Books and Beyond
The Hart Area Public Library (HAPL) houses over 21,000 physical books with nearly 2,000 new titles added annually, ensuring bestselling books are available with minimal wait times. Our diverse collection includes 1,600 DVDs available for free rental, large print books, and audiobooks on CD. Local history buffs can access digitized Oceana County newspapers dating from 1880-2005 and browse local history resources.
In addition to our in-house collection, patrons have access to online resources such as educational tools for all ages, job training resources, health information, ebooks, and more through the Michigan eLibrary. All you need is your library card!
Learn more about the different ways you can access titles in our vast collection below. To obtain a HAPL library card, please see the Get Your Library Card page for more information.
Get Your Library Card
HAPL Library Cards are free and available to residents and property owners in the City of Hart or Hart, Crystal, Elbridge, and Weare Townships.
Learn MoreLibrary Catalog
Browse our library catalog, place holds, and see your borrowing history online (once enabled).
Browse CatalogMeLCat Inter-Library Loans
Looking for a title not available at our library? Chances are you can request it through the statewide inter-library loan program.
Learn MoreLibby Reading App
With your library card, enjoy free access to thousands of ebooks, audiobooks, digital magazines, and more through Libby, a user-friendly reading and listening app.
Learn MoreHoopla Streaming App
Your library card unlocks instant access to hoopla, a digital streaming service offering audiobooks, ebooks, music, movies, TV shows, and more—all available at your fingertips.
Learn MoreKanopy Streaming App
Discover Kanopy’s extensive collection of films, TV shows, documentaries, and educational videos at no cost with your library card through this on-demand streaming service.
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