Maud Smith Marks Branch Library

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Get ready to create, explore, and have fun!


Join us each month for our Kids Craft & STEM Days, designed especially for children in kindergarten through 5th grade. Participants will enjoy hands-on craft activities that spark creativity, plus one exciting STEM program each month where kids can experiment, build, and discover through science, technology, engineering, and math.

By admin, Thu, 03/12/2026 - 22:00

Join with other babies and parents/caregivers for weekly story time fun! Baby Storytime uses songs, age appropriate stories, and playtime to engage both babies and their parents/caregivers. This story time is geared towards newborns through 18 months.

By admin, Thu, 03/12/2026 - 22:00

Beginning in February, AARP will be offering free tax assistance to elderly and low-income individuals. AARP assistance will be available on Mondays and Fridays, on February 2 through February 13, from 9:30 AM-1:30 PM. They will be back on Friday, March 3 through Monday, April 13, from 9:30 AM-1:30 PM.

You are encouraged to show up half an hour early to sign up for a spot.

By admin, Thu, 03/12/2026 - 22:00

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.

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Paws For Therapy “Reading to Dogs”

Join us from 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM in the Children’s section of the library. Sign-up sheets are posted 30 minutes prior to the event next to the children's area.  Each individual session is 10 minutes; each dog can accommodate 6 children total in the hour.  Siblings are welcome to read together if desired. First come first served.


By admin, Thu, 03/12/2026 - 22:00

Your GPA and test scores say a lot — but your college essay is where you get to speak. Not sure where to start? Join us for a presentation that takes the mystery (and misery) out of writing your personal statement.

We’ll cover:
What colleges are really looking for in your essay
How to pick the right topic (hint: it’s not always your biggest accomplishment)
Writing tips to help your story shine
Common pitfalls and how to avoid sounding like everyone else

https://hcpl.bibliocommons.com/events/69617a2f8b29ea2800c88d1b admin Thu, 03/12/2026 - 19:00

Wiggle, giggle, and read together!
Join other toddlers and their parents or caregivers for weekly Toddler Time Storytime every Thursday at 10:15 a.m. or 11:15 a.m. Each session features age-appropriate stories, songs, and fingerplays designed to encourage early literacy, movement, and fun interaction.

This program is specially geared for toddlers ages 18–35 months and their caregivers. No ticket required—just drop in and join the fun!

https://hcpl.bibliocommons.com/events/696174576f926136000f5a6a admin Thu, 03/12/2026 - 19:00

Get ready to create, explore, and have fun!


Join us each month for our Kids Craft & STEM Days, designed especially for children in kindergarten through 5th grade. Participants will enjoy hands-on craft activities that spark creativity, plus one exciting STEM program each month where kids can experiment, build, and discover through science, technology, engineering, and math.

https://hcpl.bibliocommons.com/events/693083247f0b8a3e004c757d admin Thu, 03/12/2026 - 19:00

Join with other babies and parents/caregivers for weekly story time fun! Baby Storytime uses songs, age appropriate stories, and playtime to engage both babies and their parents/caregivers. This story time is geared towards newborns through 18 months.