Adult areas at the Sebring Public Library open for browsing on June 3, 2020 from 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM. 1. Not all services or areas will be available. 2. Browsing and checking out ONLY, no access to library seating. 3. DVD browsing and checkout will be unavailable. 4. Returning items? Please use the outside […]
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Learn New Hobbies With The Library: Filling In Your Family Tree by Jennifer McConkey
When you think of the public library, do you imagine rows and rows of books and a place to use computers? Or maybe you now picture a website with free e-books and audiobooks. It turns out both are good descriptions, but libraries provide even more than that. For example, the public libraries in Highlands County […]
Highlands County Public Libraries Computer Usage
Highlands County Public Libraries will be offering computer usage on May 20-21, 2020 from 1:00 PM to 5:15 PM. Computers will automatically log off at 5:15 PM. Sessions will be limited to 45 minutes. Social distancing lines will be marked on the sidewalk if you choose to wait there, and if not please wait in […]
Keeping Up With Library Services – By Jennifer McConkey
As the state begins to slowly and safely reopen businesses, many people have been wondering how the public libraries will be affected. The best way to stay up-to-date on current library services is to regularly check online, either on the libraries’ website, myhlc.org, or the “Highlands County Board of County Commissioners, Government” Facebook page, […]
Highlands County Public Libraries will be offering computer usage
Highlands County Public Libraries will be offering computer usage on May 13, 2020 from 1:00 PM to 5:15 PM. Computers will automatically log off at 5:15 PM. Sessions will be limited to 45 minutes. Social distancing lines will be marked on the sidewalk if you choose to wait there, and if not please wait in […]
Stressed About Finances Or Unemployment? How The Library Can Help By Jennifer McConkey
As Florida begins to slowly and safely reopen, many families are dealing with financial fears. Whether your hours have been reduced or you’ve lost your job completely, the library has free resources to help adjust budgets, apply for new jobs, manage stress and even gain new career skills. If you’ve lost your job, you […]
Outside item returns are at capacity for all Highlands County Libraries
Outside item returns are at capacity for all Highlands County Libraries (Avon Park, Sebring & Lake Placid. Please hold onto any materials until May 15 at 12 PM or call 863-402-6716 for extended renewals or for assistance.
Placing a Hold Video
Placing a Hold Video
Outside book returns at ALL library locations are FULL
LIBRARY UPDATE: Outside book returns at ALL library locations (Avon Park, Sebring, and Lake Placid) are now full. Please continue to hold onto your materials until Friday, May 8, 2020 at 12:00 PM, when the book drops open again. For questions or assistance, please call 863-402-6716.
Let’s play Bingo!
Let’s play bingo! Here’s a fun way to share with friends and family what you have been reading. Take a screenshot of the blank bingo card and I add your own emojis or gifs. Our Highlands Library System Manager, Vikki, has shared a bingo card with what she has been reading in her free time. […]