Join us at the Barbara Bush Branch Library for our special therapy dog reading sessions! We’re happy our furry best friends are here with us to help our struggling or shy readers gain confidence.
This program is recommended for ages 6 to 12. Tickets are available at the Children's desk 15 minutes before the start of the event. Capacity is limited, so please pick up a ticket before visiting with the best good boys.
Adults deserve to play too! On the first Saturday of the month, join us all day in the second floor Conference Room for creativity and construction.
Any attendant under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
For 2025, the July Adult LEGO Saturday will be canceled due to the Fourth of July weekend.
Mother Goose is a gentle early-learning program, which focuses on the interaction between parent(s) and their little ones. We provide developmentally appropriate opportunities such as play, sing-alongs, and rhymes. Come join the fun and meet new friends. We look forward to seeing you!
How to Attend
We want to ensure a positive experience for everyone, but we need your help.
Omar Gamez, language tutor will facilitate four beginning Spanish classes on four Mondays on the dates of August 18th, August 25th, September 8th and September 15th from 1 to 2 pm. We will meet in the Baldwin Boettcher Branch Library Meeting Room. Register for these classes at www.hcpl.net
For high school students only. Meet in the computer lab for crafts, movies, & games.
Are you ready to race against your friends on Rainbow Road, play guitar in a band, or fight your foes?
Join Teen Gaming! The program occurs every Thursday after school from 2:45pm-4pm.
Middle school only. Meet in the computer lab for a social hour with computer & board games.
🎥🎬 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!
Level up your coding skills while battling ogres, solving puzzles, and completing epic quests! In this hands-on program, participants will use Code Combat, a game-based learning platform that teaches Python through exciting fantasy adventures. No experience needed—just bring your creativity and curiosity. Open to tweens and teens in 6th grade through 12th grade (ages 11-18).
Join with other preschoolers and parents/caregivers for weekly story time fun! Preschool Story Time uses age appropriate stories, songs and finger plays, and a take-home craft to engage preschoolers and their parents/caregivers. This story time is geared towards kids ages 3-5 years.
Tickets are required and will be handed out at the Children's Desk starting 30 minutes prior. Children must have a ticket to attend Preschool Story Time.
For more information, call the library at 832-559-4235.