Finding items in the Hopkinton Town Library
Search the Hopkinton Town Library catalog. You can reserve items when you are logged into your account. Use your library card number and your phone number to do this.
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NHAIS (New Hampshire statewide library search) is the catalog of items owned by libraries in New Hampshire. Requests for items through interlibrary loan can be submitted here.
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Digital Library
Click here for all the links to Your Digital Library at Hopkinton - ebooks, audiobooks, streaming tv and movies, and more.
Consumer and Research Resources
Consumer information from the Consumer Reports subscription site.
You must use this link to access the Library's subscription.
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Looking for your next great read? With NoveList Plus you get personalized book recommendations curated by humans based on what you love about books (read a-likes). Never fall into a reading rut again! Browse by title, author, mood, genre, theme, and more. You will need to login with your library card number.
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Genealogy research site.
This resource is only available from the public computers inside the library.
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Online Learning Resources
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VLACS - The Virtual Learning Academy is education designed to be online. It is a K-12 public charter school (New Hampshire) that is entirely virtual. There are also courses that serve adult learners. VLACS courses help all learners earn a degree or credits, explore an interest, or gain valuable career credentials.
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Health Resources
MedlinePlus connects you to reliable, easy-to-understand health information on illness, symptoms, diagnosis, treatments, wellness and more. MedlinePlus is an online health information resource for patients and their families and friends. It is a service of the National Library of Medicine (NLM), the world's largest medical library, which is part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Learn more about MedlinePlus here.
NH's Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) is responsible for the health, safety and well-being of the citizens of New Hampshire. DHHS administers programs and services such as mental health, developmental disability, substance misuse, and public health through partnerships with families, community groups, private providers, other state and local government entities, and citizens throughout the State.
Healthfinder.gov is a website developed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and is designed to help you find reliable information on health topics, health care providers, insurance and local services.
At the website for the U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs (the VA), you can apply for and manage the VA benefits you've earned as a veteran, service member, or family member - like healthcare, disability, education, and more. You can also access information on the VA's Mental Health Care initiatives.
View or download this helpful toolkit from Dementia Friendly America to prepare for holiday gatherings or just anytime conversations and visits with your family and friends living with dementia.
Additional resources:
- Need information on alternative health approaches? The National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) is the Federal Government’s lead agency for scientific research on the diverse medical and health care systems, practices, and products that are not generally considered part of conventional medicine. NCCIH was formerly known as the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine.
- Traveling? Visit the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention Traveler’s Health page to learn about travel health notices, vaccines and related information before you travel.
- Need specific information for Children or Teens? Whether you need advice as a parent or easy-to-understand information on a health topic for your children, KidsHealth offers information on a variety of topics. The site also includes free videos on common lab tests and how the body works.
- Need information on medications? While your health care provider and pharmacist are your best sources of information, the following guides may be helpful.
- MedlinePlus Medication Information - Basic medication information from the U.S. National Library of Medicine on drugs, herbs and supplements.
- FDA Medication Guides - An online version of the paper handouts from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration that accompany prescription medications, containing information about side effects, instructions for use, and more.
- Poison Control Centers - In case of an emergency, call 911. The Poison Help Line at 1-800-222-1222 provides free, confidential medical advice 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
