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This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group.

Chapter Chat

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults (18+)
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Book Club, Monthly Program
Event Details:
Read and discuss a variety of titles and genres with other reading lovers at HPL's Chapter Chat! Can't commit to every month? No problem! There's no registration or attendance required, so come when you can! Currently Reading: Lady Clementine...
This event is in the "Toddlers (0-5)" group.

Storytime

10:00am - 11:00am
Toddlers (0-5)
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Children's Classroom
Age Group: Toddlers (0-5)
Program Type: Monthly Program, Storytime
Event Details:
Join us for storytime on Mondays and Wednesdays! We'll read stories, sing songs and dance, learn new things like ASL, do crafts and activities, and so much more! We'd love to see you and your little one there! ...
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Tales for Tails: Mookie

5:00pm - 6:00pm
All Ages
Library Branch: Main Branch
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Monthly Program
Event Details:
Great for reluctant readers, the Tales for Tails program offers a fuzzy listening ear from certified therapy dogs that gives an inviting space for readers to practice their reading skills. Stop by the 2nd floor and visit Mookie, the loveable Great Da...
This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group.

Online Author Talk: Madeline Miller

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults (18+)
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Online Program
Event Details:
Register here: https://libraryc.org/cclsys You’re invited to a fascinating exploratory conversation with Madeline Miller, bestselling author of The Song of Achilles and Circe, as she chats with us about her body of work an...
This event is in the "Teens (13-18)" group.

YAS! Box

All Day
Teens (13-18)
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Age Group: Teens (13-18)
Program Type: Kit
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:
YAS! Box (Young Adult Subscription Box) is a fun monthly program that includes a book, snacks, and mystery gifts! We want the book and box back, but the snacks and gifts are yours to keep! Sign up each month for a new theme and title! This Month's...
This event is in the "Kids (5-8)" group.
This event is in the "Tweens (8-12)" group.

LEGO Club

9:00am - 5:00pm
Kids (5-8), Tweens (8-12)
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Age Group: Kids (5-8), Tweens (8-12)
Program Type: Kit, Monthly Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Explore your creativity with Lego's! This month we're making our own LEGO mosaic rainbow! Don't forget to tune into our Facebook live at 4:30pm on the Thursday before pick up day to learn about the month's design. Participants must be a card hol...
This event is in the "Toddlers (0-5)" group.

Glow-in-the-Dark Egg Hunt: Ages 0 to 5

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Toddlers (0-5)
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Age Group: Toddlers (0-5)
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
It's a glow-in-the-dark egg hunt extravaganza! Eggs stuffed with stickers, bracelets, and more have been hidden throughout the library, plus six golden eggs with special prizes! Be sure to wear white or neon colors so you can glow-in-the-dark, too!&n...
This event is in the "Kids (5-8)" group.
This event is in the "Tweens (8-12)" group.

Glow-in-the-Dark Egg Hunt: Ages 6 to 12

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Kids (5-8), Tweens (8-12)
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Age Group: Kids (5-8), Tweens (8-12)
Program Type: Monthly Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
It's a glow-in-the-dark egg hunt extravaganza! Eggs stuffed with stickers, bracelets, and more have been hidden throughout the library, plus six golden eggs with special prizes! Be sure to wear white or neon colors so you can glow-in-the-dark, too!&n...
This event is in the "Toddlers (0-5)" group.

Storytime

10:00am - 11:00am
Toddlers (0-5)
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Children's Classroom
Age Group: Toddlers (0-5)
Program Type: Monthly Program, Storytime
Event Details:
Join us for storytime on Mondays and Wednesdays! We'll read stories, sing songs and dance, learn new things like ASL, do crafts and activities, and so much more! We'd love to see you and your little one there! ...
This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group.

GSV Book Club

9:30am - 10:30am
Adults (18+)
Library Branch: Offsite
Room: Other Location
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:
Residents of Good Samaritan Village are welcome to meet for an invigorating discussion of a new title every month! This month's choice: Under the Wide and Starry Sky by Nancy Horan From the Cover: From Nancy Horan, New York Times&n...
This event is in the "Toddlers (0-5)" group.

