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Our Family Early Literacy Class is geared toward 3- to 5-year-olds and their parent(s)/caregiver(s). Each class consists of 30 minutes of songs, stories, rhymes/fingerplays, and letter recognition, followed by playtime to socialize with others in the group.

This drop-in session runs from Thursday, January 9, through Thursday, April 24, 2025. No registration is required.

Please stay home if you are sick. 

This program complements students' homeschooling curriculum, providing art, craft, or science projects led by library staff. This week, participants will explore the science of chemical weathering. 

Drop-in; no registration required.

Please stay home if you are sick. 

See our Family Early Literacy Class for 3- to 5-year-olds who are not yet in kindergarten.

Our Read, Music, Play (RMP) Early Literacy Class is geared toward infants through young 3-year-olds and their parent(s)/caregiver(s)—though family members of all ages are welcome to enjoy the program. Each RMP consists of 20 minutes of songs, stories, and rhymes/fingerplays, followed by playtime to socialize with others in the group.

This drop-in session runs from Monday, January 6, through Monday, April 21, 2025. No registration is required.

Please stay home if you are sick.

Our Read, Music, Play (RMP) Early Literacy Class is geared toward infants through young 3-year-olds and their parent(s)/caregiver(s)—though family members of all ages are welcome to enjoy the program. Each RMP consists of 20 minutes of songs, stories, and rhymes/fingerplays, followed by playtime to socialize with others in the group.

This drop-in session runs from Tuesday, January 7, through Tuesday, April 22, 2025. No registration is required.

Please stay home if you are sick.

Our Read, Music, Play (RMP) Early Literacy Class is geared toward infants through young 3-year-olds and their parent(s)/caregiver(s)—though family members of all ages are welcome to enjoy the program. Each RMP consists of 20 minutes of songs, stories, and rhymes/fingerplays. Before or after the class, you are welcome to play and socialize with others at the 2|42 playscape. 

This drop-in session is held at 2|42 Community Center and runs from Tuesday, January 7, through Tuesday, April 22, 2025. No registration is required.

Please stay home if you are sick.

Once you arrive at 2|42, meet library staff in the "Kids Park" room. Thank you to our partner, 2|42 Community Church, for providing the space for this class.

Library staff will lead elementary students through independent explorations of different techniques, media, and artistic styles to create their own masterpieces. This month, participants will explore the work of Paul Cézanne and make an apple still life.

Registration is required and begins at 9am on Tuesday, March 11.  

Please stay home if you are sick.

This event takes place during HPS's Spring Break week.

Library staff will lead elementary students through independent explorations of different techniques, media, and artistic styles to create their own masterpieces. This month, participants will explore the work of Paul Cézanne and make an apple still life.

Registration is required and begins at 9am on Tuesday, March 11. 

Please stay home if you are sick.

This event takes place during HPS's Spring Break week.

Our Family Early Literacy Class is geared toward 3- to 5-year-olds and their parent(s)/caregiver(s). Each class consists of 30 minutes of songs, stories, rhymes/fingerplays, and letter recognition, followed by playtime to socialize with others in the group.

This drop-in session runs from Wednesday, January 8, through Wednesday, April 23, 2025. No registration is required.

Please stay home if you are sick. 

Our Family Early Literacy Class is geared toward 3- to 5-year-olds and their parent(s)/caregiver(s). Each class consists of 30 minutes of songs, stories, rhymes/fingerplays, and letter recognition, followed by playtime to socialize with others in the group.

This drop-in session runs from Thursday, January 9, through Thursday, April 24, 2025. No registration is required.

Please stay home if you are sick. 

This program complements students' homeschooling curriculum, providing art, craft, or science projects led by library staff. This week, participants will explore spring crafts.

Drop-in; no registration required.

Please stay home if you are sick. 

See our Family Early Literacy Class for 3- to 5-year-olds who are not yet in kindergarten.

