Are you in the 7th–12th grade and interested in volunteer opportunities? Sign up to be a Big Buddy for the Crosby Branch Library! HCPL's Book Buddies program pairs trained teen volunteers (Big Buddies) with children in grades K-3rd (Little Buddies) for 10 weeks of shared reading.
Our next session will run from February 10- April 21. You will meet on Tuesdays from 4:30-5:15 pm to read with your Little Buddy.
This training is mandatory for all interested new Big Buddies.
Occurrence: Tuesdays, weekly (unless otherwise noted)
Time 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Ages: 14+
Description: Ballet Body Conditioning Basics is ballet-based body-conditioning and strengthening using Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT) exercises.
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Storytime for children using Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
Build your child’s communication through shared reading! Families will learn to model language on AAC devices, foster a love of books, and connect through this interactive story time.
Who Can Attend?
TEENS grades 6 to 12 come hang out with fellow anime/manga fans to watch anime and enjoy Japanese snacks!
🎥🎬 Lights, laughter, and classic cartoons! 🎥🎬
Calling all teens—come hang out at the library for a special cartoon
Bring your own favorite snacks 🍫🍪🥤 to enjoy while you watch and get ready for a fun-filled break with nonstop cartoon comedy. If you love animation and humor, this is the perfect event for you!
Book Buddies is a free program that brings children and teen volunteers together to share the joy of reading. It pairs trained volunteers (Big Buddies) with children in Kindergarten through 3rd grades (Little Buddies). For 10 weeks, the Buddies meet once a week in the afternoon for 45 minutes of one-on-one shared reading.
The Fall cycle of Book Buddies will run from September 18th to November 20th. Reading sessions will be in the library meeting room.
Come and join us for special treats in the library! This program age-appropriate for elementary school age children and teens.
Sorry we cannot accommodate Daycare groups for this program.
Are you in the 7th–12th grade and interested in volunteer opportunities? Sign up to be a Big Buddy for the Crosby Branch Library! HCPL's Book Buddies program pairs trained teen volunteers (Big Buddies) with children in grades K-3rd (Little Buddies) for 10 weeks of shared reading.
Our next session will run from February 10- April 21. You will meet on Tuesdays from 4:30-5:15 pm to read with your Little Buddy.
This training is mandatory for all interested new Big Buddies.
Need a chill place to focus? Drop by our teen study lounge for relaxing lo-fi beats, cozy vibes, and free boba tea while you work on homework or creative projects. Open to tweens and teens in 6th grade through 12th grade (ages 11-18).