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Each year, the American Library Association (ALA) Office for Intellectual Freedom records hundreds of attempts by individuals and groups to have books removed from libraries’ shelves and from classrooms. The ALA Office for Intellectual Freedom tracked 377 challenges to...
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September 22, 2020 is National Voter Registration Day
Be #VoteReady! If you have recently moved, changed your name, become a U.S. citizen or turned 18 years old, please visit the Indiana Voters Portal to update your registration information or register to vote. On September 22, 2020, Americans...
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Celebrating a Diverse Indiana | 4th Grade Student Essay Competition
What is diversity and why is it important to Indiana? Hey, fourth graders–write an essay reflecting on this question, and you could be honored at a virtual Statehood Day celebration! First Place: CollegeChoice 529 Deposit of $250 2nd, 3rd,...
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Am I eligible to vote?
Important dates to remember: October 5, 2020 – Deadline to register to vote October 22, 2020 – Application deadline for absentee ballots at 11:59 p.m. Absentee ballots must be received in the election office by November 3 at 12:00...
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Request your absentee ballot for the 2020 General Election
Election day is Tuesday, November 3, 2020. Ballot requests must be received in the election office by Thursday, October 22, 2020. For more information about absentee voting, visit the State of Indiana’s Absentee Voting page. How to vote by...
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Upcoming online Naloxone training for Harrison County residents
In a collaborative effort to reduce the harmful impacts of substance use disorder, Harrison County residents are invited to attend an online training session on the use of naloxone. Sessions will be held on Wednesday, August 26 from 5:00...
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Wear a mask, help slow the spread
Today Governor Holcomb’s executive order, which requires those 8 years and older to wear masks in public places, goes into effect. Holcomb said there were several determining factors to issuing the statewide mask mandate: To get children back to...
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Library Opens Doors to the Public with Grab and Go Service
When the Harrison County Public Library opens its doors to the public June 15, things will look a little different. “We are very happy to welcome you back, but expect some changes,” warned Alisa Burch, director of the library. ...
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HCPL offers online credit and debit card payments
HCPL is pleased to announce that the library now offers the option to pay online for curbside document services–such as copies, faxes and print jobs–as well as for lost and damaged items. These payments can be made through your...
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Library offers genealogy and computer use by appointment
The public can once again use computers at all Harrison County Public Library branches, but people must make an appointment in advance. Appointments will begin Monday, June 1. “People may register for one 60-minute session by calling their library...
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