Octavia Fields Branch Library

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Become an ancient engineer in this hands-on STEM adventure! In this immersive 1.5 hour program, kids travel to the city-state of Technopolis, where they'll apply real-world STEM principles to solve epic challenges. This Minecraft world features an unstable temple, a broken aqueduct, and an unfinished village waiting for their engineering genius. 

By admin, Wed, 04/29/2026 - 22:00

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Get ready for a magical adventure with John O’Bryant’s 2026 Summer Reading Magic Show! This all-new performance is packed with mind-blowing magic, dazzling illusions, and plenty of laugh-out-loud surprises. Come see the impossible happen right before your eyes!

John O’Bryant is a featured family magician at the LOL Comedy Club and a frequent headliner at SeaWorld Adventure Parks.

By admin, Wed, 04/29/2026 - 22:00

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Included in this hands-on workshop, Puppeteer Mr. Greg, shares the origin of shadow puppetry by demonstrating with puppets, he has created and collected from around the world. The participants will learn to make and perform their own puppets constructed with easy-to-gather school supplies. Teachers and participants will be encouraged to further explore the world of shadow puppetry for classroom projects, the stage, or fun at home.

By admin, Wed, 04/29/2026 - 22:00

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A bashful dinosaur enlists her friends and the audience to help her overcome her shyness and find her voice. The audience learns the importance of courage, confidence, and overcoming personal obstacles from within—with a little help from friends.
Best suited for PreK–5th grade, but designed to be fun and engaging for all ages, including younger children and adults.

Performed by Express Children's Theater.

https://hcpl.bibliocommons.com/events/69f23d352866a5b4884b9986 admin Wed, 04/29/2026 - 22:00

Pattie Patty is a duck who dreams of becoming a ballerina—but can a duck really dance? Through determination, friendship, and self-discovery, she learns what it truly means to belong and to be herself.

Books Alive! transforms beloved children’s books into fully staged, 45-minute original musicals that honor the heart of each story while inspiring a lifelong love of reading. Performed by a professional touring troupe, these productions are often a child’s first live theater experience.

By admin, Wed, 04/29/2026 - 07:00

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Please register for Maker Central  HERE .before attending this program

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.

By admin, Tue, 04/28/2026 - 04:00

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Please register for Maker Central  HERE .before attending this program

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.

By admin, Tue, 04/28/2026 - 04:00

https://hcpl.bibliocommons.com/events/69efcbe7defec6489cc0a7b9

Please register for Maker Central  HERE .before attending this program

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.

By admin, Tue, 04/28/2026 - 04:00

https://hcpl.bibliocommons.com/events/69efcbe7defec6489cc0a7b8

Please register for Maker Central  HERE .before attending this program

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.

Octavia Fields Branch Library