News/Announcements
Eight Great Hanukkah Books
There is still time to enjoy a good Hanukkah-related book. Check out the following titles. Some are a quick treat, and others you will want to savor - kind of like latkes!
Hanukkah Lights: Stories of the Season from NPR’s Annual Holiday Special (call number F Hanukkah)
A Different Light: a Pluralist Anthology by Noam Zion (call number 296.435 H251)
Tags: Online Resource of the Week: National Geographic Virtual Library
Since 1888, The National Geographic Society has been bringing the world home with inspiring articles and photographs. Now the entire archive of National Geographic Magazine articles and photographs is available to Highland Park Library patrons through the National Geographic Virtual Library.
In Praise of Used Books
If your holiday shopping list far out measures your budget, the Library is a source of unusual treasure. Used books are available in the lower level lobby (available even during construction) and directly outside the Adult Services Room for purchase at very low prices. Many of the books are very gently used, and you may find just the perfect item for that hard-to-shop-for person on your list. The sale areas are operated by the Friends of the Library and all proceeds benefit library programs.
Voting and Voter Registration Information
Do you need to register to vote? Need to verify that you're registered, or want to find out where you go to cast your ballot? We have the information! Once you're sure you're registered, check out the League of Women Voters' Voting Guide for the General Election.
The New Catalog
Wednesday marks the introduction of our new catalog, Bibliocommons! Get step-by-step instructions on setting up your account here. All you need is you HPPL library card and your PIN!
What does Bibliocommmons offer?
- easily place holds on items owned by HPPL, and place holds at other libraries for items not in our collection
- review your account and quickly renew materials
Serving You Better: the New Catalog, Coming May 9th
Starting May 9th, we'll be introducing a new catalog, the result of HPPL joining CCS, a consortium of 23 local libraries. Joining CCS has a number of benefits:
1. A new and improved Library catalog, called Bibliocommons, with the ability to search across 24 area libraries, create item lists and bookshelves, share with your friends and family, write book reviews, and more.
Every day is Earth Day @HPPL
Earth Day officially falls on April 22 this year, but consider joining the Highland Park Public Library in celebrating the earth every day by making an effort to do something green or earth-friendly each day in April.
Tax Forms at the Library
Tax forms are available at the Library, just inside the doorway to the Adult Services Room. Amounts are limited, and it's first come, first served. We don't carry every form and publication, but we'd be happy to help you locate them online at www.irs.gov for Federal, and www.ILtax.com for State. Printouts are 10 cents a page. See the Reference Desk for assistance.
Hands-on Help with Ereaders
Do you have a new Kindle, Nook, Sony Reader, or iPad and need help figuring out how to get a Library ebook onto it? We offer hands-on help from 2-4pm EVERY Thursday during the month of January! Just drop by the Group Study area in the back of the Adult Services Department and we'll help you get Library ebooks onto your device. First come, first served, so we appreciate your patience if we get busy.
Here's what you need to bring, in addition to your Library card:
Ereader classes
Did you get a new E-Reader for the Holidays? Want to learn how to download Library books to your new device? We will be holding classes in January that are specific to different types of devices. One class for Kindles, one for i-stuff, and one for all other ereaders. More information is available on the Library Calendar.