Library

Raising Thrivers: Parenting Tips & Tools to Help Kids Thrive in an Uncertain World

Author Talk with Dr. Michele Borba

September 8th at 10:00 AM AKDT

Join us in conversation with bestselling author and expert in child development, Dr. Michele Borba, as she discusses her book, Thrivers: Surprising Reasons Why Some Kids Struggle and Others Shine.

Tuesday afternoons
3:30-4:30pm

Ages 5 and up
Meet your friends at the library to play chess! Improve your strategy, learn from mentors, and have fun. All skill levels welcome!

Looking for support or resources? Stop by the library’s meeting room on Wednesdays between 12-2pm for Community Defined office hours. 

Saturday, September 10, 10:00am  - 6:00 pm

Browse through hundreds of books and dozens of plants at the Friends of the Library 2022 Fall Book & Plant Sale! Everybody welcome. 

Want to get first pick? Become a Friends of the Library member and join us for the members pre-sale Friday evening, September 9! Memberships start at $15. Join at the door or SIGN UP NOW. 

Friday, September 9, 6:00 - 8:00 pm

Join us on Friday for the members-only sale!

Summer@HPL 2022 is now over!

Thank you to everyone who "Read Beyond the Beaten Path" and participated in the summer reading program! Together we read 156,414 minutes, attended 70 different summer reading events, and more! Look below for the full stats.

Dialing or texting 988 is a direct connection to compassionate care and support for anyone experiencing suicidal thoughts, who is at risk of suicide, or who is struggling with emotional distress. The Lifeline is free and confidential, with operators that treat callers with respect and listen without judgment.

988 can be used by anyone, any time, free of charge. If you are calling about a friend or family member who is in distress, the person on the phone will walk you through how to help and provide resources. 

Legos at the library!

Use your imagination to create with our legos! Design and build for fun, or use these blocks to create your entry for the Lego contest!

Drop in to design + build

Thursday, July 14th | 3-4:30pm

Tuesday, July 19th | 10:30-11:30am

Legos at the library!

Use your imagination to create with our legos! Design and build for fun, or use these blocks to create your entry for the Lego contest!

Drop in to design + build

Thursday, July 14th | 3-4:30pm

Tuesday, July 19th | 10:30-11:30am

Do you have questions about ranked-choice voting?

Alaska's elections are changing this year. To make sure voters are ready, Alaskans for Better Elections is partnering with Democracy Rising, national experts on Ranked Choice Voting, to offer factual, non-partisan voter education training free of charge. This training will provide you and your organization with in depth information on the Open Primary and Ranked Choice Voting general election, and how to talk with your community about these changes before they head to the polls.