Toddlers

By admin, Fri, 10/30/2026 - 04:00

Wiggle, giggle, and read together!
Join other toddlers and their parents or caregivers for weekly Toddler Time Storytime every Thursday at 10:15 a.m. or 11:15 a.m. Each session features age-appropriate stories, songs, and fingerplays designed to encourage early literacy, movement, and fun interaction.

This program is specially geared for toddlers ages 18–35 months and their caregivers. No ticket required—just drop in and join the fun!

By admin, Thu, 10/29/2026 - 22:00

Join us for an interactive early literacy experience for toddlers and their caregivers. This program is geared toward toddlers ages 18 months-3 years old and features songs, books, and crafts each week!

Join us for an English-Spanish bilingual Toddler Time on the last Thursday of every month!

Space is limited. Please pick up your free tickets at the Children's Reference Desk the morning of the program to gain entry to Little Seedlings story time.

By admin, Thu, 10/29/2026 - 22:00

Join us for a fun interactive weekly story time perfect for walkers. Tiny Tykes uses stories, songs and finger plays to engage toddlers and their parents/caregivers. Tickets are required and will be handed out at the information desk 15 minutes prior.

Tickets will not be available 10 minutes after any program has started.

The age-appropriate child must be present to get a ticket for any ticketed program. Age range and ticket limits apply for each program.

By admin, Thu, 10/29/2026 - 22:00

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.

By admin, Thu, 10/29/2026 - 22:00

Join us each week for Toddler Story Time!

This program features stories, songs, rhymes, and movements designed to promote early literacy skills. Our 30-minute program will conclude with a brief, age-appropriate craft.

Toddler Story Time is intended for kids ages 1-3 years old and their caregivers.

Please note that we cannot accommodate large groups such as daycares. Contact us at ev@hcpl.net to schedule a large group visit. Thank you!

By admin, Thu, 10/29/2026 - 22:00

¡Cuentos, canciones, y actividades en español e inglés para niños de 2 a 6 años de edad y sus familias!
*Se necesita un ticket gratuito para participar. Los tickets estarán disponibles en la biblioteca 30 minutos antes de que comience el programa.
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Join us for songs, stories, and activities in Spanish and English for children ages 2-6 years and their families.

*Free ticket required for admittance. Tickets available in the library 30 minutes before the start of the program. 





By admin, Thu, 10/29/2026 - 22:00

Join us for a paws-itively fun time, as we transform regular paper plates into adorable puppies! And if you need some inspiration, did we mention we'll also have therapy dogs from Faithful Paws there? We hope to see you for some furry friends and crafting fun!

By admin, Thu, 10/29/2026 - 19:00

Celebrate the charm of a classic winter day during this nostalgic, family-friendly event inspired by Peanuts. Think Charlie Brown's winter blues, Snoopy's cozy doghouse, Linus's warm blanket, old-fashioned games, handmade crafts, giveaways, raffles, and plenty of fun for all ages! This is a drop-in event for children, families, teens, and nostalgic adults!

By admin, Thu, 10/29/2026 - 19:00

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 toddlers will have so much fun that they won't even realize they are gaining valuable pre-literacy skills. Ages 0-5.