Kids

By admin, Thu, 12/18/2025 - 00:00

Book Buddies is a free program that brings children and teen volunteers together to share the joy of reading. It pairs trained volunteers (Big Buddies) with children in Kindergarten through 3rd grades (Little Buddies). For 10 weeks, the Buddies meet once a week in the afternoon for 45 minutes of one-on-one shared reading.

The Spring cycle of Book Buddies will run from February19th to April 30th.  Reading sessions will be in the library meeting room.

By admin, Thu, 12/18/2025 - 00:00

Join us for Preschool Story Time, an early literacy program featuring stories, songs, and a fun craft! This program is for children ages 3-6 years old and their caregivers.  

In order to ensure the safety of our youngest patrons, this is a ticketed program. Free tickets available in the library on the morning of the program. First come, first served.




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Join us every Saturday in our children's area for a family-friendly Story Time with Sawyer, a certified therapy dog, and his human, Betsy!

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Sunshine Baby Time is an early literacy program for babies up to 18 months and their caregivers. Please join us as we share early literacy tips, stories, songs, and fun! 

In order to ensure the safety of our youngest patrons, this is a ticketed program. Free tickets will be available in the library on the morning of the program. First come, first served.



By admin, Thu, 12/18/2025 - 00:00

Explore the game of chess and learn about openings, endgames, strategy, and tactics.  This class is designed for children ages 5 and up who want to acquire lifelong skills through Chess.

Tickets are required for all programs unless otherwise noted. They are free and available starting 30 minutes before the program begins at the Children’s Information Desk. Tickets are limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

By admin, Thu, 12/18/2025 - 00:00

Explore the game of chess and learn about openings, endgames, strategy, and tactics.  This class is designed for children ages 5 and up who want to acquire lifelong skills through Chess.

Tickets are required for all programs unless otherwise noted. They are free and available starting 30 minutes before the program begins at the Children’s Information Desk. Tickets are limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

https://hcpl.bibliocommons.com/events/6942fba37f0b8a3e004d96e8 admin Wed, 12/17/2025 - 18:00

Explore the game of chess and learn about openings, endgames, strategy, and tactics.  This class is designed for children ages 5 and up who want to acquire lifelong skills through Chess.

Tickets are required for all programs unless otherwise noted. They are free and available starting 30 minutes before the program begins at the Children’s Information Desk. Tickets are limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

By admin, Wed, 12/17/2025 - 18:00

Explore the game of chess and learn about openings, endgames, strategy, and tactics.  This class is designed for children ages 5 and up who want to acquire lifelong skills through Chess.

Tickets are required for all programs unless otherwise noted. They are free and available starting 30 minutes before the program begins at the Children’s Information Desk. Tickets are limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

By admin, Wed, 12/17/2025 - 18:00

Explore the game of chess and learn about openings, endgames, strategy, and tactics.  This class is designed for children ages 5 and up who want to acquire lifelong skills through Chess.

Tickets are required for all programs unless otherwise noted. They are free and available starting 30 minutes before the program begins at the Children’s Information Desk. Tickets are limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

By admin, Wed, 12/17/2025 - 18:00

Explore the game of chess and learn about openings, endgames, strategy, and tactics.  This class is designed for children ages 5 and up who want to acquire lifelong skills through Chess.

Tickets are required for all programs unless otherwise noted. They are free and available starting 30 minutes before the program begins at the Children’s Information Desk. Tickets are limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis.