person holding scroll that reads "Per my last scroll delivered by hand by Bartleby..."
Does your document-sharing system need a little upgrade? We've got a Google Docs Basics class coming up next week at LINC.
highplains.libcal.com/event/15387867
There's only about a week left to meet the newly-hatched chicks at Farr Library! You're always go-go-go, take a minute to see a little floofster, a fuzzball, a downy darling, a tiny walking cloud, a fuzzywinkledream—you get it, cute names, cuter animals.
05.03.2026 02:58 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
HPLD's Gaming Showdown is coming up! Saturday, March 14th at LINC! Be there! Win prizes, and win my undying respect if you main Mr. Game & Watch.
highplains.libcal.com/event/14140937
IMPORTANT DISCOVERY: The Weird Al Duology (UHF and Weird: The Al Yankovic Story) are both on Kanopy! These make an excellent double-feature and represent about 1/1,000th of your recommended annual Weird Al intake.
www.kanopy.com/en/highplains/
collage of several different movie versions of Wuthering Heights.
The heights? They're wuthering. On Kanopy, there are at least 5 versions of Wuthering Heights. Which one is the best and why? Keeping in mind, I am a big fan of explosions and movies where a sort of diet ice cream turns out to be a murderous blob.
www.kanopy.com/en/highplains/
orange cat with collar under tree
Spokescat Mr. T here:
Like my namesake, I pity fools. ESPECIALLY fools who make bad purchases. Because your library gives you free access to Consumer Reports! Get the info you need, avoid my pity, and maybe save some dollars for some bling. mylibrary.us/learn
orange cat sleeping on a bed
Spokescat Zipperfoot here:
Ageless Grace. That's a good term for me at my age, 18, and it's the name of a chair fitness event meant to keep your body and your brain fit! Coming up at Carbon Valley, Mon. March 9. bit.ly/4tRZDtq
author with his book, The Devil I Knew.
Attention True Crime Lovers!
On Sat. March 14 Erie Community Library is welcoming former FBI agent Jonny Grusing to talk about his book, The Devil I Knew.
Grusing spent 25 years in the FBI, 23 of them working some big violent crime cases in Colorado.
highplains.libcal.com/event/15984737
cat with very serious looking face
Spokescat Tilly here:
I have a skeptical face that I make when I see an...odd book plot: in Dog Logic, the caretaker of a pet cemetery, accidentally unearths a buried civilization that has been existing under the pet cemetery for a long, long time. bit.ly/3OX0lWg
small kitten with extra toes
Spokescat Fizzgig here:
You may have noticed I've got a little something extra in the form of EXTRA TOES! And your library has a little something extra, too: Hoopla Bonus Borrows! Get 'em before they vanish at the end of the month: bit.ly/4kUuTEa
cat cuddled in blankets
Spokescat Loki here: Can't believe I'm about to do this, but I'm recommending a kid's book with a MOUSE in it, but I can't resist: Sadie Mouse Wrecks the House by Elliott Kalan is lots of fun: hpld.na4.iiivega.com/search/card?...
23.02.2026 18:22 — 👍 4 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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person signing wooden beam
building under construction
timber framing of interior building under construction
Thanks to everyone who came out to the beam signing for the Mead Library, coming soon!
20.02.2026 22:28 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Libraries are the best!
Mine has a seed library but I may have to suggest plant clippings now.
Why Did You Read That? episode 56
youtu.be/ZECGkmrXGNk?...
@myhpld.bsky.social
"I really didn't have any hope for it at all as it was one of my first bigger props but it has made some crazy progress!...just thought you'd like to see the successful baby that came from one of your beautiful plants. Thank you for sharing the love and the foliage!"
19.02.2026 23:07 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
how it started with a person holding a small plant cutting and "how it's growing" with a person holding a large, full plant.
We got a pretty great inbox message, and, well, here it is:
"Hi! A couple years ago I was given permission to take a clipping of one of the giant plants in the Farr library...
