The previous library building at 194 High Street was constructed in 1932 and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in September 2007,[3] and the New Hampshire State Register of Historic Places in April 2007.

In the middle of the nineteenth century, Frederick Smyth was a Candia native who had left his hometown and become successful in business and politics.

The resulting brick building on the hill at 194 High Street opened in 1932; it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2007.

Among the library's features is a working fireplace in the leisure reading area, an art display gallery, and an outdoor reading garden with extensive perennial flower plantings and comfortable benches overlooking the pond.

The mission of Smyth Public Library is to provide and ensure access to books, information, materials, and services that fulfill the educational, informational, cultural, recreational, and professional needs of Candia's residents in a welcoming, respectful, and supportive environment.