Youth

Children

A variety of events and programs geared for children. Registration required.

Magic awaits at our annual Harry Potter Book Night reimagined into a fully virtual week of everything magical and fantastical! If you are a fan of dragons, unicorns, fairies and magic, you won’t want to miss the excitement. Wands at the ready…the magic starts here!

HEPL has something for all ages including: • A Herbology class • A Spooky cooking class • Enchanted crafts • Magical mixology • Magical High Voltage ELectrical Show with

Professor Steve (Facebook Live) • Mythical Creature classes with Ignite Studio • Family Fantasy Trivia

Disability Awareness Month

Raising awareness in the month of March

Signing Storytime

Join us for a reading of a few children’s picture books, while learning some American Sign Language!

Monday March 1 | 10 am. | Virtual Event

Friday March 12 | 10 am. | Virtual Event

Virtual Music Time!

Sway to the beat and move your feet. Join Music Therapist Kris Ramsey for a rockin’ good time that your littles are sure to love.

February 8 | 10 am. | Facebook Live | No Registration Required February 15 | 10 am. | Facebook Live | No Registration Required April 12 | 10 am. | Facebook Live | No Registration Required April 26 | 10 am. | Facebook Live | No Registration Required

Programs for Children

Celebrate Black History Month! Bright Star Theatre Presents: George Washington Carver and Friends

Black History heroes laid the groundwork for some of the most amazing discoveries of the modern era, especially when it comes to STEM. Hosted by the incredible scientist, George Washington Carver, a man who invented thousands of uses for the lowly peanut, this video introduces students to other incredible scientists, entrepreneurs and groundbreakers from Black History. Meet Madame CJ Walker, Jackie Robinson, Thurgood Marshall and more!

February 10 – 24 | Video Premiere

Virtual Storytime *

Zoom in with us as we sing, dance, and read stories! Storytimes this session will be conducted in Zoom meeting format to provide interaction between kids and our Librarians. Each participant will have the ability to participate or the choice to keep their microphone and camera muted and off.

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays | 10-10:30 am. | Virtual Event Saturdays | 11-11:30 am. | Virtual Event

Virtual Pre-K Explorers – Ages 3-5

This program incorporates stories, songs, hands-on projects, and interactive activities that focus on helping preschoolers learn schoolreadiness skills.

Tuesdays with Ms. Donna | 1-1:30 pm. | Virtual Event Thursdays with Ms. Karen | 1-1:30 pm. | Virtual Event

Zoom Books | 3rd-5th grade

Each month participants are encouraged to read ANY book that fits that month’s selected genre. During our Zoom meeting kids will share a quick 60-second elevator speech with other club members.

Tuesday | February 23 | 4:30-5:30 pm. | Virtual Event |Young Hoosier Award Tuesday | March 30 | 4:30-5:30 pm. | Virtual Event | First in Series Tuesday | April 27 | 4:30-5:30 pm. |Virtual Event |Procedural (How-To)

Early Readers Book Club | Kindergarten – 3rd Grade

Discover the thrill of reading books and having fun with new friends! Pickup your Early Readers Book Club pack, explore the book and activities with family, then join us virtually for the book read-aloud.

Wednesday March 3 | 6-6:45 pm. | Virtual Event | Frances and Zeke at the Science Fair Wednesday April 7 | 6-6:45 pm. | Virtual Event | Dory Fantasmagory

* Please note: We will take a break March 1-13, in order to rest and prepare for more fun programs, there will be no storytimes during these weeks.

Winter Reads for Children

• Bear Can’t Sleep by Karma

Wilson • You Matter by Christian

Robinson • The Rabbit Listened by

Cori Doerrfeld • Love by Matt De La Peña • Stand Up Yumi Chung! By

Jessica Kim

• Ways to Make Sunshine

Renee Watson • Midsommer’s Mayhem by

Rajani LaRocca • Absolutely Truly by

Heather Vogel Frederick

Design contest- World Languages Label

Put your artistic skills to work helping the library create labels for our new children’s World Languages Collection. The winning design will be featured on every book in that collection. Open to all children K and up, the contest begins February 15th and submissions are due by March 12th. More info here: https://form.jotform. com/210116156269148.