The Reptarium is visiting the Howell Carnegie District Library with live reptiles—including snakes, lizards, and more! This engaging presentation allows you to interact with the animals up close and learn fun facts about them. This free event is geared toward families with children ages 4 and up. 

Drop-in; no registration required.

Please stay home if you are sick.

This event takes place during HPS's Spring Break week.

The EMU Theatre for the Young presents... The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus! 

Enjoy a live theatre experience in a "theater in the round" environment. The show is approximately 55 minutes long, followed by a 10- to 15-minute "talk back" with the production cast and crew. Doors open at 10:15am. Drop-in; no registration is required for this free event, which is for students in grades K-5 and their parents/caregivers. 

About the show:

The winner of the 2022 American Alliance for Theatre & Education's Distinguished Play Award, The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus is a magical storytelling adventure.

Eight-year-old Sheila and her friends feel like they’re melting under New Mexico’s summer sun and are so bored! To beat the heat and have something to do, the pals decide to create a fabulous fort made of the junk around them. The end result gets the attention of a very special coyote—one who walks, talks, and transports Sheila and her friends deep within the desert. The five friends embark on the adventure of a lifetime, learning about the impact humans have on the environment and becoming inspired to help all those who live within the beautiful desert landscape. 

View the Study Guide and Social Story

This program takes place during HPS's Spring Break week.

Our Read, Music, Play (RMP) Early Literacy Class is geared toward infants through young 3-year-olds and their parent(s)/caregiver(s)—though family members of all ages are welcome to enjoy the program. Each RMP consists of 20 minutes of songs, stories, and rhymes/fingerplays, followed by playtime to socialize with others in the group.

This drop-in session runs from Monday, January 6, through Monday, April 21, 2025. No registration is required.

Please stay home if you are sick.

If you love building and creating, you'll love our LEGO Club! Each session features a different LEGO-themed activity. This month, participants will stretch their creativity and flexibility in a series of "mini-challenges." What can you create based on a theme/item, a short amount of time, and limited supplies? Some mini-challenges will be individual, while others will be small group challenges that test your teamwork skills!

Registration is required and begins at 9am on Monday, March 17. 

A minimum of 8 registered participants is necessary for this event to proceed as scheduled. 

Please stay home if you are sick.

Our Read, Music, Play (RMP) Early Literacy Class is geared toward infants through young 3-year-olds and their parent(s)/caregiver(s)—though family members of all ages are welcome to enjoy the program. Each RMP consists of 20 minutes of songs, stories, and rhymes/fingerplays, followed by playtime to socialize with others in the group.

This drop-in session runs from Tuesday, January 7, through Tuesday, April 22, 2025. No registration is required.

Please stay home if you are sick.

Our Read, Music, Play (RMP) Early Literacy Class is geared toward infants through young 3-year-olds and their parent(s)/caregiver(s)—though family members of all ages are welcome to enjoy the program. Each RMP consists of 20 minutes of songs, stories, and rhymes/fingerplays. Before or after the class, you are welcome to play and socialize with others at the 2|42 playscape. 

This drop-in session is held at 2|42 Community Center and runs from Tuesday, January 7, through Tuesday, April 22, 2025. No registration is required.

Please stay home if you are sick.

Once you arrive at 2|42, meet library staff in the "Kids Park" room. Thank you to our partner, 2|42 Community Church, for providing the space for this class.

Our Family Early Literacy Class is geared toward 3- to 5-year-olds and their parent(s)/caregiver(s). Each class consists of 30 minutes of songs, stories, rhymes/fingerplays, and letter recognition, followed by playtime to socialize with others in the group.

This drop-in session runs from Wednesday, January 8, through Wednesday, April 23, 2025. No registration is required.

Please stay home if you are sick. 

Our Family Early Literacy Class is geared toward 3- to 5-year-olds and their parent(s)/caregiver(s). Each class consists of 30 minutes of songs, stories, rhymes/fingerplays, and letter recognition, followed by playtime to socialize with others in the group.

