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.
Teens
Be a spectacle of the night! Learn how to create light-up masquerade masks with simple wearable electronics.
- This program is recommended for ages 13 and up.
- Children under age 13 must be accompanied by an adult. Adults must be able to help their children with the conductive tape, LEDs, and batteries.
- Registration is required due to limited seating and supplies.
Come and create your very own custom bookmark for all your reading needs!
**All supplies will be provided. Please note that due to limited supplies each patron will get to make (2) item.
**13 and Up**
Crimes, mysteries, scandals, and adventures!
Join us every third Saturday at 10 a.m. in the Robin Bush Room to discuss our book of the month.
For our first meeting, we will be discussing Winning Fixes Everything by Evan Drellich
For more information on how to attend the book club, please contact us cc@hcpl.net
Join us for a Plant Swap. Exchange plants, cuttings, and seeds. Donate to our seed library and chat with fellow gardeners and nature enthusiasts.
Stay and talk with new friends about gardening and nature. Tea and cookies will be provided for your chat (first come, first serve).
Bring seeds from your garden or store seed packets to the Plant Swap to add to our new Seed Library. The Seed Library will offer free seeds for the community. Share your gardening knowledge!
Join us for our 3D Printer Orientation!
This orientation session will introduce participants to 3D printing services 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.
This event is open to all ages. Children ages 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult guardian.
This Thursday, come for pizza and our bottlecap program. Use beads or charms to decoratively fill a bottlecap, which you can then turn into a magnet or keyring!
***All other supplies provided, individuals registered will be able to make (1) keychain***
Join us in hosting Ally Medical to teach Community CPR/AED/Choking Rescue and Stop the Bleed Training.
This training offers a valuable opportunity to acquire essential emergency response skills.
The class typically lasts about 2 hours and includes comprehensive instruction on the importance of chest compressions and AED usage. Participants will also engage in hands-on practice with responsive mannequins and AED devices.
Are you struggling with a stitch or technique?
Swing by the Maker Space on Wednesdays between 3:00 and 5:00 for a helping hand!
Bring your project and questions and we will use library resources to help!
This program is for crafters of any level who need some help, walk-ins welcome.
Once a month, join us for a creative, low-pressure workshop where we explore the art of annotating books. Learn new techniques, share your own, and spend time marking up a book using supplies like tabs, pens, highlighters, and more.
Each session includes a take-home annotation starter kit and a community-annotated book filled with thoughts, doodles, and reflections from fellow readers.
It’s like a book club—without the meetings. Whether you jot notes, sketch scenes, or imagine your dream cast, this is your space to connect with stories in a whole new way.