Tweens

By admin, Tue, 02/10/2026 - 03:00

A virtual tour around the world! Join us every second Tuesday of the month as we learn about the cultural practices, celebrations, food, animals, language, and geography of specific countries through discussion and hands-on activities. In March, we'll explore Spain!

By admin, Mon, 02/09/2026 - 15:00

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.

By admin, Sat, 02/07/2026 - 03:00

Have you ever wanted to learn a new skill?

This program is for grades 6-12 only.


Cursive writing is more than just penmanship. It is an integrated skill that enhances cognitive development, motor skills, and literacy. The seamless, flowing motion used to form cursive letters stimulates brain synapses and the synchronization of the hands and eyes, unlike the disjointed taps of a keyboard. Studies suggest that the practice of cursive writing activates areas of the brain involved in thinking, language, and working memory.

By admin, Sat, 02/07/2026 - 00:00

Join us in the teen space and make your own buttons with our button maker! Use one of our designs or make your own! All supplies are provided. 

Open to ages 12-17, 18 if in high school. Email virginia.gonzalez@hcpl.net for any questions.

By admin, Sat, 02/07/2026 - 00:00

Join us in the teen space to work on arts and crafts and explore your creativity, while you help us make the library a safe place for queer teens in our community! This program is open to ages 12-17, 18 if in high school. 

By admin, Sat, 02/07/2026 - 00:00

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.