Become An Amateur Astronomer @ Your Library

The Library's telescopes are now available to borrow. Use the telescopes to view craters on the moon, the rings around Saturn, and the moons of Jupiter! The Library’s participation in the Library Telescope Program was made possible by the New Hampshire Astronomical Society and the Hooksett Kiwanis Club. Ask a library staff member for more information and place a request to reserve a telescope today.

College & Career Resources @ Your Library

LearningExpress Library (LEL) is an online resource that includes practice tests, exercises, and information you need to achieve the results you want—at school, at work, or in life. Study for the SAT, ACT, GED, Electrician's License Exam, Firefighter's Exam & more. LEL is available 24/7 at www.hooksettlibrary.org using your Hooksett library card number and password.

NEW eBooks @ Your Library

The library recently began purchasing additional eBooks for Hooksett library card holders. The new titles are available through the NH Downloadable Books website. Please view our list of NEW eBooks which we will update regularly.

Three important tips for eBook users: Always login to your account first before searching for eBooks on the NH Downloadable Books website in order to see the complete collection available to you. Wait times for eBooks that the Hooksett Library owns will be much shorter than indicated by the number of patrons waiting for an eBook. Please place holds on eBooks that you want to read and we will continue to purchase the most popular titles.

Thank you and enjoy the new eBooks!

Positive Thinking Workshop @ Your Library

Monday, January 23 at 10:00 a.m. - Is your glass half-empty or half-full? Find out how positive thinking brings inner peace, improved relationships, better health, and satisfaction. Presented by a representative from the Concord Regional Visiting Nurse Association. Please register online for this workshop.

Chinese New Year Celebration @ Your Library

Wednesday, January 18 - ALL DAY - Please visit the library and learn a Chinese (Mandarin) phrase or cultural fact using Mango Languages. If you participate you can add your name to the Library’s Chinese Dragon display and you may win a prize! Kids can visit the Children's Room to make a paper lantern, red envelope, and a dragon hat to celebrate the New Year!

6th Annual - Ladies Night Out @ Your Library

Thursday, January 26 from 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. - Mark your calendars! The Hooksett Public Library invites you to the 6th Annual Ladies Night Out at the library, featuring over 35 local vendors, free product samples, refreshments and fun for you and all the special women in your life. Browse and sample the wares and services of local businesses and organizations. Fabulous door prizes and a wide selection of jewelry, clothing, accessories, candles, crafts and more await you. Show your Hooksett library card and receive a free EXTRA ticket to win one of our fabulous door prizes!

Fall Prevention Workshops @ Your Library

Friday, January 13 from 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. - Do you have concerns about falling? Learn ways to minimize the risk of falling and improve your balance. Presented by a representative from the Concord Regional VNA, this workshop series will benefit older adults. The workshop series will take place on Fridays, January 13 - March 2 (8 meetings) from 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Space is limited. Please register online or by speaking with a library staff member.

New Look for Auto Repair Reference Center @ Your Library

The EBSCO Auto Repair Reference Center online resource has been updated. Key features of the update include: increased repair coverage – more than 37,000 vehicles included, user-friendly navigation, ability to print/email/save high-quality PDF records, and On-Board Diagnostics (OBD II) codes with description and troubleshooting information. This resource is available at www.hooksettlibrary.org using your library card number and password. To learn more about the new Auto Repair Reference Center, you can also attend one of EBSCO’s free online training sessions at http://training.ebsco.com. Please speak to a staff member if you have questions about using the library's online resources.

History, Science & Current Events @ Your Library

Did You Know...That you can access online resources for homework and research through your library's website. Try American History Online, Science Online or Issues & Controversies today and be better prepared for your next research paper or school project. These resources are trustworthy, comprehensive and available online 24/7 using your Hooksett library card number and password. Visit www.hooksettlibrary.org and learn more about the educational online resources available through your library! Please speak to a staff member if you have questions about using the library's online resources.

Family Astronomy Night Returns @ Your Library

Wednesday, December 7 at 7:00 p.m. - Use the library’s telescopes to view craters on the moon, the rings around Saturn, and the moons of Jupiter! Bob Veilleux, retired Astronomy Teacher and Planetarium Educator at the McAuliffe Shepard Discovery Center in Concord, will demonstrate how easy it is to borrow and use the library’s new telescopes. Attendees will have an opportunity to look at some fantastic celestial objects using the telescopes! Please register online for this program.

Staying Healthy & Out Of The Medical Loop @ Your Library

Tuesday, December 6 at 6:30 p.m. - Presented by Sally Humphries, Owner of Food for Life. This lecture will teach you lifestyle and diet tips for staying healthy and out of the medical loop. Mrs. Humphries has 27 years of common sense "plant medicine" and she is still learning. Please join us to learn about her experiences and knowledge of plant medicine.

