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1000 Books Before Kindergarten
Start your child’s reading journey by aiming to read 1,000 books together before kindergarten! Every book counts—whether read to your child by you, family members, friends, or caregivers. Celebrate milestones with rewards at 250, 500, and 750 books, and complete the program to receive a backpack with school supplies. It’s a fun way to foster a love of reading and build early literacy skills.
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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 MYLink card. If you'd like to join our MYLink family, apply today for immediate access to digital books, music, movies, and much more.
No library card required!
These offerings are free as always and do not require a MYLink card. If you'd like to join our MYLink family, apply today for immediate access to digital books, music, movies, and much more.
Author Talks & Book Clubs
Build Writing Skills
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.
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.
Learn from the Greats
With your MYLink 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.
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.