As a person who watches a fair number of Hollywood movies from the 1940s (which tend to be fairly tame or suggestive at most), watching pre-Hays Code movies from the 1920s and ’30s is always a bit shocking. They knew about the birds and the bees back then?? Apparently so—the birds and the bees are […]
What is automatic renewal?Beginning in February 2024 you will no longer have to remember to renew any books, DVDs, orother physical items you have borrowed from the library. If the item is eligible to be renewed, itwill be automatically renewed for you three days prior to its due date. How do automatic renewals work?Three days […]
In The Last Girls Standing by Jennifer Dugan, teens Sloane and Cherry are the only survivors of a summer camp massacre. Sloane has very few memories from that night and desperate to get answers about what happened and why they were the only two to make it out alive. Cherry has filled her in as […]
The past melds with the future in this beautifully spun tale of love and war between the forces of nature and technology. What starts as a game of one-upmanship on the battlefield turns into a forbidden epistolary romance through the ages. Following Red and Blue, two elite agents from warring factions vying for control of […]
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 […]
Jack is the owner of an Irish pub called The Local. He knows changes need to be made to the family business to make it a success, but his OCD keeps getting in the way. Enter Raine, a travelling musician who just had all of her worldly possessions stolen. While her ADHD makes living the […]
Are you fascinated by royalty? Check out this month’s Booklist that highlights royalty within our collection!
Check out these adult events happening in February! 2/6 | 7-8pm | Democracy Talks: College Admissions & the Changing Landscape of Affirmative Action (VIRTUAL) In 2023, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled in a landmark decision that race-based affirmative action programs in college admissions processes violate the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth […]
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 […]
We may have limited in-person services right now but our Digital Resources are always open! Access research databases, employment tools, test prep, and more from the Resources page of our website. All you need is your HPL library card!
