STORY HOUR IS BACK!
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Thursday Mornings from 10:00-11:00!
We’re excited to welcome our youngest readers back for in-person Story Time!
Children ages 5 and under and their grownups are invited to join us for stories, songs, and fun together at the library. Space is limited, so registration is required! Come enjoy some time together, meet other families, and help your little ones build a love of books and reading from the very beginning. We can’t wait to see you!
WE’RE LOOKING FOR KID LIBRARIANS!
Kids and teens can sign up to become a Kid Librarian and share their favorite books with the community! Selected participants will visit the library, choose five books to recommend, and write short reviews explaining why they love them (with grownup help for younger readers). Their recommendations will be displayed in the library and featured on our website, where patrons can also find links to order the books. Interested? Learn more and sign up through our Google Form!
COMMUNITY COSTUME SWAP DONATIONS
Sunday, Sept. 20th – Oct. 3rd
LEARN MORE HERE!!
Have a Halloween costume that’s ready for a new home? We’d love to give it another chance to shine! We’ll be accepting clean, freshly washed costumes in good condition starting Sunday, September 20, and hosting our community swap on Sunday, October 4. You don’t need to donate a costume to take one, and you don’t need to take one to donate. Each child present at the swap can choose one costume, and any costumes left over will be donated. Come share, swap, and help make Halloween a little more fun (and affordable) for everyone!
WELCOME AUTUMN STORY TIME
Sunday, Sept. 27th 11:00-12:00
REGISTRATION REQUIRED!!
Get ready to welcome autumn with us! Join us just in time to celebrate the changing season with cozy stories, songs, and fall-themed fun. We’ll enjoy some seasonal favorites together and get excited for cooler days, colorful leaves, and all the wonderful things that come with fall!
BAD MOOD BLOBS: EASY ART THERAPY
Saturday, Sept. 26th 2:00-3:00
REGISTRATION REQUIRED!!
This program is best suited to artists in elementary and middle school. Feeling stressed, frustrated, or just having an “ugh” kind of day? Join us for Bad Mood Blobs, a quick and creative mindfulness activity that turns those feelings into art. There’s no right way to do it, just a chance to slow down, focus on the moment, and let your creativity take over!
COMMUNITY COSTUME SWAP
Sunday, October 4th 1:00-3:45
Have a costume your child has outgrown? Looking for something new-to-you for Halloween? Come to our Community Costume Swap and give gently used costumes a second life! Bring a clean, washed costume in good condition to donate between September 20th and October 3rd (CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE) or simply come browse and find a costume on October 4th.
S’MORES SQUISHIES
Tuesday, Oct. 6th 4:30-5:00
REGISTRATION REQUIRED!!
This program is best suited for crafters from ages seven to twelve! Get ready to make a squishy treat that’s almost good enough to eat! Participants will create their own s’mores-inspired squishy using a balloon, fluffy filling, and cardboard “graham crackers,” then assemble and decorate their creation.
TODDLER SCREAM AND SHOUT LAB
Tuesday, Oct. 13th 10:00-11:00
REGISTRATION REQUIRED!!
This program is designed for children between the ages of two and five. Shhh…? Not today! Join us before the library opens for a noisy, hands-on science lab where toddlers can experiment with the power of their own voices. Come ready to shout, squeal, and make some noise!
HALLOWEEN PARTY
Sunday, Oct. 18th 11:00-12:00
REGISTRATION REQUIRED!!
Join us for our Halloween Party! Come dressed in your favorite costume to enjoy a morning of silly fun at the library. We’ll have snacks and drinks, games, crafts, and a dance party for kids of all ages. Create your own monster, test your aim at witch’s hat ring toss, and dance the day away in the back room. There’s something for everyone!
PONY BEAD TAPESTRIES
Monday, Oct. 19th 4:00-5:30
REGISTRATION REQUIRED!!
This program is for crafters ages twelve and up! Create your own mini tapestry using colorful pony beads and a pattern of your choosing! Participants will learn the basics of working from a bead pattern while creating a colorful piece of bead art to take home.
TEEN HALLOWEEN TASTE TEST
Sunday, Oct. 25th 12:00-1:00
REGISTRATION REQUIRED!!
This is a teen only program! Ages thirteen to eighteen! Think Halloween candy is all sweet treats and chocolate? Think again. Come test your taste buds with a lineup the weird, wild, and straight up questionable Halloween-themed snacks that your parents probably wouldn’t put in the grocery cart!
MUMMY MARBLE PAINTING
Tuesday, Oct. 27th 10:00-11:00
REGISTRATION REQUIRED!!
Get ready for some spooky, silly fun! Little artists will use marbles, paint, and a few simple techniques to create their very own mummy-inspired masterpiece. This hands-on Halloween craft is designed especially for our youngest artists, with plenty of room for creativity, exploration, and a little mess!
CANDY SUSHI
Sunday, Nov. 1st 3:00-4:00
REGISTRATION REQUIRED!!
For elementary aged chefs and up! Roll into some sweet fun with candy sushi! Participants will get creative as they assemble adorable sushi-inspired snacks that look like the real thing but are definitely much sweeter. Feel free to bring your own Halloween candy to add to your creation!
PADDINGTON MOVIE NIGHT
Sunday, Nov. 1st 5:00-6:45
REGISTRATION REQUIRED!!
Join us for a cozy movie night at the library featuring Paddington! Bring the family, settle in, and enjoy this charming adventure with everyone’s favorite bear.
FUTURE VOTERS ELECTION
Tuesday, Nov. 3rd 12:00-6:00
An election to teach our youngest community members the importance of sharing their voices! More information to come!
FABRIC POKE-IN TURKEYS
Tuesday, Nov. 24th 4:00-5:00
REGISTRATION REQUIRED!!
Best for crafters ages five to ten! Get ready for some Thanksgiving fun! Kids will create their very own colorful turkey using a simple poke-in craft kit. They’ll choose their favorite colors to make a festive turkey they can take home and display on the big day.
KAZOO KARAOKE
Saturday, Nov. 28th 5:00-6:00
REGISTRATION REQUIRED!!
Get ready to sing, buzz, and laugh your way through some of your favorite songs! Join us for an all-ages Kazoo Karaoke party, where everyone can grab a kazoo and join in on the fun. No singing skills required!
Yearly Summer Reading Program
The benefits to readers in a summer reading program include:
- The encouragement that reading become a lifelong habit
- Reluctant readers can be drawn in by the activities
- Reading over the summer helps children keep their skills up
- The program can generate interest in the library and books
- And it being summer, the program can just be good fun and provide an opportunity for family time.
Weekly D&D Program for Tween & Teens, but all ages are welcome.
Playing D&D 5th edition in an ongoing campaign run by a Dungeon Master with 40 years of experience. All ages are welcome.
Always check our Website/Calendar and our Social Media for the latest offerings, program times/changes, and any cancellations.
We offer programs and activities for children. Check our program calendar or call the library at 845-338-2092 for information.
Any Questions? Email Kelsey at Kids@HurleyLibrary.org