Woodworking For The Holidays @ Your Library

Tuesday, November 29 at 6:30 p.m. - Stephen Carey, local resident and woodworker, will talk about woodworking projects for the holidays. This presentation will be of interest to woodworkers, hobbiests or anyone that wants to learn how to get started. This is Mr. Carey's second presentation at the library and he will be focusing on gifts that he has made for others using his woodworking skills. Visit the library soon to see many of his works on display in the lobby!

Fall Prevention Workshop @ Your Library

Monday, November 28 at 10:00 A.M. - Every Step Matters - Minimizing Slips, Trips, and Falls: Each year, one in every three adults age 65 and older falls. Falls can lead to moderate to severe injuries, such as hip fractures and head traumas, and can even increase the risk of early death. Fortunately, falls are largely preventable. Learn facts about falls and tips on reducing the risk. Presented by a representative from the Concord Regional Visiting Nurse Association, this workshop will be of interest to caregivers, older adults and others with an interest in the topic. Please register online for this workshop.

Speak Russian Day @ Your Library

Wednesday, November 16 - ALL DAY - Learn a Russian phrase or cultural fact and share it with a library staff member and you may win a prize! The Speak Russian Day @ Your Library event was organized to promote the library's subscription to Mango Language's Russian Course. Mango is the fast, easy, and most effective way to learn to speak a foreign language. Use your library card number and password to try it today!

Yoga Workshop @ Your Library

Tuesday, November 8 at 6:30 p.m. - You are invited to attend a community yoga class led by Anne Korzyniowski of Sarasvati Yoga. Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat. There will be a few loaner mats. All ages and skill levels are welcome. Please register using this online registration form.

Local Author, Joe Smiga @ Your Library

Tuesday, November 15 at 6:30 p.m. - Please join us for a book talk by local author, Joe Smiga. He will discuss his latest thriller novel, Gateway to Terror. Mr. Smiga will also discuss tips for self publishing and writing a novel.

Australia's Convict Women @ Your Library

POSTPONED UNTIL WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16 AT 6:30 P.M. - 25,000 women were transported from Great Britain to Australia...The Tin Ticket: The Heroic Journey of Australia’s Convict Women explores a largely neglected piece of women’s history in a fluid and riveting historical saga. Join us as author Deborah Swiss tells the story of three remarkable survivors, ordinary women who lived extraordinary lives as they triumphed over tragedy, relying on their resiliency and strength alongside friendships with one another.

Hooksett Celebrates - NH History Week

NH History Week - Flyer of Events - Here is a list of fantastic events that have been organized to celebrate NH History Week. There will be some very interesting speakers and events at venues in Hooksett, including your library!

Dr. Sherlock Holmes @ Your Library

Tuesday, October 25 at 6:30 p.m. - Medicine and Mystery Fans of the popular television show "House" know that it is based on Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes stories. They may not know how important the medical profession was to the first great detective. By examining Sherlock Holmes's detective in the context of Doyle's medical writings, Professor James Krasner's talk offers insights into the relationship between doctors and detectives. This program was made possible by the University of New Hampshire Speakers Bureau.

Oktoberfest Day @ Your Library

Wednesday, October 19 - ALL DAY - Visit our Oktoberfest Day @ your library, organized to promote the library’s subscription to Mango Language’s German Course. Learn a German phrase or cultural fact and tell it to a staff member and you may win a prize from our sponsor, Bavaria German Restaurant! Mango is the fast, easy, and most effective way to learn to speak a foreign language. Try it today using your library card number and password.

Family Astronomy Night @ Your Library

Wednesday, November 2 at 7:00 p.m. - Use the library’s telescopes to view craters on the moon, the rings around Saturn, and the moons of Jupiter! Bob Veilleux, retired Astronomy Teacher and Planetarium Educator at the McAuliffe Shepard Discovery Center in Concord, will demonstrate how easy it is to borrow and use the library’s new telescopes. Attendees will have an opportunity to look at some fantastic celestial objects using the telescopes! Please register online for this program.

Award-Winning Columnist, John Clayton @ Your Library

Tuesday, October 4 at 6:30 p.m. - John Clayton, the award-winning columnist from The Union Leader, will speak about his new book, "New Hampshire: War and Peace". Clayton captures the spirit of the New Hampshire men and women who have answered their country's call. Proceeds from the sales of Mr. Clayton’s book will benefit Manchester Central High School’s band.

