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Write on with HPL!

Are you an aspiring writer, or do the lives and methods of writers intrigue you? Write on with our new adult booklist, which features books and media about writers and writing. Continue reading for a sampling of items in the list. Visit our Booklists page to see all the booklists HPL staff have compiled for […]

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Hauntings & Spooky Serpents at HPL!

Join us for two upcoming adult programs on paranormal topics at the library! The Haunted History of Lizzie Borden Monday, October 16 at 7:00pm With “The Haunted History of Lizzie Borden,” Tim Weisberg will offer an examination of the Borden murders, the prime suspect herself and the life she lived in Fall River, both before […]

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Owls Up Close on June 3: Programs for All Ages!

Saturday, June 3 10:30-11:15 am (younger audiences and families); 1:00-2:15pm (children ages 8+, teens, and adults) Join Marcia and Mark Wilson from Eyes On Owls on Saturday, June 3 as they present their live owl program, “Owls Up Close.” It’s New England’s favorite wildlife program! This unique presentation has been a library favorite for decades! For young audiences, the show starts […]

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Black History Month 2023!

Celebrate Black History Month this February with HPL! We have books and programs that highlight the experiences and accomplishments of Black Americans. On the first floor, our nonfiction display includes nonfiction books, audiobooks, and biographies, while our fiction display includes general fiction and romance titles. For ebooks, check out the “Celebrate Black History Month” and […]

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Transparent Language Online

Looking to learn a new language? Try Transparent Language Online, an electronic resource available to HPL patrons. Transparent Language Online instructional activities in over 100 languages. Track your progress in learning vocabulary, strengthen your core skills, and complete activities to practice your skills. This resource works on computers and tablets – as long as you […]

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There’s Still Time to Read Beyond the Beaten Path!

This year’s summer reading theme is Read Beyond the Beaten Path. We’ve been encouraging folks to do just that with our summer reading challenge as well as our display on the first floor! The challenge runs through the end of August, and the display will be up until then, so swing by and check out […]

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National Park Week 2022!

National Park Week takes place each year in April, and this year, it will take place from April 16-April 24! According to the National Park Service, “National Park Week is a time to explore amazing places, discover stories of history and culture, help out, and find your park.” HPL is here to help you get […]

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Women’s History Month with HPL!

Women’s History Month is celebrated in the United States each month. It began as Women’s History Week, which was first celebrated in 1982, and expanded to the entire month of March in 1987. Women’s History Month “celebrate[s] the contributions women have made to the United States and recognize[s] the specific achievements women have made over […]

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Now Available: U.S. Newsstream by ProQuest!

Did you know that a wide-ranging digital collection of past and present news is now available to HPL cardholders? We’re excited to offer access to U.S. Newsstream by ProQuest! U.S. Newsstream enables users to search current and extensive backfiles of U.S. news content and features top newspapers, wires, broadcast transcripts, blogs, and news sites in […]