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Nashua Telegraph Collection – 1998 to Current
New Hampshire Union Leader Collection – 1989 to Current
NH Driving Tests
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Consolidates current and archived content from the complete, full-text electronic editions of approximately 200 business and law journals, local and regional business news weeklies, and other news sources across North America.

Over 500 years of American history in one database.

A searchable genealogical database

Phone number and address lookup, access to 30 million business profiles, job search and application assistance, new home owner and residence listings, and healthcare professionals search.

Digital audiobooks and ebooks. cloudLibrary holdings are managed by the GMILCS consortium and made available to all residents with a valid GMILCS borrower card. Wait times are generally shorter than those for OverDrive/Libby.

Digital graphic novels and comics for adults, teens, and kids. All titles are available 24/7, with no wait lines or check out limits!

Search full-text articles on local news, issues, events, people and more from current and archived issues of the Concord Monitor. Also available remotely 24/7 on any device.

The online version of the popular product review magazine.

Creativebug hosts thousands of award-winning art & craft video classes taught by recognized design experts and artists all available with the unique power of your Merrimack Public Library card!

Open Access - peer-reviewed journals and scientific articles that do not include embargo periods.

Explore your family history with this premier collection of US obituaries and death notices for in-depth genealogical research.

A genealogy-focused resource offering access to hundreds of historical and genealogical publications and family histories in addition to detailed census records.

A one-stop source for information on issues in the latest headlines. Access pro & con articles, topic overviews, statistics, primary documents, and discussion questions and activities. Perfect for debate preparation and essays.

Over 30,000 documentaries and classic, indie, and children's films, including over 6,000 lessons from The Great Courses. Kanopy offers no wait lines and is also available through a variety of apps. Checkouts through Kanopy are limited to 5 total films/month/account (as of 5/23/2020).

Digital audiobooks, ebooks, and magazines. Libby holdings are managed by the NH State Library and made available to all residents with a NH library card. Wait times may be longer than those for cloudLibrary.

Whether you're learning a new language, raising a bilingual child, or want to introduce your family to your native tongue, thousands of stories are available to watch on LOTE4Kids.

Open Access - Online versions of the comprehensive medical information source.

Explore Nashua history through local news, events and people with the Nashua Telegraph Collection. Search current and archived issues with full-color newspaper pages, full-text articles and content only published online. Also available remotely 24/7 on any device.

Explore Manchester history through local news, events and people with the New Hampshire Union Leader Collection. Search current and archived issues with full-color newspaper pages, full-text articles and content only published online. Also available remotely 24/7 on any device.

Keep current on local and national topics with news sources spanning the US, including full-text digital versions of the Nashua Telegraph, the Manchester Union Leader/New Hampshire Daily News, the Concord Monitor, and hundreds of other regional and national newspapers.  

Access free and interactive practice tests for NH's car, motorcycle, and CDL license certifications.

Readers' advisory tool that helps patrons discover similar authors and titles to those they are currently reading as well as discover what books are part of a series and find material that fits their reading level.

Readers' advisory tool that helps patrons discover similar authors and titles to those they are currently reading as well as discover what books are part of a series and find material that fits their reading level.

Offers a comprehensive, curriculum-oriented overview of a broad range of scientific disciplines through extensive essays, diagrams, illustrations, images, biographies, experiments, activities, and definitions.

Over 500 online classes available covering a wide variety of subjects such as computers, finance, business, history, arts and crafts, hobbies, resumes, DIY projects, health, cooking, and more. Continuing education credits also are available for select courses.

Arts and Music

Creativebug hosts thousands of award-winning art & craft video classes taught by recognized design experts and artists all available with the unique power of your Merrimack Public Library card!

A one-stop source for information on issues in the latest headlines. Access pro & con articles, topic overviews, statistics, primary documents, and discussion questions and activities. Perfect for debate preparation and essays.

Over 30,000 documentaries and classic, indie, and children's films, including over 6,000 lessons from The Great Courses. Kanopy offers no wait lines and is also available through a variety of apps. Checkouts through Kanopy are limited to 5 total films/month/account (as of 5/23/2020).

Whether you're learning a new language, raising a bilingual child, or want to introduce your family to your native tongue, thousands of stories are available to watch on LOTE4Kids.

Business and Employment

Consolidates current and archived content from the complete, full-text electronic editions of approximately 200 business and law journals, local and regional business news weeklies, and other news sources across North America.

Phone number and address lookup, access to 30 million business profiles, job search and application assistance, new home owner and residence listings, and healthcare professionals search.

Keep current on local and national topics with news sources spanning the US, including full-text digital versions of the Nashua Telegraph, the Manchester Union Leader/New Hampshire Daily News, the Concord Monitor, and hundreds of other regional and national newspapers.  

