LGBTQ+

https://hcpl.bibliocommons.com/events/6a18503ccaf93436005ee0ba admin Thu, 05/28/2026 - 22:00

Join us in the teen space and make your own pride themed buttons with our button maker! Use one of our designs or make your own! All supplies are provided. 

Open to ages 12-17, 18 if in high school.

https://hcpl.bibliocommons.com/events/6a0de586fab4ff0f649a696f admin Wed, 05/20/2026 - 19:00

Celebrate Pride month at the library and attend our showing of "To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar". 

Starring Wesley Snipes, Patrick Swayze, and John Leguizamo, this 1995 comedy follows 3 drag queens from New York as they travel across the country to participate in a pageant in Hollywood.

The movie is rated PG-13 for language and some brief abuse. Viewer discretion is advised.

This event will be held in the 1st floor meeting room, and it will start at 5:00pm.

Refreshments will be provided by the Friends of Freeman Library.

https://hcpl.bibliocommons.com/events/69f3e8aff29b90618e0001c4 admin Wed, 05/13/2026 - 04:00

Come decorate your own wooden picture frame in the Children's Activity Room. Join us while supplies last!

This program is open to ages 12-17,18 if in high school

The program has moved to the Children's Activity Room

https://hcpl.bibliocommons.com/events/69f3ce6c66c3387a9d087224 admin Fri, 05/01/2026 - 01:00

Read Against the Machine is a nonfiction book club exploring social, cultural, historical, and political topics. Selections highlight varied perspectives and encourage readers to think critically about the ideas and narratives that shape contemporary life.

In June, we are reading How We Fight For Our Lives by Saeed Jones:

https://hcpl.bibliocommons.com/events/69e7e675c1cf6f9a7586dbd8 admin Wed, 04/22/2026 - 07:00

Join us in the teen space to work on arts and crafts and explore your creativity, while you help us make the library a safe place for queer teens in our community! This program is open to ages 12-17, 18 if in high school. 

https://hcpl.bibliocommons.com/events/69e3bbe98ddc1caf5f1dbf05 admin Sat, 04/18/2026 - 22:00

Join us in celebrating Pride month by making and decorating 90's rainbow slap bracelets! Take home some fun pride stickers on your way out too! This program is for all ages and all materials are provided!

¡Acompáñanos a celebrar el Mes del Orgullo elaborando y decorando pulseras arcoíris! ¡Esta actividad es para todas las edades y se proporcionan todos los materiales!

https://hcpl.bibliocommons.com/events/6959584ae3e3999b5c059da7 admin Tue, 03/24/2026 - 22:00

Hey adults! Are you a book lover or want to get into reading? Then come join Shelf-ish Book Club! This is for adult readers who love exploring a variety of stories. Meetings are typically every fourth Wednesday of the month at 6:30pm. Enjoy snacks and beverages during the discussion. Feel free to contact the library or visit us for any questions.

January - The Midnight Library by Matt Haig

February - James by Percival Everett

March - Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus

April - Poetry!

May - What My Bones Know by Stephanie Foo

https://hcpl.bibliocommons.com/events/695c38396f926136000e78ed admin Tue, 03/24/2026 - 07:00

Attention adults! Come and enjoy our kid-free event, Library Movie Nights, where we feature a different film each time. This program occurs typically every third Wednesday of the month. We'll have popcorn and beverages available, and you're welcome to bring your own snacks to enjoy and share! Movies are subject to change.

January - 10 Things I Hate About You

February - Sorry To Bother You

March - Philomena

April - Lady Bird

May - India Sweets and Spices

June - The Wedding Banquet

https://hcpl.bibliocommons.com/events/69ac43fe2866a5b488407d88 admin Sun, 03/08/2026 - 10:00

Join us in the teen space to work on arts and crafts and explore your creativity, while you help us make the library a safe place for queer teens in our community! This program is open to ages 12-17, 18 if in high school.