Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Barnes & Noble Nook @ Your Library

Are you shopping for eBook readers this holiday season? Come to the library and learn which eBook readers work with our downloadable eBooks service. Best of all...we have a Barnes & Noble Nook that you can try using and we will be happy to show you how it works. Visit us soon and learn more about eBooks @ your library!

Tuesday, November 16, 2010

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!

Thursday, November 04, 2010

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.

Wednesday, November 03, 2010

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.

Monday, November 01, 2010

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...