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Holliston Public Library Newsletter
Stay updated on all the happenings at HPL by reading our newsletter! It has information on current programs and event calendars, updates about library activities, book recommendations, letters from the director, and much more! Be sure to check in each month to stay informed about everything happening at the library! Click here to read the latest edition. Want to get the emails? Send your request and email address to tdodge@minlib.net.
Has your library card expired?
Now you can call, come into the library, OR go online to renew!
Library cards expire periodically so that we may verify current contact information. If your card has expired, now you can renew it 24/7 online through eRENEW! Following THIS LINK and easily renew your card for another five years online!
Looking for the Latest Celebrity Book Club Pick?
An increasing number of celebrities are launching (or maintaining) their own book clubs. Here, you’ll discover an extensive list of celebrity book clubs, complete with links to their websites. Join them in reading, explore their past selections, or simply seek inspiration for your next literary adventure!
Jenna Bush Hager's Read With Jenna Book Club
Emma Roberts & Karah Preiss' Belletrist
Dakota Johnson's TeaTime Book Club
Dua Lipa's Service95 Book Club
Florence Welch's Between Two Books Book Club
Kaia Gerber's Library Science Book Club
Good Morning America Book Club
HPL & The Institute of Museum and Library Services
What is the IMLS? The IMLS is the the only federal agency dedicated to funding library services, and many institutions across the country depend on its funds.
What happened? Executive Order 14238, signed on March 14, intends to dismantle several federal agencies, including the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). On March 31, the entire staff of IMLS was put on leave.
How does this affect MA? The dismantling of the IMLS impacts every library in Massachusetts, due to the funds provided to the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners, or MBLC.
Want to learn more? Take a look at our brochure with more information.
What can you do? Scan the QR codes or use the links to raise your voice!
Receive alerts about library issues from everylibrary.org
Show Up For Our Libraries Campaign through the American Library Association
Learn how these cuts affect MA libraries from the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners
Download the updated Minuteman Mobile app TODAY!
The current app will be going away on June 1st and our new update is ready for you to enjoy.
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HPL Pet Video Contest
Do you have the cutest or funniest pet? We want to see! Send in your videos of your furry, feathery, or scaly friend doing something adorable, hilarious, or surprising to holreturns@minlib.net by June 15th. HPL is hosting the viewing party Friday, June 27th beginning at 3:30 and we'll all be voting for our favorite in three categories: the cutest video, the silliest video, and the most surprising! Winners receive a prize!
JOIN US FOR A FRIENDS OF HPL MEETING!
Next meeting: Tuesday May 20th at 7pm on Zoom
Email Aislinn Weaver for Zoom link. Find out more about the Friends and how you can help, and also how to donate to fund the many great programs and offerings the Friends' donations support.
ONLINE ROOM BOOKING AND MUSEUM PASSES FROM YOUR LIBRARY
Book a meeting/study room at the library with this link.
Request a museum pass online here.
Tuesday Matinee - May 20
12:30pm in the Conference Room: Mothers' Instinct
Starring Anne Hathaway and Jessica Chastain. Life's perfect harmony between Alice and Celine is suddenly shattered after a tragic accident. Guilt, suspicion and paranoia combine to unravel their sisterly bond. Running time 1h 34m . Rated R (2024).
Need some assistance? Fill out this form to get some help from one of our knowledgeable librarians! We can answer technology questions about setting up Libby, Hoopla, Kanopy, the Minuteman app, the new Aspen catalog, e-readers, and more. Additionally, we can assist with reference questions, information literacy, proctoring exams, setting up an email address, how to use Google Docs or Microsoft Office, and online databases. We cannot offer medical, legal, or financial advice, and we cannot proofread documents. Each session will be planned for 30 minutes and every effort will be made to accommodate preferred time slots but changes may need to be made due to scheduling conflicts.
2025 Upcoming Online Author Talks
How to Use Anxiety to Thrive with Dr. David H. Rosmarin
Wednesday, May 7th at 2:00pm
On Writing a Brilliant, Dark, and Diabolical Thriller with Author Liann Zhang
Wednesday, May 14th at 7:00pm
How Judy Blume Rewrote Childhood for All of Us with Author Rachelle Bergstein
Wednesday, May 21st at 2:00pm
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Check out upcoming and previous author talks at: Holliston Library Author Talks Page Thanks to the Friends of the Holliston Library for sponsoring this series! |
THE TELESCOPE IS BACK! BORROW IT WITH YOUR LIBRARY CARD
Many thanks to one of our library's dear Friends for getting it back in shape!
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Check out our NEW Crunchyroll Roku and enjoy your favorite anime!
TIRED OF LONG WAITING LISTS FOR AUDIO ON LIBBY ??
Borrow from Hoopla too!
Hoopla's collection is always available--no waiting lists, ever.
ENJOY THE STORYBOOK WALK ON THE RAIL TRAIL
Featuring Snowflakes Fall by Patricia MacLachlan, Illustrated by Steven Kellogg
Storybook Walk is sponsored by the Friends, Holliston Lions and the Holliston Garden Club
READ THE NEW YORK TIMES--FOR FREE
Need books or ebooks right away?
But don't have a library card?
Sign up for temporary card online now. Click here to find out more. Visit the library with identification to convert your eCard to a permanent card within 6 months.
INTRODUCING KANOPY
Holliston residents: click the logo and use your library card to start watching
BORROW THE INTERNET
We loan hotspots with Wifi
PLANNING A VACATION?
Borrow a Kindle or a streaming stick or a hotspot from the library to take along
