Join the Maud Marks Library on Tuesdays @ 11:15AM for some Explorer Time!
Preschool Explorer Time is sensory play that encourages learning through exploration, curiosity, problem solving and creativity.
This 30 minute session will be every Tuesdays for ages 3-5 as children will get a chance to explore with fun activities that are good for the development of their language and motor skills!
See you all there!
Join us for our Cricut orientation!
This orientation session will instruct participants on using the Cricut in the library. Those completing the class will then be able to schedule time to use a Cricut at HCPL branches, at which time they will complete a short machine-specific orientation at the location of their choice. Attending this orientation is mandatory before patrons can request time to use a Cricut. Attendees will receive the Cricut and Cricut Explore Air 2 badges in Beanstack upon completion of orientation.
Join us for our 3D Printer Orientation!
This orientation session will instruct participants on using the 3D printer in the library . Those who complete the class will then be able to request time to use a 3D printer at HCPL branches, at which time they will complete a short machine-specific orientation at the location of their choice. Attending this orientation is mandatory before patrons can request time to use a 3D printer. Attendees will receive the 3D printer and Dremel 3D45 badges in Beanstack upon completion of orientation.
Booked This Afternoon meets in person on the second Thursday of the month, December 11 at 2 PM. This month we will be discussing The Christmas Bookshop, by Jenny Colgan.
Advance your skills in Excel. A certified instructor will present ways to analyze data and, in the process, show basic formulas, tables, conditional formatting using different tools to look at the same data set. Show up on Wednesday, December 10, at 6:30 PM.
Join us for our laser cutter orientation!
Join us as the Friends of the Maud Marks Library hold their next used book sale. There is a large selection of hardback fiction and nonfiction, as well as children’s books and paperbacks. All items sell for rock bottom prices!
We will also be hosting a Friends Members-Only preview on Friday, December 5, from 4 PM - 5:30 PM.
Join us as the Friends of the Maud Marks Library hold their next Members-Only preview used book sale. There is a large selection of hardback fiction and nonfiction, as well as children’s books and paperbacks. All items sell for rock-bottom prices.
If you are not a member of the Friends of the Maud Marks Library, you may join at the door for $10. All proceeds will benefit the library.
In celebration of the newly released children's book "I Am Simone Biles," written by Brad Meltzer and illustrated by Christopher Eliopoulos, the Curiosity Cruiser will be giving away a limited number of copies to school-age children! Children are invited to board the Curiosity Cruiser vehicle to choose one book from a selection of "Ordinary People Change the World" titles from 4pm-6pm (or while supplies last). This event was made possible through a generous donation by Penguin Random House and the Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation.
Bring the whole family to the Maud Smith Marks Branch Library on Saturday, December 20, from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM for a cozy afternoon of holiday fun! We’ll be showing the beloved movie The Polar Express—a magical adventure filled with friendship, wonder, and the spirit of Christmas. Enjoy cookies and hot cocoa as you watch and make this heartwarming story part of your family’s holiday tradition!