It was so hot and wet outside we had to cancel Storytime in the Park yesterday. While everyone enjoys roaring and growling like wild cats, there are even more enjoyable reads to go along with this week’s theme. Check out more of Miss Erika’s book recommendations about jungle animals, including some books celebrating International Tiger…
You’ve likely noticed many new faces around the Library. Since we are back up 7 days a week, we brought on a few new staff members to help. Meet Natalie! She is part-time in the Circulation Department and is excited to join the HPL staff. She was open to answering our interview questions as a…
If you’ve been in the Library lately, you’ve noticed some new faces! As we return to normal hours, we bought on a few new friendly faces, including Paul! Paul has had a long career in radio and is excited to venture into Library services. He is working part-time in our Circulation Department. We thought a…
The Summer Olympics! As exciting a sports event as the world can imagine. Stoke that Olympic flame in your spirit with true stories and memoirs from Olympic athletes. Nonfiction: Games of Deception: The True Story of the First U.S. Olympic Basketball Team at the 1936 Olympics in Hitler’s Germany – Andrew Maranniss The true story…
“In 2021, the Alabama Humanities Alliance is awarding up to $800,000 in special grant funding to help humanities-based organizations statewide recover financially from the COVID-19 pandemic — and successfully transition into a post-pandemic period.” (AL Humanities Alliance)
Summer is here and we have plenty of new books to pick from! Not sure what to read next? Try one of these books out and see if you find your next favorite! Curse of the Specter Queen by Jenny Elder Moke Excuse Me While I Ugly Cry by Joya Goffney From Little Tokyo, With…
