Our 2026 Winter Reading Challenge, S’Mitten with Books, is currently ongoing! Pick up a log at the library or print one out at home by clicking here. Turn in a log for every 5 books you finish and then pick up another log to complete.   All book formats count...

Participate in our 2026 Winter Reading Challenge, S’Mitten with Books, beginning January 1st through February 28th! Turn in a log for every 5 books you finish. The top 2 readers in each age group will win a grand prize. Every book you read will count as a digital...

Get in the mood for the holidays with this cozy, feel-good YA selection!

Teens, please watch and share this with your parents/guardians! Our Young Adult Library Assistant: Allison Valtierrez-Mojica, was able to sit down with Claudia Aly, ISAC's Parent Outreach Coordinator, for another 30 minute presentation filled with helpful insights and...

Get in the mood for the holidays with this cozy, feel-good YA selection!  

Missed out on our fall book-box sign-up? You can now sign up for our winter box by filling out the registration form here. If you’re looking to resubscribe, please fill out the resubscription form here. 

November is Transgender Awareness Month, with Transgender Awareness Week running from November 13-19, leading up to the Transgender Day of Awareness (TDoR) on November 20th. Celebrate, honor, and stand up for our transgender, nonbinary, and gender-expansive community...

We are looking to start a teen advisory board, and we want your input!   What is a Teen Advisory Board (TAB)?  TABs are groups composed of teens who meet monthly to provide input and guidance for teen programming, purchases, advising the YA librarian, and getting...

Celebrate Native American History Month at HPL with these YA books! 

Teens, have you been looking for resources and support regarding college, FAFSA, and more? The Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) is here for you! Click here to view our recording. ISAC will be with us again on Nov. 18 for a Financial Aid Process...