Colored Pencil Drawing Class @ Your Library

Tuesday, September 27 at 6:30 p.m. - Jeffrey Brown, a graphic designer and owner of DPi Graphics in Hooksett, will present a three-part colored pencil drawing class focusing on basic techniques using colored pencils. Meetings will take place on Tuesdays, September 27, October 4 and October 11 at 6:30 p.m. There is a $30.00 fee to participate in the classes and the instructor has provided a list of supplies that participants must bring with them. Please speak to a library staff member to sign up.

Japanese Autumn Festival @ Your Library

Wednesday, September 21, ALL DAY - Visit our Japanese Autumn Festival @ your library, organized to promote the library’s subscription to Mango Language’s Japanese Course. Learn a Japanese phrase or cultural fact and tell it to a staff member and you may win a prize from our sponsor, Asian Breeze Restaurant! Mango is the fast, easy, and most effective way to learn to speak a foreign language. Try it today using your library card number and password.

ABC's of Photo Organizing @ Your Library

Tuesday, September 20 at 6:30 p.m. - Please join us for an interactive and informative presentation by Personal Photo Organizer, Doris St. Pierre. Doris specializes in teaching people how to organize a lifetime of family photos. Learn various ways that you can bring your photos and family stories to life, from creating scrapbook photo albums to digital slide shows. Become inspired to conquer this daunting task! Please register online or by speaking with a library staff member.

Hooksett Kiwanis 5K Run/Walk @ Your Library

Sat., Sept. 24, race starts at 8:30 a.m. - Sign up for the inaugural Hooksett Kiwanis 5K Run/Walk and book it to your library! The race starts at the Heads Pond Trail and ends at your library. For more information and to register for the race please visit the active.com website.

SAVE THE DATE: Book & Bake Sale @ Your Library

Saturday, October 15 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. - Please visit the library to purchase used books, audio and video materials at bargain prices. Delicious baked goods will also be for sale at the event. All proceeds from the sale will benefit the library. For more information or to volunteer to bake for the event please contact us at hplbooks@hooksettlibrary.org.

Preserving Fruits & Vegetables @ Your Library

Thursday, August 25 at 6:30 p.m. - Please join us for a free workshop conducted by the UNH Cooperative Extension. Learn how to preserve the taste and quality of summer produce from your garden or local farm stand throughout the next winter months! Please register for this workshop online or by speaking with a library staff member.

Adult Summer Reading Social @ Your Library

Tuesday, August 23 at 6:30 p.m. - Please join us at the library for an end of summer - adult summer reading program social! Bring your summer reading bingo cards with you so that you will have a chance to win prizes from our local sponsors: Hannaford, Robie’s Country Store, Veano’s Italian Kitchen, Ninety Nine Restaurant, Applebee’s, Shaw’s, and Cinemagic. Enjoy a variety of appetizers & snacks (from around the world!), games, Wii bowling and prize drawings. Thank you for participating in our first adult summer reading program!

Little Italy Day @ Your Library

Wed., August 17 from 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. - Please join us for Little Italy Day @ Your Library! Pull a block from our "Leaning Tower of Pizza" and you may win a prize from our sponsor, Johny's Pizza! Little Italy Day has been organized to promote the library's subscription to Mango Language's Italian Course. Mango is an online language learning tool that teaches real conversation skills through fun and engaging lessons. This easy to use resource can be used 24 hours a day from anywhere that offers Internet access. Try using Mango today using your Hooksett library card number and password!

Borrow eReaders @ Your Library

Visit our new eReaders for Loan webpage to learn how you can borrow eReaders from your library using your Hooksett Library Card. Try out the Nook Classic, Nook Color or the Sony Reader, and learn more about these new reading devices. You can also sign in to the NH Downloadable Books website with your library card number and search and browse the library's growing eBook collection online. Check out eBooks and download and transfer them to your personal computer or eReader device!

Adult Summer Reading Program @ Your Library

Monday, June 20 through Tuesday, August 23 - Visit the library and pick up your Novel Destinations Bingo Card. You can win gift cards to local restaurants, grocery stores and other businesses for participating! This lifelong literacy program has been made possible by our local sponsors: Hannaford, Robie's Country Store, Veano’s Italian Kitchen, Ninety Nine Restaurant, Applebee’s, Shaw's and Cinemagic. Please ask a library staff member for more information about our summer reading programs for adults, teens & children.

Online Newsstand - Database of the Month

The Online Newsstand is easy to use, free and allows you to access popular magazines 24/7! Read popular magazines like Sports Illustrated, People, Rolling Stone, Time or Consumer Reports online with your smart phone, personal computer, etc. Click on the Online Newsstand logo on the homepage of the library's website and have your library card number ready to try it today!

