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.
Throwback Thursday Family Film Night: The Wizard of Oz
November 20
4:30 p.m. – 6:15 p.m.
Getting psyched to see “Wicked: For Good”? Take a trip back to the beginning! Come see “The Wizard of Oz” on the big screen. Light snacks will be provided.
No registration required.
Puzzle Palooza!
November 25
5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
For kids ages 7-13.
Come compete against other pairs to see who can solve a jigsaw puzzle the fastest! The fastest duo will win a $25 local business gift card!
Registration required. Email amanning@hastingslibrary.org to register.
Toddler Time with Allee
Mondays
1:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
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
2:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
No class November 5 and 26
For babies – 10 months to 2 years – and their caregivers.
Join us for songs and fingerplays in the Picture Book Room to build your babies’ fine motor and social skills!
No registration required.
Kids Lego Club
First Wednesday of the month
4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
No meeting November 5
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.
Graphic Novel Book Club for Grades 3+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.
Our book for November will be “Sink or Swim” by Lee Durfey-Lavoie & Veronica Agarwal.
Email amanning@hastingslibrary.org to register.
Kids Craft Club for Ages 9-13
Third Wednesday of the month
4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m
Join us for our monthly crafting program!
Each month we will embark on a new crafting project together. Attendees will also have the opportunity to show/discuss/work on crafts they are making outside of the club.
Email amanning@hastingslibrary.org to register. Registration is required by the Wednesday prior so that we can ensure there are enough materials.
The Introverts Book Club (offsite at The Good Witch)
First Friday of the month
4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Allee hosts an independent reading/book discussion group. (There is about 20 minutes of discussion for every 40 minutes of quiet reading.)
There is no required reading; simply bring whatever book you’re currently enjoying or have been meaning to get to.
This group is typically attended by adults, but all ages are welcome. No registration (or purchase) necessary!
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.
Perspectives: An Intergenerational Community Discussion Group on Life and Culture
Dates TBA
7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
For ages 13 and up.
Join other members of your community to share common ground and gain a new perspective. This social hour will feature loosely guided discussions centered on a curated selection of movies, books, music, graphic novels, podcasts, and more.
Each month, a new piece of media will be discussed over snacks and coffee. This month, please come prepared to discuss “The Last Repair Shop” (documentary short, 2024).
Know a teen looking for community service hours who would be interested in attending, as well as helping with setup and/or cleanup? Email amanning@hastingslibrary.org