Family Love Letter - Lecture

Friday, December 3 at 12:00pm, learn the details and importance of creating a "Family Love Letter", a document that includes all the vital information loved ones need to know in case of sudden incapacitation or death. Please register online or by speaking with a library staff member. Sponsored by Denise Petrin at Edward Jones Investments.

Woodworking Presentation @ Your Library

Wednesday, December 15 at 6:30pm - Presenter, Stephen Carey, will talk about the practice of wood turning: The art or process of shaping wood into forms on a lathe. Mr. Carey will highlight techniques that he has used, mention his successes and failures and provide a general overview of the process.

Author Visit - A Piano In Every Room

Tuesday, December 14 at 1:30 PM - Rosamond van der Linde, will be reading excerpts from her new book, A Piano In Every Room. The book tells the heartwarming tale of a family of seven pianists that created a huge music enterprise.

Database Log In Notice

We are currently experiencing a problem with our database log in procedure. Until our vendor comes up with a solution, you can get around this issue by logging in and then re-clicking on the database of your choice when you are bumped back to the log in screen. We apologize for the inconvenience. Please continue to use the library's databases for all of your homework, research, job seeking, language learning & other information needs!

Get Crafty @ Your Library

Crafts for Adults - Every Monday from 5pm - 8pm, work on your current craft project with other community members @ your library. Bring a snack and enjoy free coffee & tea! Learn more...

System Upgrades -Thursday, November 11

On Thursday, November 11, our automation system, which includes our online catalog and research databases, will be going offline while it undergoes upgrades. The library will be open on that day from 11:00am - 8:00pm, but with limited services. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your understanding.

Sustainable Agriculture @ Your Library

November 30 from 6:30pm to 8:00pm, John Carroll, Ph.D. Resource Development, will speak at the library about restoring our food independence. This is the subject of his book "Pastures of Plenty: The Future of Food, Agriculture and Environmental Conservation in New England". Please RSVP online or by speaking to a library staff member.

General Election Results

The general election results for the Town of Hooksett are now available on the library's website: Click here to see the results.

Book & Bake Sale

Book & Bake Sale - Saturday, Nov. 13 from 9am - 3pm
Purchase used books, audio and video materials at bargain prices. Delicious baked goods will also be for sale at the event. All proceeds benefit the Hooksett Public Library! More information...

eBook Readers Poll

Please take our poll and help us learn which eBook readers are most popular: Online Poll.

The library is planning to purchase two eBook readers to promote our OverDrive eBooks service.They will also be used for staff training and as demonstration models for the public. We will let you know when they arrive so that you can visit the library to try them out!

Author Visit - A Piano In Every Room

Wednesday, Oct. 27 at 6:30pm - Rosamond van der Linde, will be reading excerpts from her new book, A Piano In Every Room. The book tells the heartwarming tale of a family of seven pianists that created a huge music enterprise.

One lucky attendee will win a free copy of the book!

Vote 2010 - General Election

The general election takes place Tuesday, November 2. Hooksett voters can place their votes at the Cawley Middle School from 6am-7pm.

Halloween in Hooksett

Saturday, October 30 at 10:30am

Hooksett Public Library - Children's- Semi-Spooky Storytime

Friday, October 29 from 6pm - 8pm
Donati Park - Haunted Trail

Sunday, October 31, from 6pm - 8pm

Trick or Treat in Hooksett - Please be safe.

SBC Reads - In Defense of Food: An Eater's Manifesto

Did you hear about the library's new Sustainable Book Club (SBC)? Pick up your copy of In Defense of Food: An Eater's Manifesto at the library and join us for a fascinating book discussion on Tuesday, October 26 at 6:30pm.

Identity Theft Talk - Stay Informed

If you did not attend last week's Identity Theft Talk presented by Sue Moulton, Certified Identity Theft Risk Management Specialist, you can stay informed and learn more about this important topic by visiting some of the websites that Sue recommends:

List of Websites

Thank you for sharing your time and expertise with the Hooksett community Sue!

Identity Theft - Websites

A list of online resources for learning more about Identity Theft. This information was provided to the library by Sue Moulton, Certified Identity Theft Risk Management Specialist:

AnnualCreditReport.com

F.T.C. Identity Theft Site

Financial Fraud Enforcement Task Force

Identity Theft Assistance Center

Identity Theft Resource Center

Internet Crime Complaint Center

Justice Department Identity Theft Site

myfico.com

Privacy Rights Clearinghouse

Social Security Administration's Answers

Federal Bureau of Investigations – Identity Theft

Credit Report Services:

Equifax

Experian

TransUnion

Hannah Dustin's Legacy - Author Talk

Tuesday, October 12 at 6:30pm
Presented by Juanita Carey, Author of Hannah’s Revenge. Mrs. Carey will read from her book and talk about the life of Hannah Dustin. This presentation is geared towards young adults, teens and adults.

Hannah Dustin was a 17th Century Massachusetts woman, caught in an overwhelming tide of events, who found herself in a life-or-death struggle for which she had never prepared.For more information please visit our
online events calendar.

Mark your calendars...

• Columbus Day: The library will be closed on Monday, October 11 in observance of the Columbus Day holiday. Please remember...the library's catalog and online resources are always available by visiting www.hooksettlibrary.org.
• Library's Book & Bake Sale: Saturday, November 13 from 9am - 3pm. Purchase used books, audio and video materials at bargain prices. Delicious baked goods will also be for sale. If you can help us bake goods for the event please contact us at 485.6092 or via E-mail: mbose@hooksettlibrary.org. All Proceeds to benefit the Library.

Puppets and Quilts...

The Library is looking for donations of gently used puppets for a kids theater program, and also for quilts that babies can sit on with their caregivers during storytimes. Thank you in advance for your support of the library!

Banned Books Week @ Your Library...

Catcher in the Rye . . . Of Mice and Men . . . Harry Potter . . .

What's your favorite book? Chances are good that someone has tried to ban it. Celebrate YOUR freedom to read during Banned Books Week, September 25 to October 2.

For more information, visit http://www.ala.org/bbooks or come to your library and view the Banned Books Week displays, and join us in daring to read.