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By admin, Thu, 07/23/2026 - 01:00

Kids in grades K-5 are invited to join us each week for different crafts, games, and activities!

This week, we are making paper chains to decorate the library! Each participant’s paper chain will be joined together into a collaborative art project to be displayed in the children’s area of the library.

By admin, Thu, 07/23/2026 - 01:00

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.

By admin, Wed, 07/22/2026 - 22:00

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!

By admin, Wed, 07/22/2026 - 22:00

Have you ever found yourself on the computer playing that matching mahjongg game and wonder if you could play it in real life? Or have all of your friends gotten into this new craze of mahjongg but dont know where to begin? Then this class is for you! We will have everything you need to learn this game and we will go at your pace! This program is intended for adults 18+.

By admin, Wed, 07/22/2026 - 22:00

Join us every Tuesday at 10:30 am for stories, songs, fingerplays and crafts using best practices of the Every Child Ready to Read program. You and your children will have fun while honing skills necessary to be ready to read!

By admin, Wed, 07/22/2026 - 22:00

Get ready to sing, play, and bond with baby during this multi-sensory activity time that will lay the foundation for learning! Baby Story Time is designed for early educational development through sing-alongs, lap bounces, and rhymes. Children will also develop sensory, fine motor, and social skills through playtime afterwards.

For the safety of our youngest patrons, this program is only for babies aged 0-12 months (non-walkers), accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Space is limited!

By admin, Wed, 07/22/2026 - 22:00

Get ready to sing, play, and bond with baby during this multi-sensory activity time that will lay the foundation for learning! Baby Story Time is designed for early educational development through sing-alongs, lap bounces, and rhymes. Children will also develop sensory, fine motor, and social skills through playtime afterwards.

For the safety of our youngest patrons, this program is only for babies aged 0-12 months (non-walkers), accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Space is limited!

By admin, Wed, 07/22/2026 - 22:00

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.

By admin, Wed, 07/22/2026 - 22:00

Join us every Tuesday at 10:30 am for stories, songs, fingerplays and crafts using best practices of the Every Child Ready to Read program. You and your children will have fun while honing skills necessary to be ready to read!