Beanstack is a web based application that enables patrons to log their books and minutes read during the Summer Reading Program or in one of our other reading events.

Download the free Beanstack app for iOS or Android devices or visit hillsborotx.beanstack.org to register.

Career seekers can use their library card to access library databases. Gain access from the office, library, home, or wherever you have internet access.

cloudLibrary makes it easy to discover the content you want to read. Whether on the web, a tablets, or your mobile device. Use cloudLibrary to browse digital shelves created by the Hillsboro Library or by filtering by genres that interest you. Gain access to thousands of e-books, and audiobooks from libraries around the state, including ours.

For assistance check this FAQ, or these videos.

Download the app for for iOS or Android devices

Information on FAFSA, College Test Prep, and More!

A collection of e-books from the E-Read Texas Unlimited Collection, including popular non-fiction such as travel, nutrition and health, and gardening, along with adult and young adult fiction. Accessible anywhere in Texas; no login required.

eBook lending and tools to help libraries and their community to create, share, and discover local content in an unlimited, simultaneous use experience. Get these materials on your mobile device through SimplyE.

Biblioboard is provided to patrons of the Hillsboro City Library through the Texas State Library & Archives Commission.

cloudLibrary NewsStand is a digital magazine and newspaper service. With an expanding catalog that currently contains over 7,000 titles in more than 60 languages, NewsStand is the perfect way to gain access to your favorite magazines. All magazines and newspapers are available immediately for unlimited simultaneous use.

Download the app for for iOS or Android devices.

The Boundless app is available for iOS, Android, and Amazon Fire devices.

Boundlessis provided to patrons of the Hillsboro City Library through the Texas State Library & Archives Commission.

Chess Club takes place at the library every Monday from 4:30 - 6:00 PM and is open to all ages. We have several chess boards for use, but attendees can bring their own board as well. Find a spot in the library to sit down and play!

The Hillsboro City Library's Youth Services Department offers regular robotics and coding programs for area youth. This one hour program, led by library staff, gives kids and teens hands on coding experince. To find the date and time of the next Club Code meeting, check the library's events calendar.

Practice tests for car, CDL and motorcycle license exams.

Driving-Tests.org provides:

• 14 car practice tests

• 9 motorcycle practice tests

• 27 CDL (commercial driver’s license) practice tests

• 3 online driver’s manuals (car, motorcycle, CDL)

• An FAQ section with detailed answers to over 100 questions.

In addition, practice tests and a virtual version of the manual are available in English and Spanish. 

Language is an Adventure. Learn real-life conversations with native-speaker audio and cultural context so that you can speak like a local.

Mango features authentic content, interactive features, and an algorithmic review activity designed to adapt to your individual learning path.

In Mango's comprehensive courses you’ll learn vocabulary, pronunciation, grammar, and culture simultaneously through interactive lessons and activities.

Free lessons in more than 70 languages with your Hillsboro library card! 

Download the Mango Languges app: Apple App Store | Google Play Store

Or use Mango Langauges on your home computer.

Teens ages 14 - 17 interested in volunteering at HCL are encouraged to reach out to the Youth Services Librarian.  Teens can help with a variety of library tasks such as youth programming, shelving, crafts, and more. 

Fill out the volunteer form by clicking the Volunteer Button and turn it in at the library or via email.