Celebrate Valentine’s Day at the library with a fun party just for teens! Enjoy music, games, and crafts including decorating a small chocolate box you can keep for yourself or giveaway to your Valentine! 💗
This program is intended for ages 12-17 or grades 6th-12th!
Join our brand-new Teen Book Club and dive into great reads, fun discussions, and snacks! Each month we’ll pick a new book together and hang out to chat about favorite moments, characters, and ideas! There is no designated book yet! 📗✨
Celebrate Black History Month as teens learn about artist Alma Woodsey Thomas and create their own colorful paintings inspired by her bold, abstract style. All supplies provided.🎨
This program is intended for ages 12-17 or grades 6th-12th!
Start your Saturday with creativity, caffeine, and connection 💕
Adults, 18 and up, are invited to join us for a Galentine’s Coffee Date! Create a custom mug and try book speed dating, while sipping on coffee and enjoying donuts! All guests will leave with a blind date with a book, bookish swag, and a Cricut makerspace badge.
Limited Space Available *Additional Seating Added Due to Popular Demand*
Lion Dance Returns to the Library! Get ready for an unforgettable cultural celebration! Be sure to arrive promptly at 12:30 PM so you don’t miss a moment of the excitement of the Lion Dance. The performance will be followed by a traditional Chinese Yo-Yo demonstration and lively folk dances presented by talented FASCA students. Enjoy hands-on activities that bring Chinese culture to life, including making zodiac lanterns, tea tasting, and much more. Plus, don’t miss out on exciting giveaways throughout the event!
Ready to get creative? Join us for Make It Happen, a hands-on craft class where you’ll design your own custom portfolio using our Cricut! We'll kick things off with a quick Cricut Orientation and a Canva demo—no tech skills or devices needed. Just bring your imagination, and we’ll take care of the rest.
Learn about 3D printing, including how 3D printers work, and how to create your own custom designs. Participants will earn a badge and be able to reserve future appointments to use a 3D printer at HCPL branches.
Join us for 30 minutes of story time for our youngest library users! Our “Little Readers” program is for children 0 to 5 years old and their caregivers. Little Readers features books, stories, songs, movements and group play time. Come and develop your child’s early literacy skills in this fun environment.
Sorry we cannot accommodate Daycare groups for this program.
Come and join us in person for 30 to 45 minutes of gaming fun! Our "After School Boardom" is geared for elementary school age children and their caregivers. This game time includes classic board games, video games and other activities, and it is free to attend. You are always welcome to bring your own games to share in a friendly competition.
Sorry we cannot accommodate Daycare groups for this program.
Come and join us for 45 minutes of sensory exploration and discovery! Our "Little Explorers" program is for preschool age children from 0 - 5 years old and their caregivers. Please dress to get messy! This event is free to attend and all materials will be provided. Each session requires a free ticket for kids in attendance. Tickets are available in the library on the morning of the event.
Sorry we cannot accommodate Daycare groups for this program.