Preschoolers

By admin, Wed, 11/04/2026 - 12:00

Join us for a pop-up storytime curated especially for preschool-aged children, and meet our new children's librarian! Caregivers and their children (ages 3-6 years old) are invited to join us for a half-hour of books, songs, movement, and learning fun!

This event will be held in the Family Place (children's area). 

https://hcpl.bibliocommons.com/events/6aea0d40938566ae4f575e22 admin Wed, 11/04/2026 - 12:00

Caregivers and their children (all ages) are invited to join us for a THANKFUL edition of storytime; an hour of books, songs, movement, and learning fun!

This will be held in the meeting room.

By admin, Wed, 11/04/2026 - 12:00

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.


By admin, Wed, 11/04/2026 - 12:00

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.


By admin, Wed, 11/04/2026 - 12:00

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.


By admin, Wed, 11/04/2026 - 09:00


Pre-K+ Storytime for Walkers & Talkers This Storytime focuses on the developmental needs for "Preschoolers," specifically children who are walkers AND talkers.

So, seats and attendance for this Storytime give priority to "preschoolers, who are walkers & talkers.
Thank you for your cooperation in holding space for and support of the age-appropriate developmental needs of children.

Read, sing, and grow with your young one. Meet other parents and help your child learn.

By admin, Wed, 11/04/2026 - 06:00

Join us each week for Toddler Story Time!

This program features stories, songs, rhymes, and movements designed to promote early literacy skills. Our 30-minute program will conclude with a brief, age-appropriate craft.

Toddler Story Time is intended for kids ages 1-3 years old and their caregivers.

Please note that we cannot accommodate large groups such as daycares. Contact us at ev@hcpl.net to schedule a large group visit. Thank you!

By admin, Wed, 11/04/2026 - 06:00

This story time includes stories, songs and activities. Children are invited to wear their pajamas and bring a favorite blanket or stuffed animal! 

Surprise! Each child may choose one free book to take home at the end of the program!

Tickets are required for all programs, unless otherwise noted. They are free and available starting 30 minutes before the program begins at the Kid's Information Desk. Tickets are limited and offered on a first come first served basis.


By admin, Wed, 11/04/2026 - 06:00

Come and join us for 45 minutes of sensory exploration and discovery! Our "Little Explorers" program is for preschool age children from 0 - 5 years old and their caregivers. Please dress to get messy! This event is free to attend and all materials will be provided. Each session requires a free ticket for kids in attendance. Tickets are available in the library on the morning of the event.


Sorry we cannot accommodate Daycare groups for this program.