Join us for our laser cutter orientation!
Maud Smith Marks Branch Library
This orientation session on Wednesday, September 9, at 6:30 PM will instruct participants on how to use the Epson Fastfoto, a high-speed photo scanning system in the library. Those completing the class will then be able to schedule time to use the Fastfoto machines at HCPL branches and MakerCentral, at which time they will complete a short machine-specific orientation at the location of their choice.
Battle Bots had to be rescheduled from Summer, and it’s finally time! Come work with a ream to create your own remote-controlled robot, then battle other teams for ultimate domination! Tickets required and will be available 30 minutes before the start of the program. Grades 4th-12th.
Grades 3 to 12 bring your binders and come play Pokémon! Game mats and a limited number of gaming packs will be available. Parents must sign a permission slip to allow their children to trade cards. Enjoy snacks, Pokémon adventures on the big screen, finish a Poke-craft, and win a free Pokémon book!
Youth grades 4 to 12 come play all the games at Maud Marks on Game Day! Tabletop games and Switch games will be out and ready! Snacks are provided.
Grades 2nd – 12th come to Maud Marks to play chess! Coaches from First Checkmate will be present to offer advice, help you make strategic decisions, and help improve your gameplay!
Calling all brick builders, are you up for a challenge? Participants will work to creatively complete a different build mission in an hour each month! Grades 4 to 12
Tweens, this craft time is for you! Hang out with friends, craft something totally original, and enjoy snacks and retro tunes
Join us at Maud Marks Library every Tuesday from 11:15–11:45 AM for Preschool Explorer Time!
Designed especially for children ages 3–5, this 30-minute hands-on sensory play program encourages learning through exploration, creativity, and discovery. Each week, little learners will engage in fun, interactive activities that help build curiosity, problem-solving skills, and early language and motor development.
Come explore, discover, and play with us—we can’t wait to see you there!
Read, sing, and learn together!
Join us every Tuesday at 10:15 a.m. for this engaging storytime designed for children ages 3–5. Through stories, rhymes, songs, and playful activities, children will build important early literacy skills such as oral language, phonological awareness, and print recognition.
After storytime, children can enjoy a simple craft or coloring activity to wrap up the fun. It’s a wonderful way to support early learning while making Storytime magical at the library!