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)
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UNIVERSAL CLASS ONLINE EDUCATION
Universal Class: The HAPL is now offering patrons over 500 online courses, covering everything from Accounting to Yoga, taught by knowledgeable instructors. A great resource for Home Schoolers, those starting a new business, or anyone wishing to refresh their knowledge or learn something entirely new. Classes for FREE so get started now!
Transparent Language Online
This online language-learning service, with over 90 language options 
including English for speakers of other languages, allows learners to access the system remotely and offers an unprecedented number of learning options. Transparent Language Online features listening, reading, speaking, and writing exercises, as well as integrated pronunciation analysis, Byki vocabulary acquisition exercises, conversational language courses, video grammar lessons, and a robust social community.
To access Transparent Language Online you'll need to create a Transparent Language account. Once your account has been created you can access Transparent Language on any computer and many digital devices.
Transparent Language Online is provided by the West Michigan Library 
Partnership, cooperating to bring quality library services to Mason and Oceana Counties. For more information or questions please contact a member of the HAPL Staff at librarian@hartpubliclibrary.org.
Downloadable AudioBooks & eBooks
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 and eBooks click on the Overdrive button.
World Book Web...Public Library Edition
Good news! The HAPL now subscribes to the World Book 
Web Public...Library Edition. The World Book Web has been ranked the number one reference site for schools and libraries. Our World Book subscription allows us to give you and your family access to this valuable reference source at your home computers 365 days a year, 24 hours a day. We hope that you and your children will use the World Book Web often, and that it helps facilitate learning in your household. Log on using your HAPL library card number.
HAPL & Community Events
Spring Craft-time: The Hart Area Public Library will be holding the last 
craft-time of the school year on Saturday, May 26th at 11:00 AM when we will be creating art projects celebrating the spring season. Kids will learn new crafts and take home their creations. All supplies will be provided.
This is a free program but does require pre-registration and is perfect for elementary children over 7 years of age.
Summer Reading Program: Look whooo’s reading! The 2012 Summer Reading 
Program is about to start at the Hart Area Public Library. Dream Big…READ! is about all things nocturnal – dreams, stars and planets, bats, owls, spooky stories and more.
Join us at the HAPL from June 17th through July 14th and enjoy your summer with books, art and music. (See full description)
Park & Read Program: Back for a fourth summer, the DNR and the Library of Michigan are again offering the Park & Read program at more than 400 
libraries across Michigan. The area libraries participating in the program are Pentwater Township Library, Mason County District Library, Shelby District Library and Hart Area Public Library
Park & Read allows library card-holders the ability to “check-out” a one-day pass for any Michigan state park or recreation area or the Michigan Historical Museum in Lansing in lieu of the resident daily motor vehicle permit. This $10 savings also provides free access to the more than 500 events taking place in state parks throughout the summer.
Come in and check out a Park & Read Pass. All you need is your library card!
StoryHour Is Back: StoryHour is back for the school year at the Hart Area Public Library 
at 10:30 AM every Friday. Each story hour will include stories, a craft and a take home worksheet. Miss Amy returns as program director.
StoryHour is an excellent first group experience for young children between the ages of 3 and 5 years. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to stay with their children to help them become good listeners and also to help them learn the songs and work on the crafts. For more information please contact the Hart Area Public Library at 873-4476.
NAF Used Book Sale: Looking for a good book! The Friends of the Hart Area Public Library will be holding its sixteenth annual Asparagus Festival 
Used Book Sale in the Old Library behind City Hall on Saturday June 9th from 9.00 to 1:00 PM. This sale is the ideal opportunity to pick up a bargain, stock up for those long summer days or rediscover a favorite novel.
The annual book sale is the major fundraiser for the Friends and the proceeds are used to support programming and other library activities throughout the year.
For more information on the used book sale and other library services please visit us on line at www.hart.lib.mi.us or contact the Hart Area Public Library at 873-4476.
Hart Community Performing Arts Series: The Arts Series will begin its 13th season on October 14th and will once again bring fine artists from across the country to Oceana County. The series 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. Everyone will find something to enjoy in this thoroughly entertaining blend of musical styles. (See full schedule)
