Upcoming Database Changes

As of July 1, 2025, access to a number of databases will be discontinued due to Federal budget cuts to the state. Some of the databases affected are: Boston Globe Archive, Heritage Quest, Gale Legal Forms, and Transparent Language. Click the link below for more information and a complete list of discontinued state funded databases.

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The library will now be closed on Sundays. We expect to resume Sunday hours on October 19. 2025. All other hours remain the same.

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Changes Coming to HPL Databases July 1st

On March 14, 2025, President Trump signed Executive Order 14238 eliminating the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) “to the maximum extent consistent with applicable law.” IMLS is the single largest source of critical federal funding for libraries. The IMLS has been completely defunded in Fiscal Year 2026 (starting July 1st). Because of these […]

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At-Home Preservation Series: #2

Now that we’ve defined cultural heritage and preservation, and how these concepts apply to your own collections, it’s time to learn about deterioration and how we can slow it down. First, we need to know what we’re up against! In our home environment, sources of deterioration include: We’ll do a post on each bullet point, […]

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June Displays Around the Library

Celebrate Pride this June by checking out a book from one of our adult displays! Our nonfiction display has an assortment of titles related to LGBTQIA+ communities, and our fiction display is dedicated to trans fiction. We also, as always, have staff recommendations on our Staff Picks board. Stop by soon! Nonfiction: Pride Fiction: Trans […]