This drop-in session runs from Thursday, January 9, through Thursday, April 24, 2025. No registration is required.

Please stay home if you are sick. 

This program complements students' homeschooling curriculum, providing art, craft, or science projects led by library staff. Drop-in; no registration required.

Please stay home if you are sick. 

See our Family Early Literacy Class for 3- to 5-year-olds who are not yet in kindergarten.

Our Read, Music, Play (RMP) Early Literacy Class is geared toward infants through young 3-year-olds and their parent(s)/caregiver(s)—though family members of all ages are welcome to enjoy the program. Each RMP consists of 20 minutes of songs, stories, and rhymes/fingerplays, followed by playtime to socialize with others in the group.

This drop-in session runs from Monday, January 6, through Monday, April 21, 2025. No registration is required.

Please stay home if you are sick.

Our STEAM Club explores Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math principles for upper elementary students. This month, participants will explore chain reactions. Students will work in pairs to weave together objects to create tension and potential energy before setting off a chain reaction.

Registration is required and begins at 9am on Monday, March 24. 

Please stay home if you are sick.

Our Read, Music, Play (RMP) Early Literacy Class is geared toward infants through young 3-year-olds and their parent(s)/caregiver(s)—though family members of all ages are welcome to enjoy the program. Each RMP consists of 20 minutes of songs, stories, and rhymes/fingerplays, followed by playtime to socialize with others in the group.

This drop-in session runs from Tuesday, January 7, through Tuesday, April 22, 2025. No registration is required.

Please stay home if you are sick.

Our Read, Music, Play (RMP) Early Literacy Class is geared toward infants through young 3-year-olds and their parent(s)/caregiver(s)—though family members of all ages are welcome to enjoy the program. Each RMP consists of 20 minutes of songs, stories, and rhymes/fingerplays. Before or after the class, you are welcome to play and socialize with others at the 2|42 playscape. 

This drop-in session is held at 2|42 Community Center and runs from Tuesday, January 7, through Tuesday, April 22, 2025. No registration is required.

Please stay home if you are sick.

Once you arrive at 2|42, meet library staff in the "Kids Park" room. Thank you to our partner, 2|42 Community Church, for providing the space for this class.

Our Family Early Literacy Class is geared toward 3- to 5-year-olds and their parent(s)/caregiver(s). Each class consists of 30 minutes of songs, stories, rhymes/fingerplays, and letter recognition, followed by playtime to socialize with others in the group.

This drop-in session runs from Wednesday, January 8, through Wednesday, April 23, 2025. No registration is required.

Please stay home if you are sick. 

Read aloud to a trained therapy dog in a relaxed environment. No pressure—just the dog, its handler, and the child. Sign up for a 10- to 15-minute time slot; multiple sessions are available—check the calendar for other times. 

Read more about Therapy Dogs International's Tail Waggin' Tutors program.

There is limited availability for walk-ins, so please register to secure your time. Registration begins at 9am on Wednesday, March 26.

Please stay home if you are sick.

Read aloud to a trained therapy dog in a relaxed environment. No pressure—just the dog, its handler, and the child. Sign up for a 10- to 15-minute time slot; multiple sessions are available—check the calendar for other times. 

Read more about Therapy Dogs International's Tail Waggin' Tutors program.

There is limited availability for walk-ins, so please register to secure your time. Registration begins at 9am on Wednesday, March 26.

Please stay home if you are sick.

Read aloud to a trained therapy dog in a relaxed environment. No pressure—just the dog, its handler, and the child. Sign up for a 10- to 15-minute time slot; multiple sessions are available—check the calendar for other times. 

Read more about Therapy Dogs International's Tail Waggin' Tutors program.

There is limited availability for walk-ins, so please register to secure your time. Registration begins at 9am on Wednesday, March 26.

Please stay home if you are sick.

Read aloud to a trained therapy dog in a relaxed environment. No pressure—just the dog, its handler, and the child. Sign up for a 10- to 15-minute time slot; multiple sessions are available—check the calendar for other times. 

