Keeping current with our newest titles

Would you like to be among the first to know when the hot new titles are ready to be checked out from the library? All you have to do is make sure we have your e-mail address...that's it! Every two weeks we'll send out an updated list of new items for you to borrow. So enjoy!

Learn more about Hampton Falls with Fritz Wetherbee

Fritz Wetherbee came to town on February 15th and filmed 3 segments for NH Chronicle at our lovely library! Word from his producer is that a segment will air on Tuesday, March 4th, Wednesday, March 5th and Thursday, March 6th. So be sure to watch NH Chronicle those evenings on WMUR channel 9 from 7:30 to 8:00 to learn more about Hampton Falls and its past...and if you happen to record it, we'd love to have a copy!

TGIF every Friday afternoon!

If a little is good, more is better - right? We agree. "TGIF at HFFL" will now be celebrated every Friday from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Grown ups and teens are invited to have a free cup of coffee or tea, relax, and choose a book or DVD...what a great way to ease into the weekend!

Summertime...and the winning is easy!

Whether you stop by to check out a delicious beach read, travel guide, how-to book, or the latest Robin Cook CD, make sure you sign up for the Summer Reading Program for adults. Weekly drawings for prizes donated by the Butcher Shop, Caffe Fresco, Dodge's Agway, Fleurs de Margrit, and You're Invited make reading even more irresistible, and if you complete ten squares on our Summer Reading Bingo card, you're eligible to win the GRAND PRIZE from Barnes & Noble. How can you lose?

Donated DVDs

We've had a number of DVDs donated to us recently by a generous patron. Some highlights of the collection include World War II footage, Clint Eastwood's 'The Man with No Name' Trilogy, and just about every Sherlock Holmes movie ever produced!


Stop by Hampton Falls Free Library to check out our every growing DVD collection!

Friendly Summer Reminder!

We hope you all had a great Memorial Day Weekend!

As Summer has officially started, we'd like to remind you that Hampton Falls Free Library is now on Summer Hours. This means that we will be closing at noon on Saturdays instead of 1pm, so us librarian-folk can hit the beach!

Also, as we draw nearer to school's summer vacation, keep an eye and an ear out for Summer Reading Programs. Check the calendar for more details!

Digital Audio - An Overview

What is Digital Audio?

Unlike cassette tapes or CDs, which are prone to breaking and skipping, digital audio is a file that can be read by a computer or another electronic device and converted into sound.

How do I listen to Digital Audio?

There are several different ways to listen to digital audio - in fact, it's best feature is its versatility. Digital audio can be played on any computer that has speakers. It is also very popular to load the audio in the form of .mp3 files into an MP3 player. Once on the MP3 player, it can be listened to through headphones. Or, if you like listening to audio in your car, a simple cassette adapter can play digital audio through your car speakers.

Ok, sounds great... but why does a library care about Digital Audio??

Well, audio isn't just about music anymore! Hampton Falls Free Library now has a subscription to OverDrive, which allows patrons of our library to download and listen to HUNDREDS of audio books (in the form of Digital Audio, of course!) for FREE.

Tell me more.

Well, if you're an audiobook junkie like I am, this is a great way to expand your options. The OverDrive library adds audiobooks to their collection faster than we ever could! In addition to Adult Fiction, OverDrive also has a large amount of Children's and Young Adult Fiction.

Does it get any better?

Yes! You never have to worry about returning digital audiobooks! Each book has a 7-day license. This means that in the 7 days after you download the book, you can listen to it on your computer, burn (some) books to a CD, or transfer it to an MP3 player. After the license is up, you will no longer be able to transfer the files, but if they are already on your MP3 player, you can continue to listen to them.

Alright... but... what if you're not the most technologically capable person? I mean, it's not ME, but I have this friend...

Everyone has to start somewhere, right? If you have any interest in Digital Audio, any interest at all, stop by the library and we can discuss whether or not it is right for you. Although, with the versatility of it, there's bound to be a solution for everyone.

Just bought an MP3 player and need a little help figuring it out? Bring it down to HFFL and I'll show you the ins and outs of it.

Or do you want to check out the OverDrive website to see what all the fuss is about, but you're a bit of a technophobe? Stop by! I'd be happy to walk you through it!

--Kate