State guide
New Hampshire
New Hampshire has both a state library agency and a well-developed statewide book discussion kit network. The statewide reservable kit program is READS-to-Go through the New Hampshire Library Association, while the New Hampshire State Library also supports statewide sharing through NHAIS interlibrary loan and van delivery.
Checked against official sources on October 4, 2026. Rules and links change; confirm with the office listed before you act.
- State library agency
- New Hampshire State Library
- Statewide book club kit program
- Yes. New Hampshire has the statewide READS-to-Go program run by the New Hampshire Library Association; its official page says library staff and patrons may reserve kits in LibCal, a library card is required, and kits circulate through the NH State interlibrary loan van delivery service.
- Statewide kit catalog
- Official page →
- Interlibrary loan
- New Hampshire interlibrary loan operates through NHAIS under a statewide code, and the New Hampshire State Library’s van delivery service is used to support and expedite sharing among member libraries.
Official resources in New Hampshire
Explains the statewide READS-to-Go kit program, who can reserve kits, and how the kits circulate.
Official statewide catalog and reservation page for New Hampshire discussion kits.
State library manual for how NHAIS member libraries handle interlibrary loan in New Hampshire.
Explains the state library’s van delivery service that supports interlibrary loan among New Hampshire libraries.
Shows Concord’s public book clubs, local book club kits, and READS-to-Go instructions.
Key facts for New Hampshire
- READS-to-Go’s mission is to curate fiction and nonfiction book kits for adult book discussion groups and libraries throughout New Hampshire.
- READS-to-Go says library staff and patrons may place reservations through its LibCal website.
- READS-to-Go says a library card is required to check out kits.
- READS-to-Go says sponsoring libraries must participate in the New Hampshire Interlibrary Loan Program and have a van stop.
- The New Hampshire State Library’s van delivery service supports and expedites resource sharing via interlibrary loan among New Hampshire libraries.
- The New Hampshire ILL Code is a voluntary agreement adopted by member libraries of the New Hampshire Automated Information System.
Libraries that lend book club kits in New Hampshire
| Library | city | phone | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concord Public Library Merrimack County | Concord | 603-225-8670 | Runs public book clubs, lends local CPL Book Club Kits, and helps patrons reserve READS-to-Go kits. |
| Laconia Public Library Belknap County | Laconia | 603-524-4775 | Its book club page explains READS-to-Go borrowing and lists three regular public adult book groups. |
| Dover Public Library Strafford County | Dover | 603-516-6050 | Runs several public book groups including Monday Afternoon & Evening, Get Lit!, Matter of Fact, and others. |
| North Hampton Public Library Rockingham County | North Hampton | (603) 964-6326 | Its READS to Go page says cardholders may borrow statewide kits through interlibrary loan for six weeks. |
| North Hampton Public Library Rockingham County | North Hampton | (603) 964-6326 | Its ongoing programs page says the library hosts monthly book clubs. |
* Not published: the official page doesn't list it. Call the office to confirm before you rely on it.
What to do next
- Reserve statewide kits in the READS-to-Go LibCal catalog, not through the NHAIS ILL system.
- If you are a patron, you can place a READS-to-Go reservation yourself or ask your local library to do it for you.
- Check that your local library participates in the state ILL program and van delivery if you want it to sponsor or receive statewide kits.
Not seeing your library or county?
We list a library only when an official government page publishes its rules. If yours isn't in the table above, it may not publish them online yet. Here's what to use instead, in order:
- General Start with the statewide information above. It applies across New Hampshire, but cities and counties can add their own steps, fees or deadlines.
- Closest verified Nearest places where we have verified local data outside this state (distance from New Hampshire's population center, for comparison only):
- Reuben Hoar Library Book Club Kits, Massachusetts · about 64 miles
- Memorial Hall Library Book Club Kits, Massachusetts · about 64 miles
- Amesbury Public Library Book Club Services, Massachusetts · about 64 miles
- Call to confirm Ask the official office. They have the current local rule, fee and form.New Hampshire Library Association READS-to-Go
Website →Phone not shown: use the contact page on the official website above.Your city or county office: Local governments →Not sure who handles it locally? USAGov's free help line, 1-844-872-4681, or the New Hampshire page on USA.gov can point you to the right office. - Know the current info? Tell us and include a link to the official page. We check every tip before it goes up.
Helpful guides
- What is a library book club kit?
- How to borrow a book club kit from your library
- How to start a book club at your library
- Using interlibrary loan for your book club