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Heartland Library Cooperative

About Heartland Library Cooperative
 
The mission of the Heartland Library Cooperative is to provide to the citizens of the member-county service area with enhanced access to library materials and library services which would otherwise be unavailable under current and anticipated funding. HLC provides materials and resources to the community that fulfill needs for information, entertainment, intellectual and career development, and enrichment. This cooperative venture will expand the quality and quantity of library materials to local residents by providing greater access to regional collections through shared technology, shared resources and cooperative collection development.
 
The Heartland Library Cooperative currently consists of five independent member county library systems:
  • DeSoto
  • Glades
  • Hardee
  • Highlands
  • Okeechobee

 

These libraries share geographic, economic, and social bonds. The region is largely rural-agricultural and has little in common with contiguous urban counties. Member residents are required to travel considerable distance for access to major population and urban areas. All of the member libraries have found it difficult under the current independent system to provide all of their patrons’ needs, hence the need for this cooperative.
 
Events

9

Dec

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Sebring Public Library Teen Time

Teen Time at the Sebring Public Library

Sebring Public Library    4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

9

Dec

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Avon Park Library: Holiday Party

Holiday party at Avon Park Public Library

Avon Park Public Library    4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

10

Dec

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Lake Placid Memorial Library: Read for a Treat

Lake Placid Library Read for a Treat Every Wed. @ 2:30 p.m. ...

Lake Placid Memorial Library    2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

10

Dec

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Highlands Libraries: Weekly Story Time

Highlands County Libraries host weekly story times.

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

12

Dec

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Avon Park Library: Read for a Treat

Avon Park Library Read for a Treat Every Friday @ 2 p.m.

Avon Park Public Library    2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

12

Dec

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Sebring Public Library: Nightmare Before Christmas

The Sebring Public Library will be hosting their annual holiday event. ...

Sebring Public Library    4:30 PM - 8:30 PM

13

Dec

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Lake Placid Memorial Library - Adult Yoga

Adult Yoga will be hosted at the Lake Placid Memorial Library

Lake Placid Memorial Library    10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

13

Dec

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Lake Placid Library: Breakfast with Santa

Breakfast with Santa at the Lake Placid Memorial Library.

Lake Placid Memorial Library    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

13

Dec

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Sebring Library Adult Coloring

The Sebring Library will be hosting monthly adult coloring.

Sebring Public Library    2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

17

Dec

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Lake Placid Memorial Library: Read for a Treat

Lake Placid Library Read for a Treat Every Wed. @ 2:30 p.m. ...

Lake Placid Memorial Library    2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

18

Dec

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Sebring Library Book to Movie Club 2025

Join the Sebring Library for a Book to Movie Chat

Se    10:00 AM - 11:00 PM

19

Dec

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Avon Park Library: Read for a Treat

Avon Park Library Read for a Treat Every Friday @ 2 p.m.

Avon Park Public Library    2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

20

Dec

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Lake Placid Memorial Library - Adult Yoga

Adult Yoga will be hosted at the Lake Placid Memorial Library

Lake Placid Memorial Library    10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

22

Dec

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Therapy Dogs @ Highlands Libraries

The HSCO therapy dogs will be at the libraries for the school breaks. ...

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

23

Dec

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Therapy Dogs @ Highlands Libraries

The HSCO therapy dogs will be at the libraries for the school breaks. ...

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

30

Dec

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Therapy Dogs @ Highlands Libraries

The HSCO therapy dogs will be at the libraries for the school breaks. ...

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

31

Dec

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Therapy Dogs @ Highlands Libraries

The HSCO therapy dogs will be at the libraries for the school breaks. ...

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

3

Jan

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Lake Placid Memorial Library - Adult Yoga

Adult Yoga will be hosted at the Lake Placid Memorial Library

Lake Placid Memorial Library    8:00 AM - 10:00 PM

9

Jan

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Avon Park Library: Read for a Treat

Avon Park Library Read for a Treat Every Friday @ 2 p.m.

Avon Park Public Library    2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

10

Jan

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Sebring Library Monthly Book Club 2026

Sebring library will be hosting a monthly book club on Saturdays in 2026. ...

Sebring Public Library    3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

14

Jan

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Lake Placid Memorial Library: Read for a Treat

Lake Placid Library Read for a Treat Every Wed. @ 2:30 p.m. ...

