Melissa by Alex Gino is a delightful story that highlights the importance of being yourself. The big, bright letters spelling “be who you are” on the back cover suggest it, but the story inside makes it clear. The titular protagonist is a young transgender girl who navigates her gender alongside interactions with family, her best […]
In celebration of this year’s summer reading theme, Read, Renew, Repeat, we’re highlighting the Gale in Context: Environmental Studies database. This resource provides information and sources on a variety of issues relating to the environment and humans, in categories like global change, energy, populations, pollution, Earth systems, and more. All you need is your library […]
The Velvet Underground. Just the name conjures images of gritty New York City nights, avant-garde soundscapes, and lyrics that dared to push boundaries. If you’re a fan like me, you know their impact on rock and roll is undeniable. But even if you haven’t fully delved into their world, Todd Haynes’s 2021 documentary, simply titled […]
Session I: Thursday, 4/4 | 6-7pm | Session II: Thursday, 4/11 | 6-7pm | For those who have never touched a computer or have limited mouse skills, this class will introduce the basics of having a computer, mouse and keyboard. We will also explore how to find information online and develop web browsing skills. This […]
Looking for a specific book, audiobook, movie, or CD, but can’t seem to find it in the Merrimack Valley Library Consortium? Try the Commonwealth Catalog! This statewide catalog allows users to request physical materials from libraries across Massachusetts. There’s no extra cost for patrons – all you need is your HPL library card to place […]
This month in our adult craft program, we’re making mason jar succulents! Unfortunately, registration for this event is full, but you’re welcome to make your own succulent! Check out this instructional video HPL staff put together a few years ago – all you’d need is a jar, a succulent, and a few other supplies! **Please […]
While the library may not be fully open for browsing yet, we are doing our best to connect patrons with our newest materials. We’ve brought out some extra carts and filled them with new books, DVDs, and CDs. Stop in and browse! We have materials for children, teens, and adults. If you want something from […]
Sketchtasy follows narrator Alexa and her friends through life in mid-1990s Boston. They party, go to clubs, dance, meet people, and try to experience the pleasures of life, while, as queer people, also facing homophobia and living through the height of the AIDS crisis. Sycamore’s writing is gripping: while reading, I felt as if I […]
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 […]
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 […]
