During the spring season, we can encounter many different types of weather including rain, snow, and wind. Children will learn about these types of weather through a story read by staff at Hancock Park District and activities including “Ducks on the Pond” and “Wriggly worms”. A tissue paper puddle will also be made. Meet at […]
TEENS- Are you looking for something to do this summer? Need a way to get some volunteer hours? Enjoy helping people and hanging out in the library? Check out the library's VolunTeen program! VolunTeens help out weekly with our SummerREAD program. To learn more about becoming a VolunTeen, stop by the Main Library at the […]
Calling all artists! Would you like to paint a picture on a tiny canvas and have it displayed at the Spring ArtWalk? If so, stop by the library on April 1st starting at 3:00 p.m. and pick up a free Tiny Art Take-Home Kit. Kits will be located at the entrance of the Adult Services […]
Bring your Bestie & paint a portrait of each other into flower blooms. To ensure the library has enough space and materials, registration is preferred. This program is for students in grades 6-12.
Toddlers can work on mathematical development, the concept of numbers, and counting with the help of nature. Toddlers along with an adult will take a guided hike on the trails with Hancock Park District, look for animals and natural objects, and practice counting such things as points on a leaf, wings on a bird, and […]
Calling all artists! Would you like to paint a picture on a tiny canvas and have it displayed at the Spring ArtWalk? If so, stop by the library on April 3rd starting at 10:00 AM and pick up a free Tiny Art Take-Home Kit. Kits will be located at the entrance of the Adult Services […]
Join your friends at the library for art, science, and engineering projects especially for homeschoolers in the library's makerspace for kids. This month, you will be trying hands-on activities like building circuits with copper tape and LEDs and experimenting with Snap Circuits. Learn about the different types of circuits: simple circuits, series circuits, and parallel […]
Join your friends at the library for art, science, and engineering projects in our makerspace for kids. This month, you will be trying hands-on activities like building circuits with copper tape and LEDs and experimenting with Snap Circuits. Learn about the different types of circuits: simple circuits, series circuits, and parallel circuits. Children 8 and […]
Hancock Park District will talk about what makes a bird a bird, how to identify birds, and how to use binoculars. We will create an observation journal to document the birds we see, observe birds at the bird feeders by looking through the Windows on Wildlife, and if time allows, continue birdwatching while hiking on […]
It’s that time of year when the leaves are starting to appear and green is becoming more prevalent in nature. Activities to help learn about green are Hues of Green Scavenger Hunt, Can I Camouflage, and Peas in a Pod. Participants are encouraged to wear something green. Adult companions must remain with children during this […]
