Join Michael, Octavia Field Library's Children's Librarian, for the second day of a two-day air-dry clay class.  On this second day, students will paint their air-dray clay boxes.  

Registration begins 15 mins prior to class start at the front desk.

Join us in a discussion of the hottest new Science Fiction and Fantasy books! 

Join Michael, the Octavia Fields Children's Librarian, for storytelling, nursery rhymes, name games, crafts and play time using Family Place approved toys. All activities are for toddler age children. Ages 0-5.

Looking for a fun and relaxed space to connect with other homeschoolers? Homeschool HQ is a drop-in program just for kids ages 9–14! Whether you're working on a school project, want to get creative with crafts, or just hang out and chat with friends, we’ve got the supplies and the space. Come by for a laid-back afternoon with plenty of room for imagination, conversation, and community.

Join Michael, the Octavia Fields Children's Librarian, for storytelling, nursery rhymes, name games, crafts and play time using Family Place approved toys. All activities are for preschool age children. Ages 0-5.

"Turn the Page" is a weekly story time filled with stories, songs, movement, interactive elements, and sensory play to further develop your child's literary, cognitive, and social skills.

*Recommended for children ages 3-5 and their caregivers.

"Born to Read" is a weekly story time filled with stories, songs, movement, interactive elements, and sensory play to promote early literacy development for babies and toddlers.

*Recommended for children ages 0-3 and their caregivers.

Omar Gamez, language tutor will facilitate four beginning Spanish classes on four Mondays on the dates of August 18th, August 25th, September 8th and September 15th from 1 to 2 pm. We will meet in the Baldwin Boettcher  Branch Library Meeting Room. Register for these classes at www.hcpl.net

The Baldwin Boettcher Branch Library hosts English classes for adults ages 18+ who are interested in learning to speak the English language or improve their English-speaking skills. We teach basic English grammar subjects and words that relate to basic life skills. The students have the opportunity to practice speaking the English language with other students.

Join Future U for Career and Job Readiness preparation. This will be a monthly series helping you navigate marketable career readiness and workforce preparation. This hands-on workshop will provide instruction and assistance in creating or updating resumes, drafting and submitting meaningful cover letters, researching and preparing for interviews or how to assess your talents and interests and how to translate those to a rewarding career. Future U will bring the necessary information t0 work with you one-on-one to implement the knowledge presented in the presentations.