The final days of Summer Reading are upon us. It's NIGHTMARE MODE time! Finish those books! Bring in those logs! Claim those prizes! If you haven't started yet, it's time. Let the Nightmare commence! Those books are long, unrelenting. The only thing they fear...is you! www.mylibrary.us/sra
Uh, has anyone but me seen this? The Barkley Marathons? Perhaps the wildest, strangest footrace of all time? A great watch for runners, possibly an even better watch for non-runners who want good evidence that running is bonkers. www.hoopladigital.com/movie/the-ba...
Estate planning USED to be for rich people, but now it's for regular folks like me who want to make sure their Howard the Duck statues go to the right person. Estate Planning Basics Class: Sat. Aug 8 at Farr! highplains.libcal.com/event/16548938
It's Friday, and HPLD's Original Party Animal, the fox from 1000 Books Before Kindergarten, is UNLEASHED! Guitar riff! Explosion sound! Sign up for the new, XTREME version of 1000 Books Before Kindergarten! Which will look a lot like the original 1000BBK! www.mylibrary.us/1000bbk/
Summer Reading: Nightmare Mode continues! You only have a little over a week to finish (or, to start AND finish!) summer reading! It's time to rip and tear (through books) until it is done. You can do this. You're the Book Slayer. www.mylibrary.us/sra
Spokescat Sayre here: One of my favorite activities is watching the neighbors, and if you're like me and like to keep tabs on every little thing, you might want to get to LINC a week from today for a free vision screening! Tues. Aug. 4, 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM.
We're in the deepest depths of Summer Reading: Nightmare Mode! With only 15 days left, you're probably knee-deep in books right now. If you haven't started yet, that's great! There's nothing that warms a librarian's heart like a true athlete overcoming a huge obstacle. www.mylibrary.us/sra
Did we mention there's a SECOND Carnival In The Stacks event coming up, this one in Erie and meant for family fun?! Surely we mentioned it. Well, just in case: Putt-putt, carnival snacks, family fun, and a chance to help out HPLD Friends & Foundation! www.hpldfriendsandfoundation.org/carnival
Did you love summer reading this year? Tell us a little bit about it, help us make it even better than last year! www.mylibrary.us/srasurvey
Free eye screenings coming up at LINC! Tuesday, Aug 4, 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM! Thanks to our buddies at The Lions Club for their partnership with this one!
It's the BEST part of Summer Reading! Because today, Summer Reading NIGHTMARE MODE officially begins! That's right, if you never signed up, do it today, and we'll assume it's because you're hardcore and want a real challenge. 19 days left, meaning a minimum of 22 minutes reading EVERY DAY...
Carnival in the Stacks mini golf events are coming up at LINC and Erie Community Libraries in August! The event at LINC is date-night-themed, so it's time practice up, impress your date by crushing them on the golf course. Is that how romance works? Tickets: www.hpldfriendsandfoundation.org/carnival
Carnival In The Stacks Date Night is coming to LINC Friday August 14th! Putt-putt through the stacks, BBQ, beer and wine, arcade and carnival games—THIS IS ALL THE THINGS! www.hpldfriendsandfoundation.org/carnival
Registration is NOW OPEN for Erie's seventh annual Youth Art Show! First stop, get your kiddo's art up in the library. Next step, Denver Art Museum. Then: Fame! Fortune! Artistic fulfillment! highplains.libcal.com/event/16822521
Stretch your body without stretching your wallet with HPLD's free Yoga events! We've got lots of 'em! Dino yoga, Buti Yoga, Wiggle Worms Yoga Storytime. bit.ly/hpldyoga
Growing a Nation: America's 250-Year Gardening Story: a preview event leading up to the High Plains Chautauqua, is at Carbon Valley Regional Library, Wed. July 29th! highplains.libcal.com/calendar/hpl...
Just a month away, we have TWO Carnival In the Stacks events coming up, a Date Night for adults, which includes puttputt, beverages, and BBQ, and a more family-fun style event! www.hpldfriendsandfoundation.org/carnival
It's looking like a hot one again today, so maybe consider the library your oasis in the desert that is Monday, July 13th. We've got the A/C cranked, and so far zero books have burst into flames despite being made of pretty combustible materials!
In HPLD's newest podcast, The Up LINC: Pro Tips and Creator Stories from the LINC Studio, we talk to Dr. Karen Barton about what it takes to transition from teaching at the University of Northern Colorado and building an engaging presence behind the mic. on.soundcloud.com/Ej7F1SGGFQEq...
The weather is hot, and...what's that sound? Do my ears detect the distinct sound of a giant tent being set up and historical reenactors warming up their voices? Yes, that's EXACTLY what's happening. It's Chautauqua season! highplains.libcal.com/calendar/hpl...
New Podcast Episode! Featuring some books you've definitely heard of, some you probably haven't, and some in between. That you've half-heard of? on.soundcloud.com/nKUGyUE5rJ1F...
A booklist that features science-fiction...maybe. A booklist that features science-fiction, including several robots? Sold. www.mylibrary.us/news/2026/06...
I have a question for book people, and, well, you all seem like the people to ask. It's become my life goal to visit a bookstore and purchase a book in every state in the U.S. If you haven't visited a bookstore on vacation, try it! They're fun, and they're often located next to other cool stuff.
When's the last time a text made you break into a big smile? If you can't remember, maybe it's because you haven't gotten a text from your library letting you know your holds are in. www.mylibrary.us/text
Mark Hoppus, 54, dropped a memoir that prompted the creation of a book list of Rocker Memoirs. What's my age again indeed... www.mylibrary.us/news/2026/06...
HPLD Libraries will be closed today, July 4th, but that doesn't mean there can't be sparks flying, fireworks, and ALL the excitements of smallish explosions accessed through ebooks! Eh? Books!? Oh, forget it. We can compete for attention most days, but today we just have to admit temporary defeat.
Who says there's no such thing as a free lunch? NOT FARR REGIONAL LIBRARY! Farr is getting in on the partnership with D6 and providing free lunches to kids every Wednesday for the rest of July, 11-Noon! bit.ly/hpldlunch
Calling all Red Jaguars, Blue Barracudas, Green Monkeys, Orange Iguanas, Purple Parrots, and Silver Snakes! It's time for HPLD's version of the awesome gameshow with our Legends of the Hidden Library! Lots of dates, lots of locations! bit.ly/hpldlegend
Foam parties are BACK! Lots of dates, lots of locations, TONS of foam! highplains.libcal.com/calendar/hpl...
