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For Readers

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Did You Know?
 
HPL offers many ways to connect with your favorite genres and authors as well as explore new reading interests. Never miss a new title from your favorite author with Author Alerts, fill out a form and get a custom reading list created by our expert librarians, explore titles in a variety of genres, or get HPL news in your inbox so you know when and where we are doing fun things in the community!

No library card required!
These offerings are free as always and do not require a MY Link card. If you'd like to join our MY Link family, apply for a library card today and get immediate access to digital books, music, movies, and much more.
Author Talks & Book Clubs

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Build Your Skills

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Writing Courses
Create an account in Universal Class with your library card and take self-paced courses on writing humor, basics of grammar, proofreading and copyediting, creative workshops and more.


 

Write On program for Teens

For Teens
No library card required. Register to explore creative writing, poetry, character development, and short stories. The Write On! program also features open mic sessions.


 

Kanopy Great Courses Utopian and Dystopian Literature

Learn from the Greats
With your MY Link card, watch Great Courses on Kanopy to learn how great literature is created. Courses about all different genres, as well as writing practices can be explored.


 

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Books About Writing
Check out titles that will guide you on your writing journey, written by experts. Sign in to Libby with your library card to borrow eBooks, eAudiobooks, and magazines.