This story time includes stories, songs, and activities. Children are invited to wear their pajamas and bring a favorite blanket or stuffed animal! Surprise! Each child may choose one free book at the end of the program!
Tickets are required for this program. They are free and available 30 minutes before the program begins in the Children’s Department. .
Family
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 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.
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.
Las clases para padres con niños de 0 a 8 años.
Son solo en español. No es necesario registrarse.
Las sesiones serán una vez por semana durante tres semanas - los martes por la x, 6:00 p.m. a 7:30 p.m., del 23 de septiembre al 28 de octubre.
Por favor, asista a las sesiones de clase *sin* niños.
Stella Parenting with Love (Stella criando con amor)
Clases presentadads por Stella Velásquez, M. Ed. Consejero y Psicoterapeuta
Parenting Classes with Stella are for parents and caregivers who have children up to 8 years old.
Sessions will be held once a week for 3 weeks - Tuesday evenings from 6pm to 7:30pm, September 16th - 30th.
Please attend class sessions *without* children.
Stella, Parenting with Love: Sessions presented by Stella Velásquez, M. Ed. Counselor y Psychotherapist
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.
Join us at the Barbara Bush Branch Library for a fun new program. Ms. Maryam will bring families together to play games, make crafts, and channel that Friday night family vibe here at the library!
This event is for all family shapes and sizes. Tickets are available at the Children's desk 15 minutes before the start of the program. Capacity is limited, so please pick up a ticket before entering.
Join us at the Barbara Bush Branch Library for a fun new program. Ms. Maryam will bring families together to play games, make crafts, and channel that Friday night family vibe here at the library!
This event is for all family shapes and sizes. Tickets are available at the Children's desk 15 minutes before the start of the program. Capacity is limited, so please pick up a ticket before entering.