Online Resources
If you're in the Library, you will be authenticated and able to log in automatically. Outside the library, most of these resources will require a username and/or password (usually your library card number).
EBSCOhost database: EBSCOhost is a powerful online reference system accessible via the Internet. It offers a variety of proprietary full text databases and popular databases from leading information providers. The comprehensive databases range from general reference collections to specially designed, subject-specific databases for public, academic, medical, corporate and school libraries.
Search our Catalog for business resources at the Library.
Find Genealogy/Local History Resources
Chester Historical Society
After you have exhausted online and government genealogy resources, contact the Chester Historical Society for Chester genealogy inquiries.
Internet Archive
This digital library provides a gateway to Chester online documents. A scattering of Town Reports from 1843 to the present may be found within this site. Benjamin Chase’s History of old Chester [N. H.] from 1719 to 1869 and John Carroll Chase’s History of Chester, New Hampshire, including Auburn : a supplement to the History of old Chester, published in 1869 may also be accessed via this site.
New Hampshire County Registries of Deeds
Links to all NH county registries of deeds.
New Hampshire State Library
Check out their Genealogy and NH History page.
New Hampshire Department of State Division of Vital Records
Center for NH birth, death, and marriage records.
Search our Catalog for genealogy resources at the Library. If you have a genealogy inquiry, please email the Library
Find Government Information
New Hampshire State Publications Digital Library
Contains digital documents created by NH state agencies.
Rockingham County
Official website of Rockingham County.
State of New Hampshire
Gateway to State of New Hampshire online information. Laws, directory of departments, NH Sex Offender Registry, and other info may be found by searching or browsing this site.
Town of Chester
The Town’s website lists departments and community events.
US.gov
The gateway to online information for all Federal Government agencies, branches, and departments.
Find Health Information
MedlinePlus
Locate health information made available from the National Library of Medicine.
Search our Catalog for health resources at the Library.
The Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL)
Check out this site for tips on writing research papers.
Son of Citation Machine
Get the correct format to cite sources by using this easy-to-use resource.
Search our Catalog for resources at the Library pertaining to your assignment.
Learn a Foreign Language
Download Audiobooks and eBooks: Libby is a free service offered by your library that lets you borrow digital content (like ebooks and audiobooks) anytime, anywhere.
With Libby, you can borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines to read on your phone or tablet using the Libby app. You can even send and read your borrowed ebooks to your Kindle ereader (U.S. only)! It’s free and easy to get started. Learn more
On your device:
Go to your app store and download the “Libby” app, then create your account.
On your computer:
Visit: https://nh.overdrive.com/
Click “Sign in”
Select your library. Enter your library card number, followed by your password. If you need your password reset, call us at 887-3404 and we'll be happy to do that for you.
14 TIPS For Getting the Most out of Libby
HOW TO USE THE LIBBY APP: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgHgSYCaFFaW197r2GMVUQA
