Transparent Language Online available now!

 
How long have you wanted to learn a new language or brush up on one you learned years ago?  The library can help with that!  Since May 1st we have been offering the online language learning tool, "Transparent Language.”  Over 80 languages are available and you can access them on your own computer. There is even a mobile app to continue lessons via your phone!  Great for students and adults, this program offers top-of-the-line coursework combined with great additional resources such as a web-based flash card system, personal progress tracking, pronunciation analysis, language & cultural resources, and much more.  Your Hampstead Public Library card is your passport to a world of languages! 

Visit our website: www.HampsteadLibrary.org, go to the "Research Resources” alphabetical listing and then "Transparent Language Online,” or http://library.transparent.com/hampsteadnh/game/modern/login. You will first need to sign on with your 14-digit library card number, and then establish a user name and password of your own. 

Byki® Mobile allows you to take Transparent Language Online learning "on the go" with your Apple® iPad™, iPhone™, iPod™ touch, or Android powered device. There is no charge. All you need is Byki for iPhone Community Edition, which is FREE on the App Store and the Android Market. When you log in to the site and create your personalized username, you can choose to "Go Mobile" and download the app.  You will receive another individual access code to verify your Library edition of this app. Save this code as it is your log in credentials with the mobile app.
   
Don't hesitate to contact us at the library to get started. We're very excited to offer this valuable learning tool to our patrons.

Alternate Trustee Position Available

The Hampstead Public Library Board of Trustees is looking for new alternate members. 

What do the Library Trustees do?  They are the governing board of the Library. The Library Trustees appoint a librarian; prepare an annual budget; and expend funds from the budget, trust funds and contributions.  They also advocate for the library in the community. 

Our Trustees meet on the third Wednesday evening of the month, and three times a year with the Selectmen for Budget discussions. 

What makes a good Library Trustee?  A  love for the Library is most important, as is a desire to serve your Town.  A wide variety of skills are needed on the board. 

For more information, please contact the Library or come to the next Trustees meeting on April 18th at 7PM at the Library.

Quilt on Display

A very special quilt is currently exhibited at the Hampstead Public Library, courtesy of Hampstead crafter, Doreen Ayers.  This 70” x 86” quilt is a tribute to the Town of Hampstead, and can be found on the library’s second floor near the Nonfiction section. 

Doreen Ayers has been quilting for several years and often meets with a local group of quilters.  She is also an active member of the Hampstead Garden Club. 

Please take the time to visit the Hampstead Public Library’s second floor and view Doreen’s beautiful creation.

March 1st - Library Closing 5PM

Due to the inclement weather, the Hampstead Public Library will close today, March 1st, at 5PM.

Seniors of Hampstead - Not Meeting March 1st

The Thursday get together for seniors of Hampstead has been cancelled for March 1st. 

We will return on Thursday, March 8th, 2nd floor at the libary.

Nooks

If you've been wanting to check out one of the library's nook e-readers, but didn't want to put your name on a long waiting, now is your chance. We have two nooks just waiting at the front desk to be checked out and a empty reserve list.

Thursday, 1/26 - Meet & Greet Reception

All are cordially invited to the Hampstead Public Library to meet the new Library Director, Debra Hiett.  Ms. Hiett is no stranger to Hampstead, having worked at the Library as the Children’s Librarian from January 2, 1997 to September 1, 2000.  She is excited to meet community members and become reacquainted with Hampstead’s library patrons.  Please join Ms. Hiett on Thursday, January 26 from 4-6 pm to chat and enjoy light refreshments.

Friends of the Hampstead Public Library Raffle

 

The newest raffle basket offered by the Friends of the Hampstead Public Library features good things from Bean Towne in Hampstead.  It contains two different kinds of Bean Towne’s very own coffee, English breakfast tea and two hand made pottery mugs in which to pour the coffee or tea once brewed.  In addition there are yummy chocolate covered espresso beans and $25.00 worth of Bean Towne’s gift coins. 

Tickets for this raffle basket are $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00.  They are available at the front desk of the library. 

The winning ticket will be drawn at the next Friends’ program on January 10^th.

Friends of the Hampstead Public Library

RESCUE DOGS COMING TO THE LIBRARY

Nancy Lyon, well-known search and rescue team leader, will be at the Hampstead Public Library on Tuesday, Nov. 8^th, at 7PM with some of her rescue dogs to talk about the work of these wonderful animals.  She has many years experience working with search and rescue dogs and trains them as well.  Her slide show will interest anyone who cares about these dogs and their activities and training.  Join the Friends for this free program that is open to the public. 

Refreshments will follow the program and then members of the Friends are asked to stay for the regular monthly meeting of the group.

Inter-Library Loan - Save the Vans

Have you ever used our Inter-Library Loan (ILL) service? This is how we request materials (books, DVDs, etc) from other libraries.  The Hampstead Public Library’s collection of 55,000 items broadens to 2,000,000 volumes throughout the state with the help of the ILL van system.  Continuation of the service is threatened by a recently passed amendment to the state budget.  Without this service our ability to provide discussion groups with books, meet specific needs, and provide patrons with free access to a greater variety of materials is severely hampered.

The New Hampshire Libraries Trustee Association has made the "Save the Vans" campaign the center of its website http://nhlta.com/. The site urges library users to contact their lawmakers, sign petitions or write to state librarian Michael York about their personal use of the loan program. If you’d like to write a letter to Mr. York, you can drop it off at the library and we’ll forward it.  Otherwise, you can show your support for the ILL van service by joining dozens of other patrons and signing the petition at our library’s front desk.

Local newspapers and news websites have been covering this issue. To read more about it, please go to the New Hampstead Trustee Association website linked above, or see the following articles:

Petitions push to keep interlibrary loan vans on the road in NH

Statewide Inter-Library Lending System in Jeopardy

Rep targets federal inter-library grant

Friends Annual Auction

The Friends of the Library Annual Auction will be at Zorvino Vineyard's on Friday, November 18th.
Tickets have been on sale for only a week and we have sold half of available seating.

If you plan to attend this Auction, buy tickets soon!  Price is $15

Tickets are available at the library and TD Bank on Main Street. 

Hope to see you there!

HOLIDAY AUCTION TICKETS

The Friends of the Hampstead Public Library are hosting their Holiday Auction at Zorvino Vineyards (Sandown) on Friday, November 18th from 6-10PM.

Tickets are now on sale at the Library and TD Bank!  Price:  $15 ($20 at the door) includes buffet dinner, wine tasting and auction.

Call the library for details.

Live Auction, Silent Auction, Sports Memorabilia, Balloon Pop, 50/50 Raffle, Bake Sale & More!