Events for Young People
The Library is a gateway to literacy, and introduces children to the attendant skills of storytelling and listening. Our programs, for even the youngest patrons, develop an appreciation for those skills, as well as for the value of sharing. All the Library’s offerings, including art workshops, robotics classes, book clubs, and more, strive to provide the safe and fertile ground from which flights of imagination are launched and young lives are otherwise enriched.
To register for our children’s programs, which are free but have limited enrollment, please email us at amanning@hastingslibrary.org with your child’s name and grade.
Children attending library programs should have a caregiver present in the building if they are not yet in first grade. Caregivers of children in grades 1-4 attending library programs should leave a contact number if they leave the building.
Please give a 24-hour cancellation notice to allow others on the waiting list to attend.
Toddler Time with Allee
Mondays
11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
No class December 30
Ideal for toddlers (2+) and their caregiver/s.
Join us for stories and sing alongs in the Picture Book Room.
No registration required.
Music Time With Adam Hart
First Tuesday of the month
10:45 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
For ages 10 months-5 years and their caretakers.
Adam Hart invites kids to sing a little song with him. He will perform familiar songs, and new ones too!
No registration required.
Fingerplay Fun
Wednesdays
1:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
New this fall! For babies – 10 months to 2 years – and their caregivers.
Join us for weekly songs and fingerplays in the Picture Book Room to build your babies’ fine motor skills.
No registration required.
Kids Lego Club
First Wednesday of the month
4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
For grades K-3.
Each session, attendees will be invited to work on a new Lego set or theme and watch LEGO videos. Attendees may work independently or together.
Registration is appreciated but not required. (This is a drop-in program, no formal commitment required.) Email amanning@hastingslibrary.org to register or for more information.
Toddler Yoga with Pooja
Second Wednesday of the month
10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
For ages 2-5 years and their caretakers.
Children will enjoy moving their bodies while improving balance. Bring your own yoga mat!
Registration required. Email amanning@hastingslibrary.org to register.
Graphic Novel Book Club for Grades 2-4
Second Wednesday of the month
4:00 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.
Each month we will discuss a graphic novel we’ve read over the course of the last month.
In November, we will be discussing “Nell of Gumbling: My Extremely Normal Fairy-Tale Life.”
Email amanning@hastingslibrary.org to register.
Gigglethump Puppet Storytime
Third Thursday of the month
1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
For ages 10 months – 5 years old and their caretaker.
This interactive puppet and picture book-focused program promotes social emotional learning! Featuring Richard Marshall and his puppet friend Wynn!
Email amanning@hastingslibrary.org to register.
Fiesta with Flor!
Third Friday of the month
10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
For ages 0-5 years old and their caretakers.
Join Latin GRAMMY® nominee Flor Bromley for a fun, free, bilingual (English/Spanish) music program for kids and their parents/caregivers. Flor teaches Spanish through music, movement, puppetry, and theatre-based games.
Registration is REQUIRED by the Wednesday preceding each program.
Email amanning@hastingslibrary.org to register.