Youth Services

After walking through the external doors, you will pass through a second set of internal doors. Youth Services is located on the right, with a desk area labeled "Youth Services." Learn more at hmcpl.org/youthservices

Avoiding Homework Hassles

Location: Main Library
Date: Thursday, November 15, 2012 - 5:00pm - 5:30pm

 

Join us right after the 4:30pm All Ages Storytime for this special workshop for parents.  Parent trainer Dana Trulock will offer some key tips to avoid Homework Headaches! Research tells us that children who do their homework regularly are more likely to be academically successful. This workshop will explore ways to encourage good study habits, provide support and motivation at home as well as how to work with your child’s teacher to help your child get the most out of homework.

Nutcracker-pa-looza: Nutcracker On Ice

Location: Main Library
Date: Wednesday, November 28, 2012 - 10:30am - 11:15am

Join us for a special edition of Music and Rhyme time.  Enjoy a free preview of Nutcracker on Ice's upcoming performance of The Nutcracker!

Nutcracker-pa-looza: Nutcracker On Ice

Location: Main Library
Date: Monday, November 26, 2012 - 4:30pm - 5:15pm

Enjoy a free preview of Nutcracker on Ice's upcoming performance of The Nutcracker!

The First Thanksgiving: A Virtual Field Trip

Location: Main Library
Date: Wednesday, November 21, 2012 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm

 

Through the magic of technology, we will travel to Plimoth Planation in Plymouth, MA to learn about the First Thanksgiving.  We will take a virtual tour of the Pilgrim Plantation and the Wampanoag Homesite!  Along the way we’ll meet some Pilgrims, Native Americans, talk about the differences between that Thanksgiving and the one we celebrate today and MORE!  

Grey Squirrel, A Fall Puppet Show

Location: Main Library
Date: Monday, November 12, 2012 - 10:00am - 11:00am

 

This puppet show is full of fall fun for all ages!  Featuring the stories: Time to Sleep by Denise Fleming, Chicken Little, and The Busy Little Squirrel by Nancy Tufuri, plus several autumn songs!

Library Iron Bowl

Location: Main Library
Date: Monday, November 5, 2012 - 9:00am - Saturday, November 24, 2012 - 5:00pm

 

It’s back- the Library Iron Bowl!  Each time you read a book and report it to the Youth Services desk, your team will get a TOUCHDOWN!!  

Kids Pick the President

Location: Main Library
Date: Thursday, November 1, 2012 - 9:00am - Tuesday, November 6, 2012 - 5:00pm

 

Kids!  Who would you vote for?  Stop by Youth Services to cast your vote in our mock Presidential Election.  See if you can predict who the Grownups will choose on Nov. 6!  Also, take a picture with our lifesize cutouts of Barack Obama and Mitt Romney!

Storytime with An Author: Andrea DiLibero

Location: Main Library
Date: Thursday, October 4, 2012 - 4:30pm - 5:30pm

 

Join Author and Preschool Teacher Andrea DiLibero as she reads her two books, Patti’s Perfect Profession and Patrick Pretends.  She’ll sing songs and talk about what it’s like to be an author!  She’ll have copies of her book for purchase and autographing. 

Storytime with An Author: Andrea DiLibero

Location: Main Library
Date: Monday, October 1, 2012 - 10:00am - 11:00am

 

Join Author and Preschool Teacher Andrea DiLibero as she reads her two books, Patti’s Perfect Profession and Patrick Pretends.  She’ll sing songs and talk about what it’s like to be an author!  She’ll have copies of her book for purchase and autographing. 

Books Are Fun Book Fair

Location: Main Library
Date: Monday, October 1, 2012 - 9:00am - Tuesday, October 2, 2012 - 9:00pm

 

Come check out our Books Are Fun Book Fair!  This fair is a little different from the Scholastic book fair.  It has more toys and more grown up stuff.  It’s a perfect time to get started on your before Christmas shopping!

For more information, contact Lexie Robinson Austin (Lexie [at] HMCPL [dot] org) or 256-532-5949

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