NASHUA – In 1971, the Nashua Public Library moved from the Hunt Memorial Building at 6 Main St. to its current Court Street home. This November and December, make a point of stopping by the library to enjoy a display of photos, posters, furniture, architectural drawings and other memorabilia celebrating 50 years in the building.

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Get a free anniversary-edition library card

Soon, the library will have 50th-anniversary library cards, available for free. For those who already have a library card, they can exchange it at the front desk for one of the new ones. For those without a library card, bring ID to the library to sign up. Call 603-589-4600 for additional information.

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Try a virtual breakout room.

Kids: Try our Blast From the Past virtual breakout room at nashualibrary.org/explore/kids/whats-happening. Test your knowledge by answering questions about the history of the library so you can unlock the locks and “break out” of the room!

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Nashua in the Year 2021

Did you grow up in Nashua? Then perhaps you entered the library’s 25th anniversary essay contest in 1996, “Nashua in the Year 2021: How I See My City.” Some of those entries are on display.

You’ll get a kick out of these budding writers’ visions of the future.

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A celebration in photos

Come watch our nostalgic slideshow of over 100 old library photos. Or watch online at nashualibrary.org/attend/

anniversary.

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Learn more

For additional information about the library’s celebration, visit nashualibrary.org/attend/anniversary.