the 2022 Schedule

July 7:    Steve ALMOND (All the Secrets of the World, Candyfreak) / Bianca STONE (The Mobius Strip Club of Grief)  

July 14:  Ernest HEBERT (Whirlybird Island, Spoonwood) / Matthew OLZMANN (Constellation Route)

July 21:  Justin BIGOS (Double Clothesline, Mad River) / Morgan TALTY (Night of the Living Rez)

Readings begin promptly at 7:30 pm, Canaan Street, Canaan, NH.

Superb entertainment by some of the nation’s finest writers.

Free admission.

Books available to purchase, provided by the Norwich Bookstore.

Hosted by the Canaan Town Library.

We will be monitoring all town, state, and federal recommendations for masking, seating and distancing within the Meetinghouse.

Starting Tuesday, March 22, we are in Phase 4 of our Phases of Operations. Masks are optional inside the library. Our weekly hours are 1-8 pm Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesday, 1-5 pm Thursday, 9-12 pm Fridays, and 9-1 pm Saturdays. All hours are now walk-ins with no appointment necessary. We are offering Library Take Out, our contact-less pick up service every day that we are open.

Visitors during Walk-In Hours will follow the following rules:

• Library Take Out will be offered every day the library is open.
• Access for browsing, checking out materials, copy and fax services, and computer use.
• Walk-In Hours will be limited to 15 bodies in the library at a time with suggested 30 minute visits. Monday 1-8 pm, Tuesday 1-8 pm, Wednesday 1-8 pm, Thursday 1-5 pm, Friday 9-12 pm, Saturday 9-1 pm.
• During Walk-Ins if the building is at capacity when you arrive, you will be asked to wait outside the library for availability.  Library staff will let you know when space is available and you may enter.
• Masks are optional (disposable masks provided) to enter the building.
• Patrons are encouraged to sanitize hands upon entering the building.
• Practice Social distancing of 6 ft.
• Disposable masks and hand sanitizer will be made available at no cost.
• Meeting Room is not available for public use.
• Food and drink are not allowed in the library.
• IF YOU FEEL SICK please use library services safely from home.
• Safety Measures in place for Phase 4:
  • Social Distancing of 6 ft between patrons and staff will be required.
  • The circulation desk will have a plexiglass sneeze guard.
  • The public computer terminals will be separated by a plexiglass guard wall.
  • Surfaces will be sanitized and cleaned according to CDC guidelines.

To see all of the Phases of Operation

Library Take Out is a great option!  We are now offering Library Take Out every day that the library is open. Patrons are welcome to call: 523-9650, email: circulationdesk@canaanlibrary.org, or use our online catalog to place materials on hold.