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The mission of the Highland City Library is to provide all residents with access to information that educates, inspires, and entertains; programs that foster a love for reading and lifelong learning; a gathering place that creates a sense of community and enhances the quality of life.
 


 

Employment Opportunity

 

Highland City Library seeks a friendly and creative LIBRARY ASSISTANT to support the activities of the library by assisting the librarian following established policies and procedures.  More information here.  All applicants should submit a city employment application and alcohol/drug testing consent form.  Resumes may be included.  E-mail employment packets to kslade@highlandcity.org.  Position closed 6:00 pm August 5, 2010.

 


Circulation Policy Changed

 

The Highland City Library Board of Trustees has approved the following changes to the Circulation Policy of the Library:

Section II, Paragraph A:  Videos (any format) will be loaned for a period of one week. Other materials will be loaned for a period of three weeks.   Items are considered overdue if returned or renewed after the close of business the day they are due.

 

Section III, Paragraph K: Patrons who wish to appeal fine assessments may appeal to the Library Director.  Patrons not satisfied with this disposition may then appeal to the Library Board through the Library Director, who will forward the request to the Board along with staff recommendations.  The Library Board shall make final determination of the matter.  The patron shall be notified of this action in a timely manner. 

 

The complete policy is available here.

 

 


Become a Friend of the Library! 

 

Contact us to sign up.  It's free!

 

Emmy-award winning comedian Paula Poundstone explains why being a Friend of the Library is important

 


 


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Pioneer Access
 
Pioneer, a virtual library created by the Utah State Library Division in cooperation with Utah's public libraries, is now available to all Highland City Library users. 
 
This resource includes thousands of magazine and journal articles, homework resources, genealogy resources, and auto repair manuals.  The newest collection includes eAudiobooks and videos that can be downloaded to your computer to compatible MP3 player or, in some cases, iPods, through either NetLibrary or Overdrive.

For access to these and other Pioneer databases, contact the library for access codes.


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Highland City Library
5400 West Civic Center Dr, Suite 2
Highland UT  84003
Phone: (801) 772-4528
Fax (801) 756-6903
 
Hours
Mon-Thur 10:00 am to 9:00 pm
Fri-Sat 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
 

This page was last modified on Thursday, July 29, 2010

 
 

 SUMMER BREAK!

NO STORYTIME UNTIL SCHOOL BEGINS!

 


 

Calendar of Events

click above to see the entire summer!

 

  Wednesday, August 4
1:00 pm
Outside behind the library.
 
Wednesday, August 11
1:00 pm
Multipurpose room beside the library
On Frog Pond
 
For children K-6th grade next school year!

 
A Child MUST live in the home with a library
card holder and be signed up for the
Summer Reading program to participate. 


LIBRARY YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTE (L-YAC)
 
(New people ages 12-18 ALWAYS welcome!)
 

Our next meetings will be on Wednesday, August 11,  September 8th, and September 22nd at 5:00 pm in the multipurpose room next to the Library. 

Everyone ages 12 through 18 is invited to attend.  Bring your friends!

(There will be food… and, yes, this is a bribe!)

 
YAC Activity
Saturday, August 21st 10 am to 2 pm
Pajama Party Readathon!
 
Say, "Goodbye," to Summer with us.  Wear your jammies, bring a blankie or comfy pillow and your own breakfast pastries/donuts, etc.  We will provide the juice and cocoa.  Join us for games and lotsa books!  Ages 12-18.  @ the Highland City Library and the City Multipurpose Room next door!

Teen Bookclub is the first Wednesday of every month.  There are plenty of spots available!  Please pick up your copy of next month's book at the circulation desk!
 
What:    Teen Bookclub
When:   Wed, August 4th
              4:30 - 5:00 pm
Where:  Multipurpose room by the library
Book:    The Book Thief 
           by Markus Zusak
 
 The next few months' books will be: 
  • The Golden Dream of Carlo Chuchio
    by Lloyd Alexander
  • Frankenstein: The Graphic Novel
    by Mary Shelly
  • The Boy in the Striped Pajamas
    by Joh Boyne
  • Whale Rider
    by Witi Ihimaera
 
 
A huge THANKS to the Utah Humanities Council, who allow us to use their books for our Teen Bookclub for just the cost of mailing them back!