Join with other preschoolers and parents/caregivers for weekly story time fun! Preschool Story Time uses age appropriate stories, songs and finger plays, and a take-home craft to engage preschoolers and their parents/caregivers. This story time is geared towards kids ages 3-5 years.
Tickets are required and will be handed out at the Children's Desk starting 30 minutes prior. Children must have a ticket to attend Preschool Story Time.
Teens are invited to attend a Glowforge orientation, where they will earn the Laser Cutter badge that they can use to laser items at any available HCPL location, and they'll also get to laser engrave agate slices!
All materials and snacks will be provided. This program is for teens ages 13-18.
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Turn a recycled CD into a fun, faux-stained glass suncatcher using homemade paint in squeeze bottles.
This craft is intended for adults and seniors.
Calling all board game lovers! Whether you’re new to board games, haven’t played them since you were a kid, or are experienced with them, this program is for you! Feel free to bring your own board games if you have some you want to bring in or choose one from our selection. Snacks will be provided. This program is intended for adults 18+.
This program is recommended for children 18 months to 3 years old and their parents or caregivers. It features books, songs, fingerplays, music, and movement.
Tickets are required for all programs unless otherwise noted. They are free and available 30 minutes before the program begins in the Children's Department. Tickets are limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Lines for tickets sometimes form before the tickets are distributed. Tickets can run out very quickly, so please plan accordingly.
Enjoy some time to bond with your baby and meet new friends. This program is for babies and will feature lap-sit stories, songs, activities and time to socialize with others. Story time is an excellent way to bond with your child, boost their vocabulary, and hopefully raise a lifelong reader. Studies have shown that regularly reading to your child can increase their attention span, boost their emotional intelligence, and flex their imagination. A free ticket is required and can be picked up at the information desk 30 minutes prior to the program.
Do you want to start a garden, or add to your existing one? Come to our First Annual Plant Sale to shop for a variety of vegetable, herb, and flower plants! Prices start at just $1 and 100% of all raised funds go towards future library programs.
**Cash Only. Donations Appreciated!
--Plant Sale hosted by the Parker Williams Friends of the Library group
Join us at the Parker Williams Library Innovation Lab for our Laser Cutter Orientation!
This orientation session will introduce participants to the laser-cutting services we offer at the library. Those who complete the orientation will then be able to request supervised time to use a laser cutter at any HCPL branch that has one.
Ready to re-enter today’s workforce with confidence? Join us for a practical, empowering one-on-one meeting designed to help you take the next step in your career journey!
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