New podcast episode, 8 more books shared, and all you have to do is listen! Or, not even listen, just push play on the podcast app of your choice, let it ride, and absorb great news about great books through osmosis. It probably doesn't work. Probably...
on.soundcloud.com/Bg7O7fAIyXVh...
cat staring into bowl of popcorn.
Spokescat Ferguson here:
As you can see, I'm a big movie buff. Especially the popcorn part of the movie.
Kersey is hosting a Vintage Movie Club event on Sat. Feb. 21st that's perfect for movie lovers! highplains.libcal.com/event/16259195
skeleton archer
Thus ends another Valentine's Day for Skalligfrøðr, and I am released once more to rest in my crypt to await next year's duty. May Skalligfrøðr's book recommendations stoke the fires of love in all.
14.02.2026 23:34 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
skeleton archer with the book the hours I keep by lisa zimmerman
Skalligfrøðr's next love recommendation is The Hours I Keep by Lisa Zimmerman, a book of beautiful poetry. Skalligfrøðr is a mighty warrior, a status that demands appreciation of poetry. Skalligfrøðr weeps for those who cannot revel in the poetic arts. hpldencore.mylibrary.us/iii/encore/r...
14.02.2026 21:34 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
skeleton archer with the book run for the hills by kevin wilson
Skalligfrøðr's next love book is Run For the Hills by Kevin Wilson. A man arrives at a woman's house, and he informs her that their father started and left at least 4 different families, lived 4 different lives. hpldencore.mylibrary.us/iii/encore/r...
14.02.2026 20:11 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
skeleton archer and the book Football by Chuck Klosterman
Skalligfrøðr's first love book of today: Football by Chuck Klosterman. Why do you insist love must be between sentient beings as opposed to one human and his desire to think about football? hpldencore.mylibrary.us/iii/encore/r...
14.02.2026 16:12 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
scary skeleton with bow and arrow
It is 14 of Feb., which means I, Skalligfrøðr, have again risen from my crypt to pierce your hearts with my arrows, a Valentine's tradition. Please check in with me today as I will be summoning forth several reading recommendations sure to create the emotion mortals deem "love."
14.02.2026 15:11 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
odometer that reads 2,124,534
Okay, folks, we added in Hoopla and Libby checkouts to our total collection checkouts.
In 2025, you all checked out more than 2,124,534 items!
Today's the day! Beam signing at the future location of Mead Library! 2720 Stage Coach Dr. in Mead, 3 PM! Be there, make your mark!
13.02.2026 13:38 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0Beam Signing at Mead Library coming up Friday the 13th, 3 PM, 2720 Stage Coach Dr, Mead! Notes: If you're bringing a limo, please park respectfully. If you bring a red carpet, please bring enough for everyone. If you're planning to wear Armani, CHANGE PLANS, I AM wearing Armani.
10.02.2026 01:28 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
cat peeking out between plants.
Spokescat Tally here:
Don't you want me to have a nice, luscious plant to sneak around in this summer? AND, did you know that you can get a jumpstart on your garden NOW with Carbon Valley's upcoming Jumpstart Your Winter Garden With Winter Sowing?
highplains.libcal.com/event/15677442
Spokescat Sir Kookertins here:
You might've notice that City of Greeley Museums, including Centennial Village, vanished from our Experience Pass service ( www.mylibrary.us/epass/). This is good news! They're no longer listed because City of Greeley Museums are FREE in 2026!
So give 'em a visit!
Alright, you've waited long enough for the unveiling of the top album of 2025 at HPLD!
You voted with your library cards, and it looks like The Wicked Soundtrack is the top album checkout of 2025!
So, basically, reporting that there's NO financial funny business going on. Like, for example, laundering. See what I did there? It was a long road to get here, but we did it!
A little bit about Myles: "This is Myles. He is adventurous and playful and loves to cuddle."
