Maud Smith Marks Branch Library

By admin, Sat, 03/01/2025 - 22:49

Join with other toddlers and parents/caregivers for weekly story time fun every Thursday at 10:15 am or 11:15 am! Toddler Time uses age-appropriate stories, songs and finger plays to engage toddlers and their parents/caregivers. This story time is geared towards toddlers ages 18-35 months. No ticket required.

By admin, Sat, 03/01/2025 - 22:49

Patty Cake Infant Storytime Join us for an interactive early literacy experience for infants and their caretakers on Wednesdays at 10:15 or 11:15 AM. This program geared to 3-17 months features nursery rhymes, songs, books, and fingerplays! 

By admin, Sat, 03/01/2025 - 22:49

This program, offered on Tuesdays at 10:15 AM provides children (ages 3-5) with early literacy skills through oral language, phonological awareness, and print recognition (also known as books, rhymes and songs). Crafts or coloring sheets will be provided for children at the end of story time.

By admin, Sat, 03/01/2025 - 22:49

Beginning in February, AARP will be offering free tax assistance to elderly and low-income individuals. AARP assistance will be available on Mondays and Fridays, beginning on February 3, from 9:30 AM-1:30 PM through Monday, April 14. 

You are encouraged to show up half an hour early to sign up for a spot.

By admin, Sat, 03/01/2025 - 22:49

Join us for our Cricut orientation!

This orientation session will instruct participants on using the Cricut in the library. Those completing the class will then be able to schedule time to use a Cricut at HCPL branches, at which time they will complete a short machine-specific orientation at the location of their choice. Attending this orientation is mandatory before patrons can request time to use a Cricut. Attendees will receive the Cricut and Cricut Explore Air 2 badges in Beanstack upon completion of orientation.

By admin, Sat, 03/01/2025 - 22:48

As an incoming college student, many of you might have questions about how to begin your academic journey. What classes should you take? What classes are required, and when should you take them? Who do you turn to? Navigating a college campus is difficult enough, but it doesn't have to be something you do alone. We will be discussing the benefits of academic advising in college, presented by a former academic advisor. Come join us with any inquiries! 

By admin, Sat, 03/01/2025 - 22:48

Join us for a free, 12-week class to help you prepare for your naturalization interview and civics test. An English placement test must be passed for class admittance. Students must commit to attending all classes. Taking this class does not grant citizenship or pay for any application fees. Registration is required as space is limited.