Join us for the 5-week Parent-Child Workshop series, a fun-filled program designed for babies/toddlers and their caregivers. This series focuses on play-based learning and bonding, with parents and caregivers connecting with a community resource professional each week. Learn about various important topics related to early childhood development to help your child grow and thrive!
Join us every third Tuesday for a creative crafting time! Satisfy that urge to create while connecting with fellow craft lovers. All supplies are included.
For adults ages 18 and up.
Babytime
Read, sing, and play with your baby. Meet other parents and help your child learn.
When & Where Day: Every ThursdayTimes: 10:15 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.Place: West University Library (2nd floor, kids' area) Who Can Come? (intended audience) Babies (birth to 2 years old) and their grown-upsThis class is best for babies who are not walking yet, or barely started.Note: We cannot host daycare groups or large clubs. How to Get TicketsYou must have a ticket to enter. Tickets are free
Babytime
Read, sing, and play with your baby. Meet other parents and help your child learn.
When & Where Day: Every ThursdayTimes: 10:15 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.Place: West University Library (2nd floor, kids' area) Who Can Come? (intended audience) Babies (birth to 2 years old) and their grown-upsThis class is best for babies who are not walking yet, or barely started.Note: We cannot host daycare groups or large clubs. How to Get TicketsYou must have a ticket to enter. Tickets are free
Teens! Need service hours? Wanting to support and show up for the community? Pick up your volunteer application packet the last week of every month to attend the volunteer orientation.
Apply to be a volunteer at the library this summer, and help support the community for Summer Reading Program at the HCPL-West U. Branch Library!
Overview
Swing by the library and pick up a volunteer application packet to volunteer and earn service hours this summer.
Applications
Pre-K+ Storytime for Walkers & Talkers This Storytime focuses on the developmental needs for "Preschoolers," specifically children who are walkers AND talkers.
So, seats and attendance for this Storytime give priority to "preschoolers, who are walkers & talkers.
Thank you for your cooperation in holding space for and support of the age-appropriate developmental needs of children.
Read, sing, and grow with your young one. Meet other parents and help your child learn.
Toddler-Time for Walkers & Non-talkers/Babblers
Read, sing, and grow with your young one. Meet other parents and help your child learn.
When & Where Day: Every TuesdayTimes: 10:15 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.Place: West University Library (2nd floor, kids' area) Who Can Come? (intended audience) Toddlers and their grown-upsThis class is best for toddlers, specifically walkers who are non-talkers/babblers..Note: We cannot host daycare groups or large clubs. How to Get TicketsYou must have a ticket to enter. Tickets are free
Recommended for children 3 to 5 years old. Dance, shake, wiggle, and wear your child out with dancing, physical movement, and rhythm-based activities. You're never too young to P-A-R-T-Y!
Tickets are required for all programs, unless otherwise noted. They are free and available at 10:00 am when the library opens at the Children's Reference Desk. Tickets are limited and offered on a first come first served basis. Lines for the tickets sometimes form before the tickets are distributed. Tickets can run out very quickly so please plan accordingly.
New to journaling? Already love it and want to connect with others?
Join us for Freeman Scribblers, a relaxed, creative space where we’ll explore different journaling styles and techniques for all kinds of writers — from beginners to seasoned journalers.
Some materials will be provided. Participants are encouraged to bring a blank or recurring journal and any favorite journaling supplies they’d like to use.
Explore the game of chess by learning about openings, endgames, strategies, and tactics. This class is designed for children ages 5 and up, accommodating both beginners and advanced players.
Free tickets will be distributed 30 minutes before the program at the Children's Reference Desk.
Thanks to the Friends of Freeman for supporting this program.