Is your child a reluctant reader? PAWS for Reading has returned to HTFL! This special program gives children the opportunity to read aloud to certified therapy dogs in a calm, judgment-free environment. It’s perfect for kids who are learning to read—or who just love dogs! The PAWS team will visit the library on the second Saturday of each month, offering Read More
Toddlers will hear stories, sing songs, and play movement games while enhancing their early-literacy skills in a fun, warm environment! Toddler Storytime is tailored to children 18 months to 3 years. Toddler Storytimes take place in the Hub on the second floor. 📋 We appreciate your registering online, as it helps us share event updates and ensures a more effective Read More
Bright, bold, and totally you! In this fun and creative program, teens will use pony beads and elastic cord to make their own “kandi bracelets”—the colorful, beaded jewelry popular at music festivals and among DIY fashion fans. Participants can design bracelets with words, patterns, and charms that express their personal style or share with friends. This is a relaxed, social Read More
A fun and safe space for education, creativity, and peer support for LGBTQIA+ teens and allies (students ages 13-18.) Celebrate diversity, build community, inspire conversation, and create art! Together we’ll explore identity expression, legal rights, creative outlets, and whatever comes to mind! Meet in the Teen Room on the 2nd Floor. For Monday, December 1, please register here. Read More
Can you complete the challenge? – Using LEGOs, kids will compete to become master builders! During the first half of the program, children will race to complete the challenge. The second half of the program will allow children to either continue with the theme or to freely create – building their confidence and social skills and practicing basic engineering skills, Read More
Experience gaming the way your parents did! Join us once a month to enjoy a retro gaming experience! From our library of Game Cube games, every month we’ll select a different retro game, allowing teens to learn and play together. No prior experience of any gaming necessary! Some of our retro game options include: Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess Read More
Join our children’s librarians with your infant or baby for this quiet and cuddly storytime that includes books, songs, lap bounces, and simple rhymes! Babies & Books is tailored to children under the age of 18 months and takes place in person in the Hub/Meeting Room 6 on the second floor. 📋 Registration is appreciated for event updates. Each registration Read More
After Babies & Books Storytime, it’s time to make some new friends! At our Baby Social, we bring age-appropriate toys to our tumble mats so that babies can play and learn to interact in a safe environment while their caretakers get to know each other, share their experiences or just relax while watching their little ones play. Baby Social takes Read More
Learn the basics of sewing—by hand! In this fun, beginner-friendly workshop, kids will discover how to thread a needle, tie knots, and use simple stitches like the running stitch and whip stitch. With step-by-step guidance, participants will practice their new skills while making a small project, such as a felt bookmark, mini pillow, or plush friend. This program encourages patience, Read More
You know all those articles title ‘100 Classics You Should Read At Least Once in Your Lifetime’? Well here’s your chance to start crossing a few off the list. Quarterly Book Group This book club will be dedicated to reading classic books that everyone says you should read, but you’ve never found the right motivation before. Each quarter we’ll select a Read More
