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Business and Employment

Gale offers comprehensive and convenient ways to find case studies and in-depth statistical data coupled with deep research and the ability to compare global economies, countries, and industries.

Ebooks and Audiobooks

Discover the content you want to read with cloudLibrary. Whether on the web, a tablet, your mobile device, you can browse digital shelves curated by your library or filtering by genres that interest you.

Did you know your library has thousands of digital books in both eBook and eAudiobook format, as well as eMagazines? You can borrow them, instantly, for free, using just the device in your hand. It takes just a few taps to find and borrow a book.

Find new books and authors to read with NoveList K-8 Plus, a fiction and non-fiction reader's advisory resource for young readers. From Teens to Preschoolers, search by reading level or by series to find similar authors to those you like.

Resource of BookTalks, Book Discussion Guides, with Author Read-alikes, Readers' Advisories, author biographies, for both fiction and nonfiction titles.

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Genealogy

Discover your ancestral roots with AmericanAncestors.org. Access over 1.4 billion records from the United States, the British Isles, Continental Europe, and beyond, including a comprehensive digital collection of early American genealogical records and the largest searchable database of published genealogical research journals and magazines.

The world’s largest online family history resource, featuring instant access to hundreds of years of history in billions of historical documents and millions of historical photos from all over the world.

Get started exploring the billions of American and international genealogical records dating back to the 1700s — including unique primary sources, family and local histories, research guides, interactive census maps and more.

Access resources from the Hooksett Public Library New Hampshire Room collections. These materials reflect the range of subjects in our physical holdings, from Flood of 1936 and centennial celebration photorgraphs to travel and business postcards, and newspaper clippings thoughout the years. 

Health

Whether a lifestyle change, homework assignment, or passing interest, Gale Health and Wellness offers reliable health information.

Homework Help

Offers elementary children a safe place to find answers to their questions, practice research skills, and explore a broad range of subjects like animals, geography, science and more—all in one place.

Made specifically for middle schoolers, this resource combines reference content with age-appropriate videos, newspapers, magazines, primary sources, and much more.

Lifelong Learning

Discover your ancestral roots with AmericanAncestors.org. Access over 1.4 billion records from the United States, the British Isles, Continental Europe, and beyond, including a comprehensive digital collection of early American genealogical records and the largest searchable database of published genealogical research journals and magazines.

Access resources from the Hooksett Public Library New Hampshire Room collections. These materials reflect the range of subjects in our physical holdings, from Flood of 1936 and centennial celebration photorgraphs to travel and business postcards, and newspaper clippings thoughout the years. 

Local History

Discover your ancestral roots with AmericanAncestors.org. Access over 1.4 billion records from the United States, the British Isles, Continental Europe, and beyond, including a comprehensive digital collection of early American genealogical records and the largest searchable database of published genealogical research journals and magazines.

The world’s largest online family history resource, featuring instant access to hundreds of years of history in billions of historical documents and millions of historical photos from all over the world.

Get started exploring the billions of American and international genealogical records dating back to the 1700s — including unique primary sources, family and local histories, research guides, interactive census maps and more.

Access resources from the Hooksett Public Library New Hampshire Room collections. These materials reflect the range of subjects in our physical holdings, from Flood of 1936 and centennial celebration photorgraphs to travel and business postcards, and newspaper clippings thoughout the years. 

Newspapers and Magazines

The world’s largest online family history resource, featuring instant access to hundreds of years of history in billions of historical documents and millions of historical photos from all over the world.

Gale offers comprehensive and convenient ways to find case studies and in-depth statistical data coupled with deep research and the ability to compare global economies, countries, and industries.

Gale's largest general-interest periodical resource allows users to find the information they want quickly.

Get started exploring the billions of American and international genealogical records dating back to the 1700s — including unique primary sources, family and local histories, research guides, interactive census maps and more.

Access resources from the Hooksett Public Library New Hampshire Room collections. These materials reflect the range of subjects in our physical holdings, from Flood of 1936 and centennial celebration photorgraphs to travel and business postcards, and newspaper clippings thoughout the years. 

Did you know your library has thousands of digital books in both eBook and eAudiobook format, as well as eMagazines? You can borrow them, instantly, for free, using just the device in your hand. It takes just a few taps to find and borrow a book.

Explore and stay informed on local and national topics, people and events in areas such as business, health, education, jobs and careers, political and social issues and more.

Reading Recommendations

Discover your ancestral roots with AmericanAncestors.org. Access over 1.4 billion records from the United States, the British Isles, Continental Europe, and beyond, including a comprehensive digital collection of early American genealogical records and the largest searchable database of published genealogical research journals and magazines.

Discover the content you want to read with cloudLibrary. Whether on the web, a tablet, your mobile device, you can browse digital shelves curated by your library or filtering by genres that interest you.

Did you know your library has thousands of digital books in both eBook and eAudiobook format, as well as eMagazines? You can borrow them, instantly, for free, using just the device in your hand. It takes just a few taps to find and borrow a book.

Find new books and authors to read with NoveList K-8 Plus, a fiction and non-fiction reader's advisory resource for young readers. From Teens to Preschoolers, search by reading level or by series to find similar authors to those you like.

Resource of BookTalks, Book Discussion Guides, with Author Read-alikes, Readers' Advisories, author biographies, for both fiction and nonfiction titles.

Sign up for free weekly emails of our latest books, movies, and music.

Reference and Research

The world’s largest online family history resource, featuring instant access to hundreds of years of history in billions of historical documents and millions of historical photos from all over the world.

Consumer Reports provides evidence-based product testing and ratings, rigorous research, hard-hitting investigative journalism, public education, and steadfast policy action on behalf of consumers' interests.

Gale offers comprehensive and convenient ways to find case studies and in-depth statistical data coupled with deep research and the ability to compare global economies, countries, and industries.

Whether a lifestyle change, homework assignment, or passing interest, Gale Health and Wellness offers reliable health information.

Offers elementary children a safe place to find answers to their questions, practice research skills, and explore a broad range of subjects like animals, geography, science and more—all in one place.

Made specifically for middle schoolers, this resource combines reference content with age-appropriate videos, newspapers, magazines, primary sources, and much more.

Gale's largest general-interest periodical resource allows users to find the information they want quickly.

Get started exploring the billions of American and international genealogical records dating back to the 1700s — including unique primary sources, family and local histories, research guides, interactive census maps and more.

Access resources from the Hooksett Public Library New Hampshire Room collections. These materials reflect the range of subjects in our physical holdings, from Flood of 1936 and centennial celebration photorgraphs to travel and business postcards, and newspaper clippings thoughout the years.