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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.

If you share your thoughts on social media using #biglibraryread, you will be entered for a chance to win a tablet and a book signed by the author

The Art of Taking It Easy

From a psychologist and stand-up comedian comes a practical, yet laugh-out-loud guide to embracing humor to reduce stress and live a happier, fuller life.

Dr. Brian King got a degree in psychology before becoming a world-touring comic and the host of humor therapy seminars attended by more than ten thousand people each year. In this brilliant guide he presents hands-on techniques for managing stress by rewiring our brains to approach potentially difficult situations through a lens of positivity. To do so, Dr. King explores what stress is, where it comes from, and what it does to our bodies and brains. He delves deep into how to address everyday stress—as well as anxiety, insecurities, repression, and negativity—and gives insight into resulting ailments such as anxiety disorders, depression, hypertension, obesity, substance abuse disorders, and more. Dr. King’s techniques are chemical and cost free, and embrace humor, resilience, relaxation, optimism, gratitude, and acceptance. Instead of a dry medical approach to dealing with stress, this unique volume is filled with life-changing tips and instructions presented with humor and a wealth of memorable, smile-inducing anecdotes.

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IUS to hold virtual International Festival

exhibit, Notices, Virtual program / Jessica Stroud / March 29, 2021

Practioners of Bharatanatyam, a sacred dance of India, from the Guru Vandana Arts Academy. Photo courtesy of Akila Iler.

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 of Indiana University Southeasts’s SAGA committee says that “we are excited to welcome international performances from cultures spanning the globe. Examples include, inter alia: Andalusia, Cuba, India, Ireland, West Africa, and Zimbabwe.”

The calendar and registration are available here. Join and explore the world virtually!

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Her Story: reads for Women’s History Month and beyond

Notices / Jessica Stroud / March 24, 2021

Women’s History Month was borne from a week-long celebration of women’s contributions to culture, history and society organized by the school district of Sonoma, California, in 1978.

A few years later, the idea had caught on across the country. In 1980, President Jimmy Carter issued the first presidential proclamation declaring the week of March 8 as National Women’s History Week. The U.S. Congress followed suit the next year, passing a resolution establishing a national celebration. In 1986, the National Women’s History Project successfully petitioned Congress to expand the event to the entire month of March. More information about the history behind Women’s History Month is available at History.com.

Following are select titles to commemorate Women’s History. Click here to browse OverDrive for all Women’s History titles.

eBooks and Audiobooks | available from OverDrive and the Libby app

800 Years of Women's Letters — 800 Years of Women’s Letters

Being Heumann: An Unrepentant Memoir of a Disability Rights Activist

For Her Own Good: Two Centuries of the Experts Advice to Women

The Book of Gutsy Women: Favorite Stories of Courage and Resilience

Liar, Temptress, Soldier, Spy: Four Women Undercover in the Civil War

10 Women Who Changed Science and the World

Conversations with RBG: Ruth Bader Ginsburg on Life, Love, Liberty, and Law

The Feminist Revolution: A Story of the Three Most Inspiring and Empowering Women in American History: Susan B. Anthony, Margaret Sanger, and Betty Friedan — The Feminist Revolution: A Story of the Three Most Inspiring and Empowering

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Bring the Internet home from HCPL

New services, Notices / Jessica Stroud / March 2, 2021

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 connected to the Verizon network and ten are connected to the AT&T network. Kajeet SmartSpots are best suited for students, as they are filtered for content and are unavailable to use from 1:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m.

Click below to place a hold on a hotspot from the Enterprise catalog:
Kajeet SmartSpots (AT&T or Verizon)

Alcatel Link Zone 2 (Sprint/T-Mobile)

You may also call your local HCPL branch to request that staff place a hold for you.

Hotspot Policy

Borrowers of the Harrison County Public Library Hotspots must hold a current residential or paid Harrison County Library card, be 18 years of age or older and have an account in good standing. Any fees present on an account must be paid and any overdue materials must be returned before a Hotspot can be checked out. Hotspots are available 1 per household only!
When checking out a Hotspot, the patron must sign a form assuming complete responsibility for any damage to and/or loss of the equipment or software configurations. Cost for replacement of Hotspot is between $95 and $129.88 (depending on device) with any damages being capped at replacement cost.
Patrons must return the Hotspot by the time specified. Hotspots overdue for more than 14 days will be declared lost and full replacement costs will be charged to the patron’s account.
Hotspots may be checked out for a two-week period. Hotspots cannot be renewed.
Hotspots must be physically returned to a library employee. Hotspots may NOT be returned to the Book or Media Drops; any damage caused by returning the Hotspot via Book or Media Drop will be charged to the borrowing patron. Failure to return the Hotspot to a library employee will result in a six-month suspension in Hotspot privileges.
Hotspots must be able to be turned on to check for functionality before being removed from the patron account.
If a Hotspot becomes overdue, it will be deactivated until it is returned.

