July 4, 2026 marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. This spring and summer, join us at HPL for programs, reading challenges, and more activities that explore themes related to the American Revolution. Check back here for more updates! PROGRAMS Printing [as] Paul Revere with Andy Volpe of the Museum […]
Bazterica’s work is always provocative and often times disturbing in an attempt to provide commentary on different aspects of society including climate change, governmental bodies, religious organizations, and bodily autonomy. The Unworthy, is no different. The main character takes us through her world and the new life she has had to adapt to in order […]
3/1 | 1:30-3 PM | Collage Club for Teens & Adults Join us on the 1st Sunday of every month for Collage Club! Spend afternoons this spring crafting and chatting! All materials are provided, but feel free to bring any of your own. No registration required. 3/2 | 6-7:30 PM | English (ESL) Conversation Circle […]
Do you enjoy chilling, post-apocalyptic stories set in winter? Check out Moon of the Crusted Snow by Waubgeshig Rice! When a power outage occurs, phone service goes out, and food shipments stop, fear and panic start to build in a small Anishinaabe community in northern Canada. With news of similar issues happening elsewhere and people […]
Need to do some in-depth research, or have a quick question? Check out Gale: Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Collection to access trusted and frequently updated information. You’ll find information about experimental research, treatment techniques, and much more. Their Topic Finder and Subject Guide Search make it easy to navigate the tons of scholarly journals […]
Blix Windway has made a career out of her wanderlust and is entirely independent – an unusual and difficult choice for a woman brought up as a Lady in 1920s England. Her newest expedition takes her to Egypt, where she is eager to experience the culture and learn all she can. She makes a new […]
Celebrate Valentine’s Day this year with some zany love and hijinks–courtesy of one of the library’s many classic Screwball Comedies to Swoon Over! Explore this and many other booklists on our Booklists page!
Nonfiction: Books About Black Musicians Learn all about Black musicians past and present through our display of memoirs, biographies, DVDs, and nonfiction books! Plus, catch a Friday morning movie at HPL! This month, we’re featuring biopics about Black musicians. Visit our Events page for the schedule. Fiction: For the Love of Food Whether you’re an […]
Are you ever drawn to a book by the title or the cover art? That’s how I ended up with a copy of Jean Kyoung Frazier’s Pizza Girl. Just like the exciting cover art, the text inside grabbed my attention and didn’t disappoint. In this concise novel, an 18-year-old Los Angeles woman navigates pregnancy, work, […]
Session I: Friday, 2/6 | 2-3pm | Session II: Friday, 2/13 | 2-3pm | 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 […]
