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General Information
![A photo of the interior of the original part of the library building, showing a sofa, clock, table, and many books.](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6ae724_b2a4df96025a4607b1f7a8caa7f6a617~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_326,h_214,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/IMG_9291.jpg)
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The Etna Library, or 'Hanover Town Library,' is Hanover's original public library. Our building was constructed in 1905 and our story stretches back even further (see our History Page).
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​The Etna Library is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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While the Etna Library and the Howe Library share a catalog and have reciprocal borrowing privileges, the two are separate institutions with unique oversight, staff, budgets, and missions.
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We are open 40 hours per week (see our Hours & Directions page).
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We have over 12,000 circulating physical items in our collection (see our Collection Information page).
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We have frequent programs for all ages and all interests (see our Program Details page)
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We have a newsletter - please sign up to get updates on everything happening at the library (see our Newsletter page).
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We have multiple patron computers and free WiFi.
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We set up frequent displays based around tons of topics.
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We'd love to hear from you (see our Contact Us page)!
​In the News:
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"Etna Library: What You've Been Missing," by Susan B. Apel. Artful, January 9, 2024.
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"Out and About: Historic Portrait Returns to Hanover," by Liz Sauchelli. Valley News, December 9, 2023.
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"Out and About: Etna town-owned natural areas permanently protected," by Liz Sauchelli. Valley News, August 14, 2023.
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"Photos: Plaque at Etna Library honors residents who died at war," by James M. Patterson. Valley News, May 28, 2022.
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"Out and About: Retiring Etna librarian ready for the next chapter," by Liz Sauchelli. Valley News, September 18, 2021.
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"Out and About: Traversing with verse on a nature poetry walk in Etna," by Liz Sauchelli. Valley News, August 1, 2020.
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"A world of learning," by Karen Wahrenberger. Here in Hanover, Summer, 2019, pp. 44-45.
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"Go on a meditative walk in Etna," by Eleanor Kohlsaat. Valley News, February 7, 2019.
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"Etna story trail brings nature, books, families together," by Kelly Burch. Valley News, July 31, 2018.
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"Out and About: Etna Library gears up for summer with donkeys, turtles and much more," by Liz Sauchelli. Valley News, May 3, 2017.
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"When English Isn't Enough", by Emily Hedges. Valley News: Valley Parents, February 7, 2014.
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"Little Library, Big Heart," by Kristina Eddy. Valley News, [date unknown].