Our Services

We have a diverse selection of:    

Latest best-selling fiction & non-fiction, classics, and popular favorite books Audiobooks on CD  

Large Print books  

DVDs  

Popular magazines & regional newspapers  

Children’s books, media, and activity kits  

Stop. Sit. and Read. programming 

Young Adult/Teen fiction, non-fiction & Graphic Novels  

Local history & genealogy resources  

STEM kits Game/Activity kits  

Musical instruments  

Birding backpacks  

Book bundles and Movie bundles  

Backyard games (weather dependent)   

Ongoing indoor book sale Monthly local artist display 

Monthly crafts and Make & Take activities 

Special events 

Summer Reading programs

Seasonal programming  

Indoor Sensory area (coming soon) 

Sensory Garden programming

We also offer:    

Public access computers & free wireless access for personal device  

Photocopy & Fax service for a fee  

Federal tax forms (Jan-Apr)  

Interlibrary Loan service for materials our library doesn't own  

Museum Passes for reduced or free admission  

Outreach services to local public/private schools, senior citizens  (Outreach efforts may change based on COVID)  

The D. A. Hurd Library is a drop-off location, accepting non-perishable donations for the North Berwick Food Pantry, and also has a Community Food Exchange. 

Thanks to a grant from Kennebunk Savings Bank, the Berwick Public Library, South Berwick Public Library, and D. A. Hurd Library are able to offer passes to our patrons at no cost to receive free/reduced admission at the following libraries.

Passes can be picked up at the circulation desk and must be reserved for use on a specific day. (Museum of Science pass pick-up is at Berwick Public Library) 

Please double check each museum's website for details on their current hours and guidelines for visiting.​  

Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine

This pass gives the holder a 50% discount on Museum admission for up to four people.     

Children's Museum of New Hampshire

Pass gives the holder 50% off for up to four people.  

Historic New England 

This pass allows you to visit one of Historic New England's 36 properties for free admission.     

Museum of Fine Art Boston 

Each pass provides up to two people a $10 admission per person.     ​

Portland Museum of Art 

This pass allows free entry for up to two adults and six children.  

Seacoast Science Center 

This pass allows two adults and 4 children or grandchildren (under 18) from the same household a 50% discount on admission. You will also receive a 10% discount at the Seacoast Science Center's Nature Store. Odiorne Point State Park will charge you a separate parking fee.     

Strawbery Banke 

Free admission for two adults and up to four children.     

Museum of Science - Boston  

This pass will admit up to 4 people at a 50% discount on tickets to the Museum’s Exhibit Halls. Children under 3 are not included in the count of 4 and are always admitted for free but must have a timed ticket.       

Bedrock Gardens (Lee, NH) 

Pass provides complimentary admission for up to two adults, as well as their children and grandchildren, to visit the gardens (excluding special events). 

Maine State Park 

Borrow a Maine State Park vehicle pass for up to 7-days. The pass is valid for up to a 17-passenger vehicle.
Pass reservations can be made by calling your library.
The physical pass must be picked up and returned to the D. A. Hurd Library.
Maps and more information are available here:

 https://www.maine.gov/dacf/parks/camping/pdf/outdoorsmini.pdf  
Please note, lost/replacement fee of $105 will apply if the original pass is not returned on time and in usable condition to the D. A. Hurd Library.