Family

By admin, Fri, 09/25/2026 - 22:00

HCPL has partnered with Oldways to present classes on how to eat healthy by following a traditional Latin American diet!

This program will feature two dishes rich in herbs, spices, and tubers. Those dishes are:

Porotos Granados (Cranberry Bean Stew)Sikil Pak (Mayan Pumpkin Seed Dip)

Library staff will give a presentation on the dishes and prepare them for everyone to share! 

This event will be held in the Children's Activity Space.

By admin, Fri, 09/25/2026 - 22:00

Do you want photos with Santa Claus?? Join us in cooperation with Constable Garcia's office for FREE Santa photos for your family! This event is first come first served; we will get through as many families as we can in the hour we are allotted. We may not be able to get to everyone. All families will leave home with a free physical and digital copy of their photo! 

By admin, Fri, 09/25/2026 - 19:00

Do you want photos with Santa Claus?? Join us in cooperation with Constable Garcia's office for FREE Santa photos for your family! This event is first come first served; we will get through as many families as we can in the hour we are allotted. We may not be able to get to everyone. All families will leave home with a free physical and digital copy of their photo! 

By admin, Fri, 09/25/2026 - 16:00

Join us for a free 5 week parent and child play time and workshop for families with kids ages 1 - 3 years old (older siblings are welcome to accompany them).  These will be held Mondays at 6 pm from November 2 - November 30.  Please register using the online registration.  This program was designed by Family Place Libraries.

By admin, Fri, 09/25/2026 - 16:00

Join us for a free 5 week parent and child play time and workshop for families with kids ages 1 - 3 years old (older siblings are welcome to accompany them).  These will be held Mondays at 6 pm from November 2 - November 30.  Please register using the online registration.  This program was designed by Family Place Libraries.

https://hcpl.bibliocommons.com/events/6a18c8f8f56bd86e00b2e1e8 admin Fri, 09/25/2026 - 16:00

Babytime

Read, sing, and play with your baby. Meet other parents and help your child learn.

By admin, Fri, 09/25/2026 - 16:00

Family Playdate Workshop

The Family Workshop is a five-week program intended for children, aged 5 years and under, and their caregivers. Caregivers and children gather in a room with passive toys that encourage creative play and learning. The sessions will also include a local child expert who will provide information and answer questions and concerns of caregivers on topics related to early child development.

By admin, Fri, 09/25/2026 - 16:00

Every child has an artist inside them! At our Art Club, they will enjoy a variety of activities whether it be painting, drawing, coloring and much more! All materials provided. 

All materials will be provided. Program is for All Ages.

By admin, Fri, 09/25/2026 - 13:00

This story time includes stories, songs and activities. Children are invited to wear their pajamas and bring a favorite blanket or stuffed animal! 

Surprise! Each child may choose one free book to take home at the end of the program!

Tickets are required for all programs, unless otherwise noted. They are free and available starting 30 minutes before the program begins at the Kid's Information Desk. Tickets are limited and offered on a first come first served basis.


By admin, Fri, 09/25/2026 - 13:00

Join us for Preschool Story Time each Tuesday at 11:30 am where we will listen to stories, sing and dance, and do an occasional craft to explore creativity and also help build fine motor skills each week! Our program will be held in the children’s area of the Fairbanks Branch Library. This program is for children ages 3-6. Siblings are always welcome!


This program is provided in part by the generous support of the Friends of the Fairbanks Library.