“Drama” Read Alike Choices
Did you read Drama (or any of Raina Telgemeier’s graphic novels) and really love it? Want some ideas for what to read next? Check out our Read Alike suggestions listing for some great ideas for similar reads!
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Resources for Understanding the Russian-Ukrainian Conflict
To help you better understand the long history of conflict and national identity in that region of Eastern Europe, we have curated this list of resources in our library collection, as well as other trusted information sources. From one of the foremost experts on Ukraine and the former USSR, a concise, authoritative history of Ukraine. […]
Kids Card Corner
Come play Pokemon, Yu-Gi-Oh!, or Magic! Starter decks will be available to play with, but please feel free to bring your own. Don’t know how to play? No problem! Jonathan can teach you how!
Library of Congress seeking teen volunteers
The Library of Congress is seeking high school students for a virtual summer volunteer program. This looks like a great opportunity for teens that love literature and libraries! Check out all of the details here. Application deadline is May 20.
HPL ARMCHAIR TRAVELERS : POLAND
HPL Armchair Travelers is going to Poland. Take a look at all the electronic resources we have on that country, such as ebooks, audiobooks, music, movies, and more. Don’t hesitate to explore on your own! Click on the following link to see a list of e-resources on Poland!
Teen Stress Survival Guide Workshop
Monday, March 21 at 7pm During this workshop, a trained facilitator shares their experience of surviving stress and depression throughout their teen and young adult life. Participants will learn the signs of stress and depression, identify strategies to manage day-to-day stress, and begin to create a survival guide of their own! Presented by Families for […]
Love in the Library by Maggie Tokuda-Hall
Inspired by how Tokuda-Hall’s maternal grandparents met and fell in love in a Japanese internment camp, Love in the Library follows Tama, who works in the camp library, and George, who visits her each day. Life in Minidoka isn’t at all where Tama expected to be and she has no idea when, if ever, she’ll […]
Find Your Next Great Read
Have you ever finished a great book and wanted to find more just like it? Or wanted to help your child find just the right book to read? Try NoveList Plus!
Virtual Purim Story Time
Join us for a festive virtual reading of “Sweet Tamales for Purim” by author, Barbara Bietz. Cantor Idan Irelander will provide fun Purim songs.
Virtual Open Mic Night w/ Featured Guest Dan Speers!
Thursday, March 17th at 7:00pm Are you a performing artist, established or aspiring? Join HPL for a virtual Open Mic Night on Thursday, March 17 at 7:00 PM! Come and sing, play an instrument. read poetry, or more! Share your art with us. Our featured guest this month is local poet Dan Speers! This program […]