Maud Smith Marks Branch Library

By admin, Fri, 06/05/2026 - 07:00

Bounce, wiggle, and learn with us! 

Join other babies and their parents or caregivers for a fun-filled weekly Baby Storytime. Each session features gentle songs, rhymes, age-appropriate stories, and interactive play designed to support early literacy and encourage bonding.

This program is specially geared for babies from birth to 18 months and their caregivers. Come enjoy stories, movement, and social time with other little learners!

By admin, Fri, 06/05/2026 - 07:00

Hope Shiver illustrates through story and song the life of famous abolitionist Sojourner Truth. Her sensitive portrayal, often using Sojourner’s own songs and speeches to bring the story to life, inspires participants to learn how laws are made and to explore the plight of slaves in the North while clapping and chanting to the familiar spirituals of the time. Performance topics include the abolitionist movement, the women’s movement, the Civil War, and President Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation.  Tickets required and will be available 30 minutes before the performance begins.

By admin, Fri, 06/05/2026 - 04:00

Join us for our 3D Printer Orientation!

This orientation session will instruct participants on using the 3D printer 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. Attendees will receive the 3D printer and Dremel 3D45 badges in Beanstack upon completion of orientation.

By admin, Thu, 06/04/2026 - 22:00

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!

By admin, Thu, 06/04/2026 - 22:00

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!

By admin, Thu, 06/04/2026 - 22:00

Join us for our 3D Printer Orientation!

This orientation session will instruct participants on using the 3D printer 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. Attendees will receive the 3D printer and Dremel 3D45 badges in Beanstack upon completion of orientation.

By admin, Thu, 06/04/2026 - 04:00

Read, sing, and learn together!
Join us every Tuesday at 10:15 a.m. for this engaging storytime designed for children ages 3–5. Through stories, rhymes, songs, and playful activities, children will build important early literacy skills such as oral language, phonological awareness, and print recognition.

After storytime, children can enjoy a simple craft or coloring activity to wrap up the fun. It’s a wonderful way to support early learning while making Storytime magical at the library!

By admin, Thu, 06/04/2026 - 04:00

Seniors 55+ are invited to join the Maud Marks Library’s Timeless Travelers program for a trip to Schulenburg, TX for a tour of the painted churches. Take a guided tour of three of the painted churches located near Schulenburg and enjoy lunch at Oakridge. The bus will be departing on Tuesday, June 16.

By admin, Wed, 06/03/2026 - 19:00

Bounce, wiggle, and learn with us! 

Join other babies and their parents or caregivers for a fun-filled weekly Baby Storytime. Each session features gentle songs, rhymes, age-appropriate stories, and interactive play designed to support early literacy and encourage bonding.

This program is specially geared for babies from birth to 18 months and their caregivers. Come enjoy stories, movement, and social time with other little learners!