HCPL has partnered with Oldways to present classes on how to eat healthy by following a traditional Latin American diet!
This program will feature two dishes rich in herbs, spices, and tubers. Those dishes are:
Library staff will give a presentation on the dishes and prepare them for everyone to share!
This event will be held in the 1st Floor Meeting Room.
Need a place to finish homework and relax after school?
Join us for Homework Help & Hangout every 2nd and 4th Thursday at 4:30 PM! Whether you're working through a difficult assignment, studying for a test, or just looking for a quiet place to focus, the library is here to help.
Each session includes:
Homework help A safe, welcoming study space A simple, fun craft SnacksCome get your homework done, take a creative break, and spend time with friends at the library. We hope to see you there!
Teens! Hang out, play games, and do something awesome at the library! We have tablets, a huge digital table, game consoles, and more for FREE use. Meet new friends, challenge yourself, and unleash your creativity!
For ages 12-17, 18 if in school.
Book Buddies is a free program that brings children and teen volunteers together to share the joy of reading. It pairs trained volunteers (Big Buddies) with children in Kindergarten through 3rd grades (Little Buddies). For 10 weeks, the Buddies meet once a week in the afternoon for 45 minutes of one-on-one shared reading.
The Fall cycle of Book Buddies will run from September 17th to November 19th. Reading sessions will be in the library meeting room.
Join us for the Teen "Bring Your Own Book" Book Club, where you can share whatever you're reading and discover new favorites from fellow book lovers! This month's optional theme is winter holidays—bring a cozy read that fits the season or anything else you're excited about. Come for the books, stay for the fun discussions and snacks!
Bring the whole family for a fun LEGO challenge.
You'll get a challenge card to follow, and if you complete all the steps, you'll get entered into the Lego prize drawing.
All ages and skill levels are welcome.
Carlos from Parks & Rec will help teens carve their very own walking or hiking stick!
All supplies will be provided. All specimens were humanly harvested.
Need a place to finish homework and relax after school?
Join us for Homework Help & Hangout every 2nd and 4th Thursday at 4:30 PM! Whether you're working through a difficult assignment, studying for a test, or just looking for a quiet place to focus, the library is here to help.
Each session includes:
Homework help A safe, welcoming study space A simple, fun craft SnacksCome get your homework done, take a creative break, and spend time with friends at the library. We hope to see you there!
Are you ready to race against your friends on Rainbow Road, dance to your favorite songs, or fight against your foes?
Join Teen Gaming! The program occurs every Tuesday after school from 4pm-5:15pm.
Calling all teen artists! Whatever your medium is, you're invited to hang with other artists and work on your projects. Sketch pads, art pencils, markers, paints, yarn, crochet hooks, and more will be available for those who just want to show up and create. No registration is required. Snacks will also be provided.
This program is for teens ages 13-18.