Unleash your creativity at Teen Craft Night: Paper Mandalas, where art and relaxation come together! Learn simple techniques to fold, cut, and layer colorful paper into stunning mandala designs. Whether you’re a beginner or a crafting pro, you’ll leave with a unique piece of art that’s totally your own.
Join us for a fast-paced UNO Tournament at Teen Game Night, where strategy, luck, and a little friendly competition rule the table! Battle it out round by round to see who can outsmart, outplay, and shout “UNO!” first. Prizes, bragging rights, and plenty of laughs await—do you have what it takes to be the ultimate UNO champion?
Get ready to put your teamwork and problem-solving skills to the test at our Teen Workshop Night: Jigsaw Puzzle Challenge—with a Twist! Tackle three timed puzzle sessions—300, 500, and 1000 pieces—each with a new challenge to keep you on your toes. Work together, communicate without words, and even try puzzling one-handed as the difficulty (and laughter) grows with every round!
Join us for a craft time for our youngest artists! This activity is intended for children ages 2 and up.
Registration is strongly encouraged, so we can get a head count -- we want to have enough materials for everyone who wants to join in on the fun! Depending on weather and mess level, this program will either be outside the library or in the children's section upstairs.
Join us at the HCPL West University Branch Library for
Wee Wednesday Storytime with other young children and parents/caregivers.
FREE tickets 🎟️🎟️🎟️ will be distributed on a
"FIRST COME; FIRST SERVED" basis at 10 a.m. (see below).
🎉 Wee Wednesdays Storytime is a weekly celebration of stories, songs, and silliness designed just for preschoolers ages 2–6! Every Wednesday, join us for a joyful journey through picture books, playful rhymes, and interactive fun that helps little ones build early literacy skills while making new friends. 📚✨
Join us every Tuesday at 10:30 am for stories, songs, fingerplays and crafts using best practices of the Every Child Ready to Read program. You and your children will have fun while honing skills necessary to be ready to read!
Join us for Teen Workshop Night and write a letter to your future self! Reflect on your goals, dreams, and what matters most to you right now, then seal it away to be opened in the future. It’s a fun and meaningful way to connect with your future self and see how far you’ve come!
Welcome to the Skeleton Key Adventure Club, where the thrill of STEM awaits! Each month features a new mystery STEM activity. From creating ooey-gooey slime, to launching high-flying bottle rockets, there's always something new to discover. Join us as we unlock the world of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics at the Crosby library!
September 26th: Cookie Chemistry
October 24th: Zombie Brain Dissection
November 21st: Spaghetti Arms
December 26th: Cancelled for the Holidays
Join our Teen “Bring Your Own Book” Book Club and share your latest favorite read with fellow book lovers! This month’s optional theme celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander voices, offering a chance to explore diverse stories and perspectives. Come for the great reads, stay for the fun discussions, snacks, and new friends who love books as much as you do!
Join us on Wednesdays at 11:00 am for Toddler Story Time! This 30-minute Story Time is designed for toddlers aged 1 to 3 years old. We meet in the children's area to share books, songs, rhymes, and more! After Story Time, the toy cabinets are opened and the children are invited to stay and play. It's a great way to meet other caregivers and give your toddler a chance to socialize.
Siblings are always welcome.
We meet in the children's area where the picture books and campfire rug are located.
No registration or tickets required.