by Palmira Sida | Nov 13, 2025 | Teen Blog
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...
by Palmira Sida | Nov 7, 2025 | Teen Blog
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...
by Palmira Sida | Nov 6, 2025 | Teen Blog
Celebrate Native American History Month at HPL with these YA books!
by Palmira Sida | Nov 6, 2025 | Teen Blog
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...
by Palmira Sida | Oct 8, 2025 | Programs and Events Home Sidebar, Teen Blog
Decorate a rubber duck that will be displayed in the library using your creativity! Rules Use the rubber ducky provided by the library. Decorate your duck however you’d like as long as it is appropriate to be displayed. The library has the right to omit entries that...
