Adults

Do you want to be the very best trainer? Pokémon Club is for anyone who enjoys making crafts, playing games, doing Pokémon challenges all while meeting new friends who enjoy pocket monsters as much as you do. 

Every month there is a new event in this club, so the adventure is always changing.

Ages 8+

De-stress, unwind, and enjoy the almost-magical calm that comes from painting with watercolors.

This is not an art class -- it's a chance to be creative and relax while enjoying each other's company in an encouraging environment.

See the colors flow from your imagination to the paper and let your worries drift away for a while.

This program is for adults 18+.

Practice your English at E.S.L. Cafe!

At E.S.L.* Cafe, we play tabletop games (board games, card games, & conversation games) in English.

Stop by for a welcoming, supportive space to practice your English & connect with others in your community.

Arrive when you want & stay as long as you want. All levels are welcome! Coffee & refreshments provided.

Hope to see you there!

This program is an informal social gathering — not a class. It is for adults only.

*English-as-a-Second-Language

This orientation session will introduce participants to vinyl cutting, Cricut operation, heat pressing, sublimation printing and related software in the library. This orientation session is mandatory before patrons can schedule time to use a vinyl cutter, Cricut machine, sublimation printer, or a heat press.

This beginner friendly lesson will introduce participants to various hand embroidery stitches and techniques.

• This program is limited to attendees age 5 and up. Children under age 13 must be accompanied by an adult. Adults must be able to help their children with the project.
• This program involves sharp embroidery needles and embroidery scissors.
• Registration is required due to limited supplies and seating.
  

This orientation session will introduce participants to laser cutting in the library. This orientation session is mandatory before patrons can schedule time to use the laser cutter.

This orientation session will introduce participants to desktop CNC milling in the library. This orientation session is mandatory before patrons can schedule time to use a desktop CNC mill.

This beginner friendly lesson will introduce participants to cross-stitching, which is a form of counted-thread embroidery using X-shaped stitches to create a pattern.

Please join us for our regular afternoon book club meetings.

You'll meet fellow book lovers and have a great time!

For more information on how to attend the book club, please contact us cc@hcpl.net

BOOK:  The Island of Missing Trees by Elif Shafak

SPICY is coming to the Barbara Bush Library!

Are you passionate about love stories? Join other readers to discuss romance novels! 

The Second You're Single by Cara Tanamachi

All participants must be 18 years of age or older.