Are you struggling with a stitch or technique?
Swing by the Maker Space on Wednesdays between 3:00 and 5:00 for a helping hand!
Bring your project and questions and we will use library resources to help!
Teens
Join our Teen “Bring Your Own Book” Book Club and share your latest favorite read with fellow book lovers! This month’s optional theme celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander voices, offering a chance to explore diverse stories and perspectives. Come for the great reads, stay for the fun discussions, snacks, and new friends who love books as much as you do!
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.
Bring seeds, plant cuttings, and potted plants to swap with other plant lovers! Restock and curate our community seed library.
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!
Hey Teens!
Teen created, Jeopardy style trivia...for prizes!
Whether you go it alone or join a team, choose your category, answer the question, and win prizes!
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.
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.
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.
Not sure if your résumé is helping or hurting your chances? Join us for a fun and informative presentation where we break down what makes a résumé stand out — and what makes it land in the “meh” pile.
We’ll cover:
What employers actually look for (spoiler: it’s not fancy fonts)
How to showcase your skills without sounding like a robot
Common mistakes to avoid — and how to fix them
Tips to tailor your résumé for the job you want
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.