Come sing, dance, and play with your little one! This program is perfect for babies and toddlers up to age 5. Together, we will sing songs, play with fun props, make a simple musical craft, all while burning off some energy. It is a great way for your child to learn, make friends, and have fun!
Parent and caregiver participation is strongly encouraged.
¡Sumérgete en el aprendizaje del idioma con esta dinámica e interactiva hora de cuentos en español! Diseñada para mantener a los niños pequeños en movimiento, cada sesión incluye historias llenas de vida, rimas infantiles y canciones pegadizas que introducen los fundamentos de la fonética. No se necesita experiencia previa en español: ¡solo ven listo para moverte, reír y aprender! (Edades: 2 a 4 años)
Join us for an interactive early literacy experience for toddlers and their caregivers. This program is geared toward toddlers ages 18 months-3 years old and features songs, books, and crafts each week!
Join us for an English-Spanish bilingual Toddler Time on the last Thursday of every month!
Space is limited. Please pick up your free tickets at the Children's Reference Desk the morning of the program to gain entry to Little Seedlings story time.
The Friends of the Northwest Branch Library are holding their semi-annual book sale! A whole room of books for all ages, movies, music, and more! Most everything will be $1-$2 and 100% of the money earned at the sale go right back to the Northwest library to help fund our programs. So go crazy, give in to your inner book goblin! After all, it's not an addiction! It's giving back to your community!
Join us at the Barbara Bush Branch Library for Toddler Time with Ms. Amberly! We will read stories, work out our wiggles, and sing some songs.
Trunk or Treat is back! Join us for lots of treats and a few tricks. Bob Jr. may even put in an appearance.
Please note, this event will take place outside. This program is for all ages.
This program is recommended for children 18 months to 3 years old and their parents or caregivers. It features books, songs, fingerplays, music, and movement.
Tickets are required for all programs unless otherwise noted. They are free and available when the library opens at 10:00 am in the Children's Department. Tickets are limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Lines for the tickets sometimes form before the tickets are distributed. Tickets can run out very quickly, so please plan accordingly.
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!
Children's Ticket Details
Family Place Workshop is an early literacy program that highlights learning through play. During this five-week workshop, parents/caregivers and their toddlers ages 1-3 years, will have the opportunity to participate in play-based learning. Each week of the workshop will also feature a resource professional to answer questions on topics including literacy, child development, nutrition, and speech and language development.