For Parents & Educators
Did you know the library has free programs, events and services for kids and families to enjoy? Register your kids now for a fun learning program, get help for their homework, or attend a virtual or in-person story time just for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. Get access to homeschool resources and so much more with your MY Link card.
Summer Camp STREAM Registration
Free interactive STREAM activities in Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Arts & Math. This summer's camp will be in-person with a digital offering at the end of summer. Same great experiences, same cool experiments, and patrons can experience camp in a way they choose!
Kids Book Lists
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Monthly Activities & Programs
Engaging children's programming all year long! Get kids excited about education and early literacy with book suggestions and through our activities, crafts, books, celebrations, teaching resources, and more!
Fun & Games for Kids
Game Box FlipBook
Ready for fun? Register for a Game Box with your MY Link library card. We have a wide variety of games for all ages in our Games Book for you and your kids to enjoy!
HPL Storytime Songs
Join us for virtual storytime and feel free to sing along with HPL staff. You'll find a variety of stories in different languages as well, such as American Sign Language and Chinese,
Learn & Play
 1000 Books Before Kindergarten
Log your books read for 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten, or participate in activities for the Virtual Family Place program! Visit your favorite HPL location to pick up your prizes!
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 Book Box
Ages 5-10: This themed book box has a small surprise for you to keep each month. Books are hand selected based on your preference. |
 ABC Jr.
Ages 0-4: Monthly activity box for you to have fun interactions with your child at home. |
 ABC
Ages 5-10: STEAM boxes with all of the materials your need to enjoy exciting STEAM projects at home. |
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All Programs & Activities
Love learning? Browse our free programs, classes, and activities for all ages including adults. Even sponsor your own learning activity with our instructors and supplies.
Library Services Anywhere
Our Mobile Express Buses and Community Engagement team brings the classroom and other library services directly to you. Hang out with friends and learn in any of our fun classes geared by age group.
More Ways to Fun
It’s show time at HPL’s Puppet Theatre! Learning through play for ages 12 and under and groups up to 30.
The universe is at your fingertips! Learn about stars and planets inside our traveling planetarium.
Providing kids access! Learn how to use the latest technology or attend one of the creativity-based programs.