Looking to refresh your homeschool resources? Join us at the Barbara Bush Branch Bi-Annual Homeschool Curriculum Swap! Swap gently used curriculum, share ideas with fellow homeschoolers, and find new materials for the upcoming school year.

As we continue our efforts to welcome our growing homeschool families and groups, the idea of a curriculum swap has come to our attention. We loved it! What a great opportunity to provide a space to share resources and continue our mission of access to information for all! It's what libraries are built to do.

Join us at the Barbara Bush Branch Library for our special pajama Storytime with Ms. Amberly! Stuffies welcome and pajamas encouraged!

This program is for families of all shapes and sizes! No ages excluded. Tickets are available at the Children's desk 15 minutes before the start of this event. Capacity is limited, so please pick up a ticket before attending this event.

Join us each week for Toddler Story Time!

This program features stories, songs, rhymes, and movements designed to promote early literacy skills. Our 30-minute program will conclude with a brief, age-appropriate craft.

Toddler Story Time is intended for kids ages 1-3 years old and their caregivers.

Please note that we cannot accommodate large groups such as daycares. Contact us at ev@hcpl.net to schedule a large group visit. Thank you!

Do you enjoy knitting, crocheting, or any other of the needle arts?

Then you should join our Sit and Stitch Group!

Bring your projects to work on and visit with this awesome group!

Wiggle, giggle, and read together!
Join other toddlers and their parents or caregivers for weekly Toddler Time Storytime every Thursday at 10:15 a.m. or 11:15 a.m. Each session features age-appropriate stories, songs, and fingerplays designed to encourage early literacy, movement, and fun interaction.

This program is specially geared for toddlers ages 18–35 months and their caregivers. No ticket required—just drop in and join the fun!

This is an intermediate/advanced conversational club. Each week, we listen to an article and take turns answering related questions.

Mobile users, you will need to download Microsoft Teams to join.

Cameras not required, but audio and microphone are if you want to join the discussion.

Register here. 

Join the class here.

Chat about great books with some great people! Join our Virtual Book Club, hosted by Katherine Tyra Branch Library!

We will meet virtually (via Microsoft Teams) every first Wednesday of the month from 3-4 PM to discuss the selected book. Online registration is required. You will receive an email with a meeting link the day before the event.

This month's pick: The Librarians by Shelly Thomas (also the Gulf Coast Read!)

This is an intermediate/advanced conversational club. Each week, we listen to an article and take turns answering related questions.

Mobile users, you will need to download Microsoft Teams to join.

Cameras not required, but audio and microphone are if you want to join the discussion.

Register here. 

Join the class here.

This is an intermediate/advanced conversational club. Each week, we listen to an article and take turns answering related questions.

Mobile users, you will need to download Microsoft Teams to join.

Cameras not required, but audio and microphone are if you want to join the discussion.

Register here. 

Join the class here.

Join us for a fun and creative workshop on Friday, August 14, 2026 to learn how to make beautiful cyanotype prints using sunlight and dried plants. No experience needed! All materials will be provided.

For adults ages 18 and up. Registration is required.
If you have not checked in within 10 minutes of the program start time, your spot can be released.