November 17, 2010
Wireless Printing at the Library!
Is your printer at home out of order? Want to Print from your iPad or phone? Use our wireless printing service to print files or web pages from your internet-connected device.
It's simple:
1. Go to http://hpplprint.org:9090
2. Enter an identifying name for each print job.
3. Select your document or web page address.
4. Select the black and white ($.10 a page) or color ($.25 a page) printer
5. Click the print button.
Your job will be waiting in the print queue at the print release station by the Reference Desk. To print it out, put in your money, select your job from the list, and hit "print". Your print job will be held in the print queue for 2 hours and then deleted, so don't forget!
Call the Reference Desk at 847-681-7031 if you have any questions or need assistance.
Posted by Cathleen at 10:50 AM
November 30, 2009
MP3 Players Available Now!
Have you wanted to try a downloadable audiobook but you don't have an MP3 player? Now you can borrow one from the Library. We have 9 Creative Zen MP3 players available for check-out. You can keep them for 4 weeks. Use the My Media Mall Download Station in the Library to download audiobooks before you take it home.
Ask at any service desk for more details.
Posted by Helene at 03:10 PM
October 15, 2009
"No Impact Man: The Documentary" Encore Showing
We had such an amazing turnout for the showing of "No Impact Man: The Documentary" that we even had to turn people away! In response, we'll be showing the film again during the No-Impact Fair on Sunday, Oct. 25 at 2pm.
The Fair will run from 1-3 at the Library. Get information about a no-impact lifestyle, discover local food highlighted by chef/owner Michael Paulsen from Abigail's American Bistro, learn tips from Highland Park's Higher Gear bicycle shop on commuting by bicycle, pick up a free CFL bulb courtesy of ComEd, and much more. And don't miss the encore showing of "No Impact Man: the documentary" at 2pm!
Find more of our No Impact Man events here.
Posted by Cathleen at 04:55 PM
June 04, 2009
Summer Reading @ the Library
For Adults/Teens, June 6 - July 31:
Visit the Reader Services Desk to sign up this Saturday, June 6 for the Adult/Teen summer reading program! This year's theme is "Don't Judge a Book by Its Movie". Read books throughout the summer, then share brief reviews and win great prizes, including gift certificates to local businesses and restaurants! Visit the Adult/Teen summer reading page for more information.
For Kids, June 8 - August 1:
Sign up starts on Monday, June 8 for the kids summer reading program, "Find a Clue!" Check out books, tell us about it, and earn a chance to win great prizes. Open to Preschoolers through those entering ninth grade. Check out the kids summer reading program page for all the details.
Posted by Cathleen at 04:12 PM
April 03, 2009
Free Tote Bags for Earth Day!
Celebrate Earth Day (April 22) and go green with the Library's reusable tote bag. Stop by the check-out desk in April for a free bag for toting your books, while supplies last.
Learn more about Earth Day:
Earth Day Network
Earth Day Government Portal
Earth Day at the Enviornmental Protection Agency
History of Earth Day
Posted by Helene at 01:05 PM
March 18, 2009
Save the Rain for a Sunny Day
Visit the Library to see a sample of the rain barrels on sale through the Lake County Soil and Water Conservation District.
A rain barrel connected to your downspout—also known as a rain bank—is a great way to keep stormwater out of the system and to cut down your water bill! Because you are collecting right off the roof, it has few contaminants and is perfect for watering the garden.
Read about storm water management from the City of Highland Park.
Read about rain barrels at the Soil and Water Conservation District
of Lake County
More Resources...
Sustainable Landscaping from the Rhode Island Cooperative Extension Service
Tree Hugger Tip: Jack Johnson on Collecting Rain with Rain Barrels from the Discovery Channel
Rain Barrels Make a Comeback from the University of Illinois Extension
Posted by Helene at 04:49 PM
January 08, 2009
Software Upgrade
On January 12th & 13th the Library will upgrade software to better serve you. The following services will not be available:
Access to the catalog
Access to My Account
E-notification (emails about reserves, due date reminders, and overdue notices)
Mailed overdue notices
Library Cards are required to check out materials on these days.
Check out limit is 5 items.
We apologize for any inconvenience.
Posted by Helene at 09:10 AM
November 25, 2008
Food For Fines
Monday, December 1 - Sunday, December 7
The Highland Park Public Library invites you to help yourself while you help a neighbor. For each non-perishable item brought in, $1.00 in fines will be removed from your Library account, up to a total of $5.00. Items will be given to the Moraine Township Food Pantry.
There are a few rules:
Food for Fines applies to fines only, not charges for damaged items or for collection fees.
Donated items must be in the original store packaging.
Expired or damaged items not accepted.
Additional donations of non-perishables are welcome!
Pick up a bookmark at the circulation desk to see what items are most needed.
Posted by Helene at 10:10 AM
November 19, 2008
Support the Library by Shopping at Borders
From November 24 through December 31, Borders Books and Music at 494 Central Avenue will allow you to add a donation to your purchase, with the funds being donated to the Library for the selection of new books! The Holiday Literacy Donation program is sponsored by the State Librarian & Secretary of State Jesse White, the Illinois Literacy Foundation and Borders Books and Music.
Posted by Cathleen at 11:27 AM
November 05, 2008
Library Gerbils Find Their Voices
The library gerbils (Henry, Mudge, Lassie and Spot) are Twittering! Follow them at Library_Gerbils or subscribe to their RSS feed and find out what is happening in the Youth Services Department, from a small furry point of view.
Posted by Susan at 04:07 PM
August 11, 2008
Summer Reading
Summer reading programs drew to a close and it was quite a story. More than 1,000 children participated -- one of the highest enrollments ever. A record number of sixth-graders participated, along with record numbers of students from Oak Terrace, Edgewood and Northwood schools. Kids read books, discussed them with Library staff, played games and won prizes.
120 adults and teens participated in a program of their own this summer. Readers turned in brief reviews to be entered in weekly drawings. To cap off a summer of reading, one lucky reader won the grand prize - - tickets to Chicago Shakespeare Theater.
Join us again next summer for more reading.
Posted by Beth at 02:11 PM
March 13, 2008
One Book. One Highland Park
Mayor Belsky has announced Maus: A Survivor's Tale as the first selection in the City's One Book / One Highland Park reading program. The program will run from March 14 - April 26. Maus, a graphic novel, is the story of Vladek Speigelman, a survivor of Auschwitz, and his son, a cartoonist coming to terms with his father's story.
Read the Mayor's press release
Reading guide, programs listing and more information...
Read about Maus and express your opinion on our Readers' blog.
Posted by Helene at 03:46 PM
March 04, 2008
Eco-Friendly Book Bags
Stop at the Circulation Desk to get your eco-friendly book tote. The library is no longer using plastic bags in an effort to be kinder to the environment. Our new reusable and recyclable totes are available for just $2 each. Get yours today!
For more green ideas and news:
Visit our Go Green web page
Attend our Special Program - Bring Green Home
Tuesday, March 13. 7:30 p.m.
Posted by Helene at 10:42 AM
January 16, 2008
Tax Season is Here
Popular tax forms are now available in the adult services room of the Library. Forms are also available for downloading from the IRS and Illinois Department of Revenue websites. For more information, ask at the reference desk or visit our "taxes" page.
Posted by Helene at 03:23 PM
November 21, 2006
Happy Thanksgiving
Our special Thanksgiving hours will be:
Wednesday, November 22, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Thursday, November 23, Closed
Posted by Helene at 01:05 PM