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Looking for your next book? Did you like the one you just finished and want something like it? NoveList Plus is a site dedicated to helping you find your next great read!
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New! HelpNow, JobNow and VetNow from Brainfuse
Brainfuse HelpNow - a unique tutoring, homework help, and studying suite designed to assist patrons of all ages succeed. Includes live online tutoring for all learners, expert writing guidance at every step, academic and standardized test prep, and foundational and career-enhancing skills.
Brainfuse JobNow – a versatile online service designed to support every step of the job search process. JobNow features live online coaches who, among other things, assist in resume/cover letter preparation, and help patrons prepare for job interviews.
Brainfuse VetNow - Live, online support for our community's veterans and their families with navigating the VA bureaucracy, providing academic tutoring, and employment transition assistance.
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Introducing NewsBank Resources: Better and Easier!
Now log in with your library card number! (No more codes). Find links to available databases on the right hand side, including newspaper collections from Richmond, Roanoke, Charlottesville, and Norfolk. Newspapers issues are as recent as today, except for the Richmond paper which delays one day.
When accessing the newspapers we recommend choosing the source that offers "Image" under "Format" options for a more newspaper-like reading experience. One more link: The Daily Progress - Charlottesville, Virginia
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Check Out VOX Books for Children
VOX ™ Books are the world’s first audio books that live in print books.
The permanently attached VOX Reader transforms an ordinary print book into an all-in-one read-along. No need for computers, tablets, or CDs—children simply push a button to listen and read.
VOX Books combine outstanding picture books with audio recordings that capture children’s attention and make learning and literacy development fun. Studies have shown that VOX Books users improve their reading comprehension by 75% and improve their reading accuracy by over 50%.
VOX Books are great for quiet time and build independent reading skills. They come with everything you need.
HCPL Celebrates 50th Anniversary in 2025
In 2025 we'll be celebrating 50 years of the Highland County Public Library!
To kick off the celebration we dedicated our Annual Public Meeting on Jan. 12th to a presentation on the historical timeline of the library. Our early history is a story of triumph over adversity and we're thankful for the library advocates who pushed for a library to be established in Highland County despite the opposition.
We've re-created the historical timeline here on the website so that you can follow the story and be inspired. Library Director Tomi Herold said, "The most important thing I hope that people take from the library's origin story is how much of a grassroots effort it was to get it going and how much it still belongs to the community that built it."
We've created a dedicated 50th Anniversary page as a central location to find additional information about library history, photos, and plans for upcoming special events. You can find the link in the navigation panel. You'll also find a direct link to the history timeline there.
