Join us for an interactive early literacy experience for preschoolers and their caregivers. This program is geared toward children ages 3-6 years old and features songs, books, and crafts each week!
This program is a wonderful way to promote early literacy, social skills, and kindergarten readiness skills!
Space is limited. Please pick up your free tickets at the Children's Reference Desk the morning of the program to gain entry to Sapling story time.
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Join us for an interactive early literacy experience for infants and their caregivers. This program is geared toward babies newborn-18 months and features songs, books, baby signs and playtime.
This program is a wonderful way to encourage your child’s language development, early literacy, and connect with other parents!
Space is limited. Please pick up your free tickets at the Children's Reference Desk the morning of the program to gain entry to Baby Sprouts story time.
Join us for 30 minutes of story time for our youngest library users! Our “Little Readers” program is for children 0 to 5 years old and their caregivers. Little Readers features books, stories, songs, movements and group play time. Come and develop your child’s early literacy skills in this fun environment.
Sorry we cannot accommodate Daycare groups for this program.
Join us for 30 minutes of story time for our youngest library users! Our “Little Readers” program is for children 0 to 5 years old and their caregivers. Little Readers features books, stories, songs, movements and group play time. Come and develop your child’s early literacy skills in this fun environment.
Sorry we cannot accommodate Daycare groups for this program.
Come and join us in person for 30 to 45 minutes of gaming fun! Our "After School Boardom" is geared for elementary school age children and their caregivers. This game time includes classic board games, video games and other activities, and it is free to attend. You are always welcome to bring your own games to share in a friendly competition.
Sorry we cannot accommodate Daycare groups for this program.
- Date/Day: Select Tuesdays & Saturdays - see schedule below
- Time: Various times; see below
- Ages: 18+
- Description: Entry-level computer classes. Current software includes Microsoft Office 2016 and Windows 11.
- Additional Info: Basic mouse/keyboard skills are required unless otherwise noted.
- Location: LRNC 212 - 2nd Floor Language Lab
Fall 2025 Schedule
- Occurrence: Wednesdays, weekly (unless otherwise noted)
- Time 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Ages: 18+
- Description: Join us weekly for coffee and crafts!
- Additional Info: Bring your own craft to work on or try one we'll provide
Did you know that HCPL has an app where you can browse and check out books, manage your account, and even print your documents? Have you ever wanted to check out eBooks from the library but didn't know how to use Libby? This program is designed to introduce you to both apps and create accounts with your library card. Get the apps today!
The HCPL and Libby Apps are available for iOS and Android through the App and Google Play stores.
Bring your own project to our monthly teen fiber arts group! Come to chat and work on your current project, get ideas for new projects, and be inspired by your fellow fiber artists. Whether it’s crochet, knitting, embroidery, cross stitch, or anything in between, if you can bring it with you, you can work on it. This program is open to ages 12-17, 18 if in high school. Email virginia.gonzalez@hcpl.net for more information.
Watercolor for “Young at heART” adults meets every Tuesday morning to enjoy watercolor painting while commiserating with fellow artists! This friendly and social group is open to all adults and to all levels of art experience, including those who have never painted with watercolor at all. Sometimes the group works on individual projects and sometimes there is an art education period. Sometimes you will learn something new and sometimes you can teach something to others. Join in for a morning of beautiful art and fun conversation!