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 […]
Avon Park Library
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.
Public library items at home?
For patrons with public library items at home, please keep those items at home until we reopen. If you need to renew your items, call 863-402-6716 and an extended renewal will be granted. As soon as outside book drops are reopened, we will let you know. For more information on library services, visit www.myhl.org.
The Sun Will Rise by Vikki Brown
It has been a few weeks since my last article, and so much has happened. It is a little daunting when you sit and think about them, so don’t do that! I have a husband and two kids, both of which are elementary school age, and the husband also works. Fortunately, we are blessed enough […]
#AloneTogether by Megan Lancaster
I am not sure about you, but the last couple weeks have been a whirlwind for my family. As ⅔ of our family is immunocompromised the last couple of weeks have seen my husband, and only my husband, doing a lot of the running around. (Which explains why there are so many packages of oreos […]
Another E-Resource for Patrons
Library patrons, your Heartland Library Cooperative library card gets you access to many resources, including Overdrive or Libby. Visit our website, www.myhlc.org, and click on e-books and audiobooks or download the Overdrive or Libby app on your smartphone or tablet. Search for Heartland Library Cooperative. (After logging in, you will see that we are a part of […]
Free Wi-Fi is available in the Highlands County Public Libraries’ parking lots
Free Wi-Fi is available in the Highlands County Public Libraries’ parking lots (Avon Park, Sebring, & Lake Placid). Select the open Wi-Fi and agree to the terms and conditions. For questions, call 863-402-6716.
Highlands County Library Information During Closure
Highlands County patrons, please read for information regarding Highlands County libraries. For more information, call 863-402-6716. We are available to answer your questions, renew materials, and assistance accessing e-resources.
A Beautiful Career in the Books by Vikki Brown
Changes are a daily occurence, just a fact of life. Some changes create excitement, and others create stress. There are people who change your life.The Highlands County Library System has some changes happening soon, and I would like to honor a person that is a part of those changes. She has been a huge part […]
Highlands County Public libraries closed to the public starting tomorrow, Thursday, March 19, 2020.
The Highlands County Public libraries will be closed to the public starting tomorrow, Thursday, March 19, 2020. For questions or renewals, call any of the Highlands County libraries. Outside drop boxes will be NOT available for you to return materials. We will be giving extended checkouts and renewals during time time. Please utilize our e-resources, […]