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The Latest News from the Library

NEW CATALOG: Starting on June 9th the library catalog will look different and have a different link. You can login to your account using your library card number and your phone number. Call or email the library if you have any questions or problems.

RETURNING ITEMS: Starting June 2nd we will begin accepting returns in the Community Room only. Hours are
Tuesday - Friday from noon to 3pm. From 11am to noon will be reserved for seniors and high-risk or immuno-compromised library users.  We ask that all respect this accommodation and return your items after noon if you are not in this population. More info
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The Hopkinton Town Library is currently closed. Even though the building is closed, we are here to help!
Questions/Comments? Call us at 746-3663 (we will return your call) or email
info@hopkintontownlibrary.org
All due dates have been extended.

ALL ONLINE RESOURCES STILL AVAILABLE!
Downloadable books, Consumer Reports Online, Transparent Language, Universal Classroom, Magazines etc. See all online resources here.

Helpful Links
  • Library News Blog
  • Coronavirus (COVID-19) info/links
  • Library's Facebook page
Please note: All AARP Tax Aide appointments at the Hopkinton Town Library are canceled. Please see the NH Tax Help site for more information.
Online Resources
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Hours
Tuesday 10am - 8pm
Wednesday 10am - 8pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 3pm
Sunday 1-5pm (September-May)
Closed on Mondays


Location and Contact Info
Hopkinton Town Library
61 Houston Dr.
MAILING ADDRESS: P.O. Box 217
Contoocook, New Hampshire 03229
603-746-3663
info@hopkintontownlibrary.org

Library Events
Click or tap on an event for more details.

Hopkinton (NH) Town Library

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Library Book Group
via Zoom
Wednesday June 24th
1pm
More info



Your Digital Library
You can listen to FREE audiobooks and read FREE ebooks and magazines.  Your library provides this service for you! If you have any questions, please call 746-3663 (leave a message if we don't pick up), email or fill out this form and we'll help you out!
Email us at info@hopkintontownlibrary.org
if you are a Hopkinton/Contoocook resident and you need a library card.


Borrow audiobooks and ebooks

Click or tap on the image to borrow books from the NH Downloadable Books Consortium (powered by OverDrive). You will need your library card number to access this service.
Complete instructions



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  • Click or tap above to borrow adult and children's audiobooks.
  • You will need your library card to access this service.
  • More instructions for rb digital audiobooks.


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  • Download full-color issues
  • Contains interactive elements
  • Unlimited permanent check-outs
  • Complete digital magazines
  • Easily viewed on most devices
  • Click or tap on the link above to get started. 
  • You will need your library card to access this service.
  • More instructions for rb digital magazines.


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hoopla is an all-in-one media service where you can browse 700,000+ titles in six different formats—audiobooks, eBooks, comics/graphic novels, full music albums, movies, and TV—and instantly borrow, then download or stream, the titles of your choice!

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TumbleBooks, a world leader in online children’s books, has announced it will make its family of online libraries available for free to all libraries until at least August 31.


Read the May BookPage!


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New Virtual Scavenger Hunt (week 7)!
For all ages!
Identify these items that are all found in the library. Your answers are due on Monday morning (send to lmaynard@hopkintontownlibrary.org).
We want you to have fun figuring it out, so each entry will be entered into a drawing, no matter how many answers are correct. The answers will be posted on Facebook on Monday afternoon and a new challenge will be given. You can also find these images in an album on our facebook page.


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BOOKS NOW!!
(How?)

Round 2! New books added to the list.
Click the link below for the entire list.

Through a partnership between the Hopkinton Town Library and MainStreet BookEnds in Warner, we are announcing a Pilot Program through which Hopkinton Town Library patrons can select a title from the list below (one per customer and three per household including books for kids and teens and adult fiction and non-fiction) to be picked up in Warner for your use at home.  All we ask is that the title be returned to the library to be added to our permanent collection upon our re-opening.  Email info@hopkintontownlibrary.org or call 603-746-3663 if you are interested in a particular title.  Each of these titles has been purchased by MainStreet BookEnds with library funds and can be picked up curbside at the bookstore when it is available.  Email us or call the number above or ddunlop@hopkintontownlibrary.org with questions. 
SEE THE FULL LIST OF BOOKS HERE

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New Online Resources!

