Join with other preschoolers and parents/caregivers for weekly story time fun! Preschool Story Time uses age appropriate stories, songs and finger plays, and a take-home craft to engage preschoolers and their parents/caregivers. This story time is geared towards kids ages 3-5 years.
Tickets are required and will be handed out at the Children's Desk starting 30 minutes prior. Children must have a ticket to attend Preschool Story Time.
Drop in to get hands-on research help and instruction, as well as ask questions about research, DNA or any other genealogy-related topic. Learn about the Chaparral Collection, library databases like Ancestry and Fold3, and explore the FamilySearch Affiliate Library resources available to help you break down brick walls. If possible, bring specific research goals and questions, as well as database logins and family tree information, and let's see what we can accomplish together.
Join us at the Barbara Bush Branch Library for Baby Storytime with Ms. Amanda! We will read stories, have tummy time, and sing songs. Look forward to lots of wiggles, giggles, and play. Caregivers are encouraged to stay after to play and build community connections.
This program is for babies from 0 up to 18 months old.*
Learn about the environmental impact of excavations, drilling, and mining--with delicious cookies! Supplies will be provided.
This program is intended for ages 9 through 12 and is not suitable for younger children.
Join us at the Barbara Bush Branch Library for Pre-School Storytime with Ms. Caroline! We will read stories, sing songs, and exercise our creative bodies. Look forward to a monthly bilingual surprise!
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!
Join us for a free, 12-week class to help you prepare for your naturalization interview and civics test. An English assessment must be taken for class admittance. Taking this class does not grant citizenship or pay for any application fees. Registration is required as space is limited.
Prospective teen volunteers are invited to stop the the teen area of the library to pick up an application for the summer volunteer session and to learn more about volunteering at the library. Applicants should be at least 12 years old and younger than 18.
Join us at the Barbara Bush Branch for a unique experience, catered just for you!
Join us for our 3D Printer Orientation!
This orientation session will introduce participants to 3D printing services in the library. Those who complete the class will then be able to request time to use a 3D printer at HCPL branches, at which time they will complete a short machine-specific orientation at the location of their choice. Attending this orientation is mandatory before patrons can request time to use a 3D printer.