When Your Best Friend is a Unicorn
By: Missy Flanagin It’s nothing new that young students love unicorns. Unicorns are literally everywhere you turn. They ...
Welcome to the kids page! Our library is all about helping kids get the tools they need for learning and entertainment. We offer programs for babies, preschoolers, elementary and middle school students, homeschoolers, tweens, and teens! The Youth Services Department also offers homework resources, as well as an extensive e-library for entertainment and education.
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Anti-Racist Reads and Resources for Kids and Teens
By: Angela Dubinger Whether you are researching and learning for yourself or need resources and stories for your childre...
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Food Science for Kids: Making Ice Cream in a Bag
By: Lisa Glisel Making ice cream in a bag is a great activity for any age, even preschoolers! It’s a fun recipe that inv...
Upcoming Events
Cooking with Ms. Lisa - One Eyed Jack
Monday, September 21, 2020 @ 12:00 AM
Missing Chop Chop club? Tune in as Ms. Lisa shows us some simple recipes to make right from home! Video will premiere on scheduled dates and be available to view anytime on our social media and YouTube pages.
Click HERE to view this week's video!
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Virtual Storytime
Tuesday, September 22, 2020 @ 10:00 AM
Join us for some stories, songs, rhymes and fun right from your very own home! Great for older toddlers and preschoolers. Recordings will be available for those who register for three days after the live program.
While HEPL staff will work to ensure patron safety during virtual programs, it is understood that all participants in our Zoom meetings agree to the Zoom privacy policy here and that each participant will practice safe online behavior using the guidance at connectsafely.org.
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Virtual Pre-K Explorers with Ms. Donna
Tuesday, September 22, 2020 @ 1:00 PM
This program incorporates stories, songs, hands-on projects, and interactive activities that focus on helping preschoolers learn school-readiness skills, develop social skills, and explore more challenging concepts. Ages 3-5. Email required with registration for Zoom link access. Please indicate which location you would like to pick up your program materials packet, these materials will be placed on the holds shelf starting on the Friday before the program under the registrants last name.
While HEPL staff will work to ensure patron safety during virtual programs, it is understood that all participants in our Zoom meetings agree to the Zoom privacy policy here and that each participant will practice safe online behavior using the guidance at connectsafely.org.
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Virtual Storytime
Wednesday, September 23, 2020 @ 10:00 AM
Join us for some stories, songs, rhymes and fun right from your very own home! Great for older toddlers and preschoolers. Recordings will be available for those who register for three days after the live program.
While HEPL staff will work to ensure patron safety during virtual programs, it is understood that all participants in our Zoom meetings agree to the Zoom privacy policy here and that each participant will practice safe online behavior using the guidance at connectsafely.org.
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Literati Homeschool Enrichment: Harry Potter Owl Printmaking (Video)
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Thursday, September 24, 2020 @ 12:00 AM
Join Professor Trelawney as she takes a break from Divination class to explore the art world! During this session we will be learning about printmaking while creating artworks one of Hogwarts most beloved creatures: owls.
Suitable for tweens ages 9-13. Registration is required to receive a supply pack. During registration you can choose which location to pick-up your supply pack (available for pick up the Monday before the program) and will be given a list of any additional supplies necessary in a later email. Please have all supplies ready while viewing the recording. This program does get messy so plan accordingly.
View the program HERE!