Telephone: (603) 895-2633

 Fax: (603) 895-0904

 E-Mail: dudleytucker@comcast.net

 Hours:

 Monday             1:00pm - 8:30pm

 Tuesday           10:00am - 8:30pm

 Wednesday       10:00am - 5:00pm

 Thursday            1:00pm - 8:30pm

 Friday               10:00am - 5:00pm

 Saturday            10:00am - 1:00pm   No Saturday hours in summer

Statement of Philosophy:

The general philosophy of the Dudley-Tucker Library is to select, organize and make freely available to the people of the community, materials which will aid them in the pursuit of education, information, research, and recreation.

Library History:

As early of 1797, a group of Raymond men formed the Social Library company of Raymond. A free public library, with a town appropriation of $25.00, was formed in 1892. All the books (except 9 that were out on loan) were destroyed in a fire.

In 1902, plans began for a separate library building. Mr. Gilman Tucker, founder and publisher of the American Book Company, was the local contact to Andrew Carnegie, noted philanthropist. Mr. Carnegie awarded $2,000.00 to Raymond for the construction of a library with the stipulation that the town, when accepting the money, agree to appropriate money annually for its support.

The library was opened in September, 1908, as the Dudley-Tucker Library.

The building remained structurally unchanged until 1993 when construction began to enlarge the library and to make the building handicap accessible.

Staff:

 Sherry Brox, Director

 Linda Hoelzel, Assistant Director

 Pat Currier, Children's Librarian

 Betty Wynne, Story Time Coordinator / Aide

 Elaine Schmottlach, Aide

 Cathy Fancher, Aide

 Christine Perry, Custodian

Trustees:

 Barbara H. Beardsley (term expires 2011)

 Karen Currier, Treasurer (term expires 2009)

 Robert Gonser, Chairperson (term expires 2010)

05/05/07