The High Plains Library District is committed to serving diverse populations. We choose to celebrate the differences between people, be they based on age, gender, race, diverse abilities, cultural background or sexual orientation. HPLD strives to build communities where difference is appreciated and valued, with the understanding that differences between people are what enriches our communities and enables us to share in a wealth of experience.

• Visit Your Library
  
• Learn to Speak English
  
• Learn to Use Technology
  
• Find a Job
  
• Go to School
  
• Stay Healthy
  
• Build Your Community
  
• Find a Home
  
• Get Around
  
• Have Fun

Visit Your Library

What is the library?
The library is a place for newcomers to the community to discover, learn, and grow. There are many resources available that will help you improve your language, technology and literacy skills. The library connects communities to information, inspiration and entertainment for life.

How can I get a library card?
Visit any one of the District’s libraries to receive your card or apply online. A photo ID with your current address is required in order to obtain a card. If your ID does not have your current address a second document with your current address is required.

Where is the library?
There are five main branches across northern Colorado and several member branches. Here is a list of all of our locations and hours.

What can I borrow?
You can borrow many items from the library from books to movies to even citizenship toolkits. Visit our list of borrower privileges.

Learn to Speak English

• English Classes for adults

• Catálogo en Español / The High Plains Library District's Catalog in Spanish.

• Intercambio, located in Longmont and Boulder, is an organization that provides essential services, such as English language classes and inter-cultural training, to the community.

• Denver's Spring Institute for Intercultural Learning provides classes in a wide array of areas, such as cultural orientation, English as a second language (ESL), health literacy, Financial Literacy and more.

• Dictionaries - English/Karen, English/Spanish Dictionary, Somali/English, Google Translate

Learn to Use Technology

• The High Plains Library District offers computer classes in many different areas. Introduction to Computers, Microsoft Word, the Internet and e-mail are all subjects taught at our branches. View the Computer Class Schedule here.

• The High Plains Library District also offers 1-on-1 help in 30-45 minute sessions. Help is offered on just about any subject, from technology to tutoring. If you have something you would like to learn about, Book a Librarian today.

Find a Job

• The City of Greeley has an online and in-person job board, as well as a telephone hotline listing their latest opportunities.

• Weld County District 6 Schools often advertise employment vacancies for people with diverse backgrounds.

• JBS Swift & Co. is a local employer with opportunities in the meat processing industry.

• Weld County Employment Services Greeley and Ft Lupton offers free resume, job interview, and online job hunting workshops.

• JobZone is a free educational program for job seekers. It happens at Carbon Valley Regional Library, every Tuesday, 1:00-2:30pm.

Go to School

• Visit the University of Northern Colorado's web pages to learn more about university education available in Greeley.

• Aims Community College offers both traditional and continuing education classes that expand horizons and allow students to develop new skills.

• The Greeley and Evans communities are served by the Weld County District 6 Schools. Visit their site to learn more about entry into the public school system in Greeley. Fort Lupton is served by Weld School District Re-8. Firestone, Frederick and Erie are served by the St.Vrain Valley School District. Windsor-Severance is served by Weld County Re-4 School District.

• Help for students at the University of Northern Colorado is also available from the Marcus Garvey Center at UNC.

• The Global Refugee Center and Right to Read, both located in Greeley, provide assistance with learning to speak, write and understand English.

• Citizenship classes are available at various locations throughout Weld County.

Stay Healthy

• Health manual - in Karen or - in Burmese.

• For Women's Health concerns, visit Planned Parenthood.

• General Health Care in the Greeley area is provided by Banner Health and Poudre Valley Health Care System.

• Clinics for low-income individuals or families are also available through Sunrise Community Health Services, at:

• Monfort Family Clinic, (970) 353-9403,
• Monfort Children's Clinic, (970) 352-8898
• Family Dental Clinic, (970) 352-0048
• Kidz Care Clinic, (970) 348-1100
• Weld County Prenatal Clinic, (970) 304-6425

• Salud Health Clinic in Frederick also offers family care. En Español.

• North Range Behavioral Health has locations in Fort Lupton and Greeley.

Build Your Community

• Weld Department of Human Services Find information about social assistance programs, such as Employment Services, Child Care Programs, Financial, Food, and Medical Services, and much more offered by Weld County.

• Weld County Youth Conservation Corps provides an opportunity for young people to get involved in projects in their community. Projects occur throughout Weld County.

• Catholic Charities of Weld County provides relief to families in need. Contact them at (970) 353-6433. They are located at 1442 N 11th Ave Greeley, CO 80631

• Connections for Independent Living is non-profit organization that aims at helping individuals with disabilities overcome challenges. They do this through different services they offer such as Employment Services, Deaf Services, Support Group and Classes and many more.

• United Way of Weld County can help you connect with services that can make a positive impact on your life. 211 is an excellent service that helps locate any type of resource from English classes to help with GED.

• Weld Food Bank is a non-profit organization that helps fight hunger and poverty through food programs and by educating our community about this problem.

• Our Center in Longmont helps to provide basic needs, such as food and clothing.

• The Colorado Coalition for the Homeless provides assistance with housing, health care and child care.

Find a Home

• If you're facing homelessness, United Way of Weld County might be able to help.

• Greeley Manor Apartments, 100 13th St #105, Greeley, CO, (970) 356-5489

• Plaza Del Milgaro Headstart, 2500 1st Avenue, Greeley, CO, (970) 356-5036

• Apply for subsidized housing at the Greeley Housing Authority

Get Around

• The City of Greeley's Alternative Transport page provides information on other ways to travel.

• Visit the Greeley-Evans Transit bus page for information on routes, fares and public transit options.

• If you are a UNC student, you might be able to rent a bicycle from UNC.

• Taxi cab service in Greeley: Shamrock Yellow Cab, (970) 224-2222.

• Shuttle service: Rocky Mountain Shuttle: (970) 356-3366.

• For those who are learning to drive,
  the Colorado Driver Handbook is available from the Colorado Department of Revenue. Also available in Spanish language.

Have Fun

• Visit the City of Greeley's recreation pages to see which programs are being offered.

• The Family FunPlex has facilities for swimming, a water park and a gymnasium.

• Rodarte Community Center has a gymnasium, weight lifting area and a boxing ring.

• Carbon Valley Recreation District offers a variety of classes and programs.

• The Erie Community Center has a gym, programs and group fitness classes.

Culture

• The Union Colony Civic Center is the home of Greeley performance arts and has a lineup that features a variety of musical performers, plays and comedians.

• With several historic locations in Greeley, the City of Greeley Museums have something for everyone.

• Spirit of Flight, Erie's aviation museum, has vintage airplanes and hundreds of rare aviation items for viewing.