Check out a book from the library this June in celebration of Pride! Our nonfiction display is dedicated to LGBTQIA+ communities, and our fiction display highlights queer fiction. June is National Audiobook Month, so please take a look at our fiction audiobooks on display, as well! Nonfiction: Pride Fiction Audiobooks: National Audiobook Month
Full of existential dread, themes of isolation and loneliness, and body horror that will make your skin crawl, this collection of short stories by Eric Larocca has earned its place in the ranks of iconic queer horror novels. Consisting of three short stories independent of one another, Larocca is able to explore themes many of […]
Excel spreadsheets allow you to easily store, organize and modify data. In this class you will learn how to make Excel do the work for you by using commonly accessed formulas and functions. This class is great for those who are familiar with Excel, but want to learn more, and those who took our Excel […]
6/1 | 6-7:30 PM | English (ESL) Conversation Circle Would you like to practice your English with native speakers in a relaxed and informal environment? Join us for a friendly chat–Monday evenings at 6 PM. No registration required. 6/2 | 5:30-8:30 | Play Mah Jongg Drop in anytime in the 3-hour block to play Mah […]
Are you a fan of movies and musicals (especially Pitch Perfect)? Actress Anna Kendrick has written the story of her life. She discusses the high and lows of her career, love life, and familial relationships. Photographs and witty banter are shown throughout the book. It is an enjoyable quick read if you are a fan of her work. Fun fact: Anna Kendrick is a fellow New Englander!
HPL now provides in-library use to Candid Guidestar! Need to do some research on a nonprofit? This is the tool for you! Search through thousands of nonprofits easily, starting with just a name, EIN, or other keyword search. Filters for geographic location and specific subject areas can help you narrow results. For more advanced research, […]
“Believe in the Hail Mary” Science teacher Ryland Grace wakes up on a spaceship with no recollection of how or why he’s in space. We learn through flashbacks of a mysterious substance wreaking havoc on the solar system and why Grace is the right person to fix it. Between flashbacks, we follow Grace’s mission and […]
Have you checked out Freegal Music yet? It’s a free music streaming service you can access through the library! You can download the app or find out more at www.freegalmusic.com. Find this and other booklists on our Booklists page! Page 1 albums: Earth Kitt, “Platinum & Gold Collection”; Jeff Tweedy, “Twilight Override”; Bad Bunny, “Debí […]
Time for a double feature! No spoilers. Based on Akira Kurosawa’s 1963 film High and Low, Spike Lee’s newest film Highest 2 Lowest is the story of a wealthy man caught up in the attempted kidnapping of his son. High and Low tells the story of a basically decent man, Kingo Gondo (played by the […]
Nonfiction: Immigrant and Refugee Stories Searching for stories about the lived experiences of immigrants and refugees? This month, explore our display of memoirs, biographies, and more nonfiction books. Are you seeking local, state, or national resources about immigration, citizenship, & more? Check out our New Americans page. Fiction: Drama on the Page Explore the world […]
