Feb 1, 2025 | Library News, Staff Picks For Teens
By Rachel R., Teen Librarian The theme for HEPL’s 8th Teen Writing Challenge is flash fiction! Flash fiction is exactly what the name suggests: very quick stories. Teen writers are challenged to write a complete story in less than 1,000 words. With a limited word...
Jan 31, 2025 | Staff Picks For Kids, Staff Picks For Teens
In January, the American Library Association (ALA) announced the 2025 Youth Media Award winners. Each year, the ALA honors books and other outstanding materials for children and teens published in the preceding year. Recognized worldwide for the high quality they...
Jan 28, 2025 | Ignite Studio, Library News
Showcasing the variety of wonderful, artful things a person can create in our makerspace, Ignite Studio will host its second annual Make-Off on Saturday, March 29 from 9 AM – 4 PM. Selected artists will compete to make an original piece of art related to Ignite...
Jan 24, 2025 | Ignite Studio, Library News
Learn about art through the lens of “abstract” art February through April at Ignite Studio. Abstract art breaks down art into its primary elements: line, shape, form, color, value, space, and texture. Abstract art makes no effort to capture the real world perfectly...
Jan 22, 2025 | Library News
How Do You Use Technology? So far today… have you taken a look at your texts? Checked your email? Looked at the weather or turned off an alarm on your phone? Updated a spreadsheet for work? Used two-factor authentication for a login? Looked at your favorite...
