Crochet & Craft Club:
Open to all experiences!
Beginners will have a guided tutorial and experienced folks with have a small project to work on. Feel free to bring your own project to work on as well. They will be also other arts and crafts that can be done during this time. This varies per class. Come and join us today!
Dates of Programs:
Use LEGOs, Keva Planks, bristle blocks, and more to build whatever you can imagine! Kids in grades K-5 are invited to participate.
Your library card deserves a glow up!
Join us as we personalize our library cards with rhinestones!
Bring your HCPL library card and make it your own! Don't have one or lost it? Don't worry! You can register for a new one or replace your old one for FREE!
The library will provide all the supplies needed for this event.
This is an adult program.
Join us in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with Classical Sing Move Play: Music of Mexico!
Created by opera singers Alisa and Alejandro Magallón, this class explores some of the most well known tunes from traditional Mexican music and nursery songs.
Recommended for ages 2-5. Children of all ages are welcome.
No registration required.
We will meet on the rug in the children's area.
Create a wacky animal! Add a lion's mane to a kangaroo or give a frog butterfly wings. Design a brand-new animal in this silly craft! Kids in grades K-5 are invited to participate.
Join us for our free, in-person Introductory ESL (English as a Second Language) Class held every Monday from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM. This class is designed for beginners and will focus on basic English language skills to help you communicate in everyday situations.
Registration is required. To sign up, please visit the front desk to fill out a paper application.
The class is ongoing, so you are welcome to register and begin attending at any time. Don’t miss this opportunity to improve your English in a welcoming and supportive environment!
Join us for our 3D Printer Orientation!
This orientation session will introduce participants to 3D printing services 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.
Join us for our free, in-person ESL (English as a Second Language) Class held every Wednesday from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM. This class is designed for beginners and will focus on basic English language skills to help you communicate in everyday situations.
Registration is required. To sign up, please visit the front desk to fill out a paper application.
The class is ongoing, so you are welcome to register and begin attending at any time. Don’t miss this opportunity to improve your English in a welcoming and supportive environment!
Switch 2 Play is a weekly Thursday event at 5:00 PM in the library, where people of all ages can relax and connect through popular games like Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Mario Kart World, Just Dance, Street Fighter VI, and more! All necessary equipment—including the console, controllers, and seating—is provided for a fun and easygoing gaming experience, though feel free to bring your own controllers if you prefer!
Book Buddies is a free program that brings children and and teen volunteers together to share the joy of reading. It pairs trained volunteers (Big Buddies) with children in Kindergarten through 3rd grades (Little Buddies). For 10 weeks, the Buddies meet once a week in the afternoon for 45 minutes of one-on-one shared reading.