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.
Wings of Fire Fan Party
August 15
5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Calling All “Wings of Fire” Fans (Ages 9+)! Join us for a special “Wings of Fire” fan celebration, featuring themed crafts, games, and snacks! Meet other fans to discuss the books! Unleash your inner dragon!
Registration is required. Email amanning@hastingslibrary.org to register.
Last Sip of Summer
August 19
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Come create specialty summer beverages using teas, fruit, herbs, sodas, and more! Catch up with old friends and make new ones before school starts back up.
Pre-teens and teens (11+)
Email amanning@hastingslibrary.org to register. Registering ensures we have enough ingredients!
Discovering Wildflowers Art Workshop
August 22
4:00 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.
For incoming grades K-2.
Learn about local wildflowers, then create a work of art!
Registration is required. Email amanning@hastingslibrary.org to register.
Toddler Time with Allee
Mondays
11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
No class July 29 or August 12.
Ideal for toddlers (3+) and their caregiver/s.
Join us for stories and sing alongs in the Picture Book Room.
No registration required.
Let’s Pretend with Nora
Tuesdays
10:45 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
No class in August.
For ages 6-36 months with a caregiver.
The fast-paced class includes a story, songs, music and movement to promote literacy as well as develop social and creative skills.
Email letspretendhastingslibrary@gmail.com to register. (Please email by the Saturday prior to the class you plan on attending.)
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.