Storytime

10:00am - 11:00am
Toddlers (0-5)
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Children's Classroom
Age Group: Toddlers (0-5)
Program Type: Monthly Program, Storytime
Event Details:
Join us for storytime on Mondays and Wednesdays! We'll read stories, sing songs and dance, learn new things like ASL, do crafts and activities, and so much more! We'd love to see you and your little one there! ...
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Boundless Storytime

10:00am - 11:00am
All Ages
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:
Join us for a special storytime featuring Boundless, our new digital library app for kids and teens! We'll watch a video book from the app, do a craft from its resource section, and enjoy cookies and punch. Plus, our friends from Boundless will be he...
This event is in the "Toddlers (0-5)" group.

Storytime

10:00am - 11:00am
Toddlers (0-5)
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Children's Classroom
Age Group: Toddlers (0-5)
Program Type: Monthly Program, Storytime
Event Details:
Join us for storytime on Mondays and Wednesdays! We'll read stories, sing songs and dance, learn new things like ASL, do crafts and activities, and so much more! We'd love to see you and your little one there! ...
This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group.

Online Author Talk: Smithsonian Institute

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults (18+)
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Online Program
Event Details:
Register here: https://libraryc.org/cclsys Virtually step into the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of American History with Curator Paula Johnson as she discusses the book Smithsonian American Table: The Foods, People, and Inno...
This event is in the "Tweens (8-12)" group.

Mega Brain Kidz Club: Geology Rocks!

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Tweens (8-12)
Registration
Library Branch: PIXLab
Age Group: Tweens (8-12)
Program Type: Club Meeting
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
We're digging into geology at this month's Mega Brain Kidz Club! Learn all about the rock cycle and the three types of rocks and open your own geode! It's going to be a rockin' time! Registration is required for Mega Brain Kidz Club. Participant...
This event is in the "Toddlers (0-5)" group.

Storytime

10:00am - 11:00am
Toddlers (0-5)
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Children's Classroom
Age Group: Toddlers (0-5)
Program Type: Monthly Program, Storytime
Event Details:
Join us for storytime on Mondays and Wednesdays! We'll read stories, sing songs and dance, learn new things like ASL, do crafts and activities, and so much more! We'd love to see you and your little one there! ...
This event is in the "Teens (13-18)" group.

Youth Library Council

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens (13-18)
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Teens (13-18)
Program Type: Club Meeting
Event Details:
The Youth Library Council (TLC) offers teens ages 13 to 18 from all over Adams County the opportunity to have input in the way the Hastings Public Library serves teens. What will you do on YLC? Attend and participate in the monthly YLC meeti...
This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group.

Spice Club: Culantro

9:00am - 5:00pm
Adults (18+)
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Kit, Monthly Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:
This month's spice: Culantro Want to try new spices, but don't know where to start? Have we got the club for you!  HPL's Spice Club brings international flavors right to your kitchen with a new spice every month. Each kit includes a measur...
This event is in the "Toddlers (0-5)" group.

Storytime

10:00am - 11:00am
Toddlers (0-5)
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Children's Classroom
Age Group: Toddlers (0-5)
Program Type: Monthly Program, Storytime
Event Details:
Join us for storytime on Mondays and Wednesdays! We'll read stories, sing songs and dance, learn new things like ASL, do crafts and activities, and so much more! We'd love to see you and your little one there! ...
This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group.

Romantasy Book Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults (18+)
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:
A book club for those who love romance and fantasy! Join other romantasy book lovers to discuss a new book each month while enjoying special snacks and mocktails. This Month's Read: Red, White, & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston There are six ...
This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group.
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Online Program
Event Details:
Register here: https://libraryc.org/cclsys Join us for a one-of-a-kind conversation with National Book Award-winner Colum McCann as he is joined by Diane Foley, the inspiration behind the heartrending book American Mother. American Mo...
This event is in the "Toddlers (0-5)" group.

Storytime

10:00am - 11:00am
Toddlers (0-5)
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Children's Classroom
Age Group: Toddlers (0-5)
Program Type: Monthly Program, Storytime
Event Details:
Join us for storytime on Mondays and Wednesdays! We'll read stories, sing songs and dance, learn new things like ASL, do crafts and activities, and so much more! We'd love to see you and your little one there! ...
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Tales for Tails: Lola

10:00am - 11:00am
All Ages
Library Branch: Main Branch
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Monthly Program
Event Details:
Great for reluctant readers, the Tales for Tails program offers a fuzzy listening ear from certified therapy dogs that gives an inviting space for readers to practice their reading skills. Stop by the 2nd floor and visit Lola, the loveable Goldendood...