The HCPL app is now functioning!
After a few months of waiting, the Harrison County Public Library app is working again! The HCPL app (and many other libraries’ apps) went dark in late October due to unforeseen issues with the contracted app developer.
The HCPL app prioritizes a library user’s needs and places the Harrison County Public Library virtually in their hands. One can quickly see the items that they have checked out or on hold, search the entire online catalog that now includes digital content from OverDrive and hoopla. Library users can view, listen or download titles directly from the app.
The app offers one-stop access to browsing and registering for library activities for all ages, all HCPL eResources, current HCPL news, and links to social media. The app also features a handy virtual library card to present to library staff when checking out items.
“By using the library app, a person only has to look in one place for everything—they don’t have to go to separate websites or browse multiple apps. The app gives users easy access to HCPL services and resources wherever they are whenever they need them,” said Alisa Burch, Library Director. “If you have a phone or mobile device you can easily borrow eBooks and electronic audiobooks, stream movies and locate and reserve traditional print books and DVDs all from one app.”
If you have a question about the app, please visit www.hcpl.lib.in.us and click on “Contact Us”, or call your local HCPL branch.
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Leader by Louisville Business First in recognition of her outstanding vision and leadership of the Harrison County Public Library. Burch received her award during the Partners in Philanthropy luncheon and ceremony at the Galt House on August 22, 2023. In attendance were her husband Kevin Burch, mother Christine Pendleton, Library Board President Kathy Crimans, Vice-president Sharon Mathes, Treasurer Derrick Grigsby, IT Head Jessica Stroud and Harrison County Community Foundation Marketing Coordinator Tyler Best.
Honorees were asked to give a brief statement about their business vision when receiving their awards. Burch enthused, “My vision for the Harrison County Public Library is to create welcoming physical and digital spaces where all residents have access to free resources and tools to increase their knowledge; and places that meet the recreational, professional and educational needs of the entire community.”
Harrison County Public Library is excited to provide TALK – Text And Learn for Kindergarten to our residents. TALK is an early literacy texting program for parents and caregivers of young children. Diana Lasky of Youth Services stated, “Our director Alisa Burch has always looked for ways to encourage early literacy practices at home. This is the perfect way to put early literacy tips directly into the hands of all caregivers. Anyone can use TALK, no library affiliation is required.”
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