Hubbard Public Library Annual Friends Book Sale!

Choose Kind at Hubbard Public Library in February

Questions? Please call the Children's Room 330-534-3512. 

"Celebrate King, Celebrate Kindness"

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. once said, "Life's most persistent and urgent question is: 'What are you doing for others?'"  Join us Monday, January 21 at 6:30 pm for a special, all ages community service program at Hubbard Public Library, 436 West Liberty Street Hubbard, Ohio 44425.

Everyone who registers in advance and attends our special event will have the opportunity to create a “Kindness Keeper”.  This item made from recycled materials will help remind us daily that we can make a difference every day in some way in the world around us. Dr. Maya Angelou, friend of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr, reminds us, “You can start right now, just where you are, being a better person yourself, being kinder, being more courteous, trying to be a better student, so that you will make an impact yourself on your nation, on your race, on your gender, and in fact, on the world. That is where we see the impact of Martin Luther King, Jr.”

Registration is limited to 50 people; first come, first serve. Please call the reference desk at 330.534.3512 x6 to reserve your space. If you are bringing your family, friends, or a group, please remember to register for the total number of individuals who will be attending with you.

September is Library Card Sign Up Month

Compare and then call all your friends 

and come sign up for a library card together... 

it just makes sense.

How much do you spend for a movie:

at the theater: $3, $5, $12    Netflix:  $8.99 month   Redbox: $1.99 a movie LIBRARY: FREE

                          How much do you spend for a paperback:                                                

at a department store: $6.99   at a book store: $6.99-14.99  at a thrift shop: $.50 LIBRARY: FREE

How much so you spend for the latest hardcover:

at the department store $25.99  at a bookstore:$15.99- 29.99   LIBRARY:FREE

How much do you spend to learn a new language:

with a private tutor: minimum $20/hr   in a 4 credit college course $1001.  LIBRARY: FREE

How much do you spend for music downloads:

iTunes: $1.99/song     GooglePlay:   $1.29/song  LIBRARY: FREE

How much do you spend for magazines:

at the grocery store $5.99-$10.99 an issue    LIBRARY: FREE

How much do you spend for audio books:

bookstore $29.99- 59.99  online $29.99 and up   by subscription $14.95/month  LIBRARY: FREE

How much do you spend for meeting space: 

at a local restaurant: $20+   at a hall: $250+   in a hotel conference room $550+     LIBRARY: FREE

How much do you spend for an ereader:

at a bookstore: $99 or more at an electronics store $79 or more LIBRARY: FREE 

How much do you spend for ebooks:

online $9.99-25.00   LIBRARY: FREE 

How much do you spend for test practice/homework help:  

with a tutor: minimum $15/hr    at a learning center: varies   LIBRARY: FREE

How much do you spend for computer instruction:

college course: $228 per credit    local community center:  $40-50    LIBRARY: FREE 

How much do you spend on video games: 

at a store: $19.99- 69.99   LIBRARY: FREE 

Want to learn more about taking advantage of all the resources your library has to offer? 

Ask us!

Visit us at 436 West Liberty Street Hubbard, Oh  or...

Call us 330.534.3512

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Summer Reading at HPL for Children, Teens and Adults!

 Join us for our Summer Reading Programs!

CHILDREN'S ROOM:

                                        Dream Big...READ! program is great for ages 2 thru 12!
                                                     June 6, 7, & 9 PAJAMA PARTY!
Drop in Wed June 6, Thurs June 7 or Sat June 9 during summer reading program hours to get started: 

 * Register for the Program * Choose Books you would like to Read * Enjoy a Sweet Dream Treat * Play Pajama Party Games * Decorate Your Own Dream Big Book Tote 

 * WEAR YOUR PAJAMAS!

TEEN ROOM:

Own the Night! Special activities and programs for ages 13 thru recent grads! 

 Kick-Off and registration June 16 at  11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Grand Prize: Overnight Lock-in at the library in August 

(limit 30 teens, by invitation only as an award for program completion)

 ADULTS:

Adults can enjoy the benefits of a good summer reading program, too! 

Come in June 12 for participation information!

Volunteer Fair Coming Soon!

Save the date and come learn about volunteering activities in our area 

or email for information on how your organization can participate!

eBook Reviews: Coming Soon!

Have an ereader? Reading ebooks on your laptop, iPad, or phone?  Not sure what to download next? You go to the library for book suggestions and reference questions, but where do you go when you need ebook suggestions? Hubbard Public Library, of course!

We will be offering ebook reviews here on our blog monthly. You will be able to learn more about the book, its author, and each review will include multiple ways for you to access the book.

As always, your comments and questions are welcome. Let us know when you read a title and if you agree or disagree with the review. Are we neglecting your favorite genre? Tell us!

Are you an author or publisher with an ebook you want reviewed? Email amy@beyond-books.org for submission information and guidelines.

Show, Tell, and Win!

Did you hear about our new contest? Show and Tell what you downloaded with your library card from our website using Overdrive and you could win an iPod shuffle! Come in with the device or a picture of the downloaded item on your computer screen , show it to someone at the ref desk, and receive an entry into our drawing! Hurry- ends June 27!

Simply visit our website at www.beyond-books.org. Click on the <DOWNLOAD> graphic in the bottom right corner of the screen. It will take you to the Ohio eBooks Project site, where we are collaborative members with many additional libraries.  You will need to download additional software: Adobe Editions and Overdrive Media Console to use your downloads.  (When you download Adobe Editions, please make sure you follow the prompts to register the device with an Adobe Id or you will not be able to transfer ebooks.)

Search for the item you want to download, making sure that the format is compatible with the device you are using, and click add to cart. Sign in, check out your cart, and be on your way! 

Questions? Call us 330.534.3512 or email amy@beyond-books.org.

The YA Controversy: Too Dark or Relevant to Teenage Life?

There is a war scaling right now as to whether or not YA fiction is Too Dark. One side says that books like Wintergirls by Laurie Halse Anderson trigger self harm and The Hunger Games is inappropriate because it is hyper-violent.
Here are two sides of the story: let me know what you think. Really. I want to know.

1. ORIGINAL ARTICLE: click here to go to Wall Street Journal Article

 

2. A RESPONSE from www.shelf-awareness.com

Comment here at the blog, find us at Hubbard Public Library on Facebook, or email amy@beyond-books.org. Share your opinion with us!