Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with the Baldwin Boettcher Branch Library as we present the fourth annual Fiesta @ HCPL. The day's festivities include live music and dance, craft and activity stations, children's authors, refreshments, and fun for the whole family! Best of all, kids will get free books while supplies last!
Featured Programs:
1:15 PM: Story time with Raquel Ortiz
Join us in the library conference room to ease into art by learning to craft a cactus ring holder out of air dry clay.
Join us for our weekly after school STEAM club, and help us continue our cat themed month with a Nyan Cat drawing challenge!
"Pop Art" is a drawing-based program where kids will follow a draw-along to create a base picture, and then use different elements, such as markers, chalk, crayons, or paint to finish their art project, all while enjoying freshly popped popcorn!
*Recommended for children ages 5-11, younger siblings are welcome with a parent or guardian.
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 us for a free class to help you prepare for your naturalization interview and civics test. You must complete an English placement assessment to join the class. Taking this class will not grant citizenship or pay for any application fees. Registration is required as space is limited.
Join us for our weekly homeschool meet up, where kids can engage in STEAM activities such as building challenges, fiber art crafts, science experiments, process art, games, and more, all while having fun and socializing. Parents/caregivers are welcome to join each other in the library for an informational session and networking.
Do you like to write? Would you like to share your work with other writers for feedback and inspiration?
Word Crafters is a writing group that meets every Wednesday at 4 pm in the conference room of Baldwin Boettcher Library. No registration is necessary.
We do prompts share, discuss, and encourage.
We look forward to seeing you soon!
Join us for an eco-friendly crafting workshop where teens can turn ordinary aluminum soda cans into beautiful flower sculptures! This creative session promotes sustainability and artistic expression. You'll learn to safely cut and shape aluminum cans into elegant flower designs, personalize them with vibrant paints and unique embellishments. Connect with fellow young artists and explore how upcycling can positively influence the environment by reducing waste.
Registration and Details
Being Creative and crafty can be very therapeutic, and with all the stress in the world these days, we can use all the crafting therapy we can get!
Spin-a-Yarn is a crafting group that meets every Wednesday at 11 am in the study room of the Baldwin Boettcher Library. If you like to craft or create in any way, come join us with your own creative project for crafting and chatting fun!
We look forward to seeing you!
Join us for a Pizza themed story time!
"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.