Join us for age appropriate stories, songs and crafts to engage toddlers and their parents. Have fun while promoting pre literacy skills! For toddlers 18 months through 3 years old.
North Channel Branch Library
Join us for our free, in-person Introductory ESL (English as a Second Language) Class held every Wednesday from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM. This class is designed for beginners and will focus on basic English language skills to help you communicate in everyday situations.
Registration is required. To sign up, please visit the front desk to fill out a paper application.
The class is ongoing, so you are welcome to register and begin attending at any time. Don’t miss this opportunity to improve your English in a welcoming and supportive environment!
Unlock your potential with HCPL's Adult Basic Education Literacy Program! Tailored for adults who speak English but want to enhance their reading and writing skills, this program pairs you with a tutor for one-on-one support at our branch. Best of all, it’s completely free, and we provide all the books and materials you’ll need. Take the first step towards mastering literacy today!
Explore and play with more of our George and Barbara Bush Family Place toy collection, engage in a weekly art activity, and meet/chat with local child development professionals! Register your 1–3-year-old today for our play/workshop five-week long series Wednesdays September 10 through October 8 from 11am -12:15pm!
Ready to practice your Spanish speaking skills? Join us at the public library for a friendly Conversational Spanish class! Whether you’re a beginner or want to improve your fluency, this class offers a relaxed environment to build vocabulary, practice everyday conversations, and gain confidence speaking Spanish.
Our favorite Traveling Naturalist is back with amazing facts about our friends in the Animal Kingdom! Recommended for ages 4 and up.
Join us for our 3D Printer Orientation!
This orientation session will introduce participants to 3D printing services in the library. Those who complete the class will then be able to request time to use a 3D printer 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 3D printer.
Need a quiet place to read or get through your homework? Drop into Focus Mode at the library, an after-school sanctuary with calm vibes, cozy seating, and relaxing lo-fi beats.
Are you interested in volunteering at the library? Join us for our volunteer orientation. You can pick up an volunteer application from the front desk of the library. Volunteers under the age of 18 will need a parent/guardian to fill out the application for volunteering.
Únase a nosotros el sábado 6 de septiembre a las 2:00 p. m. para recibir capacitación sobre RCP. Es necesario registrarse; hay cupos limitados. Las certificaciones solo están abiertas para adultos mayores de 18 años, sin embargo, las familias son bienvenidas. Esta capacitación se realizará completamente en español.