Calling artists of all ages and abilities! HCPL needs your original art to create a community coloring book! Illustrations must be in black ink (pencils and crayons don’t photocopy very well). You can sketch your idea any way you want, then tape it to a back-lit window. Tape a clean piece of paper on top and trace your idea in black ink. Draw your illustration in landscape orientation (so left-handed … Read More
Summer Storytime
Summer is here, and so is storytime! Keep brains active with good books and related activities, like arts and crafts, movement and music, and science experiments! Miss Lizzie can also incorporate Spanish vocabulary and bilingual books upon request. Storytime meets Fridays at 10AM. All ages and abilities are welcome! And don’t forget to grab a Frequent Storytime Reward card. Visit seven times to win prizes and make special storytime requests!
Storytime Changes April 26th and May 3rd
“Spring Into Reading” with us Friday, April 26th, 9:30AM to 1PM Several libraries throughout local counties will converge at the Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives (KDLA) for this big event designed for 4-8 year olds. Each library will bring something unique to experience: storytimes, free books and swag, arts and crafts, outdoor games, science experiments, music, bookmobiles, a storywalk, and more! Bring a lunch and join us outside on … Read More
Storytime Party!
For the past several weeks, we have focused on the elements of a good party: good food, good manners, decorations, dancing, and how to dress. Now it’s time to put those skills to work and throw a party! Friday, April 5th, 10 AM – 11 AM Bring a dish (if you can), and dress in whatever makes you feel the most like YOU! If you’d like to RSVP, leave feedback, … Read More
Learning Depot Story Time
Our Library is pleased to announce a second story time, now offered after school! Please join Miss Sara Beth in the Learning Depot every Tuesday at 4pm for an all-age story time with arts and crafts. Miss Sara has been a staple in the community since childhood and we are honored she’s joined our library, where she is thriving as she takes over some of our children’s programming. She is … Read More
HCPL on YouTube
Did you know your local library has a YouTube channel? All our videos are family-friendly and focus on Story Time, the Learning Depot, and arts and crafts projects. Please check it out here! https://www.youtube.com/@henrycountypubliclibrary-k781/videos
Story Time: You’re Invited!
Hi, everyone! And Happy New Year! Just a quick note from Miss Lizzie here. Our Story Time is now back in full swing Every Friday we’ll be sure to bring… New books and songs, goofy dance moves galore, Crafting and puppets and Legos and more! What can we build with just popsicle sticks? What is the secret to gooey slime mix? If you’re curious (and I love that you are!) … Read More
Story Time Will Return!
Please stay tuned: we’re currently looking to continue story time Fridays (10AM-11AM, ages 2 to 6) and we’ll post all about it as soon as we finish the schedule! Until then, checkout Miss Elizabeth and her best library buddies on YouTube!
Summer Reading Challenge Comes to a Close
HCPL has been thrilled to host another summer of reading challenges for all ages with fun swag for each step along the way. All summer, you’ve been trying out science experiments, making art, volunteering, donating time and energy and goods, and stopping by for a range of activities here at the library. (Oh, and you’ve been reading thousands of hours, too!) As July comes to a close, don’t forget to … Read More
Drop Your Drawers
It’s time to Drop Your Drawers at the library. We will be taking donations of new in the package underwear for boys and girls sizes 4-16. The underwear will be donated to our local family resource centers to support their mission of serving the families and students of Henry County. Our goal this year to provide each elementary school in the county with 250 pairs for a total donation of … Read More