As used in this chapter the following words shall be construed as follows unless the context clearly requires otherwise:
I. “Public library” shall mean every library which receives regular financial support, at least annually, from public or private sources and which provides regular and currently useful library service to the public without charge. The words may be construed to include reference and circulating libraries, reading rooms and museums regularly open to the public.

Terms Used In New Hampshire Revised Statutes 202-A:2

  • following: when used by way of reference to any section of these laws, shall mean the section next preceding or following that in which such reference is made, unless some other is expressly designated. See New Hampshire Revised Statutes 21:13
  • Public library: shall mean every library which receives regular financial support, at least annually, from public or private sources and which provides regular and currently useful library service to the public without charge. See New Hampshire Revised Statutes 202-A:2

II. “Library trustees” shall mean the governing board of a public library.