Access Ancestry Library?
Ancestry Library requires you to be at Abbott Library to login. Ancestry Library delivers billions of records in census data, vital records, directories, photos, and more from countries all over the world.
Become a volunteer?
Stop in and chat with us about the many ways you can volunteer at Abbott Library! We love having helpers!
Connect to the wireless network?
The library has a free wireless network that is available to the public. “Public Access” does not require a password. Please note that “Public Access” is unsecured. “AbbottLibrary” is our encrypted WiFi network. The password is available upon request.
Convert VHS to DVD?
Thanks to the Friends of the Abbott Library, patrons can convert VHS to DVD. We recommend calling ahead, just to be sure the machine is available. Use of the machine is free but we ask that you bring your own DVDs. The machine can record to DVD-RW and DVD-R.
Find the newest books?
You can find a list of new items in the library catalog by visiting the catalog here.
Get reimbursed for a museum visit?
Download a form from the website or bring in your receipt from any museum in New England and fill out a reimbursement form. This offer is limited to $35.00 (not to exceed the admission fees) per reimbursement per family. Families may take advantage of this program twice a calendar year.
Learn about events and programs?
Check out Abbott Library’s Facebook page, follow us on Twitter or engage with us on Instagram. You can also view the Community Calendar that Project Sunapee hosts on their website.
Place a hold?
Click here and sign in to your account.
Read my favorite author’s newest books ASAP?
Sign up for our Favorite Authors program! Download our Favorite Authors brochure here, circle your favorite authors and drop the brochure off at the library. You’ll never miss a new book again!
Renew or reserve an item?
Most material except new DVD’s and magazines can be renewed. Materials with a two week loan period can be renewed twice, giving a total borrowing time of six weeks. Materials with a one week loan period can be renewed once, for a total borrowing time of 2 weeks. Items on a reserve list cannot be renewed.
Renewals and reserves can be done by clicking on “My Account” located on the right panel of this page. Enter your 14 digit library card number from the back of your card along with your PIN number. Your PIN number is automatically set to the last 4 digits of your home phone number. PIN numbers can be changed once you have logged into your account.
Materials that are on reserve cannot be renewed online. Renewals online are limited to two renewals for two week items and one renewal for one week items. Please call the library if you need to extend your loans beyond these limits.
Search the catalog?
To access the catalog click here.
Sign my child up for the after school program?
Check the “News & Announcements” section of our front page for information about the after school program. If you don’t see anything there, please call the library for more information!
Sign up for a library card?
Learn about eligibility, how to apply, renewing and replacing lost cards by clicking here.
Sign up for a meeting room?
To check meeting room availability, click here. Then call or email us to reserve a room. You can print and fill out a meeting room reservation form from home or when you arrive at the library.
Use the 3D printer?
Click here to view the information about using our 3D printer.
Use the printer/copier?
Printing and copying is available for $0.15/page. Faxing is available for $0.50/page. Scanning is available free of charge. Patrons may print from our public computers or they may print wirelessly from their own devices.