Participants volunteer to lead discussions and they pick the material. Normally they will propose a title and everyone agrees. This is a laid back but serious group. They meet in person, February - November.
No registration required
The discussion topic:
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
by Lewis Carroll
Discussion questions may be available.
Please register for Maker Central
https://hcpl.beanstack.org/rea...before signing up for this program.
Waitlist is not currently working, please do not use.
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.
Join Michael, Octavia Field Library Branch's Children's Librarian, for an hour of nursery rhymes, storytelling, arts & crafts and playtime. We'll talk, sing, write, read and play, and your toddler age kiddos will have so much fun that they won't even realize they are gaining valuable pre-literacy skills. Ages 0-5.
Take a break from homework and studying and hang out in the teen space with puzzles, board games, and snacks! This program is open to ages 12-17, 18 if in high school.
Teens grades 6 to 12 come hang out with fellow anime/manga fans to watch anime and enjoy Japanese snacks!
Join us for a flavorful cooking demonstration featuring Cambodian curry! Learn about the ingredients, techniques, and cultural traditions behind this comforting dish while watching it be prepared step by step. Enjoy samples, join the discussion, and leave with practical tips and recipes to try at home.
Do you enjoy knitting, crocheting, or any other of the needle arts?
Then you should join our Sit and Stitch Group!
Bring your projects to work on and visit with this awesome group!
AARP Tax Aide will once again be available at the Northwest Branch Library. This service will be available Fridays from 1 pm to 5 pm and Saturdays 10 am to 2 pm. Service Begins: Friday, February 6, 2026 – Ends: Wednesday, April 15, 2026. No service on Friday, April 3 or Saturday, April 4 due to the Easter holiday.
Job Hunting Basics — Career Readiness Series
Ready to re-enter today’s workforce with confidence? Join us for a practical, empowering workshop series designed to help you take the next step in your career journey!
🔍 What You’ll Learn:
• Explore in-demand career pathways and discover which fit your skills, interests, and goals
• Conduct skills and interest assessments to guide your direction
• Build a strong, professional resume that stands out
• Prepare for all types of interviews—from virtual to in-person
Need help preparing your taxes? VITA will prepare your taxes for FREE!
Available only on Saturdays from 10AM to 2PM.
You will need to bring:
This program is first come, first serve for walk-ins.