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Developed by the Arthritis Foundation, this program has been proven to help people with arthritis engage in walking, stretching, and strengthening exercises to reduce pain, increase balance and strength, and build confidence in their ability to be physically active. 

This program is available for people 60 years of age and older with arthritis.  

Please join us!

Pre-K+ Storytime for Walkers & Talkers

This Storytime focuses on the developmental needs for "Preschoolers," specifically children who are walkers AND talkers.

So, seats and attendance for this Storytime give priority to "preschoolers, who are walkers & talkers.

Pre-K+ Storytime for Walkers & Talkers

This Storytime focuses on the developmental needs for "Preschoolers," specifically children who are walkers AND talkers.

So, seats and attendance for this Storytime give priority to "preschoolers, who are walkers & talkers.

Teens! Need service hours? Wanting to support and show up for the community? Pick up your volunteer application packet the last week of every month to attend the volunteer orientation.

Apply to be a volunteer at the library this summer, and help support the community for Summer Reading Program at the HCPL-West U.

Babytime

Read, sing, and play with your baby. Meet other parents and help your child learn.

• Occurrence: Thursdays, weekly (unless otherwise noted)
• Time: 9:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM
• Ages: 3-6
• Description: Stories, songs, and movement! Get ready to sing, play, read, and talk with Ms. Missy in this action-packed story time.
• Additional Info: Free! No Registration
• Location: Kids Corner
• Ticket Info*: Limit: 65

*Children's Ticket Details

• Occurrence: Select Tuesdays  (unless otherwise noted)
• Time 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
• Ages: 18+
• Description: INSPIRE: Connecting Knowledge, Creativity, and Community is a dynamic bimonthly program that brings together students, faculty, and community members to share knowledge, explore new ideas, and engage in meaningful conversations. Hosted by the library, each session offers a unique opportunity to learn through presentations, workshops, and interactive conversations.

• Occurrence: Thursdays, weekly (unless otherwise noted)
• Time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
• Ages: All ages
• Description: Games/Legos for the whole family to enjoy together!
• Additional Info: Free!
• Location: Kids Corner
• Ticket info: Limit 30

Children's Ticket Details

• Occurrence: Fridays, October 2nd-30th
• Time: 10:30 AM
• Ages: 1-3
• Description: A fun, informal, play-based program for parents/caregivers and their children ages 1-3. Families have the opportunity to spend time together, make new friends, and talk one-on-one with a different community resource professional each week.
• Additional Info: Free!

Practice your conversational English with a small group and a volunteer ESL tutor! To register, apply any time in person at the Maud Marks Branch Library and take the ESL placement test. This program is free!