Learn the basics of painting with acrylic as teacher and local artist, Malu, walks you through the steps to create your own vibrant wall art. This is a beginner-friendly class for adults. Registration is required as supplies are limited.
Senior Adults
Steep. Sip. Socialize.
Take a break from your busy week and join us for tea, conversation, and creativity.
Drop in for conversation, board games, coloring, or bring your own craft project to work on while you socialize. Whether you're looking to make new friends or simply enjoy a quiet hour with others, everyone is welcome.
Third Wednesday of every month
6:00–7:00 PM
Second Floor Conference Room
Adults! Bring your extra plants or seeds and trade them for something new to grow. This event is also a great opportunity to mingle with other plant lovers, share tips, and chat about your favorite varieties.
General Guidelines - to help keep the swap fun and successful for everyone:
- Bring plants in pots that you're willing to give away.
- All plants must be healthy, pest and disease-free.
- Please avoid invasive species.
- Label each plant if possible
What to Bring
VSOs will be at the Octavia Fields Library on Thursday, September 17th from 12 pm to 4 pm to answer questions about your claims and benefits.
No appointment necessary, but please register if you would like to attend.
Steep. Sip. Socialize.
Take a break from your busy week and join us for tea, conversation, and creativity.
Drop in for conversation, board games, coloring, or bring your own craft project to work on while you socialize. Whether you're looking to make new friends or simply enjoy a quiet hour with others, everyone is welcome.
Third Wednesday of every month
6:00–7:00 PM
Second Floor Conference Room
Each month, library staff with expertise in history will give a talk about different topics in American history to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States of America. Come join us to learn all about the evolution of American medicine and healthcare!
Join us every third Tuesday for a creative crafting experience! Discover new projects, spark your imagination, and connect with fellow craft lovers. All supplies are included.
For adults ages 18 and up. Registration is required. If you have not checked in within 10 minutes of the program start time, your spot can be released.
https://hcpl.bibliocommons.com/events/6a5e6cd89943bdf31ea04a35
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Thu, 07/23/2026 - 22:00
Join us for Board Game Day at the library and enjoy an afternoon of friendly competition, laughter, and fun for all ages. Whether you love classic favorites or want to try something new, there's a game for everyone to enjoy. Bring your friends or make new ones as you play, connect, and discover your next favorite board game!
https://hcpl.bibliocommons.com/events/69f8ba34278f7c2f008af5b8
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Thu, 07/23/2026 - 22:00
Looking to save money by making your restaurant favorites at home? Join us for Frugal Foodies, our monthly cooking demo class for adults. We'll learn techniques to create dishes at home and sample a different cuisine each month.
Watercolor for “Young at heART” adults meets every Tuesday morning to enjoy watercolor painting while commiserating with fellow artists! This friendly and social group is open to all adults and to all levels of art experience, including those who have never painted with watercolor at all. Sometimes the group works on individual projects and sometimes there is an art education period. Sometimes you will learn something new and sometimes you can teach something to others. Join in for a morning of beautiful art and fun conversation!