Library News

Library Closure Extended to Comply With “Stay at Home” Order

By Jessica Stroud-Gibson
on March 23, 2020

In light of Governor Eric Holcomb’s “stay at home” order for Hoosiers to slow the spread of COVID-19, the Harrison County Public Library will remain closed through Tuesday, April 7. As always, HCPL offers access to eBooks, eMagazines, downloadable...

All library branches are closed

By Jessica Stroud-Gibson
on March 17, 2020

For public health and safety, the Harrison County Public Library will follow Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb’s recommendations to slow the spread of COVID-19 and close all library locations beginning Tuesday, March 17 through March 31. As always, HCPL offers...

LIBRARY PROGRAMS ARE CANCELED

By Jessica Stroud-Gibson
on March 16, 2020

For public health and safety the Harrison County Public Library with the support of the Harrison County Health Department will follow Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb’s recommendations to slow the spread of COVID-19 and cancel all programs and outreach until...

The Facts of COVID-19

By Trevor Smith
on March 9, 2020

Get the Facts About COVID-19 or novel coronavirus You’ll find a lot of information about COVID-19 the novel coronavirus on the internet and the media. You will hear a lot about it even when talking with friends and...

OverDrive and Libby: Hold Redelivery is Live

By Jessica Stroud-Gibson
on March 4, 2020

On March 3, hold redelivery went live in the Libby and OverDrive apps. Hold redelivery replaces auto-checkout and gives you more options for your holds. Now you can select “deliver later” on an available hold if you are not ready...

Stuck at home sick?

By Jessica Stroud-Gibson
on March 3, 2020

Flu season has officially arrived. If you are among those who are at home right now feeling poorly, escape into ebooks, audio books and magazines that you can download for free from OverDrive or Axis360. Students: if you need...

Rightfully Hers – Exhibit from the National Archives

By Trevor Smith
on March 3, 2020

Harrison County Public Library is hosting a new popup exhibit from the National Archives, Rightfully Hers, commemorating the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment! This exhibit explains the history of the 19th amendment, how women’s voting rights...

HCPL readers can participate in Together We Read

By Jessica Stroud-Gibson
on February 19, 2020

Harrison County Public Library joins nearly 16,000 libraries and thousands of readers across the country in offering the first Together We Read digital book club selection. From February 19–March 4, HCPL patrons can enjoy and discuss award-winning author Pat Simmons’...

Let’s celebrate National Library Lover’s Month

By Jessica Stroud-Gibson
on February 13, 2020

As you travel through Harrison County this month, you may wonder why you are seeing “We Love Our Library” signs proudly displayed in front yards. The reason is that February is National Library Lover’s Month! This month is dedicated...

Shakespeare and Elizabethan-era education

By Jessica Stroud-Gibson
on February 8, 2020

The Shakespeare Book Club met on Tuesday, January 14. During the meeting, Charles Eckart, former Assistant Professor of English at the Military Academy at West Point, addressed the group and led discussion in their continuing series on Shakespeare. Mr....