Join us for a fun interactive weekly story time perfect for walkers. Tiny Tykes uses stories, songs and finger plays to engage toddlers and their parents/caregivers. Tickets are required and will be handed out at the information desk 15 minutes prior.
Tickets will not be available 10 minutes after any program has started.
The age-appropriate child must be present to get a ticket for any ticketed program. Age range and ticket limits apply for each program.
Join us at the Barbara Bush Branch for a unique experience, catered just for you!
Family Playdate Workshop
The Family Playdate Workshop is a five-week program intended for children, aged 5 years-old and under, and their caregivers. Caregivers and children gather in a room with passive toys that encourage playtime and socialization.
This program is recommended for children 18 months to 3 years old and their parents or caregivers. It features books, songs, fingerplays, music, and movement.
Tickets are required for all programs unless otherwise noted. They are free and available thirty minutes before the program begins in the Children's Department. Tickets are limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Lines for the tickets sometimes form before the tickets are distributed. Tickets can run out very quickly, so please plan accordingly.
Join us each week for Toddler Story Time!
This program features stories, songs, rhymes, and movements designed to promote early literacy skills. Our 30-minute program will conclude with a brief, age-appropriate craft.
Toddler Story Time is intended for kids ages 1-3 years old and their caregivers.
Please note that we cannot accommodate large groups such as daycares. Contact us at ev@hcpl.net to schedule a large group visit. Thank you!
Children's Ticket Details
Children's Ticket Details
Join us every Tuesday for Family Storytime! Bring the whole family to sing fun songs, read engaging stories, and create simple crafts together.
Family Place Workshop is an early literacy program that highlights learning through play. During this five-week workshop, parents/caregivers and their toddlers ages 1-3 years, will have the opportunity to participate in play-based learning. Each week of the workshop will also feature a resource professional to answer questions on topics including literacy, child development, nutrition, and speech and language development.
Star Wars Reads is back for 2026!
Join us for an afternoon packed with activities! Learn the ways of the Force, practice your saber skills, find your bounty, and make your own [pool noodle] lightsaber! And last but not least...enter your name for one of our door prizes!
The Friends of the Library will also be setting up a sale table!
All ages are welcome to join the fun! Costumes encouraged!