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!
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.
Downloadable eBooks for Your Kindle! : The HAPL is excited to announce the Up North Digital Collection, is now compatible with the world's bestselling eBook reader, the Amazon® Kindle. Library card holders can check out and deliver popular and classic 
eBooks to a Kindle device or any mobile device running the free Kindle app, anytime, anywhere by visiting their home library website.
With a selection of thousands of digital media titles, this new online service spans nearly every genre including bestselling novels and non-fiction, self-improvement guides, biographies, and more. Users who enjoy eBooks on Kindle will benefit from Amazon's Whispersync technology that synchronizes notes, highlights and last page read between their Kindle and free Kindle apps.
The Up North libraries are anticipating an increasing demand for eBooks, and as a consortium they will continue to build its eBook collection. The Up North Digital Collection, powered by OverDrive, is free for registered patrons. There are no late fees!
HAPL & Community Events
WinterFest Used Book Sale: The Friends of the HAPL will holding its first 
Used Book Sale of the year from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Saturday February 18th. The sale is the ideal opportunity to pick up a bargain, stock up for those never-ending snowy days or to rediscover a favorite novel. This popular event will offer a wide selection used books covering subjects of interests to all age groups. Included will be adult and children’s non-fiction and fiction, picture books, biographies, cookbooks, videos, music and much more.
WinterFest Craft-time: The Hart Area Public Library will be holding a craft-
time on Saturday, February 18th at 11:00 AM when we will be creating art projects for the christmas 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.
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.
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)
Oceana Folk Series: The Hart Public Schools Auditorium is pleased to announce the schedule for the 2012 Oceana Folk Series, featuring fine performances in folk and acoustic music. The series will open on January 28 with a concert by the Detroit-based folk duo, Lac La Belle. Lac La Belle juxtaposes the early decades of recorded rural American music with decaying Rustbelt aesthetic. A tradition is re-imagined- or maybe just resumed- in the ‘future-rustic’ swirl of accordion, mandolin, banjo, ukulele, and resonator guitar. The instrumentation echoes another era, but is employed for a music of now. (See full schedule)
