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.
Family
Join us in the second floor Innovation Lab Classroom to use a canvas, paint, and circles or varying sizes in order to create a super cute, super SIMPLE bubble painting!
All materials provided.
Ages 14+
Registration Required.

Are you a crafter or artist who needs to clean out your craft closet? Or are you someone who wants to start a new creative hobby? Help your community divert arts and crafts supplies from landfills and share creativity! Donate your unwanted arts and crafts supplies, or peruse the free supplies your community has to offer.
Rules for Donations
HCPL has partnered with Oldways to present classes on how to eat healthy by following a traditional Latin American diet!
This program will feature two dishes rich in herbs, spices, and tubers. Those dishes are:
- Cucumber & Serrano Chile Salad
- Cannellini Bean & Pumpkin Seed Salad
Library staff will give a presentation on the dishes and prepare them for everyone to share!
This event will be held in the Children's Activity Space
Program recommended for children aged 3+ and their parents or caregivers. Express Children's Theatre will perform Butterfly Buddies in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month.
This program is a delightful, 45 minutes, one-woman show that enlists kids from the audience to help perform an original story about a group of butterflies who come together to safe their endangered habitat. An eco-friendly tale about the power of a group to work together toward a shared goal.
Program written by Tim Fried-Fiorie and Cynthia Leal.
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. .
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 3D printing in the library. This orientation session is mandatory before patrons can schedule time to use a 3D printer.
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
Join us at the Barbara Bush Branch Library for our special pajama Storytime with Ms. Amberly! Stuffies welcome and pajamas encouraged!
This program is for families of all shapes and sizes! No ages excluded. Tickets are available at the Children's desk 15 minutes before the start of this event. Capacity is limited, so please pick up a ticket before attending this event.