Thursday, December 29, 2011

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.

Tuesday, December 13, 2011

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!

Monday, December 12, 2011

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!