Join us on Fridays at 1PM to craft and chat. We focus on knitting and crochet and make items to donate to local charities.
We are happy to help old and new crafters with their projects, but this is not a formal class.
Please bring your own supplies.
Adults
Chat about great books with some great people! Join our Virtual Book Club, hosted by Katherine Tyra Branch Library!
We will meet virtually (via Microsoft Teams) every first Wednesday of the month from 3-4 PM to discuss the selected book. Online registration is required. You will receive an email with a meeting link the day before the event.
This month, we will be discussing Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi.
Each month, library staff with expertise in history will give a talk about different topics in American history to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States of America. Come join us the Monday after Juneteenth to learn about and commemorate the ending of slavery in the United States.
Join us for a showing of the Shrek (PG) to help kick off our Summer Reading Program. Bring the family to enjoy some delicious snacks and watch a movie! This movie is rated PG. Limited spots available. Registration required.
*Minors aged 15 and under must be supervised by a parent, legal guardian, or authorized responsible adult during the program.
Join us for our Cricut orientation!
This orientation session will instruct participants on using the Cricut in the library. Those completing the class will then be able to schedule 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. Attendees will receive the Cricut and Cricut Explore Air 2 badges in Beanstack upon completion of orientation.
Looking for some new puzzles? Come swap with us! Starting May 13, bring to the library up to two gently used puzzles in their original box with all the pieces. Receive puzzle swap tickets for the puzzles you bring. Go home with two (new) puzzles of your choice on Swap Day!
Swap Day is on Saturday, June 13, at 2 PM.
Booked This Afternoon meets in person on the second Thursday of the month, June 11, at 2 PM. This month we will be discussing The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin.
Join us for our 3D Printer Orientation!
This orientation session will instruct participants on using the 3D printer 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. Attendees will receive the 3D printer and Dremel 3D45 badges in Beanstack upon completion of orientation.
Please register for Maker Central HERE before attending this program
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.
Learn how to use paint markers to paint your own laser cut wooden Pride Month rainbow keychain in the colors of your favorite pride flag!