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Tales for Tots is a hands-on early literacy program for toddlers aged 24 months to 3 years, focusing on parent-child interactions. Each week is packed with fun as we sing, talk, read, and play, our way through exciting stories, catchy songs, wiggle-worthy movement, creative crafts, and more. A fun and engaging way to develop early literacy skills while making new friends!
How to Attend We want to ensure a positive experience for everyone, but we need your help.
Mother Goose is a gentle early-learning program that focuses on the interaction between parent(s) and their little ones. We provide developmentally appropriate opportunities such as play, sing-alongs, and rhymes. Come join the fun and meet new friends. We look forward to seeing you!
How to Attend
We want to ensure a positive experience for everyone, but we need your help.
Have you ever looked at a stone and thought "I wish this was more interesting"? Well now you can turn a boring old rock into a colorful canvas that can be anything you want it to be!
Ages 8-12
This fall, we will begin to offer a beginner Spanish class for adults interested in learning the language. We will meet once a week for an hour to learn and practice Spanish.
All experience levels are welcome, but we will be focusing on beginner level skills.
There will be two sessions, each lasting 8 weeks. This session will run from August 5th to September 23rd. For more information on how to register, please read the side panel or feel free to contact us.
Discovery Time with Miss Christine is a fun and engaging story time for the whole family! Each week, we build literacy skills through the five essential practices: playing, singing, talking, reading, and writing.
For: Pre-School & Elementary (ages 3 - 10 years old). Younger siblings may participate under the active supervision of a parent or caregiver, provided they are registered and do not disrupt the program.
How to Attend:
This fall, we will begin to offer a beginner Spanish class for adults interested in learning the language. We will meet once a week for an hour to learn and practice Spanish.
All experience levels are welcome, but we will be focusing on beginner level skills.
There will be two sessions, each lasting 8 weeks. This session will run from August 5th to September 23rd. For more information on how to register, please read the side panel or feel free to contact us.
Join with other toddlers and parents/caregivers for weekly story time fun! Toddler Time uses age appropriate stories, songs and finger plays to engage toddlers and their parents/caregivers. This story time is geared towards toddlers ages 18 months through 3 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 Toddler Time.
Book Buddies is a 10 week reading mentorship program where Big Buddies (adults or teens) are paired with children grades K-3 to share in the joy of reading. All Big Buddies must be trained before they can participate.
For more information and to register for a training, please visit the link below:
https://hcpl.net/book-buddies/
Join with other toddlers and parents/caregivers for weekly story time fun! Toddler Time uses age appropriate stories, songs and finger plays to engage toddlers and their parents/caregivers. This story time is geared towards toddlers ages 18 months through 3 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 Toddler Time.