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By admin, Thu, 03/19/2026 - 10:00

Storytime for children using Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) 
Build your child’s communication through shared reading! Families will learn to model language on AAC devices, foster a love of books, and connect through this interactive story time.

Who Can Attend?

By admin, Thu, 03/19/2026 - 10:00

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.

By admin, Thu, 03/19/2026 - 10:00



Please register for Maker Central

https://hcpl.beanstack.org/rea...before signing up for this program.

Waitlist is not currently working, please do not use. 

Want to learn how to use a Cricut cutting machine? 

Register here for a personal orientation! 
Registration is limited to one person at a time. This is a one time event. Please do not register for multiple days. Multiple registrations for the same person will be canceled. 

By admin, Thu, 03/19/2026 - 07:00

Learn how to book time with the Kingwood Library’s Glowforge Laser Cutter! This orientation session will introduce participants to laser cutting and engraving services in the library. Those who complete the class will then be able to request time to use a laser cutter 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 laser cutter. Registration is required.

By admin, Thu, 03/19/2026 - 07:00

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.

This event is open to those ages 13 and older. Registration is required.

By admin, Thu, 03/19/2026 - 07:00

Learn how to book time with the Kingwood Library’s Cricut! This orientation session will introduce participants to using the Cricut in the library. Those who complete the class will then be able to request time to use a Cricut 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 Cricut.

This event is open to those ages 13 and older. Teens ages 13-16 must be accompanied by an adult guardian. Registration is required.

By admin, Thu, 03/19/2026 - 07:00

Teens!  Using a needle and felting wool, design and create an artistic landscape or a 3D animal!

Program begins at 1pm in the Teen Lounge on the 2nd floor. 

(they can stay as long as they like...just clean up)

*No registration required

By admin, Thu, 03/19/2026 - 07:00
  • Occurrence: Wednesdays, weekly (unless otherwise noted)
  • Time: 10:30 AM and 11:30 AM
  • Ages: 2-6
  • Description: Stories, songs & rhymes in Spanish and English.
  • Additional Info: The tickets for this program are free and available 30 minutes before the program starts.
  • Location: Kids Corner
  • Ticket Info*: Limit: 65
      • Ticket distribution begins 30 minutes prior to any event/program at the Kids Corner Reference De