In honor of Youth Art Month, the Children’s Department will be sponsoring a Design a Bookmark Contest for children ages 5-12. Official entry blanks and rules will be available at all branches, and here on the calendar as an attachment.
¡Conversemos! Spanish/English Chat Group (Grupo de Chat español/inglés)
Want to brush up on your language skills, but need speaking practice? Look no further! This informal group for speakers of both English and Spanish is the perfect opportunity to learn in a fun, no-pressure environment. Come chat with us!
Children, families, and staff from Little Jack's Corner @ HCC are welcome!
Share books, rhymes, and music with your baby at the library. Open to children 6-18 months. Pre-registration with the Youth Services Department is required. Online registration is not enabled. Current session runs January-March.
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Accompanying Adults
This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.Photographs/Videography
Programs, events and classes may be photographed or videotaped for library promotional purposes. Your participation in programs signifies your permission for us to use any photos that we take of you. Please speak to a librarian at the event if you would prefer your photo not be taken.Do you have old or unused holiday decorations that you are ready to part with? Please bring them to our spring and seasonal decoration swap. This includes holiday and spring-season items.
Bookmobile stop. Everyone is welcome!
Babies ages 6 - 18 months and their caregiver will enjoy books, fingerplays, songs, and rhymes under the guidance of a librarian. Please join us!
Share books, rhymes, and music with your baby at the library. Open to children 6-18 months. Pre-registration with the Youth Services Department is required. Online registration is not enabled. Current session runs January-March.
Disclaimer(s)
Accompanying Adults
This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.Photographs/Videography
Programs, events and classes may be photographed or videotaped for library promotional purposes. Your participation in programs signifies your permission for us to use any photos that we take of you. Please speak to a librarian at the event if you would prefer your photo not be taken.Books, music, and educational activities! Preschool Story Time takes place every Wednesday.
Disclaimer(s)
Photographs/Videography
Programs, events and classes may be photographed or videotaped for library promotional purposes. Your participation in programs signifies your permission for us to use any photos that we take of you. Please speak to a librarian at the event if you would prefer your photo not be taken.Join us after storytime to wiggle and play in our storytime area.
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Accessibility
The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library. Please inform us of special needs two weeks prior to the program.Come to the Hancock Library for a lively morning of stories, music, dancing, movement and FUN!
Disclaimer(s)
Accessibility
The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library. Please inform us of special needs two weeks prior to the program.Accompanying Adults
This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.Photographs/Videography
Programs, events and classes may be photographed or videotaped for library promotional purposes. Your participation in programs signifies your permission for us to use any photos that we take of you. Please speak to a librarian at the event if you would prefer your photo not be taken.Each month, pick up:
*Your sample of the spice
*History and info about the spice
*Recipes including the spice
January -Sumac Berries
February-Galangal
March-Sassafras
Come join us for a fun Storytime with rhymes, songs, and a craft.
Disclaimer(s)
Accessibility
The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library. Please inform us of special needs two weeks prior to the program.Accompanying Adults
This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.Join us for some hands-on fun as we try some Lego Challenges and discover what we can make.
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Accessibility
The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library. Please inform us of special needs two weeks prior to the program.NEW! A weekly hangout and advisory board for 9 through 12 year olds. We will eat snacks, play games, make crafts, and talk about what fun things we should do at the library. No registration necessary. Be there or be square!
Join us for a craft time just for tweens. Too old for story time, not ready for our teen programs, this event is just for you! (Age 8-12 years) Registration is preferred.
Disclaimer(s)
Photographs/Videography
Programs, events and classes may be photographed or videotaped for library promotional purposes. Your participation in programs signifies your permission for us to use any photos that we take of you. Please speak to a librarian at the event if you would prefer your photo not be taken.Join us and learn how to attract Hummingbirds.