Meredith Public Library - Meredith NH
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N 43° 39.314 W 071° 30.018
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The Meredith Public Library is housed in a handsome brick Classical Revival structure designed by George Swan and built in 1900-01, with a major expansion in 1985.
Waymark Code: WM17HR3
Location: New Hampshire, United States
Date Posted: 02/24/2023
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The Meredith Public Library is located at 91 Main Street in Meredith, New Hampshire. It is housed in a handsome brick Classical Revival structure designed by George Swan and built in 1900-01, with a major expansion in 1985. It was a gift from Benjamin Smith as a memorial to his parents, and is known as the Benjamin M. Smith Memorial Library. The building, one of the town's most architecturally sophisticated buildings.
Prior to the construction of this building, Meredith's public library was housed in rented quarters. Construction of this building in 1900-01 was funded by Benjamin Smith as a memorial to his parents, with the proviso that the town acquire the land. It was designed by George Swan, and is the second library in New Hampshire's Lakes Region that was built in the Classical Revival style.
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Today the library houses over 40,000 items including books, audio books, magazines, DVDs, and CDs. It has numerous computers with Internet access for patron use and our wireless connection is always available. It also has an online collection of audio books and e-books which can be downloaded from our Website so that even busy commuters who can't always come to the library can still avail themselves of our services. There are programs for all ages and a Children's Room that is always hopping with activity.
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