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By admin, Tue, 08/25/2026 - 01:00

Patrons bring a whole plant, plant clipping, or seeds to exchange. Patrons can talk with each other and learn about new plants. Tea and cookies could be provided for gardening chats.

*Seed Library Meet-up and Seed Donation

*Encourage donation of seeds to replenish seed library supply

Tea and cookies will be provided for your chat (first come, first serve).

By admin, Tue, 08/25/2026 - 01:00

Did you know that if you use G-mail, you already have dozens of free apps similar to Microsoft Office? 

Google's apps include a powerful word processor, spreadsheet, slides, calendar, photos, translator and lots more. Come to this class for an overview of many of these apps. 

Participants must bring their personal cell phone to class in order to participate. Your personal USB (thumb) drive is also recommended.


NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED, FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE

By admin, Mon, 08/24/2026 - 22:00

Join Michael, Octavia Field Library Branch's Children's Librarian, for an hour of nursery rhymes, storytelling, arts & crafts and playtime. We'll talk, sing, write, read and play, and your toddler age kiddos will have so much fun that they won't even realize they are gaining valuable pre-literacy skills. Ages 0-5.

By admin, Mon, 08/24/2026 - 22:00

Love playing the Pokémon card game and discussing all things Pokémon with fellow fans? Join the Pokémon League every first and third Saturday, sponsored by the Magnolia City Pokémon Gym. Bring your favorite deck, play the card game with other fans, trade cards in a controlled environment, and talk all things strategy. This event is open to all ages and skill levels.


By admin, Mon, 08/24/2026 - 22:00

Join with other babies and parents/caregivers for weekly story time fun! Baby Bookworms uses songs, age appropriate stories, and playtime to engage both babies and their parents/caregivers. This story time is geared for newborns through crawlers.

By admin, Mon, 08/24/2026 - 22:00

Nurture your strength and mental health with Tai Chi at Parker Williams Library!

Often described as 'meditation in motion', Tai Chi is a low-impact, slow-motion exercise that helps to strengthen your muscles and relax your mind.

By admin, Mon, 08/24/2026 - 22:00

ESL Classes (Various Levels)

All of HCPL English-learning classes are taught by trained volunteer tutors and are completely free to attend. Learning materials are provided.

Beginner ESL Classes for Adults who speak little or no English. You will practice speaking, reading, writing and listening.

Advanced ESL Classes & Conversation Club for Adults who want to reach fluency in English. Practice speaking, reading, writing and listening with native speakers in a nonjudgmental environment.

By admin, Mon, 08/24/2026 - 22:00

Join Michael, Octavia Field Library Branch's Children's Librarian, for an hour of nursery rhymes, storytelling, arts & crafts and playtime. We'll talk, sing, write, read and play, and your prekindergarten age kiddos will have so much fun that they won't even realize they are gaining valuable pre-literacy skills. Ages 0-5.