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We are excited to announce a new digital offering for all of our patrons. hoopla is an all-in-one media service where you can browse 700,000+ titles in six different formats—audiobooks, eBooks, comics/graphic novels, full music albums, movies, and TV—and instantly borrow, then download or stream, the titles of your choice!You can access the title you borrow instantly on your computer, tablet, or smartphone. With hoopla, there are no holds and no waiting!

Sign up today using your library card number. 
Questions? Call or email us!


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TumbleBooks, a world leader in online children’s books, has announced it will make its family of online libraries available for free to all libraries until at least August 31. Its flagship product, TumbleBooklibrary is a collection of animated talking picture books, read-alongs, books, quizzes, lesson plans, and educational games. TumbleBooks are easy to use, and feature unlimited access from home! You can read as many books as you want, when you want, and on any device. There are no check-outs, holds, or downloads. Books are available instantly. Get started here!


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www.AudioBookCloud.com - free streaming audiobooks!



COVID-19 / Coronavirus Information

The library is here to help you find accurate and reliable sources of information to answer your health related questions and become a more knowledgeable health care consumer. These resources do not replace the expert advice of a qualified health care professional. Please consult with a health care provider when making health related decisions.
If you are experiencing a health emergency, please call 911.

Misinformation spreads faster than illness. For reliable information on COVID-19, also known as Coronavirus, visit these websites for up-to-date information:
  • Town of Hopkinton All Things Related to COVID-19 page
  • 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) page at the Bureau of Infectious Disease Control of the New Hampshire Division of Public Health Services. 
  • Coronavirus (COVID-19) page from the CDC, FEMA and The White House
  • Coronavirus (COVID-19) page from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • MAP - Coronavirus COVID-19 Global Cases by Johns Hopkins CSSE 
  • Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Pandemic page at the World Health Organization.

  • Need some help talking with your kids about COVID-19?  These resources can help:
    • Just For Kids: A Comic Exploring The New Coronavirus
    • Talking with Children: Tips for Caregivers, Parents, and Teachers During Infectious Disease Outbreaks
  • Comics for Good - Weekly printable resources, including comics, coloring pages, and information in multiple languages
  See more resources on our Kids page!
  • The CDC YouTube Channel’s COVID-19 Complete Playlist

Before using any online sources of healthcare information, we encourage you to consider the source and quality of the information. Here’s a handy guide from MedlinePlus and the National Library of Medicine on Healthy Web Surfing.
More links to COVID-19 information here.


Take a virtual tour of the library's art gallery!


Featured Resource

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Quick Facts about Universal Class

  • Use your 14 digit library card number to create an account.
  • Enroll in up to 5 courses.
  • Take up to 6 months to complete a course.
  • Access to your course 24/7.
  • Attend class and do assignments on your schedule.
  • Each course has a real instructor who you can communicate with via email.
  • Click here to get started!

Featured Resource

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New Hampshire Family Voices provides free, confidential services to families and professionals caring for children with chronic conditions and / or disabilities.Their goal is to empower and inform families and professionals to feel confident when making choices for children and youth in their care. https://nhfv.org/
NH Family Voices also has a lending library to support families and professionals. nhfv.org/how-we-can-help/lending-library/


  • Photos from the August 2018 fire.
  • Lightning protection statement.

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Hopkinton Town Library
61 Houston Dr.
Contoocook, NH 03229
603-746-3663

info@hopkintontownlibrary.org

©2021 Hopkinton Town Library, All Rights Reserved.


  • Home
  • About us
    • Hours, Location, Contact Info
    • Getting a Library Card
    • Staff
    • Library Board of Trustees
    • Friends of the Library
    • Gallery
    • Hopkinton Library Foundation
    • Newsletter
    • Policies
    • Long Range Plan
    • Key Supports
  • Library Catalog
  • Services
    • Copier, Scanner and Fax Machine fees
    • Digital Books and Magazines >
      • Hoopla
      • NH Downloadable eBooks and Audiobooks
      • RBdigital Magazines
      • TumbleBooks (for kids)
    • Library Book Group
    • Meeting Rooms
    • Museum Passes
    • News Blog
    • Online Resources
  • Calendars
    • Hopkinton Community Events Calendar
    • Library Events
    • Register for library events
    • Library Meeting Room Calendar
    • Recreation Calendar
    • Town of Hopkinton Meeting Calendar
  • Kids
  • Teens
  • Local Links
  • Digital Books and Magazines
    • Hoopla
    • NH Downloadable eBooks and Audiobooks
    • RBdigital Magazines
    • TumbleBooks (for kids)