Lake Placid Memorial Library    2:30 AM - 3:30 PM

15

Jan

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Avon Park Library: Monthly Book Club 2026

Avon Park Public Library Monthly Book Club - 2026

Avon Park Public Library    10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

16

Jan

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Avon Park Library: Read for a Treat

Avon Park Library Read for a Treat Every Friday @ 2 p.m.

Avon Park Public Library    2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

23

Jan

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Avon Park Library: Read for a Treat

Avon Park Library Read for a Treat Every Friday @ 2 p.m.

Avon Park Public Library    2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

5

Feb

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Avon Park Library: Monthly Book Club 2026

Avon Park Public Library Monthly Book Club - 2026

Avon Park Public Library    10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

7

Feb

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Sebring Library Monthly Book Club 2026

Sebring library will be hosting a monthly book club on Saturdays in 2026. ...

Sebring Public Library    3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

5

Mar

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Avon Park Library: Monthly Book Club 2026

Avon Park Public Library Monthly Book Club - 2026

Avon Park Public Library    10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

12

Mar

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Sebring Library 2026 Quarterly Book to Movie Club

Sebring Public Library will be hosting a quarterly book to movie club in 2026 ...

Sebring Public Library    10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

14

Mar

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Sebring Library Monthly Book Club 2026

Sebring library will be hosting a monthly book club on Saturdays in 2026. ...

Sebring Public Library    3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

2

Apr

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Avon Park Library: Monthly Book Club 2026

Avon Park Public Library Monthly Book Club - 2026

Avon Park Public Library    10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

11

Apr

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Sebring Library Monthly Book Club 2026

Sebring library will be hosting a monthly book club on Saturdays in 2026. ...

Sebring Public Library    3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

7

May

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Avon Park Library: Monthly Book Club 2026

Avon Park Public Library Monthly Book Club - 2026

Avon Park Public Library    10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

9

May

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Sebring Library Monthly Book Club 2026

Sebring library will be hosting a monthly book club on Saturdays in 2026. ...

Sebring Public Library    3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

4

Jun

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Avon Park Library: Monthly Book Club 2026

Avon Park Public Library Monthly Book Club - 2026

Avon Park Public Library    10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

13

Jun

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Sebring Library Monthly Book Club 2026

Sebring library will be hosting a monthly book club on Saturdays in 2026. ...

Sebring Public Library    3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

18

Jun

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Sebring Library 2026 Quarterly Book to Movie Club

Sebring Public Library will be hosting a quarterly book to movie club in 2026 ...

Sebring Public Library    10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

11

Jul

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Sebring Library Monthly Book Club 2026

Sebring library will be hosting a monthly book club on Saturdays in 2026. ...

Sebring Public Library    3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

8

Aug

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Sebring Library Monthly Book Club 2026

Sebring library will be hosting a monthly book club on Saturdays in 2026. ...

Sebring Public Library    3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

3

Sep

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Avon Park Library: Monthly Book Club 2026

Avon Park Public Library Monthly Book Club - 2026

Avon Park Public Library    10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

5

Sep

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Sebring Library Monthly Book Club 2026

Sebring library will be hosting a monthly book club on Saturdays in 2026. ...

Sebring Public Library    3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

17

Sep

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Sebring Library 2026 Quarterly Book to Movie Club

Sebring Public Library will be hosting a quarterly book to movie club in 2026 ...

Sebring Public Library    10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

1

Oct

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Avon Park Library: Monthly Book Club 2026

Avon Park Public Library Monthly Book Club - 2026

Avon Park Public Library    10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

10

Oct

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Sebring Library Monthly Book Club 2026

Sebring library will be hosting a monthly book club on Saturdays in 2026. ...

Sebring Public Library    3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

5

Nov

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Avon Park Library: Monthly Book Club 2026

Avon Park Public Library Monthly Book Club - 2026

Avon Park Public Library    10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

14

Nov

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Sebring Library Monthly Book Club 2026

Sebring library will be hosting a monthly book club on Saturdays in 2026. ...

Sebring Public Library    3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

3

Dec

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Avon Park Library: Monthly Book Club 2026

Avon Park Public Library Monthly Book Club - 2026

Avon Park Public Library    10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

12

Dec

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Sebring Library Monthly Book Club 2026

Sebring library will be hosting a monthly book club on Saturdays in 2026. ...

Sebring Public Library    3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

17

Dec

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Sebring Library 2026 Quarterly Book to Movie Club

Sebring Public Library will be hosting a quarterly book to movie club in 2026 ...

Sebring Public Library    10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Location

Heartland

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