Foster the next generation of STEM innovators and leaders.
Students are immersed in authentic learning opportunities tied to NASA space missions. The “crew” will work together to solve problems with hands-on engineering, coding, journaling, and other dynamic and engaging experiences.
Foster the next generation of STEM innovators and leaders.
Students are immersed in authentic learning opportunities tied to NASA space missions. The “crew” will work together to solve problems with hands-on engineering, coding, journaling, and other dynamic and engaging experiences.
Foster the next generation of STEM innovators and leaders.
Students are immersed in authentic learning opportunities tied to NASA space missions. The “crew” will work together to solve problems with hands-on engineering, coding, journaling, and other dynamic and engaging experiences.
Teens are invited to attend a Cricut orientation, where they will earn the Cricut badge that they can use to cut items at any available HCPL location, and they'll also get to use the Cricut to make a tote bag!
All materials and snacks will be provided. This program is for teens ages 13-18.
The Next Chapter Summer Film Fest (SFF) kicks off Thursday, June 25 at 10:15 AM. We look forward to showing Wicked: For Good, the 2025 blockbuster starring Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jonathan Bailey, Jeff Goldblum, and Michelle Yeoh. Rated PG, the movie lasts 2 hours, 17 minutes and includes Closed Captions.
Join us for a DINO-MITE film festival every Friday.
1:00 to 3:30 p.m., kids under 10 can enjoy fun, age-appropriate dinosaur themed cartoons and movies.
3:30 to 6:00 p.m., tweens and adults can experience thrilling dinosaur adventures.
It's a ROARING good time for all ages!
Excavate some excitement this summer at this weekly arts and crafts program! Each week we'll create a new work of art and learn about archaeology, dinosaurs, and history along the way.
This program is designed for tweens and teens ages 12 to 18.
Registration is not required, but supplies and space may be limited.
There will be a brief lesson for beginners at the beginning of the session. Each class go over the following:
**Ages 9-17 ONLY & FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE**
Wish You Were Here – Footprints Through Time
When you discover a mysterious suitcase filled with expedition tools, you’ll use your imagination and senses to search for dinosaur fossils! Journey through the jungle, dig for bones at an excavation site, rescue dinosaurs from tar pits, and collect dino eggs—just be careful of the earth-shaking volcano!
Additional Notes:
Free Theater Show!
Join us for a special show featuring Express Children’s Theatre and their exciting performance, Shyrana Saurus Rex! Little ones will enjoy a lively, interactive show filled with storytelling, imagination, and prehistoric fun. Perfect for preschoolers and their caregivers—don’t miss this dino-mite adventure at the library!
*Best suited for PreK–5th grade, but designed to be fun and engaging for all ages, including younger children and adults.
Note: We cannot host daycare groups for this program.