Join us at Aldine for a cartoon marathon! Talk about your favorite series and characters with others who like the same shows and check out a show you haven’t seen before.
This program is best for 6th-9th graders
Join us at Aldine for a cartoon marathon! Talk about your favorite series and characters with others who like the same shows and check out a show you haven’t seen before.
This program is best for 6th-9th graders
Join us for a relaxed and welcoming Bring Your Own Book Teen Book Club, where everyone shares what they’re currently reading or a book they love. This month’s optional theme is Disability Pride Month, so bring a story that celebrates disability representation or challenges the way we see the world. Connect with other readers, discover new perspectives, and leave with great book recommendations!
This orientation session will introduce participants to 3D printing in the library. This orientation session is mandatory before patrons can schedule time to use a 3D printer.
Join us in the Meeting room for our Anime and Manga Craft Fest!
Join us and make your very own DIY craft. We’ll have stations set up where you can create your own bookmark, keychain, or Canvas design.
If you have any questions or concerns, you can contact genesis.munoz@hcpl.net.
If you have any requests for characters/series or a specific picture you would like for your project, please email me!
This is a program for ages 12-17, 18 if in High School.
Celebrate the 4th of July and the America's 250th birthday with a hands-on craft that’s fun for all ages!
We will create DIY confetti poppers, for everyone to use at their own 4th of July celebrations!
All materials will be provided.
Learn Latin Club will introduce elementary Latin and Ancient Roman culture to middle school (4th--8th grade) students. Students will be using the Aequora textbook created by the Paideia Institute, a nonprofit organization for the Classics. Students will participate in activities such as drawing scenes from Greco-Roman mythology and drawing comics with Latin words. Over 60% of English words are Latin-based --- students can expect to gain a deeper understanding of English grammar and vocabulary through interaction with Latin in this program.
Come join Baldwin Boettcher’s Tween Book Club! Each month, we dive into a new book, share our thoughts with new friends, and wrap it up with fun, hands-on activities. For our July meeting, we’re reading Lo & Behold by Wendy Mass.
Are you Board Silly?! Bring the whole family for a fun evening of board games, card games, puzzles, friendly competition, and plenty of laughs. From classic favorites to new games to try, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
All ages and skill levels are welcome.
Dance, laugh, and play along!
Join us for a high-energy, interactive show with Mr. Leo featuring puppets, music, and plenty of dancing fun! Kids will love singing along, meeting silly puppet friends, and moving to the beat in this lively performance. Perfect for young children and their caregivers—come ready to wiggle and giggle!
All ages welcome. Tickets will be given out 30 minutes ahead of time, first come first served. There is a capacity limit, so come early!
There will be a brief lesson for beginners at the beginning of the session. Each class go over the following:
How each chess pieces moveChess rulesReview how to use a chess clockHow to use notationHow to set up the chess boardDiscuss special movesDescribe check and checkmateReview chess principalsCover minor tacticsDiscuss end game principalsThen members will get a chance to play each other**Ages 9-17 ONLY & FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE**