There’s a big change in the way Libby manages suspended holds! Previously, let’s say a hold was about to come in, but you knew that for the next week, you were dialed in on catching up on your horror movies in preparation for early October. You could suspend that hold, and Libby would ask you, “How long would you like it suspended?” This suspension would keep you at the top of the list (or moving up the list if you weren’t already at the top), but Libby wouldn’t actually deliver the suspended item until the timeframe you chose. So, let’s

As you may recall, in a recent edition of our newsletter we talked about an AI-generated booklist that “hallucinated” a bunch of books that NEVER EXISTED, and then a bunch of major news outlets ran the booklist to help you fill your summer reading list. No? You didn’t read that? Is it because you’re not signed up for our newsletter? Was the tone a little too snarky? I must admit, I was a bit upset.  Maybe more than a bit. In retaliation…no, too strong… In measured, calm response to this AI booklist nonsense, HPLD asked readers to add title to

The High Plains Library District Board is seeking candidates to fill one vacancy on its Board of Trustees. The Board of Trustees consists of seven (7) members, all of whom must reside within the boundaries of the District’s legal service area. The area needing representation is: Region 6: New Raymer, Kersey, and Grover The term runs from January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2029. Interested applicants can apply here. Application deadline is September 26, 2025 at 5:00pm. Trustee Interviews will be held October 24, 2025 from 1:00-3:00pm. For more information, contact James Melena at jmelena@highplains.us or 970-506-8559