News & Events
2025 Annual Appeal
The Annual Appeal is our largest fundraiser. All contributions matter, and are gratefully received. Click the link below to view an electronic copy of the mailer, which includes our president’s letter and some highlights of the year. You may donate through our website using a credit card, by mailing us a check, or even by bringing us cash. Thank you for your support!
We Have Started the Sustainable Library Certification Program!
This award-winning program provides us with a tested, structured path forward to increase our library’s commitment to environmental stewardship, economic feasibility, and social equity.
Play American Revolution Book Bingo
The American Revolution, a film by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt, aired recently on PBS, who kindly provided libraries with related programming ideas. We’ll be offering Book Bingo now through June 30; check off 5 squares in a row for categories such as “read a historical fiction book set in the 1770s” or “read a non-fiction book that includes maps” to be eligible for the grand prize drawing. You may read from our collection or your own, and we’re always happy to borrow titles for you from another library. This game is also open to children. Stop by to pick up your game card!
Adult Chess Club
Led by volunteer Reed Foster. Chess club meets the third Saturday of every month from 10:00-12:00. 18+; all ability levels are welcome. Please contact Kathleen at director@harrisonvillagelibrary.org to register.
Book Club
Our next Book Club meeting will be Saturday, February 7 at 2:00 p.m., when we’ll discuss A Tale for the Time Being by Ruth Ozeki. New members are always welcome!
Storytime
Storytime for Young Children is held each Thursday at 10:00. Join us to talk, sing, read, write and play–all the elements that help get kids ready to read!
HVL Kids: Read with Ally the Therapy Dog
We are thrilled to welcome our newest volunteer, Ally the Therapy Dog! Reading to animals can help build confidence and improve read-aloud skills. Ally (and her human, Patti Dann) will be in the children’s room, waiting to listen to good books, each Thursday from 4:30-5:30.
HVL Kids: ArtWednesday
Stop by with your kids any time between 2:00-5:30 on Wednesdays to make art and browse books!
Youth Snowshoes Now Available for Loan
The library has children’s snowshoes available for loan. We have multiple pairs in two sizes to fit most children; please contact us for more information on how to borrow. Thanks to the Cumberland County Department of Public Health and Loon Echo Land Trust for making this possible!
Book Donations
Due to our limited storage capacity, we regret we are unable to accept book donations at this time.
Library Resources
CloudLibrary
CloudLibrary makes it easy to discover the content you want to read. Browse digital shelves curated by your library. Download audio and e-books from CloudLibrary. Please contact the library for your personal login information.
What to Read Next
These are short descriptions giving you an idea of the appeal factors of the book. Kathleen can also offer personalized, in-depth suggestions using the Meet Your Match questionnaire, available here: https://forms.gle/Auq5SU98hTxpfQpJA