Join us every Wednesday at 10:30 am for songs, stories and fingerplays designed to develop your child's early literacy skills. Plus there is plenty of time for the children to play and for caregivers to socialize. Fun for toddlers and their caregivers!
Crosby Edith Fae Cook Cole Branch Library
Are you in the 7th–12th grade and interested in volunteer opportunities? Sign up to be a Big Buddy for the Crosby Branch Library! HCPL's Book Buddies program pairs trained teen volunteers (Big Buddies) with children in grades K-3rd (Little Buddies) for 10 weeks of shared reading.
Our next session will run from September 16 - November 18. You will meet on Tuesdays from 4:30-5:15 pm to read with your Little Buddy.
This training is mandatory for all interested new Big Buddies.
Join us at the Crosby Library every Tuesday @ 1pm for crafts, games, movies and more! A fun-filled hang out time.
For tweens ages 9-12, registration not required.
September 9th: Featured Activity - Pixie Punks: Experiment with textures, shapes, and styles to design a miniature woodland sprite out of twigs and leaves.
September 23rd: Hangout & Chill
October 7th: Featured Activity - DIY Weaving Looms: Get into the weave of things and make something amazing.
Join us every Tuesday at 10:30 am for stories, songs, fingerplays and crafts using best practices of the Every Child Ready to Read program. You and your children will have fun while honing skills necessary to be ready to read!
Join us for an epic adventure where we delve into the world of fantasy. Adults 18+ welcome!
Join us the second Monday of every month for our Literature Lounge Adult Book Club! Please email, call, or ask the front desk for our book pick for the month!
Come hang out with us at the Crosby Library every other Monday at 1pm! A fun time for teens to get creative, play some games, and kick back with friends.
For Teens ages 13-18, registration not required.
September 8th: Featured Activity - DIY Mushroom Magnets
September 22nd: Hangout & Chill
October 6th: Featured Activity - Board Silly: Design your own classic-style board game from start to finish and bring your ideas to life!
Join us at the Crosby Library every 1st Friday @ 4pm for our Tween Book Club, Plot Twisters!. Each month, we’ll dive into cool new books and chat about it with friends. Grab a copy of the monthly selection at the front desk.
For ages 9-12, registration not required.
September 5th - Bookmarks & Bites: Join us for snacks, bookmark coloring, and a chance to share your favorite reads!
Do you knit, crochet, or find yourself with another yarn-related hobby? Join us for a cozy evening of creativity, where you can share your passion for knitting and crochet with fellow enthusiasts.
Bring your current project or try the featured project of the month. Whether you're looking to refine your skills or simply spend time in a welcoming environment, our club offers the perfect opportunity to connect and inspire one another.
Have fun making something new out of old broken crayons! We will make colorful suncatchers using crayon shavings and waxed paper. The crayons that do not get used will be also melted into jumbo crayons suitable for leaf rubbings later. All supplies will be provided, no need to bring in old crayons!