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.
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Come sing, bounce, and listen to wonderful stories with other babies every Tuesday at Parker Williams!
Celebrate Poetry Month at the Blackout Poetry Bash!
Students in grades 3-12 are invited to join us at the Barbara Bush Library on April 29th at 5pm for an exciting event where old text is transformed into art. Using pages from books/magazines/newspapers and markers, participants will create their own unique blackout poems by highlighting meaningful worlds and blacking out the rest. This engaging event is an amazing way to explore poetry, experiment with creativity, and connect with your community!
Supplies provided. Space is limited, so register today!
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!
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We want to ensure a positive experience for everyone, but we need your help.
Register now for a special typing and computer skills workshop for children ages 8-11/Grades 3rd-5th! During this semester, patrons will focus on learning and practicing basic typing skills. Each session will be on the 1st Monday of each month from February 2nd- May 5th from 1:30 pm- 3:30 pm. Registration is required for this program. If you have questions before registering, please direct them to KT@HCPL.net.
This class is for people who already know a little about using a computer and want to learn Microsoft Excel. Over 6 weeks, we will practice navigating the grid, formatting with color and borders, sorting lists alphabetically, and using tools to let the computer do the math for you! The class meets one hour per week and is hands-on, beginner-friendly, and focused on learning skills by doing practical but fun projects.
This club is for adults only. (This is not a class.)
If you're just starting out or a more advanced artist, this group is for you.
Bring your own materials to finish your latest project or to start a new one.
A place where you can share your work with other artist in a supportive and friendly environment. Learn tricks and techniques from each other.
Please join us for our regular afternoon book club meetings.
You'll meet fellow book lovers and have a great time!
For more information on how to attend the book club, please contact us cc@hcpl.net
Join our Tween Book Club here at the Barbara Bush Branch Library! We will discuss a new book every month paired with a fun activity.
The book for May will be Lei and the Fire Goddess by Malia Maunakae.
Popcorn is, of course, provided! You may bring you own snacks too.
The registration form can be found here.
Join the Barbara Bush Branch Library in welcoming the Kaminari Thunderstudies for a musical performance unlike any other!
Do you love the strong, rhythmic beat of drums? There's something special about the drumline in any performance. Taiko is a traditional form of drumming from Japan and we are so excited to bring this performance to you!
This event will be outside in the grassy area between The Pearl Fincher Museum and the N. Greenfield Dr. entrance to Collins Park. Please bring blankets to sit on.