Cook Memorial Library

Tamworth, NH

History

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Highlights of a Country Library by Jean Ulitz, 1992
Tamworth is unique in its literary background and library history. The Tamworth Social Library, one of the earliest in the state, was founded by Parson Samuel Hidden in 1796 and was supported in its entirety by the pioneer members of this small, [...]

Volunteer Breakfast 2009

Each year the staff honors the volunteers by throwing them a breakfast party. These special people help the library in so many different ways – including assisting patrons, shelving books, keeping our gardens beautiful, working in the genealogy and history room, and taking on other special projects as needs arise.
This annual breakfast is a [...]

Steve Damon

I found out today that Steve Damon, born in Malden , MA and longtime resident of Tamworth, has passed away. Steve has always been such an enthusiastic user and supporter of Cook Memorial Library that I just can’t imagine the library without his cheery face coming in the door.
He and his wife Ginny, both contributed [...]

Asking Reference Questions

If you have a reference question that can be answered by searching the library’s collection, click on Catalog at upper right of home page.
Click here for a list of useful online reference links for adults, and here for great links for kids.
If you wish to e-mail a query to library staff, ask your question in [...]

Contact us

Address: Cook Memorial Library, 93 Main Street, Tamworth, NH 03886
Phone: (603)323-8510
Fax: (603)323-2077
Emails:
Library Director: director@tamworthlibrary.org
General questions: reference@tamworthlibrary.org
Genealogy & Local History questions: localhistory@tamworthlibrary.org
Programming & Children’s Dept: programs@tamworthlibrary.org
Or leave a comment on the first blogpost on the home page, and it will reach the correct recipient via the director, and your comment will be kept confidential.

Friends of the Library's Home Tours

On Saturday, Sept. 29, from 1-4 p.m., some of the town’s oldest homes will be open to the public as part of the self-guided “If Walls Could Speak” historic homes tour, sponsored by the Friends of Cook Memorial Library. The afternoon event features a unique opportunity to visit several of the houses featured in [...]

Genealogy and History (G&H) Librarian

SECTION VI: APPENDIX
A. Job Descriptions
4. Genealogy and History (G&H) Librarian (Revised 9-8-08)
Overview: The G&H Librarian is responsible for carrying out the mission of the Ulitz Genealogy & History Center under the direction of the Library Director. Time is divided between G&H Center duties and the circulation desk. Reports to the Library Director.
Qualifications:
• Experience [...]

Librarian's Report for 2006 Town Report

We appreciate the steadfast support we receive from the Town of Tamworth throughout the year. It inspires us to find new ways to serve our library patrons.
In 2006 we continued to set new records in the number of patrons, programs, and overall attendance. Circulation is up 12%, [...]

Local History Notecards for Sale

Louise Wrobleski generously donated seven photographs of her women relatives reading books. From these seven and this one of my grandfather being read to by his mother, we have created a set of 8 cards. This set, each card with a different photo, will be sold for $10, for the benefit of the Ulitz Genealogy [...]

B. The Ulitz Genealogy & History Center

Section III B. The Ulitz Genealogy and History Center (Revised 8-13-07)
1. Mission Statement
The mission of the Ulitz Genealogy and History (G&H) Center (“the Center”) of the Cook Memorial Library is to collect, organize and preserve materials for the study, research and interpretation of the town of Tamworth and its inhabitants, from its earliest [...]

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