Experience the magic of two languages at our Bilingual Storytime, specially designed for children ages 5 to 8 years old. Each week features a fresh, exciting theme—from high-tech Robots to mythical Dragons. We go beyond the book with interactive games and hands-on instrument play to keep older kids engaged and moving. It’s the perfect blend of literacy, culture, and high-energy fun. 🎸 📚 🎮
English
Teens! Using a needle and felting wool, design and create an artistic landscape or a 3D animal!
Program begins at 1pm in the Teen Lounge on the 2nd floor.
(they can stay as long as they like...just clean up)
*No registration required
Join us for an evening of tabletop gaming! We have games available or BYOG (Bring Your Own Game)!
This program is for teens in grades 6-12.
Occurrence: Tuesdays, weekly (unless otherwise noted)
Time: 9:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM
Ages: 0-2
Description: Stories, songs, and rhymes for babies, followed by a short play time.
Additional Info: Free! No registration.
Location: Kids Corner
Ticket Info: Limit: 50
Occurrence: Tuesdays, weekly (unless otherwise noted)
Time: 9:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM
Ages: 0-2
Description: Stories, songs, and rhymes for babies, followed by a short play time.
Additional Info: Free! No registration.
Location: Kids Corner
Ticket Info: Limit: 50
Join us for a free class to help you prepare for your naturalization interview and civics test. An English assessment must be taken for class admittance. Taking this class does not grant citizenship or pay for any application fees. Registration is required as space is limited.
Whether you've never touched a tile in your life or you've played all kinds of versions, come play American Mah-jongg with us! There will be a table for complete beginners and there will be a table for open play. If you already have a set and you just want to play with people, there will be open tables to play on. All supplies and snacks will be provided.
Are you ready to learn more English? Classes are every Tuesday and Thursday from 1 pm - 2 pm starting February 3 and ending April 9 (no classes the week of March 14-21).
This class is for registered applicants. Register in person on one of the following dates:
- Monday Jan 26 at 11:30 AM
- Tuesday Jan 27 at 12:45 PM
- Thursday Jan 29 at 11:30 AM
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Join us on the first and third Thursdays of the month at Inklings, our teen creative writing club. Bring your writing to share and get feedback from other teens. Any kind of writing is welcome, from short stories to fanfiction, poetry to novels! This program is open to ages 12-17, 18 if in high school. Email virginia.gonzalez@hcpl.net for more information.