Celebrate Fiesta Day @ Your Library

Wed., July 20 from 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. - Visit the library and join in the fiesta @ your library! Wear something that celebrates a Spanish speaking culture and you may win a gift card from our sponsor, Shorty’s Mexican Restaurant! Fiesta day has been organized to promote the library’s subscription to Mango Language’s Spanish Course. Mango is an online language learning tool that teaches real conversation skills through fun and engaging lessons. This easy to use resource can be used 24 hours a day from anywhere that offers Internet access. Try Mango today using your Hooksett library card number and password!

NH Cemeteries & Gravestones @ Your Library

Thursday, June 23 at 6:30 p.m. - Rubbings, photographs, and slides illustrate the rich variety of gravestones to be found in our own neighborhoods, but they also tell long-forgotten stories. Find out more about these deeply personal works of art and the craftsmen who carved them! Sponsored by the Hooksett Historical Society in association with the Hooksett Public Library. This presentation was made possible by the New Hampshire Humanities Council.

Pirate Appreciation Day @ Your Library

Wednesday, June 15 from 9am - 8pm - Ahoy mateys! Come check out the HPL's staff decked out in Pirate gear. Learn how to talk like a pirate using Mango's Pirate Course for free (through June 30th). Bring the kids and make eye patches in the Children's Room. If they learn a phrase in Pirate, share it with a staff member and you can win a prize from our bountiful Treasure Chest full of booty!

Mango Languages @ Your Library

Mango is an online language learning tool that teaches real conversation skills. Through fun and engaging interactive lessons, Mango makes learning a new language fast and easy. Have your library card number and password ready and visit the Mango website to get started!

Wire Mobile Workshop @ Your Library

Tuesday, June 7 at 6:00 p.m. - Please join Joan McDonald for a wire mobile presentation and beginners workshop. Create your own wire mobile! There is a $10.00 registration fee to cover the cost of materials. Space is limited. Please register before Friday, June 3 by speaking with a library staff member.

Rebecca Rule - Storyteller & Humorist @ Your Library

Thursday, May 26 at 6:30 p.m. - Humorist Rebecca Rule will present That Reminds Me of a Story: Yankee Humor and the New England Storytelling Tradition. Sponsored by the Hooksett Historical Society in association with the Hooksett Public Library. This presentation was made possible by the New Hampshire Humanities Council.

Needle Felting Workshop @ Your Library

Tuesday, May 24 at 6:00 p.m. - Please join Laurie Conrad for a needle felting presentation and beginners workshop. Create your own felt sculptures! There is a $15.00 registration fee to cover the cost of materials. Space is limited, please register before Friday, May 19 by speaking with a library staff member.

Tibetan Healing Bowl Concert

Tuesday, May 17 at 6:30 p.m. - Unwind, relax and enjoy an evening of Tibetan Healing Bowl music! Presented by Tanji Sampson, local resident and owner of Heartsong Intuitive Energy Healing. Let the sounds of bowls, bells, and gongs whisk you away to your favorite place, while you forget about the hustle bustle of the outside world.

Making Money Work For You @ Your Library

Beginning Thursday, May 12 at 5:30 p.m. - This five-week workshop series can help those living from pay check to pay check, who may be in debt and who are unable to save. Learn why you make the spending choices you do and how to control spending with a plan. Seating is limited. Please contact: Shirley Clark, UNH Cooperative Extension Administrative Assistant at 796-2151 to register.

Bead Jewelry Workshop @ Your Library

Tuesday, May 10 at 6:00 p.m. - Please join Linda & Shana from Soulful Jewelry Designs for a bead jewelry presentation and workshop for beginners. Space is limited. Please register before Friday, May 6, by speaking with a library staff member. There is a $13.00 registration fee to cover the cost of materials for making a bracelet.

Underground Railroad - Presentation

Thursday, April 28 at 7:00 p.m. - Eleanor Strang will present a slideshow about the local and national history of the Underground Railroad, the secret network in the years before the Civil War which assisted fugitive slaves as they escaped to freedom.

Genealogy Research - Workshop

Tuesday, April 26 at 6:30 p.m. - Muriel Normand, Director of the Board of the American-Canadian Genealogical Society, will provide a basic introduction to Ancestry Library Edition and Heritage Quest Online, two online resources that are available @ your library!

College Cost & Funding Talk @ Your Library

Tuesday, April 19 at 6:30 p.m. - Learn about planning for college, scholarships, financial aid and more! A presenter from the Center for College Planning will discuss planning and savings basics, how financial aid is awarded, what help is REALLY available and information for parents of students of all ages! Please register for this event using our online registration form.

Family Fun - Edible Books Contest!

April 9 from 9am - 12pm - Individuals and groups of all ages are welcome to participate in this year's "Edible Books" contest by creating something edible that represents a book title. Help us kickoff National Library week with a morning of fun family activities, voting for contest winners and an awards ceremony! Please visit the library's Edible Books Webpage for more information and full contest details.