Max the Mascot visits library...

Who says that lions can't read? Max, the mascot from the Manchester Monarchs, visits the library on Tuesday, December 29th, to promote reading. See photo journal of event...

Guess who came to the library today...?

Mrs. Claus paid us a visit today, during the library's annual Christmas party. She was joined by over 100 children with their families. Check out the photo journal of the event. *Mark*

Want to find your energy hogs at home?

Find which appliances are consuming the most energy in your home. Borrow one of our "Kill A Watt" meters donated to the library by NHSaves. Available for check out at the front desk. *Mark*

Mrs. Claus visits the library...

Don't forget to mark your calendars for Mrs. Claus' visit next Saturday, December 12th, at 1:00pm. It promises to be a fun-filled, festive event, with cookie and Christmas tree decorating, singing, and craft making. Refreshments too! Register here.

Missed the Home Safety program presented by Hooksett PD?

Slides used for the Home Safety/Community Awareness program, presented by the Hooksett Police Department @ the Hooksett Library on November 9th, are now available for review.*Mark*

community awareness-home safety presentation (PDF format)

Mrs. Claus visits library on December 12th...

We are planning a holiday party with Mrs. Claus on Saturday, December 12th, from 1:00-3:00pm...

Mrs. Claus is making a special request for the following items:

Home-made sugar cookies (to decorate with Mrs. Claus), sealed cans of frosting, jimmies, sprinkles, candy decorations, hot cocoa mix in canister, mini marshmallows, toilet paper rolls (empty) and paper towel rolls, wrapping paper, candy canes, red and green ribbon, jingle bells (1/2"), curling ribbon, cups, napkins, small paper plates, plastic knives, juice, craft beads (5 to 10 millimeter diameter), 12-inch plastic decorating pastry bags, jelly beans, green pipe cleaners.

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!

New titles to check out...

Are you a visual learner? Then you'll love the new "Teach Yourself Visually" series that we've recently added to our computer manual collection. You'll find these titles in our newly redecorated computer lab located beyond the YA/Teen room. *Mark*

Children's Storyhour Registration...

Children's Storyhour Registration
Tuesday September 8, 2009 9:00 AM

Registration for Children's Storyhour begins at 9:00am on Tuesday, September 8th. Registration will be online at www.hooksettlibrary.org. There will be 6 sessions to choose from: Mondays, Tuesdays or Wednesdays at 10:00-11:00am or 1:00-2:00pm. Children must be 3 years old by September 1st. Please join us for Toddler Time if your child is not 3 by September 1st. Storyhour runs from September to May.

It's Back to School!

Stop by your library after school and check out what we have for you. We have the latest music CDs and family videos. We also have family-friendly videogames for Wii & PS2, audiobooks for your MP3, IPod, audiobooks on CD & Playaways. We've also planned the following monthly programs for you:

• Afterschool Storyhour: The third Thursday of the month, beginning September 17th at 4:15 PM. For grades K thru 2nd grade.
  
• Night-time Storyhour: The fourth Thursday of the month, beginning September 24th at 6:30 PM. For ages 3 to 8 years.
  
• Toddler Time: The first Monday of every month starting in October from 9:15 AM to 9:45 AM. No registration necessary. For ages 3 and under.
  
• Family Movies: The first Thursday of the month, beginning September 3rd at 6:30 PM. For all ages.
  
• Lego Club: The second Thursday of the month, beginning September 10th at 6:30 PM. For grades 1 thru 5.

New video games @ your library...

If you like to play video games, but don't want to pay the high cost involved in acquiring them, did you know that you can borrow them @ your library? We have an ever-growing collection, including Wii as well as PlayStation 2 games. They can be borrowed for up to two weeks at a time. Check out our collection of over 70 titles here. --Mark

Children's Summer Reading Program Registration now live!

The Children's Summer Reading Program for grades 1-5 is just around the corner (starts the week of July 13th). You can now register your child(ren) online by visiting this link. The complete schedule of events will be available at the Kick-off party on Monday night, July 6th, at 6:00pm. Be sure to visit our Children's Summer Reading homepage for all the latest news about the program.

NH Flume Book Award Announced...

Out of 686 votes, Jodi Picoult's Nineteen Minutes won first place for this year's (2009) NH Flume Book Award, with City of Bones by Cassandra Clare, coming in at close second. Check out reader reviews of the winning title.