Over 500 online classes available covering a wide variety of subjects such as computers, finance, business, history, arts and crafts, hobbies, resumes, DIY projects, health, cooking, and more. Continuing education credits also are available for select courses.

Ebooks and Audiobooks

Digital audiobooks and ebooks. cloudLibrary holdings are managed by the GMILCS consortium and made available to all residents with a valid GMILCS borrower card. Wait times are generally shorter than those for OverDrive/Libby.

Digital graphic novels and comics for adults, teens, and kids. All titles are available 24/7, with no wait lines or check out limits!

Digital audiobooks, ebooks, and magazines. Libby holdings are managed by the NH State Library and made available to all residents with a NH library card. Wait times may be longer than those for cloudLibrary.

Whether you're learning a new language, raising a bilingual child, or want to introduce your family to your native tongue, thousands of stories are available to watch on LOTE4Kids.

Genealogy

A searchable genealogical database

Explore your family history with this premier collection of US obituaries and death notices for in-depth genealogical research.

A genealogy-focused resource offering access to hundreds of historical and genealogical publications and family histories in addition to detailed census records.

Over 500 online classes available covering a wide variety of subjects such as computers, finance, business, history, arts and crafts, hobbies, resumes, DIY projects, health, cooking, and more. Continuing education credits also are available for select courses.

Health
Open Access - Online versions of the comprehensive medical information source.

Offers a comprehensive, curriculum-oriented overview of a broad range of scientific disciplines through extensive essays, diagrams, illustrations, images, biographies, experiments, activities, and definitions.

Over 500 online classes available covering a wide variety of subjects such as computers, finance, business, history, arts and crafts, hobbies, resumes, DIY projects, health, cooking, and more. Continuing education credits also are available for select courses.

Homework Help

Over 500 years of American history in one database.

Creativebug hosts thousands of award-winning art & craft video classes taught by recognized design experts and artists all available with the unique power of your Merrimack Public Library card!

Open Access - peer-reviewed journals and scientific articles that do not include embargo periods.

A genealogy-focused resource offering access to hundreds of historical and genealogical publications and family histories in addition to detailed census records.

A one-stop source for information on issues in the latest headlines. Access pro & con articles, topic overviews, statistics, primary documents, and discussion questions and activities. Perfect for debate preparation and essays.

Over 30,000 documentaries and classic, indie, and children's films, including over 6,000 lessons from The Great Courses. Kanopy offers no wait lines and is also available through a variety of apps. Checkouts through Kanopy are limited to 5 total films/month/account (as of 5/23/2020).

Open Access - Online versions of the comprehensive medical information source.

Access free and interactive practice tests for NH's car, motorcycle, and CDL license certifications.

Offers a comprehensive, curriculum-oriented overview of a broad range of scientific disciplines through extensive essays, diagrams, illustrations, images, biographies, experiments, activities, and definitions.

Over 500 online classes available covering a wide variety of subjects such as computers, finance, business, history, arts and crafts, hobbies, resumes, DIY projects, health, cooking, and more. Continuing education credits also are available for select courses.

Languages and Culture

Over 30,000 documentaries and classic, indie, and children's films, including over 6,000 lessons from The Great Courses. Kanopy offers no wait lines and is also available through a variety of apps. Checkouts through Kanopy are limited to 5 total films/month/account (as of 5/23/2020).

Whether you're learning a new language, raising a bilingual child, or want to introduce your family to your native tongue, thousands of stories are available to watch on LOTE4Kids.

Over 500 online classes available covering a wide variety of subjects such as computers, finance, business, history, arts and crafts, hobbies, resumes, DIY projects, health, cooking, and more. Continuing education credits also are available for select courses.

Lifelong Learning

Creativebug hosts thousands of award-winning art & craft video classes taught by recognized design experts and artists all available with the unique power of your Merrimack Public Library card!

Open Access - Online versions of the comprehensive medical information source.

Offers a comprehensive, curriculum-oriented overview of a broad range of scientific disciplines through extensive essays, diagrams, illustrations, images, biographies, experiments, activities, and definitions.

Over 500 online classes available covering a wide variety of subjects such as computers, finance, business, history, arts and crafts, hobbies, resumes, DIY projects, health, cooking, and more. Continuing education credits also are available for select courses.

Local History

Search full-text articles on local news, issues, events, people and more from current and archived issues of the Concord Monitor. Also available remotely 24/7 on any device.

Explore your family history with this premier collection of US obituaries and death notices for in-depth genealogical research.

A genealogy-focused resource offering access to hundreds of historical and genealogical publications and family histories in addition to detailed census records.

