Stay Cozy This Winter with Cozy Winter Reading Program 2021
By: Lori Holewinski Bedtime stories are a traditional way to help children transition into sleep after a busy day. The Mayo Clinic suggests that bedtime...
22 January, 2021
Teen Blogs & Staff Picks
Week of Wizardry and Wonderment: Harry Potter Reimagined
By: Allison Kartman Magic awaits at our annual Harry Potter Book Night reimagined into a fully virtual week of everything magical and fantastical! Beginning...
12 January, 2021
Celebrate National Aviation History Month
Celebrate National Aviation History Month By: Anders Arnold Look! Up in the sky. It’s a bird…it’s a plane…It’s…a plane. Seriously, we’re going to celebrate aviation this...
12 November, 2020
When Your Best Friend is a Unicorn
By: Missy Flanagin It’s nothing new that young students love unicorns. Unicorns are literally everywhere you turn. They can be found on the cereal...
17 August, 2020
Books Build Bridges: Connecting Communities Through Reading
By: Danielle Acton, Adult Engagement Coordinator and Christy Franzman, Teen Coordinator This fall, HEPL will introduce a new community read initiative—Books Build Bridges. HEPL serves...
12 August, 2020
I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for Ice Cream (And Good Books)
I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for Ice Cream (And Good Books) By: Anders Arnold Summer is here and it's time to cheer. The...
15 June, 2020
Anti-Racist Reads and Resources for Kids and Teens
By: Angela Dubinger Whether you are researching and learning for yourself or need resources and stories for your children, our library has gathered a...
11 June, 2020
Once Upon a Fairytale Retelling
Once Upon a Fairytale Retelling By: Missy Flanagin I recently got the pleasure of introducing a good friend of mine to a young adult series,...
09 March, 2020
Stay Healthy for National Nutrition Month
Stay Healthy for National Nutrition Month By: Anders Arnold Howdy folks! March is National Nutrition Month and I wanted my blog to focus on how...
05 March, 2020
15 YA Books for Worldwide Bereaved Siblings Month
15 YA Books for Worldwide Bereaved Siblings Month By: Erin Weir Dealing with the loss of a loved one is hard for everyone. Siblings in...
29 October, 2019
Creepy Cool Collection – Teen Books that’ll Keep You Up at Night
Creepy Cool Collection – Teen Books that’ll Keep You Up at Night By: Anders Arnold There’s a chill in the air, the leaves are turning,...
21 October, 2019
Teen Lit Café: Read Outside the Library
Teen Lit Café: Read Outside the Library By: Erin Weir This August, we are starting a new book club just for teens! What makes it...
09 August, 2019
Dog Days of Summer – Teen Books for Canine Fans
Dog Days of Summer – Teen Books for Canine Fans By: Anders Arnold There’s nothing quite like the summer sun shining down while you’re relaxing...
22 April, 2019
Staff Review: Batman: The Killing Joke
Staff Review: Batman: The Killing Joke By: Justin Davis Alan Moore’s 1988 classic graphic novel starts with Batman visiting Arkham Asylum to see if the...
06 June, 2018
Staff Review: As Brave As You by Jason Reynolds
Staff Review: As Brave As You by Jason Reynolds By: Emily Burton Genie and his brother Ernie are headed to Virginia where they’ll spend a...
18 March, 2018
Teen Romance Novels that Won’t Make you Blush
Teen Romance Novels that Won't Make you Blush By: Jackie Humphrey Happy Valentine's Day! There are many legends that surround St. Valentine. My favorite story...
14 February, 2018
Awesome YA Books! Great New Titles For Teens (And Adults)
Awesome YA Books! Great New Titles For Teens (And Adults) By: Anders Arnold Hello 2018! I can't think of a better way to kick off...
22 January, 2018