You’re probably familiar with the great white shark, but how much do you know about these other big sharks: blacktip, tiger, sand tiger, Galapagos, and whale? Those are just five of roughly 500 shark species found in our oceans. And they’re doing their part to keep the oceans healthy by…
Dr. Eugenie Clark was a scientific pioneer who greatly contributed to people’s knowledge of sharks and other fish, and who worked tirelessly to improve sharks’ reputation in the public eye. This year, the U.S. Postal Service is honoring Genie with a new USPS Forever® Stamp—a mini piece of art as…
Due to staff illness we will be short staffed, the library will be open the following hours this week: Wednesday ~ Noon to 8 pm Thursday ~ 10 am to 2 pm Friday ~ CLOSED Saturday ~ 10 am – 5 pm Thank you for understanding.
Unfortunately, sometimes everyone is having everything happen all at once. It certainly feels like that’s what’s going on with the library staff today. We’ve had so many people call in sick that we have to close the library at 5 pm today! We are rescheduling the BYOBook Club, that would…
Oceans serve as the planet’s largest habitat and also help to regulate the global climate. But why is the ocean salty? And how is climate change impacting the ocean? Find out more about the ocean, including the consequences of and potential solutions to these changes. Check it out here: https://youtu.be/MfWyzrkFkg8…
:: We hope you have a safe and happy 4th of July! The library will be closed on Monday July 4th, 2022 and will resume regular business hours on Tuesday ::
Welcome to a favorite “haul out” spot of steller sea lions! Starting in mid-September, sea lions congregate here on Hanson Island in British Columbia to fish, relax, and socialize by the waters of the Johnstone Strait at Blackfish Sound. Check it out here: https://explore.org/livecams/oceans/orcalab-steller-sea-lion-haulout #HAPLOceansofPossibilities
🎉 We are excited to announce that starting July 1st, 2022 the Holdrege Area Public Library will no longer be charging for overdue fines*. We will also be waiving overdue fines currently on patron accounts. 🎉 *Please note, there will still be a charge for missing, lost or damaged items.
Oceanic cartographer Marie Tharp helped prove the theory of continental drift with her detailed maps of the ocean floor. This animation by Rosanna Wan for the Royal Institution tells the fascinating story of Tharp’s groundbreaking work. Check it out here: https://youtu.be/vE2FK0B7gPo #HAPLOceansofPossibilities
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Job Application
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