The Alcatel Link Zone 2 hotspots were largely funded by an Indiana Library Services and Technology (LSTA) Grant. The Kajeet SmartSpots were funded largely by the Marilyn M. Rhodes Community Foundation Endowment Fund.

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eBooks and audio books for Black History month and beyond

eBooks and audio books / Jessica Stroud / February 23, 2021

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 collection that reveal, inform and celebrate Black Americans.

Browse all available titles

Biographies/Autobiographies

Juvenile Nonfiction

Juvenile Fiction

Harrison County Public Library also offers the Advancing Racial Equity Collection, which was funded by the Indiana Humanities Advancing Racial Equity Collection Development Grant. Click here to read more about the collection and to access these titles.

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Together We Read: Love Lettering

eBooks and audio books / Jessica Stroud / February 12, 2021

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 Clayborn’s witty romance ebook and audiobook, Love Lettering, for free with no waitlists or holds. Readers can access the digital book by downloading the Libby app or visiting HCPL’s OverDrive collection, and then participate in an online discussion.

The Together We Read: US digital book club connects readers through U.S. public libraries with the same ebook for two weeks and only requires a Harrison County Public Library card to get started. This free program is facilitated by OverDrive.

In Love Lettering, Meg Mackworth’s hand-lettering skill has made her famous by designing custom journals for her New York City clientele. She has another skill too: reading signs that other people miss. Knowing the upcoming marriage of Reid Sutherland and his polished fiancée was doomed to fail is one thing but weaving a secret word of warning into their wedding program is another. A year later, Reid has tracked Meg down to find out how she knew that his meticulously planned future was about to implode. As they gradually open up to each other, both try to ignore a deepening connection between them. But the signs are there—irresistible, indisputable, urging Meg to heed the messages Reid is sending her, before it’s too late.

Love Lettering is published by Kensington Books. The ebook and audiobook can be read on all major computers and devices, including iPhone®, iPad®, Android™ phones and tablets and Chromebook™ without waitlists or holds. Through Libby, readers can also “send to Kindle®”. The title will automatically expire at the end of the lending period, and there are no late fees.

More information about Together We Read: US can be found here.

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Have fun at home with Crafts to Go

Adult Program, Crafts, Youth Activities / Jessica Stroud / February 8, 2021

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 craft.

To see all available Crafts to Go, please visit the library Adult and Youth calendars. The library also posts new crafts to the HCPL Facebook page.

To register for a take-home craft, please call your local library branch.

Some HCPL patrons snapped photos while working on their crafts:

Crafty Corner with Carla: 2021 Desk Calendar

Crafty Corner with Carla: Halloween Card Kit

Crafty Corner with Carla: Thanksgiving Card Kit

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Seniors: need help registering/scheduling the COVID vaccine?

Notices / Jessica Stroud / January 27, 2021

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 date of their first shot are now able to register. Visit ourshot.in.gov to register and get more information. If you are unable to travel to your local HCPL branch for assistance, please call 211 from any phone and someone can help you make an appointment. You may also call any HCPL branch and the staff will be happy to help.

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Winter Read 2021: Feed Harrison County

Reading Program / Jessica Stroud / January 7, 2021

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 HCPL reach that goal by reading at least 10 books during the month of January. If you wish to donate canned food to local families, collection boxes are available at all HCPL branches.

This program is open to all ages and will run from January 1 to January 31.

Log in using the Beanstack app, which is available in the App Store or Google Play, or access HCPL’s Beanstack site from your web browser. If you already have a Beanstack account, simply update your information and register for the Winter Read 2021 program. Please do not make a new account if you created one in the past; if you would like password assistance, please call your local branch and we will be happy to assist you.

If you would prefer that HCPL log the books that you have read for you, please pick up a bookmark reading log during your next library visit and return the completed log to a member of our staff.

Have a question about the program? Please call the HCPL Children’s Desk at 812-738-4110 extension 228.

HCPL is grateful to our community partners for #WinterRead2021, Tyson Foods and Capitol Country 102.7 FM and 1550 AM.

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Notable Tough, Rough, & Dangerous Women of Southern Indiana

Genealogy - Local History / Jessica Stroud / December 15, 2020

Kathy Fisher, HCPL’s Head of Genealogy and Local History, along with Diane Stepro of Jeffersonville Township Public Library and Melissa Wiseheart of Floyd County Library, jointly present the history behind the Notable Tough, Rough, & Dangerous Women of Southern Indiana.

Click the video below to immerse in this rich history of remarkable local women.

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Author name: Jessica Stroud

The Art of Taking It Easy

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.