A one-stop source for information on issues in the latest headlines. Access pro & con articles, topic overviews, statistics, primary documents, and discussion questions and activities. Perfect for debate preparation and essays.

Explore Nashua history through local news, events and people with the Nashua Telegraph Collection. Search current and archived issues with full-color newspaper pages, full-text articles and content only published online. Also available remotely 24/7 on any device.

Explore Manchester history through local news, events and people with the New Hampshire Union Leader Collection. Search current and archived issues with full-color newspaper pages, full-text articles and content only published online. Also available remotely 24/7 on any device.

Keep current on local and national topics with news sources spanning the US, including full-text digital versions of the Nashua Telegraph, the Manchester Union Leader/New Hampshire Daily News, the Concord Monitor, and hundreds of other regional and national newspapers.  

Newspapers and Magazines

Consolidates current and archived content from the complete, full-text electronic editions of approximately 200 business and law journals, local and regional business news weeklies, and other news sources across North America.

Search full-text articles on local news, issues, events, people and more from current and archived issues of the Concord Monitor. Also available remotely 24/7 on any device.

Digital audiobooks, ebooks, and magazines. Libby holdings are managed by the NH State Library and made available to all residents with a NH library card. Wait times may be longer than those for cloudLibrary.

Explore Nashua history through local news, events and people with the Nashua Telegraph Collection. Search current and archived issues with full-color newspaper pages, full-text articles and content only published online. Also available remotely 24/7 on any device.

Explore Manchester history through local news, events and people with the New Hampshire Union Leader Collection. Search current and archived issues with full-color newspaper pages, full-text articles and content only published online. Also available remotely 24/7 on any device.

Keep current on local and national topics with news sources spanning the US, including full-text digital versions of the Nashua Telegraph, the Manchester Union Leader/New Hampshire Daily News, the Concord Monitor, and hundreds of other regional and national newspapers.  

Reading Recommendations

Digital audiobooks and ebooks. cloudLibrary holdings are managed by the GMILCS consortium and made available to all residents with a valid GMILCS borrower card. Wait times are generally shorter than those for OverDrive/Libby.

Digital graphic novels and comics for adults, teens, and kids. All titles are available 24/7, with no wait lines or check out limits!

Digital audiobooks, ebooks, and magazines. Libby holdings are managed by the NH State Library and made available to all residents with a NH library card. Wait times may be longer than those for cloudLibrary.

Whether you're learning a new language, raising a bilingual child, or want to introduce your family to your native tongue, thousands of stories are available to watch on LOTE4Kids.

Readers' advisory tool that helps patrons discover similar authors and titles to those they are currently reading as well as discover what books are part of a series and find material that fits their reading level.

Readers' advisory tool that helps patrons discover similar authors and titles to those they are currently reading as well as discover what books are part of a series and find material that fits their reading level.

Reference and Research

Over 500 years of American history in one database.

A searchable genealogical database

Phone number and address lookup, access to 30 million business profiles, job search and application assistance, new home owner and residence listings, and healthcare professionals search.

The online version of the popular product review magazine.

Open Access - peer-reviewed journals and scientific articles that do not include embargo periods.

Explore your family history with this premier collection of US obituaries and death notices for in-depth genealogical research.

A genealogy-focused resource offering access to hundreds of historical and genealogical publications and family histories in addition to detailed census records.

A one-stop source for information on issues in the latest headlines. Access pro & con articles, topic overviews, statistics, primary documents, and discussion questions and activities. Perfect for debate preparation and essays.

Open Access - Online versions of the comprehensive medical information source.

Keep current on local and national topics with news sources spanning the US, including full-text digital versions of the Nashua Telegraph, the Manchester Union Leader/New Hampshire Daily News, the Concord Monitor, and hundreds of other regional and national newspapers.  

Access free and interactive practice tests for NH's car, motorcycle, and CDL license certifications.

Offers a comprehensive, curriculum-oriented overview of a broad range of scientific disciplines through extensive essays, diagrams, illustrations, images, biographies, experiments, activities, and definitions.

Over 500 online classes available covering a wide variety of subjects such as computers, finance, business, history, arts and crafts, hobbies, resumes, DIY projects, health, cooking, and more. Continuing education credits also are available for select courses.

Video Streaming

Creativebug hosts thousands of award-winning art & craft video classes taught by recognized design experts and artists all available with the unique power of your Merrimack Public Library card!

Over 30,000 documentaries and classic, indie, and children's films, including over 6,000 lessons from The Great Courses. Kanopy offers no wait lines and is also available through a variety of apps. Checkouts through Kanopy are limited to 5 total films/month/account (as of 5/23/2020).

Whether you're learning a new language, raising a bilingual child, or want to introduce your family to your native tongue, thousands of stories are available to watch on LOTE4Kids.