Pope Memorial Library, North Conway

More Than Books

Friends and neighbors in the Valley! Imagine our beloved library, a cornerstone of North Conway Village, blossoming into an even more inviting and vibrant space for all. We have a wonderful vision to enhance the library grounds, transforming them into a place of beauty, sustainability, and connection.

We dream of lush plantings that will not only delight the eye but also create a haven for pollinators and enhance our local ecosystem. Picture comfortable seating areas nestled amongst the greenery, offering peaceful spots to read, reflect, and connect with others. Envision a charming brick pathway winding through the grounds, welcoming visitors and adding timeless appeal.

But this vision requires your support. We are launching a fundraising campaign to make these enhancements a reality and to implement sustainable, environmentally friendly maintenance practices that will benefit our community for years to come. Your generous contribution, no matter the size, will directly contribute to:

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  Creating a Lush and Inviting Landscape: Funding the purchase and planting of diverse, native plants that will add beauty and support local wildlife.


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  Developing Sustainable Practices: Investing in eco-friendly landscaping methods, such as rainwater harvesting and composting, to reduce our environmental footprint.


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  Building Welcoming Seating Areas: Providing comfortable and accessible spaces for individuals and small groups to gather and enjoy the outdoors.


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  Constructing a Brick Pathway: Creating an attractive and durable walkway that enhances accessibility and the overall aesthetic.


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  Fostering Social Connections: Designing a space that encourages interaction and strengthens the bonds within our community.

The Pope Memorial Library is more than just books; it's a vital hub for learning, growth, and community engagement. By contributing to this beautification project, you are investing in a space that enriches the lives of all who visit.

Please consider making a donation today and help us cultivate a more beautiful, sustainable, and connected future for our library and our village. Every seed of generosity will help our vision blossom!

About Us

We advocate for literacy and a love of knowledge while strengthening community relationships through education, collaboration and connection. We offer safe, welcoming spaces for all, diverse resources, creative programming and beneficial services.

Pope Memorial Library is a privately funded, nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization. We receive no funding from the Town of Conway, the State of New Hampshire, or the federal government. We rely on donations from patrons and friends like you.  

The library serves the communities of the Mt. Washington Valley. This includes residents of the towns of North Conway, Conway, Center Conway, South Conway, Kearsarge, Redstone, Intervale, Glen, Bartlett, Jackson, Hale's Location, Hart's Location, Chatham, Albany, Eaton, Freedom, Madison, Tamworth and Fryeburg and Brownfield ME* are eligible for free library cards.   Visitors are always welcome to use the library.​

Open Seven Days a Week​

Our Hours

Monday: 10:00 am - 7:30 pm

Tuesday: 10:00 am - 7:30 pm

Wednesday: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Thursday: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Friday: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm 

Saturday: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Sunday: 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Who We Are

The North Conway Public Library, now the Pope Memorial Library, is Mount Washington Valley's Free Community Library
Located in North Conway Village, the Pope Memorial Library is a privately funded library which is free and open to the public.
We look and act like a public library but we receive no public funding: no money from the town, state, or federal government. We must raise 100% of our operating funds every year.
Major sources of income are donations, fundraisers, and bequests.
The library is large enough to offer its patrons a broad selection, and small enough to respond to the individual reading needs and preferences of its users.