Meet the New Director!
The Madbury Public Library will begin 2026 in the capable hands of our new Director, Kerry Cronin. With more than seventeen years of experience as a public library director serving communities of varying sizes, Kerry already knew the MPL as a Rotarian who earlier helped implement our lovely outdoor play space, and while Director of the Newmarket Public Library attended planning meetings for the Oyster River Community Read in our lovely indoor space.
Holding masters’ degrees both in Public Administration (Suffolk University) and Library Science (Rutgers University) as well as a B.A. in English from UNH, Kerry Cronin is a most welcome successor to our retiring Susan Sinnott. Make sure to say hello when next you come by!
Monday and Thursday Story Times for January
All about Winter, Dragons, and Opposites!
On Mondays Miss Sheryl presents Lapsit (babies to 24 months) at 9:15 (doors open at 9:00) and Preschool (2-5) follows at 10:30. Thursday Story Time with Miss Kayla is for all ages and takes place at 10:30.
Evening Book Group
Monday, February 16 at 6:00 PM!
We will be discussing The Inheritance of Loss by Kiran Desai.
Daytime Book Group
Monday, February 2 at 3:30 PM!
February’s discussion book is Hotel du Lac by Anita Brookner. Multiple copies are available to borrow.
Writers Group
Meets February 4 at 5:30 PM
This relaxed group shares stories, essays, poems, even plays! We’d love to have you join.
Death Cafe
Monday, February 23, 6:00 PM
Let’s talk together about death and dying. Join us in a safe space intentionally held to discuss what can seem overwhelming. Facilitated by Sacred Death Care Guide and Registered Nurse, Tracy Radack.
The third Monday of each month. And there will be cake!
Hoopla Borrowing Limits
Hoopla’s fee structure has forced us to impose monthly check-out limits. Check out items early in the month!
Oyster River Community Read
Read, listen and share with your family, friends, and neighbors! Click the image below for more information. The press release can be found here.
Looking for Study or Meeting Space?
We have two rooms available for your schedule.
Our Small Meeting Room or Community Room are available for study or work space. Please call 603-743-1400 to schedule. More information here.