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See what is happening at the library.....

Storytime Tuesdays at 10:30am (No Storytime on Oct. 27)

Picture- Storytime Tuesdays at 10:30am (No Storytime on Oct. 27)

 Winnie the Pooh Storytime - Oct. 13 at 10:30am

Picture- Winnie the Pooh Storytime - Oct. 13 at 10:30am

Judy the Library Dog Visit - Oct. 16 from 3-4pm

Picture-Judy the Library Dog Visit - Oct. 16 from 3-4pm

Spooky Tooky: Magic is in the Air Halloween Event - Oct. 17 from 3:30-5:30pm

Picture-Spooky Tooky: Magic is in the Air Halloween Event - Oct. 17 from 3:30-5:30pm

Halloween Storytime - Oct. 20 at 10:30am

Picture-Halloween Storytime - Oct. 20 at 10:30am

Lego Club - Oct. 21 at 3:30pm

Picture-Lego Club - Oct. 21 at 3:30pm

Teen Time: Crafting Spooky Tins - Oct. 22 from 4-5pm

Picture-Teen Time: Crafting Spooky Tins - Oct. 22 from 4-5pm

Construction Zone: Kids Building Program - Oct. 23 at 10:30am

Picture-Construction Zone: Kids Building Program - Oct. 23 at 10:30am

Halloween Take and Make Craft - Oct. 31 (while supplies last)

Picture-Halloween Take and Make Craft - Oct. 31 (while supplies last)

​*No Storytime on November 3th

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Lego Club - Nov. 4 & 18 at 3:30pm

Lego Club - Nov. 4 & 18 at 3:30pm

Afterschool Book Club - Nov. 5 at 3:30pm

Lego Club - Nov. 4 & 18 at 3:30pm

Construction Zone: Kid's Building Program Nov. 6. at 10:30am

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​*No Storytime on November 10th

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Young Inventor's Club Meeting - Nov. 12 at 3pm

Young Inventor's Club Meeting - Nov. 12 at 3pm

Storytime Tuesdays - Nov. 17 & 24 at 10:30am

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Teen Time: Make & Take Five Bean Soup Mix in a Jar - Nov. 19 from 4-5pm

Teen Time: Make & Take Five Bean Soup Mix in a Jar - Nov. 19 from 4-5pm

Read with Judy: Therapy Dog - Nov. 20 from 3-4pm

Read with Judy: Therapy Dog - Nov. 20 from 3-4pm
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New Hampshire Youth Book Awards

2026 New Hampshire Ladybug Picture Book Award winner: The Bakery Dragon
2026 New Hampshire Great Stone Face Book Award winner: Faker by Gordon Korman
2026 New Hampshire Isinglass Book Award Winner: Under the Surface by Diana Urban
2026 New Hampshire Flume Book Award winner: The No Girlfriend Rule by Christen Randalle

NH Book Award Nominees

List of New Hampshire Ladybug Picture Book Nominees including Aggie and the Ghost, Broken, Cranky Crabby Crow, The Day the Books Disappeared, Don't Trust Fish, If I Built a Town, The Man Who Didn't Like Animals, Stalactite Stalagmite, and The Wild Robot on the Island
New Hampshire Purple Finch Book Award Nominees including: Bodega Cats, Diary of a Nature Nerd, The Dragon's Apprentice, Wildlife Rescue, The Lemonade War, Millie and the Manor, J versus K, The Picasso Curse, Pocket Bear, and The Terrible Trio
New Hampshire Great Stone Face Book Award Nominees including: Will's Race for Home, War Games, Very Bad at Math, The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest, The Trouble with Heroes, Isle of Ever, The Last Resort, Octopus Moon, One Wrong Step, Outside, The Gree State of Jax, Finding Lost, Dragonborn, Death by Whoopee Cushion, and Busted

Youth Book Awards!

2026 Randolph Caldecott Award winner: Fireworks
2026 John Newbery Award Winner: All the Blues in the Sky


1000 Books Before Kindergarten

New Hampshire one thousand books before kindergarten logo


NH 1000 Books Before Kindergarten is an early literacy initiative that encourages families to read to their young children and to use the resources of their public libraries. The project is based on the national 1000 Books Before Kindergarten initiative. NH 1000 Books Before Kindergarten is sponsored by  Children’s Librarians of New Hampshire (CLNH) and supported by the NH State Library, Center for the Book at the NH State Library, the American Academy of Pediatrics.
 