Read more about Therapy Dogs International's Tail Waggin' Tutors program.

There is limited availability for walk-ins, so please register to secure your time. Registration begins at 9am on Wednesday, March 26.

Please stay home if you are sick.

Our Family Early Literacy Class is geared toward 3- to 5-year-olds and their parent(s)/caregiver(s). Each class consists of 30 minutes of songs, stories, rhymes/fingerplays, and letter recognition, followed by playtime to socialize with others in the group.

This drop-in session runs from Thursday, January 9, through Thursday, April 24, 2025. No registration is required.

Please stay home if you are sick. 

This program complements students' homeschooling curriculum, providing art, craft, or science projects led by library staff. Drop-in; no registration required.

Please stay home if you are sick. 

See our Family Early Literacy Class for 3- to 5-year-olds who are not yet in kindergarten.

Our Read, Music, Play (RMP) Early Literacy Class is geared toward infants through young 3-year-olds and their parent(s)/caregiver(s)—though family members of all ages are welcome to enjoy the program. Each RMP consists of 20 minutes of songs, stories, and rhymes/fingerplays, followed by playtime to socialize with others in the group.

This drop-in session runs from Monday, January 6, through Monday, April 21, 2025. No registration is required.

Please stay home if you are sick.

Our STEAM Club Jr. explores Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math principles for younger elementary students. This month, participants will make their own seed bombs in honor of Earth Day. 

Registration is required and begins at 9am on Monday, March 31. 

Please stay home if you are sick.

Our Read, Music, Play (RMP) Early Literacy Class is geared toward infants through young 3-year-olds and their parent(s)/caregiver(s)—though family members of all ages are welcome to enjoy the program. Each RMP consists of 20 minutes of songs, stories, and rhymes/fingerplays, followed by playtime to socialize with others in the group.

This drop-in session runs from Tuesday, January 7, through Tuesday, April 22, 2025. No registration is required.

Please stay home if you are sick.

Our Read, Music, Play (RMP) Early Literacy Class is geared toward infants through young 3-year-olds and their parent(s)/caregiver(s)—though family members of all ages are welcome to enjoy the program. Each RMP consists of 20 minutes of songs, stories, and rhymes/fingerplays. Before or after the class, you are welcome to play and socialize with others at the 2|42 playscape. 

This drop-in session is held at 2|42 Community Center and runs from Tuesday, January 7, through Tuesday, April 22, 2025. No registration is required.

Please stay home if you are sick.

Once you arrive at 2|42, meet library staff in the "Kids Park" room. Thank you to our partner, 2|42 Community Church, for providing the space for this class.

Library staff will lead elementary students through independent explorations of different techniques, media, and artistic styles to create their own masterpieces. This month, participants will explore the work of artist Wassily Kandinsky.

Registration is required and begins at 9am on Tuesday, April 1.

Please stay home if you are sick.

Our Family Early Literacy Class is geared toward 3- to 5-year-olds and their parent(s)/caregiver(s). Each class consists of 30 minutes of songs, stories, rhymes/fingerplays, and letter recognition, followed by playtime to socialize with others in the group.

This drop-in session runs from Wednesday, January 8, through Wednesday, April 23, 2025. No registration is required.

Please stay home if you are sick. 

Our Family Early Literacy Class is geared toward 3- to 5-year-olds and their parent(s)/caregiver(s). Each class consists of 30 minutes of songs, stories, rhymes/fingerplays, and letter recognition, followed by playtime to socialize with others in the group.

This drop-in session runs from Thursday, January 9, through Thursday, April 24, 2025. No registration is required.

Please stay home if you are sick. 

This program complements students' homeschooling curriculum, providing art, craft, or science projects led by library staff. Drop-in; no registration required.

Please stay home if you are sick. 

See our Family Early Literacy Class for 3- to 5-year-olds who are not yet in kindergarten.