Oct 24, 2025 | Library News, New & Exciting, Staff Picks For Adults, Staff Picks For Kids, Staff Picks For Teens
With Halloween right around the corner, along with colorful leaves, pumpkin spice, and cozy sweaters all around, spooky season is here! We’ve put together a list of some upcoming programs to help you celebrate the spirit of autumn, and look below for our list of...
Sep 26, 2025 | Library News, Staff Picks For Teens
By Rachel R.,Teen Librarian The 9th HEPL Teen Writing Challenge has concluded, and three winners were chosen. The Teen Writing Challenge was the idea of a student who shared it with the library’s Teen Advisory Board (TAB). The TAB loved the suggestion and felt it was...
Aug 1, 2025 | Library News, Staff Picks For Teens
The theme for HEPL’s 9th Teen Writing Challenge is mystery! Teen writers are challenged to write a complete short story that features a mystery. Mysteries can be thrilling or cozy, realistic or supernatural, a murder investigation or tracking down a stolen painting,...
Jun 16, 2025 | Staff Picks For Adults, Staff Picks For Kids, Staff Picks For Teens
By Pam L., Public Services Librarian Did you know that June of every year is Audiobook Appreciation Month? Summer is a perfect time to focus on this auditory format and give your eyes a break. Plus, who doesn’t have fond childhood memories of drowsily drifting off to...
Jun 1, 2025 | Library News, Staff Picks For Teens
Calling all teen artists! Design an 11in x 17in poster featuring your favorite quote for a chance to have your poster displayed in the TeenZones and win a gift card! Use paint, colored pencils, collage, digital art, photography, or any other art technique you want to...
May 5, 2025 | Library News, Staff Picks For Adults, Staff Picks For Kids, Staff Picks For Teens
Join the HEPL community of readers by enrolling in the Color Our World Summer Reading Program! Read and keep an online log during June and July to participate. Registration begins May 5. Sign up on Beanstack or by downloading the Beanstack app. Enroll in the Summer...
