If you’ll be making resolutions this January, the Library can help! Here are some insider Library tips that can help you accomplish your goals.
Read More in 2024: We have so many books, but not ALL the books! To track down an item the Library doesn't own, log in to Find More Illinois through our website. Access this service with your HPL card to request materials from libraries across Illinois. The items will be delivered directly to Helen Plum for you!
Learn Something New: Want to learn something new but can’t afford costly classes or online courses? We have options for you:
- Tutor.com offers one-to-one learning solutions for students including homework help, college test prep, professional development, and citizenship help.
- Mango provides language-learning resources that teach real-life conversation in over 70 languages with fun topics to keep your interest.
Make Screen Time Work for Your Family: Are you looking for a way to have your kiddo's online time be more productive? Connect them to some of these cool resources:
- TumbleBook Libary has hundreds of picture books, puzzles, and games.
- LOTE4Kids has eBooks in nearly 50 World Languages Other Than English (LOTE) that also come with English translations to help kids learn new languages.
- LearningExpress Library offers in-depth practice tests, lessons, and study aids for all student grade levels.
Be More Creative: Tap into your creative side with recipes and craft tutorials from experts.
- The New York Times Cooking is an inspiring guide and diverse recipe collection that helps home cooks of every level discover the world's best recipes.
- Creativebug classes teach arts and crafts with videos taught by artists, including kid-friendly activities.
Boost Your Business: Register for a library card for your business and get to work!
- LinkedIn Learning offers a digital library of over 6,000 courses covering a wide range of technical, business, software, and creative topics.
- Knowledge City has over 13,000 videos on topics ranging from team building and leadership to workplace safety. With your library card, you have access to courses on Microsoft, Adobe, accounting, and more!