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Come hang out with some adult coloring pages, explore watercolors, try your hand at sketching or bring your own art project to work on. Materials are provided at this two hour chill sesh.
This class is designed for students who are interested in learning and /or practicing speaking, listening, writing, and reading skills in English. Classes are free and all materials are provided.Registration required at the front desk of the library.
This class is designed for students who are interested in learning and /or practicing speaking, listening, writing, and reading skills in English. Classes are free and all materials are provided. Registration required.
Join us for an adventure in Hispanic folktales! This show features a variety of characters from a wide range of cultures in stories that celebrate the various folk tale traditions of the Spanish-speaking world. Your young audience will love these high-energy stories being brought to life. Ages PreK-5th
A free ticket is required and can be picked up at the information desk 30 minutes prior to the program.
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 17th to November 19th. Reading sessions will be in the library meeting room.
ESL Classes (Various Levels)
All of HCPL English-learning classes are taught by trained volunteer tutors and are completely free to attend. Learning materials are provided.
Beginner ESL Classes for Adults who speak little or no English. You will practice speaking, reading, writing and listening.
Advanced ESL Classes & Conversation Club for Adults who want to reach fluency in English. Practice speaking, reading, writing and listening with native speakers in a nonjudgmental environment.
Join us at the Barbara Bush Branch Library for Cruisin' with Ms. Caroline!
Travel around the world without leaving the library! Learn about different foods and cultures with activities meant to share worldly experiences that are once in a lifetime!
This program is for ages 7 to 12. If there are younger kids in your group (6 and under), please come to the Family Place play area to engage in age appropriate distractions while the older siblings are exploring their world.
Bring your baby to a story time of their own! Parents and caregivers sit with their babies and interact with the story time presenter and other families.
This is a BONUS Baby Time on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month, for those who cannot make it on Monday mornings, and for those who want an encore!
We will sing, read, and move while we engage our little ones!
**Get free tickets from the Children's desk starting at soon as we open on Thursday morning (11am).
Join us at the Barbara Bush Branch for a unique experience, catered just for you!