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.
Gigglethump Puppet Storytime
September 19
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!
(This will take place in the Picture Book Room on Sept. 19, but will typically take place downstairs in the larger programming room, the Orr Room.)
Email amanning@hastingslibrary.org to register.
Bingo Night at the Library
September 19
5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Come join us for Bingo and refreshments in the Library’s spacious Orr Room!
All ages welcome. Small prizes available.
(Registration is not required but helps us know how much food to have available.)
Email amanning@hastingslibrary.org to register.
Babies and Toddlers Clothing Swap
September 25
1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Get rid of clothes that no longer fit your little one(s) and find replacement items at this thrifty and environmentally conscious swap!
Enjoy complimentary coffee and meet other parents!
Attendees will be limited to bringing 10 items or fewer.
All items must have tags with sizing labeled. Only clothing for newborns to 3 years of age accepted. Clothing for all occasions (including pajamas, sleep sacks, shoes, and hats) is welcome. All clothing must be washed and clean.
Toys, bibs, hygiene products, or any other household items will not be permitted. (A volunteer will check at the entrance.)
All clothing that is not claimed at the end of the event will be donated.
Children are welcome, but please be aware that this swap will take place in a room with a linoleum floor.
Email amanning@hastingslibrary.org with any questions.
Storytime at the Farmer’s Market
September 28
9:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Join Youth Services Librarian, Allee Manning, for a storytime with songs, picture books, and fingerplays at the Farmer’s Market!
Toddler Time with Allee
Mondays
11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
No class September 30
Ideal for toddlers (2+) and their caregiver/s.
Join us for stories and sing alongs in the Picture Book Room.
No registration required.
Fingerplay Fun
Wednesdays beginning on September 11
1:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
No class September 25
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.
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.