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Libby by Overdrive

Audiobooks, eBooks, magazines. 
Large collection of popular titles. NH Downloadable Books is a collaboration of more than 200 public libraries in NH.

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CloudLibrary

Audiobooks, eBooks. 
Shorter wait times for bestsellers. Exclusively for GMILCS cardholders.

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hoopla

Audiobooks, eBooks, graphic novels & comics, movies, TV episodes, music & magazines.
Borrow materials instantly with no holds or waiting period. Items are always available!

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Kanopy

Movies, documentaries, classic cinema, TV series, & kids shows.
Stream thousands of films and series for free, with our on-demand streaming film service.

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Search the catalog to place holds, and check out titles. Format and platform will be noted in the search results.

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Online Newspapers

Enjoy free, unlimited access from anywhere, courtesy of the ATL!

NYT devices

New York Times

Access is granted for 24 hours and can be refreshed as many times as you like by returning to this page and clicking the appropriate link again.

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New York Times Games, Cooking and The Athletic are also available. Each are accessed separately.

NYT Games

Games

The Crossword, Wordle, Connections, Spelling Bee, and more. Play word, visual, and number games that build problem-solving skills, provide a mental break, and delight solvers.

Access is granted for 24 hours.

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NYT Cooking

Cooking

A digital cookbook and cooking guide alike that will support your total wellness and kitchen confidence, deliciously. 

Access is granted for 24 hours.

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The Athletic

The Athletic

In-depth sports coverage of your favorite teams and leagues. 

Access is granted for 24 hours.

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WSJ devices

Wall Street Journal

Enjoy free, unlimited access to WSJ.com from anywhere!

Your access will be available for the next 3 days. At the conclusion of the 3 day period, you may click the access link again.

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Full color image of local newspapers and HTML of many more regional newspapers are also available.

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New Hampshire Union Leader

The Union Leader is the state’s largest daily newspaper.

Click on the Image format to access the full color image edition.

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Nashua Telegraph

The Telegraph has been the trusted source for local news and information in southern New Hampshire nearly two centuries.

Click on the Image format to access the full color image edition.

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ProQuest

U.S. Newstream

Provides current and archived content from national and regional news sources from the U.S., including Barron's, New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, Boston Globe, Newsday, Chicago Tribune, and USA Today.

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Having trouble with our Online Newspapers? Visit our Frequently Asked Questions for more help!

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Digital Magazines

Dive into your favorite magazines anytime, anywhere!

Whether it's catching up on the latest issue of National Geographic or exploring niche interests. From travel to technology, cooking to crafts, our digital magazine collection offers something for everyone.

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hoopla magazines

Flip through recent digital issues of your favorite magazines—like Us Weekly, Good Housekeeping, Prevention, Cosmopolitan, Reader’s Digest, In Touch, TIME, and more.

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Libby Magazines

One tap and read! Free subscription options and a rolling three years of back issues. View popular and special interest titles such as Us Weekly, National Geographic, Good Housekeeping, Vanity Fair, PC World, Bon Appetit, Minecraft World, and Women’s Fitness.

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America's News Magazines

America's News Magazines

Find elusive titles such as The Atlantic, National Review, and Slate, as well as Mother Jones, Field & Stream, and more. 

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Can't Find What You're Looking For?

Custom-Lit

Get personalized recommendations from your real-life library staff. Fill out the form and receive a list of suggested authors and titles.  This service is free, confidential, and designed for adults & teens.

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NoveList Plus & NoveList K-8 Plus

Looking for your next book? Want to find a new author? Consider NoveList Plus or NoveList K-8 Plus. It helps readers of all ages find books that match their reading level and interests. Use it to find read-alikes for your favorite titles and authors.

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Suggest a Purchase

The Amherst Town Library welcomes your recommendations for additions to our collections. Just fill out the online form, and we will consider your request.

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Interlibrary Loan

 If the ATL doesn't have what you are looking for, you may request it from other libraries throughout New Hampshire.

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