HNPL Community Needs Survey

Help us help you!

We've compiled a community needs survey that will be available online until mid-February. We welcome your input and comments!

Winter Reading 2012

Our Winter Reading program for adults & teens runs January 30 - February 25.

This year, patrons will receive one ticket for each book checked out. Those tickets may be entered into our drawing for prizes on February 26.

Baby....it's cold outside....stay inside and READ!

Geek the Library Comes to HNPL

HNPL is participating in Geek the Library, a community-based public awareness campaign. The campaign highlights what people are passionate about, and how libraries can support them, in an effort to heighten awareness about the critical funding issues public libraries face.

Geek the Library features local educational material that introduces “geek” as a verb, and encourages the public to talk about what they “geek” – whether it’s engineering, superheroes or art. The public awareness campaign illustrates the fact that everyone is passionate about something – everyone “geeks” something – and that the library supports them all.

The campaign features social networking elements, a Web site, and grassroots community initiatives to draw attention to the need for increased library support. The campaign Web site, www.geekthelibrary.org, provides information about how people can get active and support their local library.

Millions of Americans are turning to local libraries for educational opportunities, job-searching resources, and entertainment. The increased demand for library services is taking a toll on libraries already experiencing flat or decreasing budgets. State and local cuts are impacting public library hours, programs and staffing, forcing some libraries to close indefinitely.

While most people have visited their public library, and understand its important role in their community, many do not know what the libraries are at risk, or that local funding for libraries is heavily influenced by community members.

Geek the Library hopes to start a conversation about library funding to inspire more people to take personal responsibility for keeping their local public libraries vital in their communities.

The campaign will not support or oppose any candidate for public office, nor attempt to influence legislation.

Welcome to 2012!

The library is open today, January 2, from 10 am to 8 pm.