Ask a Librarian

Visit this link and complete the registration form. You'll have to visit us in person to finalize the account setup process which includes showing your ID and/or proof of residency and collecting your new Library card. Library cards are free for Hooksett residents, property owners, employees, and SNHU students. All others require an annual fee.

You can use the "Forgot Password/PIN" option at the login page to reset your password. Otherwise, you can contact us by phone at 603.485.6092 during our open ours, or by using our virtual chat service at HooksettLibrary.org.

Yes--please fill out a Suggest a Purchase form and we will contact you to let you know if your request is fulfillable.

Yes – Hooksett residents may request to use a meeting room for a private party such as a birthday, bridal or baby shower. These events will require approval from the Library Director ahead of time, and there is a room-specific rental fee (see table below) and a $25.00 cleanup fee. Please note the Library only allows a limited number of private parties (around two per month), and this service is NOT available for non-residents.

Room	Rate (1st 2 hours)	Each Additional Hour
Lilac Bridge Room	$30	$15
Prescott Library Room	$30	$15
Hebert Room	$75	$25
Village Depot Room	$100	$25
Riverside Inn Room	$20

 

WiFi is always available in-house and in our parking lots around the building! The signal is strong; the WiFi network name is "HooksettLibrary - Public" and no passcode is required to access.

It depends on who you are and the type of event. Hooksett residents, local organizations, town/government agencies, and NH Library groups and associations can use the meeting rooms for free for regular meetings. Non-residents will be responsible for a rental fee based on the room and length of use (see table below). Private personal events (like birthday parties or baby showers) always include a fee and cleanup fee (see table below) and require special approval from the Library Director.

Room	Rate (1st 2 hours)	Each Additional Hour
Lilac Bridge Room	$30	$15
Prescott Library Room	$30	$15
Hebert Room	$75	$25
Village Depot Room	$100	$25
Riverside Inn Room	$20

No renewals are needed at this time. We have set our system to automatically renew any items that are out, and we will not be charging overdue fees while our building is closed. 

You can reserve a room by using our online meeting room request form to begin the room booking request process. The individual booking the room will need to agree to terms of use and must be present during the entire meeting. Remember to include any setup or cleanup time you’ll need when making your reservation.

We recommend that you contact the NH Law Library for help. Services are available by phone (603) 271-3777 and email lawlibrary@courts.state.nh.us. Click here for law library guides on specific topics

New Hampshire Legal Assistance has put together an overview on public programs and systems that may be quickly changing during this state of emergency. Check this site for up-to-date resources on topics such as: 

• Social Security Benefits
• Unemployment Insurance Benefits 
• Utilities
• Food stamps, cash assistance, and Medicaid
• Domestic Violence
• Housing 
• Senior and Consumer Law
• Youth Law and Education 

No, a meeting cannot extend beyond the Library's closing time, nor occur before the Library's open hours. Meeting rooms are only available for use during the Library's normal operating hours. In addition, all meetings must adjourn 15 minutes prior to the Library's posted closing times.

The Library is always open at HooksettLibrary.org, our virtual branch, where you can access lots of online resources in the comfort of your own home. Here's a list of top resources that you can access and enjoy right now...

• Research your family history with 
  • Ancestry Library Edition | Access Now (in-house use only)
  • HeritageQuest Online | Access Now
• Read product reviews and recommendations before you buy with Consumer Reports Online | Access Now
• Download eBooks/eAudiobooks with cloudLibrary | Access Now
• Download eBooks/eAudiobooks with Libby by OverDrive | Access Now
• Download and read digital magazines with Libby by OverDrive | Access Now
• Read local newspapers with NewsBank | Access Now

Room requests are restricted to single rooms, each of which has its own occupancy limit. The Library reserves the right to assign the room that accommodates the anticipated use and size of the group.

You may book a meeting room up to 90 days (about 3 months) in advance of your event. To ensure fair access for everyone, each person or group can reserve a room no more than five times in a single month.

To ensure equitable access for the community, the Library has established specific limits on how frequently meeting rooms can be booked:

• General Frequency: No group or organization is permitted to reserve a room more than five times in a single month.
• Advance Booking: Reservations cannot be made more than 90 days in advance.

Request a Personalized Reading List. We’ll offer suggestions for all ages! You can also check out Novelist Plus!

To reserve a room, an individual must submit an online room reservation request. The person who submits this request must agree to the terms and conditions, must be present for the entire meeting, and is personally responsible for ensuring the group complies with all Library policies. This responsibility is not transferable.

Yes, we accept book donations during the Library's open hours. Please note that we only accept gently used books that are in sellable condition. Feel free to contact us before you come so that we can meet you at the Library's back entrance where we can help you offload your donations. Thank you for thinking of us!

Yes, room booking requests for same day use are acceptable, contingent on the room availability. The exception to this would be room requests involving private parties, etc., which require special review and approval.

You can find detailed instructions for getting started with these apps on HooksettLibrary.org under the “Reading” menu on the navigation bar.

Digital books and magazines are available through the Libby app. Digital books (excluding magazines) can also be accessed via the CloudLibrary app, which is exclusively available to Hooksett and GMILCS patrons.

*Many of you are already familiar with Libby because she’s so popular, but now is the perfect time to get acquainted with CloudLibrary because the holds lists are often much shorter! 

Please see here for instructions on placing a hold online. If you need further assistance, connect with us in person, via live chat, email hplbooks@hooksettlibrary.org, or phone at 485-6092.