Early childhood experts have confirmed that the more you read to children, the more prepared and eager they will be when it comes time for them to learn to read independently.  Reading together helps children develop early literacy skills and prepares them to become confident, independent readers. Reading books includes audio books, books read at Story Time, books read to your child by caregivers, family, etc.

Looking for kids ebooks and audiobooks?
Try Libby, Tumble Books, Hoopla, Playaways,
Wonderbooks, or a Launchpad!

NoveList K-8 Logo. Looking for more books like your favorites? The next book in your series? A new author? Try NoveList K-8 Plus! Use your 14 digit library card number to access this service.
Libby App Logo. Download the Libby App to read or listen on your device. You will need your library card number to access this service.
Tumble Book Library App with link to website.  Free online resource! ​TumbleBooks, a world leader in online children’s books, is a collection of animated talking picture books, read-alongs, ebooks, graphic novels, non-fiction, videos, language learning and educational puzzles and 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.
Hoopla Kids Mode Logo and app with link. New to hoopla? Click on the Hoopla link and follow the prompts. Choose your library and enter your library card number.  You are good to go! You are allowed 5 checkouts per calendar month. Hoopla has ebooks, audiobooks, movies, tv shows and music. Titles are available immediately - no waiting or reserves. There are over 750,000 titles available!
Looking for a good book?
Looking for more books like your favorites? The next book in your series? A new author? Try NoveList K-8 Plus!
Use your 14 digit library card number to access this service.
Download the Libby App to read or listen on your device. You will need your library card number to access this service.

If you need more assistance, search Libby Help.
 Free online resource!
​Tumble Books, a world leader in online children’s books, and offers animated picture books, read-alongs, ebooks, graphic novels, videos, educational games, and more. Enjoy unlimited access from home on any device, with no check-outs, holds, or downloads. Read as many books as you like, whenever you want!
New to Hoopla? Click on the Hoopla link and follow the prompts. Choose your library and enter your library card number.  You are good to go! You are allowed 5 checkouts per calendar month. Hoopla has ebooks, audiobooks, movies, tv shows and music. Titles are available immediately - no waiting or reserves.
There are over 750,000 titles available! 
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The Youth Services Librarian will be available to help you find the books or resources you need.  Please see Jenny Kennedy or any staff member for assistance!
If you have any questions, call the library at 603-746-3663 or email Miss Jenny  at [email protected]
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More helpful resources...


Children with Disabilities or Chronic Health Conditions
New Hampshire Family Voices provides free, confidential services to families and professionals caring for children with chronic conditions and / or disabilities.We empower and inform families and professionals to feel confident when making choices for children and youth in their care.  NH Family Voices also has a lending library to support families and professionals. 
 
Parenting  
American Library Association's recommendations for great websites for parents, caregivers and teachers 
Links to great sites recommended by the American Library Association.  

Homeschooling
The Granite State Educators is a support group and information resource for New Hampshire homeschooling families.

The New Hampshire Homeschooling Coalition (NHHC)is an all-volunteer organization which exists solely to support homeschooling in New Hampshire.

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Online Learning
Online Learning in New Hampshire connects K-12 students to e-learning programs.  This site is maintained by the New Hampshire Department of Education Office of Educational Technology. 

Virtual Learning Academy Charter School (VLACS)is an online virtual school founded by the Exeter (NH) Region Cooperative School District that provides elementary school, middle school, high school, and adult students with the freedom to learn anywhere, anytime.


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  • Home
  • About us
    • Hours, Location, Contact Info
    • Mission and Policies
    • Staff
    • Key Supports >
      • Library Board of Trustees
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    • Art Gallery
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    • Getting a Library Card
    • Copier, Scanner and Fax
    • Interlibrary loan requests
    • Book Discussion Group Blog
    • Meeting Rooms
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  • Resources
    • All Resources
    • Digital Library >
      • NH Downloadable (Overdrive/Libby) eBooks, Audiobooks and Magazines
      • Kanopy streaming films
      • Hoopla-ebooks, audiobooks, movies, music and comics
      • TumbleBooks (for kids)
    • Ancestry (in-library use only)
    • Consumer Reports
    • MedLine Plus
    • Morningstar
    • NoveList Plus
  • Kids, Tweens & Teens
  • Calendars
    • Youth Services Programs
    • Library Events
    • Library Meeting Room Calendar
    • Hopkinton Recreation Dept. Calendar
    • Town of Hopkinton Meeting Calendar
  • Local Information