Maud Smith Marks Branch Library

By admin, Fri, 05/16/2025 - 13:32

Join us on Saturday, June 21, from 10 AM – 1PM and learn about books written by local authors. There will be opportunities to speak to the authors and listen to a variety of stories. Also, enter for a chance to win cool prizes in our raffle!

By admin, Fri, 05/16/2025 - 13:32

Join us for a free, 12-week class to help you prepare for your naturalization interview and civics test. An English placement test must be passed for class admittance. Students must commit to attending all classes. Taking this class does not grant citizenship or pay for any application fees. Registration is required as space is limited.

By admin, Fri, 05/16/2025 - 13:32

Join us for an interactive early literacy experience for infants and their caretakers on Wednesdays at 10:15 or 11:15 AM. This program geared to 3-17 months features nursery rhymes, songs, books, shakers, scarves and fingerplays! 

By admin, Fri, 05/16/2025 - 13:32

Join us for an interactive early literacy experience for infants and their caretakers on Wednesdays at 10:15 or 11:15 AM. This program geared to 3-17 months features nursery rhymes, songs, books, shakers, scarves and fingerplays! 

By admin, Fri, 05/16/2025 - 13:32

Learn to turn daily writing into calligraphy art with Junrui Garcia. Explore how and why some cultures value calligraphy and the significance of handwriting in our digital age. Grades 4-12, tickets will be available at the customer service desk 30 minutes before the program.

By admin, Fri, 05/16/2025 - 13:32

Join the Maud Marks Library on Tuesdays @ 11:15AM for some Explorer Time!

Preschool Explorer Time is sensory play that encourages learning through exploration, curiosity, problem solving and creativity.

This 30 minute session will be every Tuesdays for ages 3-5 as children will get a chance to explore with fun activities that are good for the development of their language and motor skills!

See you all there!

By admin, Fri, 05/16/2025 - 13:32

This program, offered on Tuesdays at 10:15 AM provides children (ages 3-5) with early literacy skills through oral language, phonological awareness, and print recognition (also known as books, rhymes and songs). Crafts or coloring sheets will be provided for children at the end of story time.

By admin, Fri, 05/16/2025 - 13:32

Books Alive presents Three Nasty Gnarlies. When three funky, frolicking, dump-dwelling creatures see themselves through the eyes of a glamorous butterfly, their world is turned upside down. Alas, there is only one thing left to do...they too, must become butterflies! 2 Shows at 1:30 PM and 3 PM.


Tickets will be given out 30 minutes before each performance. Priority seating is for children ages 5-11; little kids and parents will be allowed in as space permits.

By admin, Fri, 05/16/2025 - 13:32

Books Alive presents Three Nasty Gnarlies. When three funky, frolicking, dump-dwelling creatures see themselves through the eyes of a glamorous butterfly, their world is turned upside down. Alas, there is only one thing left to do...they too, must become butterflies! 2 Shows at 1:30 PM and 3 PM.


Tickets will be given out 30 minutes before each performance. Priority seating is for children ages 5-11; little kids and parents will be allowed in as space permits.

By admin, Fri, 05/16/2025 - 13:32

Join us for our Cricut orientation!

This orientation session will instruct participants on using the Cricut in the library. Those completing the class will then be able to schedule time to use a Cricut 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 Cricut. Attendees will receive the Cricut and Cricut Explore Air 2 badges in Beanstack upon completion of orientation.