About the Library

Set in the beautiful village of Sanbornville, New Hampshire, the Gafney Library is a private 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that serves the towns of Wakefield and Brookfield.

We offer programming for all ages and social activities for the whole community! Library cards are free to Wakefield and Brookfield residents. Out-of-town cards are available for purchase.

Meet our staff!

• Amy Swanson, Library Director 
• Peter Abate, Library Administrative Assistant 
• Ashley Churchill, Library Assistant 
• Susan Dansereau, Youth Library Coordinator 

Our Mission & Vision

MISSION

To provide the Gafney community with an inclusive resource center providing programs, services, and collections that promotes literacy, fostering creativity and lifelong learning. The library preserves and promotes universal access to a wide range of human knowledge, experience, information, and ideas in a welcoming and supportive environment.

VISION

To be the welcoming heart of our community where people of all ages and backgrounds come to gather, learn, and grow.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

• Dick DesRoches, President
• Jennifer Rich, Vice President
• Tom Cassidy, Treasurer
• Cathie Chasse, Secretary
• Julie Kessler, Corresponding Secretary, Town of Wakefield Trustee
• Jan Ledbetter, Town of Brookfield Trustee
• Catherine Mills, Trustee at Large
• Tom Lavender, Trustee at Large
• Heather Wilcauskas, Trustee at Large
• Titia Bozuwa, Trustee Emeritus

MONTHLY MEETINGS

The Board of Trustees meets on the third Wednesday of each month from 5-7:00pm in the Community Room. Trustee Meetings are open to the public and will be posted on the Gafney Library calendar.