Gale Legal Forms: Provides a wide selection of state-specific (and multi-state) legal forms across the most popular legal areas. Includes real estate contracts, wills, pre-marital agreements, bankruptcy, divorce, landlord tenant and many others. Also included is a comprehensive attorney state directory and a dictionary of legal definitions explained in laymen's language.
Small Business Resource Center: Search this database to learn how to start, finance or manage your small business. Resources include sample business plans, how to guides, articles and websites.
Chilton Library Auto Repair Information: The Chilton Library provides exclusive photographs, diagnostics designed by instructors, step-by-step repair procedures, Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) maintenance schedules, wiring diagrams, recalls and Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for automobiles and light trucks in one easy-to-use web site. Since this library subscribes to ChiltonLibrary, you are now equipped with decades of data to maintain your vehicle. (*For remote access enter: hapl)
Alexander Street Streaming Music
A FEAST FOR MUSIC LOVERS. The world's largest online collection of music recordings with over 255,000 recordings from over 17,500 albums featuring thousands of artists from around the world covering a Capella to Zydeco. Stream music to your computer and many mobile devices.
American Song Library
Classical Music Library
Jazz Music Library
Contemporary World Music
Smithsonian Global Sound
Requires HAPL Registration
Downloadable AudioBooks & eBooks
The Hart Area Public Library, the Mason County District Library and Pentwater Township Library now offer downloadable audiobooks. Registered library users may check out and download digital media anytime, anywhere by visiting their library’s website. The Up North Digital Collection, powered by OverDrive Media, is free for registered patrons. To get started downloading audiobooks visit your library’s website.
Patrons may browse the Up North Digital Collection, check out with their library card number and PIN (ask staff for assistance), and download to a PC, Mac, and many mobile devices such as mp3 players and iPods. Instructions for downloading the free software and accessing the digital collections can be found on the library websites. With a selection of hundreds of audio book and eBook titles, this new online service spans all types of books including bestselling novels and non-fiction, self-improvement guides, biographies, and more. Titles will automatically expire at the end of the lending period. There are no late fees and it’s completely free.
HAPL & Community Events
Hart Community Performing Arts Series: The Hart Community Performing Arts Series will begin its 12th season in October and will once again bring fine artists from across the country to Oceana County. The series of seven concerts is a community project of the Hart Public Schools and is supported by its many sponsors and patrons. That support has allowed the Hart Community Performing Arts Series to become one of the most successful series in Michigan and has allowed thousands of area students to experience live performances of classical music, jazz, dance, and vocal music. See full schedule.
