Laconia's Sledding Hill is Open!

Laconia's Sledding Hill is now open (conditions permitting!) located at the end of South Street, and can be found on Google Maps if you need directions.

Laconia does not provide any tubes or sleds for use. There is no charge to use the Sledding Hi...

Sand is available!

Laconia residents needing sand for their driveways or walkways during this icy weather can get sand from our Department of Public Works.

There is a sand pile for residential use located at our DPW garage at 257 Messer Street. Residents can get a maximum of...

Laconia City Council - 2023 Meeting Schedule

Keep track of when the 2023 Laconia City Council meetings are scheduled by clicking here.

City of Laconia 2023 Holiday Schedule

Are you wondering if City Hall is closed on a particular holiday? Click here to see the 2023 holiday closing schedule.

Recycling Collection

Check here to find out when the next recycling pickup week is!

Memorial Park Ice Skating Rink is Now Open!

Get your skates on! The ice rink at Memorial Park is now open. Please call Parks and Rec at 603-524-5046 for more details and information about ice conditions.

Dumping snow in waterbodies is prohibited

Snow cleared from roads and parking lots contains debris, trash, sand, salt and other contaminates that are harmful to water quality.  While snow can be stored by surface waters at least 25 feet from the high water mark, it should NEVER be dumped...

2023 Dog Registration

To renew online: www.laconianh.gov, go to Online Bill Pay, then Dog Licensing. To renew by by mail: City Clerk's Office, PO Box 489, Laconia, NH 03247. If renewing by mail, please include a self-addressed stamped envelope.

Fees:

1st dog for an owner 65+: $2...

Fire Hydrant Help

If a fire hydrant is located near your home or business, please help us by cleaning a three ft. perimeter around it, especially towards the street. Remember...seconds count in a fire!

We appreciate your assistance.

Winter Information from the Department of Public Works

Please click here for additional details and information about winter safety provided by the Department of Public Works.

Meter Maintenance Program

Water meters are changed periodically to comply with the Public Utilities Commission's Rules and Regulations, the American Water Works Association and in accordance with the Laconia Water Works’ Tariff. The Water Department has an annua...

Winter Parking Ban

Beginning November 1st, no vehicle is allowed to be parked on a public street between the hours of 12:00 midnight and 6:30 am.

This parking ban allows our City vehicles to safely and effectively keep our streets passable during and after a winter storm. Fa...

Fire Department News

Read the most current news for the Laconia Fire Department!

Laconia Links

To receive Laconia Links each Friday via email, simply send your email address to info@laconianh.gov.

How to check out books for your book club

Have you been thinking about starting a book club? The library can help!

If you are not sure what book you would like to read, try a Reads-To-Go kit! A Reads-To-Go kit includes fifteen paperback copies of a book along with discussion questions to ask durin...

Tips for Tech Help

Tips for Tech Help

At drop-in tech help, we can help patrons with

• The basics of how to navigate their laptop, smartphone, and tablets/e-readers
• How to use social media
• How to set up an email account
• How to use Microsoft Office
• How to use our Library apps, Hoopl...

Participate in our New Display

Would you like to display your collection of treasures in the Children's Room?

Call (603) 524-4775 x602, email jdalton@laconialibrary.org, or stop in to ask at the Children's Desk.

The Library has a telescope available to lend!

Thanks to New Hampshire Astronomical Society (NHAS), the Library has a high-powered Orion Starblast #9814 4.5” Altazimuth Reflector tabletop telescope available to lend! NHAS provides telescopes prepared for public use at no cost to public libraries in Ne...

Library Passes unavailble until next season

Our two library passes are now unavailable until the spring. 

Castle in the Clouds season is from May 28th through October 23rd.

Squam Lakes Natural Science Center season is from May 1 through November 1.

Let us know what passes you're interested in...

Welcome Our New Staff

The Laconia Public Library welcomes a new Director, Adult Services Librarian, Children's Librarian, and Children's Library Tech.

Deann

Hello. My name is Deann Hunter and I am the new Library Director.

I moved to NH from Pennsylvania after g...

Exciting Changes in the Laconia Public Library Children’s Room

Laconia Public Library is thrilled to announce the addition of several play-based learning areas in the Children’s Room, made possible by NH State Library ARPA grant funding. These fun spaces are designed to spark imagination and encourage child-directed ...

Library Book Sale

Check out the titles available on the library's book sale bookcase. Materials come primarily from donations we weren't able to use in our collection and some deselected items.

Prices: 

Read on...

New Phone Extension #s

The city has upgraded the phone systems, and the library now has new extension numbers for when you call us.

Library Phone Number: (603) 524-4775

Submit an Anonymous Tip

Do you wish to submit an anonymous tip about criminal activity in Laconia?  Click on this link to find out how.

Water Main Replacement on Weirs Boulevard

Underground utility work is planned to begin this spring to replace about 1,900 feet of water main on Weirs Boulevard. Drivers may experience minor delays when travelling near the construction site-- roughly  between 766  Weirs Blvd and ...

Elm Street Area Sewer Upgrades

Park Construction has completed sewer upgrades on the Elm Street Area sewer project (from Bell Street to Hickory Stick). The Northern Lakeport Sewer Project (Belvidere St, North St, School and Sheridan St) will go to bid this fall with a possible construc...