Raising a Ruckus: coming to a device near you
On August 26, 1920, Hoosier women won the right to vote. At first glance, the meaning behind that statement is simple enough, but the real story goes much deeper. In Indiana, almost seventy years passed between the first calls for...
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The Art of Taking It Easy: the next Big Library Read encourages you to relax
Big Library Read begins today! Visit HCPL’s digital collection or download the Libby app to borrow the featured title The Art of Taking It Easy by Dr. Brian King with no waitlists or holds. Register now to join a...
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IUS to hold virtual International Festival
On April 5, the Study Abroad and Global Awareness (SAGA) Committee will hold the annual virtual International Festival to celebrate cultural diversity. This festival will feature a wide variety of entertainment and cuisine. Christopher Lee Proctor II, the representative...
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Bring the Internet home from HCPL
Mobile hotspots are now available to check out from your local HCPL branch! The library offers twenty Alcatel Link Zone 2 hotspots that are connected to the Sprint/T-Mobile network and twenty Kajeet SmartSpots. Of the Kajeet SmartSpots, ten are...
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eBooks and audio books for Black History month and beyond
February is Black History Month–truly, 28 days of the year are not enough to properly recognize and appreciate the authors and books that tell the stories of Black Americans. Following are eBooks and audio books available from HCPL’s OverDrive/Libby...
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Together We Read: Love Lettering
HCPL joins nearly 16,000 public libraries and tens of thousands of readers across the United States in offering the latest Together We Read: US digital book club selection. From February 10 to 24, HCPL patrons can enjoy author Kate...
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Have fun at home with Crafts to Go
Did you know that HCPL offers fun and creative Crafts to Go for both adults and youth? Many of the crafts are accompanied by a video recorded by HCPL staff who guide you through the steps to make your...
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Seniors: need help registering/scheduling the COVID vaccine?
If you are a senior who is eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine, HCPL staff at any branch will be glad to assist you in the registration and scheduling processes. Indiana residents who are age 65 or older on the...
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Winter Read 2021: Feed Harrison County
Register now for HCPL’s 2021 Winter Reading Challenge, Feed Harrison County. Tyson will donate 100 cases of chicken to Harrison County Community Services if Harrison County Public Library meets or exceeds the goal of reading 2,500 books. Please help...
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