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Posted on Thu, February 26, 2015 - 11:08am
Did you know that you can now pay library fines and replacement costs online with a credit card? We do not take credit cards at the circulation desk, but you can log on to your library account from the comfort of your own home or at one of our public computers to pay your charges. Payment is…
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Posted on Mon, January 26, 2015 - 03:00pm
While it might be too late to stock up on groceries, you still have time to stock up on information before the storm. ReadyNH.gov is a clearinghouse of emergency preparedness information. PSNH's website contains information about preparing for power outages and an outage map. The USDA has useful…
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Posted on Tue, January 13, 2015 - 12:41pm
Did you make a resolution to improve your health in 2015? The Internet can be a good place to help with those goals, but how do you know which sites or resources to trust? This page from MedlinePlus offers links to a variety of websites, ranging from general advice to more specific topics, all of…
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Posted on Tue, December 09, 2014 - 12:42pm
Did you have a chance to listen to The Exchange's Holiday Book Show on NHPR this morning? If you missed it, click here to view the booksellers' and listeners' list of recommended reads. This is just one of the many best books lists that are now available. The Boston Globe, the New York Times,…
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Posted on Tue, November 25, 2014 - 12:55pm
Do you need help choosing movies the whole family can watch and enjoy together? Check out this list, which was compiled by our reference librarians. There's something for everyone!
Reference
Posted on Mon, November 17, 2014 - 09:41am
Turkey Day is approaching! Let us help you get ready for the big day. These books will inspire you as you plan your feast. Our selected Cooking & Nutrition websites will give you even more delicious ideas. If you need help with your baking, come to the Friends of the Library bake sale this…
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Posted on Wed, October 15, 2014 - 07:56am
Fall isn't just about pumpkins, raking leaves, and apple cider. If you're a book lover, this is the season for book awards. The National Book Award finalists were announced this morning. Bedford favorite All the Light We Cannot See is a fiction finalist. Yesterday, the Man Booker prize was…
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Posted on Tue, August 26, 2014 - 02:08pm
Is it just me, or did summer really fly by this year? I can't believe that school has begun and that teachers will be assigning papers and projects soon. When you need articles, images, and resources for school projects, try the library's online resources. You can use them 24/7. Just login with…
Reference, Teens
Posted on Fri, August 01, 2014 - 10:50am
Going on vacation? Did you know you can suspend your hold requests so that your items don’t come in while you’re gone? If you’ve been waiting a long time for a title or just don’t want to have to re-request items, just suspend your holds until a date of your choosing. Just log into your library…
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Posted on Thu, July 31, 2014 - 12:11pm
Good news! You may now access Value Line online at the Library! The online service's brand new interface makes it easy to find information about approximately 1,700 analyst covered stocks and 1,750 small- and mid-cap stocks. Please see the librarian for login information.
Don't forget that you…
Kids, Reference, Teens
Posted on Tue, July 01, 2014 - 07:39am
In July and August, the library will be open on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and will be closed on Sundays.
Kids, Reference, Teens
Posted on Fri, June 27, 2014 - 12:54pm
We are happy to offer a new pass to the Worcester Art Museum. Each pass admits 2 adults & 2 children.
The collections at the Worcester Art Museum include American & European art as well as Ancient, Chinese, Indian, Islamic, Japanese, Korean, and Precolumbian art. The Museum recently…
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Posted on Wed, June 25, 2014 - 10:54am
Start your journey at the Library! Vist the Travel section for guidebooks, travel DVDs, and language learning CDs from Pimsleur and Living Language. If you're looking for a guidebook for a particular locale, check the catalog. Type in the name of the location and travel to pull up a list of…
Reference, Teens
Posted on Fri, May 02, 2014 - 08:00am
This summer, take the Summer 6 Book Challenge! Read 6 books to get a great prize. More details coming soon!