What's Going on at the Library?
Library Director Job Posting
The Harper Woods Public Library is seeking candidates for a Library Director. For more information, follow this link to our Employment page: Employment Opportunities
Use the Library at Home
Even when the library is closed, we encourage you to use our online resources listed below or at www.harperwoodslibrary.org/eshelf-research.
- Libby by Overdrive is our source for digital books, magazines, and audiobooks.
- Tutor.com is a great resource to help parents and students get help with academic questions.
After School Homework Help is Back!
Starting November 5th we will be hosting a volunteer tutor on every Tuesday. Sessions are 40 minutes long at 4:00PM, 4:40PM and 5:20PM. Registration 24 hours in advance is required. To sign-up please call the library at (313) 343-2575 or email us at hwl@libcoop.net. In your message please include your student's name, grade and the specific area of study they need help with.
Tutor.com
With Tutor.com, students can get help with any type of academic question: science, math, English, social studies, and writing. Tutors work with students from kindergarten through grade 12 -- even up to introductory college work.
You can connect to a live tutor online between 4pm - 11pm. Many other features (even resume writing assistance!) are available 24-7. All you need is your library card and PIN to connect.
Ancestry Library Edition
The Library now offers Ancestry Library Edition as part of its database collection. This tool, which must be used inside the library, provides access to billions of historical documents, millions of historical photos, plus local narratives, oral histories, indexes and other resources in over 30,000 databases that span from the 1500s to the 2000s. Please click here to use.
Michigan Activity Pass
MAP is supported in part by the Library of Michigan with federal funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. The program is designed to enhance the learning experience for people of all ages through books and other library materials, and to provide reduced cost or complimentary access to arts and cultural organizations across Michigan, from St. Joseph to Saline to Saginaw to Sault Ste. Marie to South Range, and all points in between.Suggestion Box
