The days are getting colder, and the ice is starting to form on the river and lakes. It is time to play and pretend that you are on the ice having fun. You can pretend to go ice fishing or ice skating on a frozen pond and play the game of curling. You can partake […]
It is cold outside and a fine time to visit Hancock Park District's Discovery Center and enjoy a story by the fireside. “Gingerbread Baby” by Jan Brett is a fun story about baking winter gingerbread cookies and what happens if you open the oven door before the baking time is up. Also, make a paper […]
Would you like to start off 2024 with some focused goals? Come visualize your goals and dreams with us at the library by making a vision board! Staff from the Family Resource Center will be here to talk about focus and goal setting with a discussion on the importance of setting specific, measurable and achievable […]
Enjoy a fun story time tailored for toddlers and preschoolers! Each session will feature a different story. Join us as we jump into a story and discover the world within picture books. Registration: 10:45 a.m. Story time: 11 – 11:30 a.m. Optional sack lunch follows
Join Hancock Park District to make melted snowman Christmas cards for the holiday season. Cards will be created with construction paper, white tempera paint, and other crafting materials. While the paint dries on the cards, a Christmas story will be read. Markers and stamps will be available to decorate the inside of the cards. There […]
Enjoy a step-by-step painting class designed for the success of any age or ability. Perfect for couples, parent-kid bonding, mentors and a way to meet new friends! This class is held the 2nd Thursday of every month. Register with $15 per painter here!
Join your friends at Blanchard Valley Center for cookies & milk, activities, and pictures with Santa! This event will be suited for those with sensory sensitivities. This is a free event.
Come craft with your friends at the library and make this cute holiday ornament! Adults and teens 16 and older are welcome. This month's craft: Gnome Ornaments
Create a Script Abstract Artwork of a Christmas Tree. We will practice Calligraphy in the Script Style before working on our artwork. Calligraphy brush markers provided to add Color to […]
Celebrate the Christmas season with Masha and the Nutcracker. This ballet follows the story of a young girl as she is gifted a Nutcracker on Christmas Eve. With the Nutcracker by […]
